Ralph Guldahl Favored To Triumph In Open Championship
Philadelphia June 8 AP Ralph Guldahl the two time Open champion is the favorite at 6 to 1 as the 43rd National Open opens at Spring Mill Golf Club. The field includes odds on rivals Harry Cooper Byron Nelson Sam Snead Dick Metz Henry Picard and others though experts still deem Guldahl the likely winner.
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Spiders Drop From Grass to Catch Flies
Several species of spiders are known to catch flies by dropping from overhanging grass onto their prey. This hunting method shows spiders using ambush tactics to surprise insects.
Free Swim Week to Begin at City Lake
City Lake opens Free Swim Week announced by Parks Commissioner W F Bailey. Beginning Monday at 9 Am all High Point youths over nine who cannot swim may receive free instruction through Saturday with separate hours for boys and girls. Lifeguards Lloyd Whitley Dick Meisky Edgar Hartley Jr and Bob Clifton will teach. Bring soap and towel daily.
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Olympic Committee Fights Over 1940 Skiing Program
The IOC and International Ski Federation clash over allowing skiing instructors to compete at the 1940 Winter Games. St Moritz wants a full program, while the IOC resists, risking a shift of the site to Garmisch Partenkirchen in Bavaria. Avery Brundage notes St Moritz refused without a full program. Manila, P. I. expects a building boom.
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Mitchell to head North Carolina semi pro umpires
Ben Mitchell, veteran umpire with nearly two decades in the sport, is named chief of the umpiring staff for the third annual North Carolina State Semi-Pro baseball championship tourney set July 9 to 19. Loc Chakales announced plans expect a record entry and strong NC representation at Wichita Kansas.
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Baseball scores from major leagues and regional leagues
Washington leads with a 10 13 record and Cleveland 4 9 while Philadelphia edges Detroit 5 4 New York beats Chicago 5 2 Boston plays St Louis Iain Pittsburgh shuts out Boston 2 0 Cincinnati down Philadelphia 5 4 Chicago tops New York 7 1 St Louis 7 Brooklyn 3 Norfolk over Rocky Mount 9 7 Winston Salem defeats Asheville 6 4 Richmond beats Charlotte 7 2 Portsmouth 16 Durham 5 Tri City 5 South Boston 0 Martinsville 5 Mayodan 3 Reidsville 6 Danville 5 Mount Airy 8 Bassett 2 Concord 11 Cooleemee 8 Lexington 6 Mooresville 5 Salisbury 11 Thomasville 2 Kannapolis 5 5 Landis 0 3 St Paul 6 Toledo 4 Columbus 3 Milwaukee 0 Shelby 7 Newton Conover 5 Statesville 4 Hickory 3 10 innings Gastonia 6 Lenoir 3 Toronto 8 Jersey City 2 Syracuse 5 Montreal 2 Baltimore 6 Buffalo 5 Chattanooga 5 Atlanta 2 New Orleans 6 Birmingham 5 Macon 8 Columbia 2 Augusta 10 Savannah 6 Spartanburg 11 Jacksonville 3
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P O S of A. Softball Defeats Police 13 to 5
The P O S of A softball team defeated the police department 13 to 5 yesterday afternoon. Bowers Saunders Hamel had two-base hits while Ralph Butler hit a three-base shot. J Butler and Andrews added home runs.
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Roanoke Rapids Owls Rout Oxford in Semi-Pro Showdown
The Roanoke Rapids Owls, NC State Semi-Pro champions, overwhelmed Oxford 20 to 0 at home. Oxford committed eight errors as Owls pitchers allowed 16 hits. Almond Dillehey Brown Pippen Nethercutt were among the players listed in the box score.
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High Grade Gum Paper Seen as Pulp Industry Rise
Savannah report notes five new gum sulphate paper grades advancing in the South. Dr Charles H Carpenter of the Herty Foundation highlights tissue judges waxed sheet magazine paper forty five pound bond and hundred pound board as promising products with strong hardwood and gum timber resources in the region.
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Toms Beaten By Salisbury By 11-2 Tally
Lexington Indians edged Mooresville 6-5 in a thriller as Johnny Lisk allowed 10 safeties. Gun Juskey hit a two run homer. Freddie Stanton delivered key RBIs. Lawing and Carrier sparked Mooresville with multiple hits. James Earnhardt and Les ter Smith also contributed for Lexington.
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Thomasville Falls to Salisbury in 11-2 Rally
Salisbury exploded for 10 runs in the seventh and eighth innings to defeat Thomasville 11 to 2 after a 1 to 1 pitching duel between Singer and Bausewine. Branch went 3 for 4 with a homer, while Mueller homered for Thomasville in the ninth.
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Concord Dodgers Top Cooleemee 11-8 in Nine Innings
Concord defeated Cooleemee 11 to 8 as Baker drove in three runs with a homer, double and two singles. Mauney added three hits for Concord while seven Cooleemee errors helped the visitors. Gerdeyman Wilburn Fowler and Eaton each had two hits for Cooleemee.
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Twins Sweep Leaders in Piedmont League Pride Boost
In Charlotte the Winston-Salem Twins beat Asheville 6-4 as Rhem and McDougald each had three hits to pace a 14-hit attack. Richmond routed Charlotte 7-2 behind Shuman, while Portsmouth Cubs overwhelmed Durham 16-5 on 19 hits. Norfolk edged Rocky Mount 9-7 with Sears homering twice and Harmon winning on the mound.
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Kannapolis Beats Landis in Doubleheader Sweep
Kannapolis won the twinbill 5-0 in the afternoon and 5-3 in the night game. Amaral homered in the night contest. Rivers pitched in the opener as Landis fell 5-0.
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LifeGuards Tire Inserts Offer Quick Drive-In Upgrade
A promotional notice invites drivers to visit a shop and have LifeGuards installed into tires, promising fast service and an easy upgrade for vehicle safety and performance.
Renowned Traveler W I Isley Dies in Reidsville Visit
W I Isley 77 of Phoenix Arizona died yesterday in Reidsville from heart trouble during a visit. He had arrived for a stay when he suffered the illness.
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Young Democrats to Meet in Charlotte for Conference
June 8 in Charlotte, President Gordon Gray of North Carolina Young Democrats leads a conference with Mecklenburg County Young Democrats to discuss plans for the state convention slated for September.
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