Mooresville Triumphs 6-2 Over Thommmies in Nine
Mooresville bats explode with a homer and a double from Tony Chetta as they defeat the Thommmies 6-2. Bill Voiselle falters again for Thomasville, while Leonard goes eight and two thirds for the Thommmies in a lopsided loss that leaves Thomasville with eight victories.
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Mooresville
Tommies
Bill Voiselle
Tony Chetta
Bournot
French South
Leonard
Thomasville
Hickory
Bums Defeat Giants In 14th Frame
The Giants drop 6-3 to the Dodgers? No, to Brooklyn as Ben Chapman’s pinch hit single ties the game in the ninth and Goody Rosen’s two run shot seals a 5-3? Actually the report notes a 6-3 Brooklyn win in the 14th. Voiselle faulted after a costly late bases load, while Ace Adams loses in the fifth overtime as Hart and Stankey spark the Pirates.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Bill Voiselle
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Voiselle
Brooklyn
Ben Chapman
Ace Adams
Bill Hart
Ed Stankey
Goody Rosen
Mel Ott
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Reds
Ed Heusser
Redlegs
Max Butcher
New York Yankees
Washington
Detroit Tigers
Joe McCarthy
Atley Donald
Senators
Nick Etten
Marino Pieretti
Floyd Bevens
al Hollingsworth
St. Louis Browns
Baseball and football notes from New York and Annapolis
A jumble of league standings and player mentions includes Lombardi Elliott and St. Louis, with Ott Holmes and Kurowski cited across teams like New York Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia and Boston. Separately Lt C G Purvis, Illinois halfback and longtime Zuppke pupil, leaves his Annapolis post to return to the Naval Academy July 21.
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Holmes
Boston
Or Louis
Ott
Barrett
New York
Lombardi
New
Elliott
St. Louis
Sten
Kurowski
Hack
Chicago
Wal- Brooklyn
Olmo
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Weintraub
DiMaggio
Philadelphia
Pitts
Hart
ing—Mungo
Voiselle
Case
Washington
Stirnweiss
Johnson
bles—Siebert
eQuinn and Byrnes
St. Lou
Cleveland
Detroit
Bevens
Leonard
Jakucki
Haynes
Overmire
Kiteman
Black
Gerkin
Ferries
O'Neil
Tar Heel Shortstop Red Hughes Faces Duke Showdown
Tar Heel shortstop Red Hughes, a Marine V-12 student from Atlanta, Ga, is among the club's top hitters. He’ll appear as the University of North Carolina hosts Duke at Emerson Field in Chapel Hill this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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TAR Heel
Red Hughes
U. of N. C
Atlanta
Tar Heels
Duke Blue Devils
Emerson Field
Chapel Hill
Carolina Hosts Duke in Critical Baseball Tilt
North Carolina, mired in a five game skid, hosts the Duke Blue Devils at Emerson Field at 4 pm. A win keeps UNC in the race for the loop pennant, while a loss tightens Duke’s grip and could force a two team finish with the Methodists. Coach Bunn Hearn near selection of Charley Hayne or Red Forrest to oppose Duke lefty Lee Griffeth.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Duke Blue Devils
Emerson Field
Tar Heels
Blue Devils
Heartmen
Duke
Durham
Durrham
Carolina
Carolina Nines
Ice
Blue Devil
Methodists
Hearnmen
Bunn Hearn
Dukemen
Charley Hayne
Marine V-12
Red Forrest
Winston-Salem
Lee Griffeth
Hearn
Dodgers Rally Past New York In 14 Inning Victory
Goody Rosen sparked a three run rally with a home run as the Dodgers beat the Giants 6-3 in 14 innings. Brooks led the late surge and racked up the win in a tense extended game.
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Goody Rosen
Dodgers
Brooks
New York
Heusser
Reds
al Gionfriddo
Pirates
Cincy
Gionfriddo
Bucs
Robinson Mc Daniels welterweight bout moved to Madison Square Garden
Promoter Mike Jacobs announced the Ray Sugar Robinson vs Jimmy Mc Daniels ten round welterweight fight will switch venues from the Polo Grounds to Madison Square Garden on June 15 in New York.
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New York
Ray “Sugar” Robinson
Jimmy McDaniels
Polo Grounds
Madison Square Garden
Mike Jacobs
17-Year-Old Strikes Out 18 In Carolina League Record
Charlie Gooding, 17, of St Louis, tops Carolina league pitchers with 18 strikeouts for Winston-Salem in a 5-2 win over Raleigh. His effort breaks Nick Andromidas previous mark of 17. The Leafs and other teams feature strong offenses, including Durham Lefty Saxon and Art Fowler's pitching.
