Indians Seek Win Over Hi-Toms Tonight at Finch Field
Lexington Indians aim to clinch fourth in the North State league by beating the Point Hi-Toms tonight at Finch Field. Manager Gray Hampton would not reveal his starter, saying only the team plans to win and move toward a playoff spot. Last night Red Hamilton stayed undefeated in a 7-4 victory over Concord, backed by Cliff Bolton and Hill Nance.
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Jim Gruzdis
Gruzdis Drives Hi-Toms To Build a Winning Club
Longtime Hi-Toms manager Gruzdis is praised for relentless work ethic and drive to improve. The 1949 and current seasons are cited as examples of his aggressive rosters and constant tinkering despite top standings, with a note on a costly failed homerun-hitter purchase.
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Jersey Joe Walcott’s Camden Comeback and World Title Bid
Jersey Joe Walcott’s 1945 comeback under Vic Mar rille led to nine straight wins after early defeats. The path included a disputed Louis title shot in 1947 where Walcott floored Louis twice before a controversial decision. He later beat Maxim and Ray, challenged for the crown, and continued fighting in Europe and the U S. His career involved managers Bocchicchio and Marsillo and a Camden home for his family as he pursued the world title.
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Bocchicchio
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Lee Q. Murray
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Ray
Louis
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Webster
Little Vic
Lydia
High Point defeats Salisbury 9 to 4 in fourth game
High Point offense explodes as Harris drives in three and Land adds three RBIs to back McDowell who pitches into relief. Salisbury drops to 2-2 in playoffs mix with late rally, Blizzard yields nine runs before nine to four final with Waggoner taking loss.
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Smit
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Yankees Edge Indians 3-2 With Mize Dooms Indians
Johnny Mize drove in a run and Odum scored as the Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 3 to 2 in the eighth inning. The ninth included a pivotal late rally to seal the win.
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Cleveland Indians
Flickerball Debuts In Berkeley As New Sport
In Berkeley a new game named flickerball is introduced. It uses a football and follows a basketball like play style with players aiming to throw the pigskin through an oval hoop.
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Berkeley
1847 Marietta ordinance fines baseball players
An 1847 Marietta Ohio ordinance stated that a person being a baseball player was subject to a fine of 30 days at hard labor in the town jail.
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Ohio
Chisox Fade As Race Grows Hot
A torn four way AL battle narrows to a three team chase as the Chicago White Sox drop three and a half games after a 2 6 loss to the Red Sox in Boston. Joe Dobson takes the Fenway mound amid shifting pace with New York and Cleveland matching the fray.
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Boston
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Chicago
Joe Dobson
Fenway Pa
Kretlow
Washington
Citywide Tennis Tourney Planned For August 1st
Citywide tennis tourney announced with trophies for division winners and medals for doubles winners. Two divisions for youth and adults plus separate doubles for men sixteen and older and singles for youth and women. High Point College requires entry by July 30 and players supply balls and rackets. Schedule to be posted at Bish Park and in The Enterprise.
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Enterprise
Suspension Hearing Set for Saturday
Columbus report states a hearing is scheduled for Saturday regarding a 90 day suspension for Walkers in the minor leagues era.
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