Lexington Tops Thomasville in Tight North State Clash
Lexington pushes Concord Weavers atop the league with a 3 to 1 win over Thomasville. Cox homered in the second inning and drove in another run as Shope allowed eight hits for Lexington. The win, aided by timely hits from multiple players, gives Lexington a 1 0 margin and sets up another game in Lexington tonight to continue the series.
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Yankees extend win streak behind rotating strong pitching
New York's six game winning streak features wins by Borowy Donald Bonham and Chandler, with Chandler earning his tenth victory as the Yankees beat Cleveland 8 1. Rizzuto homered with bases loaded and Red Rolfe added a three run shot as DiMaggio extended his streak to 14 games.
Major League Leaders National and American League stats
Batting leaders include Reiser and Mize, with top averages in the National League. Mize leads in home runs, while Reiser stars in runs and hits. American League batting is led by Gordon with 344, Williams tops runs and RBIs, and Doerr leads doubles. Rigney suffers first defeat for Great Lakes Navy after 10-inning Sailors win.
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Cubs Even In Durham Series
The Portsmouth Cubs won 5-1 to even the series with Durham as Kramer hit a leadoff homer in the sixth. Charlotte Hawks rallied past Winston-Salem 4-3 behind Ted Gray who faded in the seventh. Richmond beat Norfolk 9-6 with late rallies on two singles and two walks. Brad Trine powered Asheville to a 3-4 win over Greensboro with two hits and two runs.
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Funder Haegg Again Sets New World Track Record
In Stockholm Haegg ran the 1500 meters in 3 243.8 seconds to break the world record for the third time in three weeks. The event was a dual meet between Stockholm and the province teams at the Stockholm Stadium. Earlier this month Haegg posted a mile in 606.2 and a two mile in 447.8.
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New Zealand
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Boxing Results From Last Night in New Jersey and Massachusetts
Bobby Jacobs from Philadelphia stopped Buny Walk of Morris Town by technical knockout after 14 rounds. Tommy Jones of Worcester knocked out Tony Vento of Cambridge in 3 rounds.
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Worthless securities used as wallpaper at Union League Club
An odd report from Chicago notes that worthless stocks, securities, ponds, and mortgages were repurposed as wallpaper in the club’s so called headache room, reflecting curious thrift or satire within the Union League Club of Chicago.
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Major League Standings and Minor League Scores
A compact roundup of baseball standings and results across leagues. Notable lines include New York and Philadelphia game summaries, Piedmont and Bi-State league scores, and Southern Association results with Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta offensive totals. Several games postponed.
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Games Today Likely Pitchers and Matchups Across Leagues
Brooklyn travels to St Louis to face White and Lanier as Macon encounters Paris White. New York meets Cincinnati with Lohrmian and Starr in a key duel. Philadelphia battles Chicago with Bolton and Lee. Boston visits Pittsburgh with Javery against Heintzelman in a busy slate.
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Matchups Highlight Narrow Pro Football Card Slate
A compact slate lists Won Lost Chicago at New York Wade 1 0 versus Borow 18 1 or Breuer 14 5 and Cleveland at Boston Basgby 10 4 against Chase 2 0 with Detroit at Philadelphia Gorsica 3 1 versus Christopher 2 4. Regional games include St Louis at Washington Gatehouse 8 6 versus Masterson 4 5 and a cluster of city matchups Greensboro Asheville Charlotte Winston Salem Portsmouth Burhan Richmond Norfolk Wilson Burlington Sanford Danville Rocky Mount Leaksville Concord Hickory Salisbury Thomasville Lexinston Mooresville Statesville.
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Laabs Stars in Ultraloud Roundup of Baseball News
Sport writer Sid Feder shares homer barrage by Chester Laabs for the Brownies and notes Laabs' rise as a premier hitter. The column surveys track openings at Garden State Park and racing plans, plus moves for players like Vollmer Gamble and Pedro Hernandez, with brief notes on teams eyeing Texas League franchises and backfield efforts at Keesler Field.
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Soldiers fill Fort Monmouth for boxing show amid promotions
Four thousand soldiers packed Fort Monmouth N J to see Billy Conn referee a boxing night. Enid flying school sponsors a relief game against Randolph Field with jeep rides for ducat holders at one booth. The scene included Myzy Wein stock and Jock Sutherland's involvement.
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First Aid Salon Opens at Camden Race Track
Philadelphia Bulletin notes a new Camden race track feature offering free treatment at a first aid salon for patrons who cash daily doubles exceeding 31000 dollars. Don Donaghey reports with Lynn C. Doyle.