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Raleigh
Charlie Gooding
St. Louis
Carolina Loop
Gooding
Winston-Salem
Roaleich
Twins
Somester
Nick Andromidas
Denville Hurler
Burlington
Leafs
Durham
Lefty Saxon
Virginians
Herb Brett
Art Fowler
Bears
Martinsville
Duke
Harry Palmer
Palmer
Greensboro
Patriots
Leaksville
Red Ruffing Receives Army Discharge at Fort Dix
Sgt. Charles Red Ruffing of the Army Air Corps, former New York Yankees pitcher, was discharged at Fort Dix New Jersey. He arrived after turning 40 and said he has no immediate baseball plans. Inducted December 29, 1942, he is about 20 pounds over his best playing weight.
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Fort DIX
N. J
Charles
Red) Ruffing
Army Air Corps
New York Yankees
Army
Ruffing
War Department
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup June 6 1940s
The listing outlines a dense Wednesday program across networks with serials, news, music, dramas and variety shows. Highlights include Captain Midnight and Tom Mix serials, News Reports with Quincy Howe and Walter Kiernan, and standout acts from Lowell Thomas to Lum and Abner.
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Farrell
Nbc
Dbs
Hop Harrigan
Nbe
Quincy Howe
Cbs
Walter Kiernan
News
Terry
Chick Carter
Mbs
Jimmy Carroll
Blu-West
Mbs-West
Sally Moore
Jack Armstrong
House of Mysery
Lowell Thomas
Nbo World News
Kay Armen
Blu
Tom Mix
T ‘Ome
Jack Kirkwood
Cbs News
Blu Fulton Lewis, Jr
Harry Prime
Monica Lewis
Raymond Reins
Ellery Queen
Dbs Basic Dancing Music Orchestra
Lone Ranger
Kaltenborn
Nbec Dance Orchestra
Mr. and
Mrs. North
Jack Carson
Ted Alone
Cecil Brown
Lum
Abner
Curt Massey
Billie Burke
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Christian
Cbs Counter Spy
Bert Wheeler
Barney Grant
Iddie Cantor
Variety
Gabriel Heatter
Brownstone Theater
Teller
Kaser
Music & Quin
Nhe
Cone
Ebs Niles
Nble
Milton Berle
Cbs Rans
Atlantic
Cbs Blu
Hooper seeks big prize as Hooper stalls on big bid
A round of sports items recalls Fred Hooper, the Florida horseman, who once pursued a $75,000 Lexington yearling. he passed at $50,000 as William Helis claimed a promising colt. Other notes cover Tom Gallery’s NFL meeting take, Brooklyn Yankees, and Navy sports moves including Dick Wakefield graduation and Lt. Helen Marlowe’s ranking on a Camp Lejeune tennis team.
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New York
Fred Hooper
Florida
Lexington
William Helis
Pericles
Hooper
Tom Gallery
Brooklyn-Yankee Stadium
Scarsdale
Tom
Brooklyn
Boston
Barber’s Point
Hawaii
Tom Carey
Red Sox
Browns
Dick Wakefield
Tiger
Navy Yshical
Inbridge
Helen Marlowe
California
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Week's Best Line and Sports Highlights Tied to Baseball Figures
Tex O'Rourke capsulates Happy Chandler as the hillbilly stepping into the mountain's shoes. Branch Rickey Jr argues a minor league ruling helps chain clubs only. Parke brothers back Ivan to win with Hoop Jr. Penn State lacrosse coach Thiel notes players seeking graduation. Red Barber named sports father of the year. George Munger cited for boosting spectator interest at Fort Benning.
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Tex O'Rourke
Happy Chandler
Branch Rickey, Jr
Giants
Yanks
Parke Brothers
Burley
Monte
Ivan
Hoop Jr
Nick Thiel
Penn State
Brooklyn
Red
the Verce
Barber
Rotary and Civitan Clash in Extra Innings Protest
In a tense Abattoir game the Rotary and Civitan clubs played to a standstill into extra innings. Civitan coach protests an umpire call as Rotary edges ahead 5 to 4. Rickert fanned 15 for Civitan, Rogers 9 for Rotary. Rotary 9 hits to Civitan 7. Full A B club game score 5 to 1 over Lions. batteries listed.
