Son of Graziano's Manager Predicts Rocky's Comeback
Young pitcher Cohen predicts Rocky Graziano will win back the welterweight title within a year. He cites Rocky's aggression speed and youth and notes the ban by boxing commissions may be lifted. Graziano’s manager Irving Cohen and the Rock’s camp planned bouts and a Carolina tour before the setback.
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Rocky Graziano
Herby Cohen
Mickory
Finch Field
Young Cohen
Irving
The
Rock
Cohens
Graziano
Rocky
Les
Himsell
Tony Aale
Zale
Carolinas
Williams Sparks Win As Moses Stymies Visitors
Williams singles ignite a rally as an ace sacrifice advances runners and scores in the third and eighth. Moses dominates with steady control, holding Hickory to two runs while Beck and Moses collect two doubles and Stephens adds an RBI to pace the 7-2 victory.
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Williams
Moses
Mickory
Rome
Beck
Sofia
Linn
Stephens
Lybrand
Rambin
Hubbard
Faust
Stundis
Hackett
Bolton
Reider
Cohen
Proctor
Majewski
Plickory
RBI
Gruzdis
S—-Lybrand
Bell
Foust
Hickory
U—Hawkins
Suggs
Industrial Softball Industrial Softball
Box score style summary of a softball game showing hitters Weaving Beckers McDonald Mann Walker and others with RBI totals, hits, errors, and pitching lines. Stoker earned win with six in eight innings, Weaver took the loss, and Stoker delivered a wild pitch. LOB and fielding notes included.
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CG Carden
O Carden
Frith
Brewer
Walker
H. P. Weaving
RBI
Mann
SB. Bullins
S—Mcdonald
Beckers
Stoker
Weaver
Eight Horses Set For Hollywood Gold Cup Run
Eight horses remain as likely runners for the $100,000 Hollywood Gold Cup handicap at Hollywood Park on Saturday. Odds on the main contenders posed a challenge for fans trying to pick a favorite.
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Inglewood
Calif
Split Shell Provides First Excitement for US Athletes
The 260 athletes and 44 coaches on the voyage to London discover a six inch gash in the California eight oared shell. Repair by George Pocock is planned to have the boat ready before landfall. Coach Ky Ebright remains hopeful the skim is undamaged and the ship sails on with a festive sendoff from New York Harbor.
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America
London
California
Princeton
N. J
Golden Bears
Shell
George Pocock
Ky Ebright
United States Olympic Force
Americas
Godspeed
Lesnevich Seeks Walcott Fight for World Heavyweight Crown
Brighton July 15 Gus Lesnevich argues he should meet Jersey Joe Walcott for the vacant world heavyweight title, dismissing elimination tournaments. He notes victories over Melio Bettina and Tami Matiriello and questions Charles’s claim, waiting to face Freddie Mills in London after handling Mills.
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Brighton
England
Gus Lesnevich
Jersey Joe Wilcott
King
Freddie Mills
London
Melio Bettina
Tami Matiriello
Walcott
Joe Louis
Ezzard Charles
Charles
Timer
Gus
New York State
New York
National Boxing Association
Guss
Millis
Four Softball Games Set Here
Four top notch softball games are scheduled Sunday with three under lights at Richland Park. South Main Methodist vs Welch Memorial opens the triple header at 6 p m followed by Rankin Mem ories vs First Methodist at 7 30 and North Main Baptist vs First Baptist at 9. West End Baptist vs Evangelical and Reformed plays at the high school diamond at 6. Recent scores include First Baptist 2 Rankin 1 First Methodist 11 Welch 0 West End Baptist 14 North Main Baptist 2 and South Main Methodist 3 Evangelical and Reformed 7.
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Richland Park
South Main Methodism
Welch Memorial
Richland
Rankin Memories
First Methodist
North Main Baptist
First Baptist
West End Baptist
Evangelical
Reformed
Rankin
Welch
South Main Methodist
Evangelical and Reformed
Recreation League doubleheader features local teams today
Two games this afternoon in the Recreation League set Smiths Flower Shop against Jamestown at City Lake and Five Point Electric versus the Post Office at Brentwood. Earlier results show Post Office splitting a double header with Jamestown with a 7 3 opener win and a 3 1 loss, while Five Points Frederic beat Smiths Flower Shop 7 3.
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Smith's
Flower Shop
Jamestown
City Lake
Five Pointe Electric
Brentwood
Post Office
Smith
Braves Indians Open On Road Hopes For First Pennant Since Years
The Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves launch long road trips as they chase long awaited pennants. Both majors leaders show strong road records, with Cleveland posting a .758 road percentage and Braves at .667 on the road. The A’s and Yankees also perform well away from home as teams head into key series. Cleveland faces the Athletics at Shibe Park after hosting Brooklyn in exhibition play.
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Cleveland Indians
Boston Braves
Philadelphia
Connie
Braves
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh
Boston
A’s
Mackmen
Yanks
Washington
Indians
Shiba Park
Shibe Park
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cleveland Stadium
Jim Gle
Joe Gordon
Mme Eee
Gase
Cubs
Wrigley Field
Phillies
Giante
Rede
Cardinals
Dodgera
Burlington Tops Raleigh By 9-2 In Delayed Game
Burlington defeated Raleigh 9 to 2 in the only game played in the Caroline league last night as rain postponed the other three. The game was scoreless through four innings before Burlington exploded in the fifth with eight runs, aided by Norm Wilson two doubles. Bill Williams capped the scoring with an inside the park homer in the eighth.
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Sy Aneoclared
Frese
Burlington
Oe Oo
Raleigh
Eagles tap Larry Cabrelli for scouting role
General Manager Charley Edwards announced that Larry Cabrelli has retired as an active NFL player and will assist head coach Greasy Neale by directing the Philadelphia Eagles scouting system. Cabrelli starred as a brilliant end for many seasons.
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Philadelphia
Larry Cabrelli
National Football League
Greasy Neale
Philadelphia Eagies
Gabrelli
Eagies
Sho
Charley Eward
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New High Point City Golfhamp
Pat Taylor
Mercury Athletic Club
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Taylor
Kivett
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Paul Apple
Mercury Club
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PROM
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Burratt
Surratt
I. Brown
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Weaville
Teague
Charlotte, N.C. Fairgrounds
Piret Race & F
TED Ey National
Charlotte Metel
Smilies
Lesnevich
Joe Walcott
By Gayle Talbot
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Meier
Associated Press
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Mack
Athletics
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Chen
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