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Better View Helps Laabs Hit in Series vs Senators
Washington July 18 The St Louis Browns outfielder Chet Laabs says a better view of the ball and a new stance help his power. He raised his homer total to 17 this season, slugging six homers in the last week, including two yesterday in a doubleheader with Philadelphia. He added a triple, double and a single to drive in six runs.
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Old-Timers Marvel at Changes in Racing in New Jersey
Garden State Park in Camden opens as New Jersey’s first regular flat-racing venue in half a century. About 30,000 fans gather for the 2:30 p.m. post as Eugene Mori unveils a $1.5 million track with Georgian colonial design and a 10,500-seat capacity. Despite transportation hurdles and local opposition, officials anticipate strong attendance and a $1 million mutuel handle on opening day.
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Heredity or Environment in Basil James Family Tale
Basil James known as Mr. Firecracker rides horses for his coffee and caviar while tracing a grandpa who once ran a livery stable in Sherling Colorado, linking heredity to environment in a colorful local profile.
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Ramsdell Shuts Out Hutchinson Twice For Muskogee
In Muskogee Oklahoma a rookie pitcher Jimnammy Ramsdell hurled a one hit 1 0 victory over Hutchinson in a seven inning opener then returned to win the second game 4 0. Ramsdell told manager Jack Mealey he felt swell and suggested dropping the seven inning second game.
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Crum Meets Mrs Nolan In Linville Womens Golf Finals
Linville July 18 The finals of the Linville Invitational Women s Golf Tournament today pitted medalist Jane Crum of Orangeburg South Carolina against Mrs Thomas Nolan of Newcastle Pennsylvania In the semi finals Miss Crum eliminated Agnes Morton of Wilmington by 4 and 2 and Mrs Nolan advanced over Mary Clay Connor of Durham also by 4 and 2
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Driscoll Recovers From Second Operation with Bears
Paddy Driscoll, former Northwestern back and Chicago Bears backs coach, has recovered from his second major operation in two months. Laabs commented the recovery may hinge on whether he is hit hard or not. Laabs' recent hot streak followed a year after his earlier feat of batting two homers, a triple and a double to tie a modern hitting record in a single game. The stocky right handed player is batting over .290 and hopes to surpass his best 1952 average of .800 after starting with Detroit and ending with a Browns trade.
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Reserves Lift Cardinals in Chase of Dodgers in NL Set
St Louis reserves bolster the Cardinals as they battle the Brooklyn Dodgers in a four game NL series. Beazley and Dickson emerged as key contributors, with Kurowski rising as a top hitter and Walker patrolling centerfield in place of injured Moore.
Record Falls In Swim Meet
Tarboro hosts day one of the Carolina Amateur Athletic Union Aquatic Tournament as Tarboro's women’s medley relay set a national 300 meter record at 4:37.7. Tarboro’s Ethel Laughlin Barbara Moore and Frances Kenney led the triumph, while 16-year-old Tarboro swimmer Jula Newsome set meet marks in the 1300 and 800 freestyle events. Peggy Pale of Goldsboro nearly equaled an American record in the girls 50 meter breaststroke, and 12-year-old Evelyn Barber of Goldsboro set a backstroke record. The event continues tomorrow.
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Little Cooper Matched With Unbeaten Pair in The Classic
In Detroit on July 13 Walter Hagen led the Ryder Cup challenge with Lawson Little and Lighthorse Harry Cooper facing Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret in 36-hole best ball play at Oakland Hills. Hagen withdrew from the lineup late, with singles still to be announced. the charity event aims for about 325000 for the Red Cross as fans pack the course.
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The Pride of the Yankees review criticizes Gehrig portrayal
New York critics fault the film for inexcusable errors in Lou Gehrig's depiction and timing while praising Gary Cooper and Teresa Wright in a climactic but emotionally moving on screen account of Gehrig's illness. Non baseball fans may find early portions slow and confusing.
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Neighborhood Court Shuffles Amid Youthful Scrimmage
Gehrig slips and skids in street shoes on a small school gym court as boys play a neighborhood contest. The rattled game features rapid dribbling and quick pushes for control in a spirited youth basketball setting.
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Red Sox Blanketed 1-0 by Browns and Yankees Shutout
Whitewash rare Boston note describes a 1-0 defeat as Denny Galehouse shuts out the Red Sox for the Browns and Ernie Bonham blanks Boston for the Yankees on April 17.
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Gehrig greets fans at soggy night game
Lou Gehrig, despite a damp evening and meager dime admission, signed autographs for players and fans. He told Principal Olchin it was a privilege to visit and said he had a lot of fun.
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