Durocher Returns Triumph as Giants Hammer Dodgers 13-4
Leo Durocher returned to his old stomping grounds as manager and watched the Giants rout the Dodgers 13 to 4 at Ebbets Field. Every Giant starter drove in a run, Johnny Mize and Bobby Thomson homered, and Whitey Lockman and Kerr added power as New York clinched a lopsided victory in a dramatic rivalry game.
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Hi-Toms rely on recovering Dedmon and new signee Miller
Hal Dedmon, High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms right fielder, ends a batting slump with two safeties in Sunday action and again collects a double last night. The Shelby, North Carolina native, about 190 pounds, shows renewed power after a leg injury. Kim Miller, ex Albemarle Rockets star, debuted with the Hi-Toms last night as the clean-up hitter.
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Albemarle Rockets
Enterprise Sports Notes Show Team Changes and Records
The Enterprise reports changes as a contract purchase replaces Horace Hubbard who asked for release for medical reasons. Pete Williams shines with two more fielding gems and six stabs after a league record 12 perfect chances. Cliff Bolton adds three doubles and trails Jimmy Grandis in batting, while Al Jarrett eyes 25 mound wins as Rocky Mount Special nears the mark with 20 victories and 35 games left.
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Cliff Bolton
Washington Senator
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Cleveland Ace Bob Lemon Fires Historic Night No-Hitter
Bob Lemon pitched a no hit no run win marking the first night game no hitter in the American League and the first in Detroit in 26 years, a historic feat in 1948 baseball.
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Sawyer Takes Reins Of Phillies
Eddie Sawyer, 87, is named manager of the Philadelphia Phillies after success guiding young players at Toronto. He vows to let the kids play their selves as the team builds toward future pennants with stars Richie Ashburn Ralph Caballero Granny Hamner and several otras talents slated for next season.
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Granny Hamner
Bob Carpenter
New York Beats Brooklyn 13 to 4 in NL showdown
National League action features New York defeating Brooklyn 13 to 4 in the only game. Carolina League results include Winston 4 Winston Salem 8 5, Greensboro 7 10, Burlington 4 Danville 3, Martinsville 12 Reidsville 2, Raleigh 6 Durham 5 in 16 innings. Lexington 6 States 1 in North State play, Hickory 13 Mooresville 1, Hi Toms 7 Concord 2, Salisbury 14 Albemarle 32.
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Early Evening Pro Baseball Matchups Listed
A slate of night games includes Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit St Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston Martinsville at Winston Salem Greensboro at Reidsville Danville at Durham Raleigh at Burlington Statesville at Lexington Hi Toms at Concord Hickory at Mooresville Salisbury at Albemarle
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County League Totals In A Rough Baseball Frame
In a nine inning game, Furniture City defeats County League Totals 2 to 0. Teague pitches strong nine innings, striking out nine while Carmichael allows seven in relief. Teague also hits an off Teague homer and 10 strikeouts noted in the box.
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Furniture City
Mills Beats Lesnevich For World Light Heavy Crown
Freddie Mills defeated Gus Lesnevich by a 15 round decision at White City stadium in London to win the world light heavyweight title before a record crowd. Mills stopped the challenger late with a decisive rally in the tenth, while Lesnevich suffered cuts and two knockdowns.
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Jack O’brien
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Hi Toms Travel For Game With Weavers
Hi Toms push to within one game of league leaders Statesville Owls after a 7-2 win over Concord at Finch Field. Bill Foster or Joe Pelesarski to pitch for Hi Toms as they seek their third straight victory and a two way tie atop the loop.
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Chappius Signs Ann Harbor Back for Dodgers
Bob Chappins a 25 year old All American back from Michigan champions signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers pro grid team. He posted 84 completions in 150 attempts and joins the major league roster.
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Hogan Favored to Cop Heavy Cabbage In Western Tourney
In a preview of the richest western open, Brookfield Country Club hosts practice day featuring Joe Kirkwood’s trick shots. Ben Hogan, a ruling favorite, leads a star-studded field including Lloyd Mangrum Johnny Palmer Bobby Locke Skip Alexander Jimmy Demaret and Cary Middlecoff in a week of clinics and a $15 driving event.
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US Olympic Athletes' Hopes Booming in Hot Weather
American track and field crews boost confidence as heat aids training in tuneup meets. UCLA's George Sanich wins high jump attempts at 6 feet 9 inches in 88 degree heat, while Clint Bourland clocks 30 seconds for 300 yards.
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Ohio State
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Colorado
Schneiter Announces 1949 Carolinas Golf Tour Dates
PGA of America official George Schneiter released the 1949 Carolinas golf schedule. Pinehurst North and South Open runs November 2 to 4 with a possible November 1 qualifier, Wilmington debuts November 11 over four days, and Greenville and Charlotte plans face changes. Greensboro gains Charlotte’s March dates, High Point and Columbia talks continue, while Winston-Salem remains unconfirmed.
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No More Rows From Players Says Brown
Carolina league president Carroll Brown announced ongoing suspensions and fines to curb on field disturbances. Bill Lafrance of Martinsville was suspended three days and fined 25 dollars after being ejected for arguing with umpire Bill Davis during a Burlington game. Brown said such incidents disrupt games as the league tightens race standings and preserves starting lineups.
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