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Rotary Club
Civitan
Rotary
Rickert
Rogers
American Business Men’s Club
Lions Club
Cliitan-Rickert
Frye
Ntre
Egu kNintanedes
George Clark Still Leads Ration League Batting List
George Clark of Duke remains the top batter in the 1945 Ration league with an average of .486 as three games remain. Chancellor of Pre-Flight trails with a .478 mark from six games. Several others post strong numbers but face slim chances to overtake Clark. Top batters list reflects all games to date.
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George Clark
Duke
Blue Devil
Chancellor
Clark
Sea Swallow Seeks Derby Edge With Veteran Jockey
Sea Swallow rides for owner Charlie Howard in the 75 000 added Kentucky Derby purse. Georgie Woolf the ice man veteran Canadian rider with eight Derby starts guides Sea Swallow. Woolf led national stake earnings in 1942 and 1943. Other Derby jockeys named include Freddie Smith Buddy Haas and Billy Thom among experienced riders.
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Louisville
Charlie Howard
Georgie Woolf
Los Angeles
Woolf
Buddy Haas
Dit
Freddie Smith
Bimelech
Smith
J. K. Houssel
Bymeabond
Haas
Corn. T. D. Buhl
Air Sailor
Detroit
Billy Thom
E. Bradley
Burning Dream
J. R. Layton
Arthur Craig
Derby
Bookies Report Derby Betting Heaviest in History
Bookmakers in England say Saturday's Derby wagers could reach 10 million dollars, the heaviest in history. Thousands plan a two day outing at Newmarket, with the Oaks run on Friday. Favorites rarely win and past surprises include Ocean Swell and Blue Peter as Rosesberry attempts to match a family Derby feat.
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London
United States
England
Britain
Newmarket
Epsom Downs
Roseberry
Blue Peter
Rosebery
Ocean Swell
Ladas
Sir Visto
Boxing results wrap from last night across multiple cities
Associated Press report lists fighters by city and weights with decisions and knockouts. Tony Janko outpoints Johnny Williams in New York. Jackie Connolly outpoints Midget Mayor in Philadelphia. Johnny Green defeats Bobby Larkin in Lackawanna. Prentiss Hall stops Ira Hughes in Buffalo. Lige Drew outpoints Willie Scott in Hartford. Bobby Polowiltzer stops Bobby Matthews in Hartford. Vic Piganataro stops Johnny Rinaldi in White Plains. Francisco Colon Garcia stops Earl Mintz in Newark.
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New York
Tony Janko
Youngstown
Johnny Williams
Montgomery
Ala
Jackie Connolly
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Johnny Green
Lackawanna
N. Y
Bobby Larkin
Prentiss Hall
Ira Hughes
Pittsburgh
Hartford
Lige Drew
Springfield
Willie Scott
Bobby Polowiltzer
Bobby Matthews
White Plains
Vic Piganataro
Johnny Rinaldi
Francisco Colon Garcia
Puerto Rico
Earl Mintz
Newark
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Eoward
Forbes
Chetta
B Bernier
RBI
Boyd
Merchand
Yacenda
Picuskus
Bob
Thurss Bournot
U—Moose
Graham
Perrone
Hidalgo
Ile
Veyed
Hacker
van Ventteysen
Hare
Rainey
Little and
Watts
Yankees
I Stirnweiss
Moses
Stephens
Lou R. Johnson
Myatt
Itchcock Beverage Company
Guilford Avenue
Pugh
L. R. Sykes
N. Main ST
UNS
Red Embree
Indians
Joe Schultz
George McQuinn
White Sox
George Casé
Etten
Fred Cochrane
Eddie Miller
Cochrane
Pete Lello
Jacksonville
Fla
Tommy
Rocky) Graziano
Danville
Bud
Frankie Crosetti
al Cihocki
Tribe
Crosetti
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
George Munger
Fort Benning, Ga
A. B. Club
Carmicheal and Davis
Lions
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Wrenncore
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Dura
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Elger
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Posaveo
Sea Swallow
By Orlo Robertson
Cincinnati
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Concord
Statesville
Landis
Norfolk
Newport News
Richmond
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Portsmouth
Walters
Roe
Erickson
Creel
Cooper
Javery
Wyatt
R. Barrett
Carolina League
Leakeville
Eenee
Pewee
OCRR
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U.S
Razor
Pal
PAL Blade CO
Amie
Firestone Stores
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