Joe Louis Faces Politics as He Retires from Boxing
The retiring boxer Joe Louis signals involvement in this year’s presidential campaign and weighs public reaction to supporting Henry Alsace, risking fan support and his historic stature. The piece weighs Louis as a political influencer and notes potential contenders Walcott, Gus Lesnevich, and Evzard Charles in the heavyweight scene.
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Louis
Onny
Henry
Moscow Echo
Walcott
Gus Lesnevich
Evzard Charles
Lesnevich
Walcott Lesnevich in September Title Fight Buildup
The article notes plans for an outdoor September bout between Walcott and Lesnevich to crown a new heavyweight champion as Louis tires and ages. It compares Walcott to Baer and Conn, predicting a tough, tactical bout with Louis fading but still dangerous.
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Associated Press
Walcott
Lesnevich
Charles
Cards Beat Reidsville 6-2 in Carolina League tilt
Winston-Salem Cardinals, the leaders, won 6-2 over Reidsville aided by four errors. Chief Bender outpitched Dolan with six hits allowed while Dolan received weak support. Other scores: Martinsville 6 Greensboro 5, Durham 6 Burlington 5, Danville 12 Raleigh 3.
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Winston - Salem
Cardinals
Reidsville
Chief Bender
Dolan
Bender
Martinsville
Greensboro
Durham
Burlington
Danvillesmother Raweigh
Rtinsville
Patriots
Jerryan
Sheehan
Raleigh
Danville
Leafs
Winston-Salem
Northwood Extends Lead in County League Standings
Northwood's scrappy baseball team expanded its county league lead to one game over Boston after this week's action. Northwood has 14 wins in 17 starts while Boston sits at 13 victories and four losses as teams in the league play two games weekly.
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Northwood
Boston
Hillcrest Softball Team Hosts Double Header At Richland Park
Hillcrest girls softball opens tonight with a double feature at Richland Park facing Gantt Hosiery of Durham and Carrboro. First game at 6 30, second at about 8. The team shows improvement this season and is expected to challenge strong mid state clubs.
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Hillcrest
Gantt Hosiery
Durham
Carrboro
Richland Park
Listening kids urged to tune Time at 115 Wednesdays
Children are invited to catch the Time program at 115 each Wednesday on the local radio station. The message encourages regular listening and participation.
Night baseball scores from yesterday’s games
National League results feature New York routing Cincinnati 7 to 0 and Brooklyn topping St. Louis 3 to 2. Philadelphia edged Chicago 2 to 1, Boston beat Pittsburgh 12 to 3, while Washington defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 in the night slate. Detroit downed New York 4 to 2 and St. Louis beat Boston 9 to 6.
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Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston
Jimmy Russell
Tommy Holmes
Alvin Dark
Russell
Warren Spahn
Auture Phillies
Chicago
Dutch Leonard
Philadelphia
Dick Sisler
del Ennis
Giants
Cincinnati Reds
New York
Ray Poat
Reds
State League Baseball Schedules Shared Across Cities
The list shows several matchups across major cities including Cincinnati New York St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston New York Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Washington Cleveland Boston St. Louis and N C State League games featuring Hi-Toms Albemarle Lexington Concord Hickory Salisbury Greensboro Martinsville Winston-Salem Reidsville Raleigh Danville Burlington.
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Louis Sere Aeries
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn Settee Eeee
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
St Louis
Sree
Winston-Salem
Wee
Danville
Raleigh
Martinsville
Durham
Serene
Burlington “Ee
Reidsville
Greensboro
North State
Lad Concord
Statesville
Seseevsee
Mooresville
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Hickory
Concord
Hi-Toms
Lexington
Albemarle
N. C
Salisbury
Carolina League
Burlington
Branca Seeks All Star Form After Streaking Comeback
The article highlights Ralph Branca's resurgence as he rebounded from a rough World Series and slow start to win nine games this season. Branca allowed seven hits over seven innings, with six strikeouts and one walk in a 3-2 Brooklyn win over the St Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers’ win kept them within reach of the leaders as other MLB results roll in.
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Ralph Branca
Brooklyn
New York Yankees
Branca
St. Louis Cardinals
Red Birdas
Ron Northey
Dodgers
Red Munger
Billy Cox
Tri
Jas Dotn Ee
Edey
Marv Rackley
Hi Toms Stop Mooresville Rally with 12 7 Opener Win
High Point Thomasville Hi Toms beat Mooresville 12 to 7 at Finch Field to extend a four game weekly winning streak. Hubbard Horace Hubbard led with four singles two doubles and a homer, while Joe Pelezarski was slated to start tonight as Hi Toms chase a perfect week in North Carolina State League action.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Thomasville
Hi-Toms
North Carolina
Mooresville
Finch Field
Moors
Joe Pelezarski
Jimmy Foxworth
Hubbard Horace Hubbard
Richard Moses
John Wilson
Knoll
Walter Macierowski
Berg Wins 1946 National Open in Minneapolis
Patty Berg takes the women’s national open title in Minneapolis for the 1946 season, defeating top contenders to claim the championship.
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Minneapolis
Patty Berg
Red Shields Edge Exchange In High-Scoring Meet
The game ended 7th inning tied as Red Shields and Exchange combined for totals 2756 and 2852. Key plays included RBI hits by Welch Gurley Dailey and Moore, with 2B by Welch and Brooks, 3B by Dailey and Moore, and strong pitching from Smith Gurley Blizzard. Final notes cite errors, strikeouts, and walks across the dugouts.
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Gurley
Dailey
Moore
RBI
Welch
Bilzzard
Brooks
Jaycees
Exchange
Smith
Blizzard
Smith -Blizzard
Valentine
U -C
Collins
Jaycers
Abrh Bohler
Ohiatt
Land
Bunch Ec
Canady Ss
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Prevo
Dickens
Johnson
Jones
Upton of McBride
Zaharias to Play Berg Today for Western Open Title
Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg meet in a 36 hole match for the 19th Western Open golf title at Skycrest country club. Zaharias seeks her fourth Western Open crown while Berg aims for hers. Both are listed as professional contenders for the event.
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Chicago
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Patty Berg
Babe
Patty
Skycrest Country Club
Zaharias
Berg
Joe Louis Retains Title By Eleventh Round KO Of Walcott
New York June 26 Joe Louis ends his reign in a dramatic eleventh round KO of Jersey Joe Walcott at Yankee Stadium. Louis declares his retirement and hints at entering politics while the crowd roars as he says the bout was his last fight.
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Walcott
Louis Kayoes
Joe Walcott
Joe Louis
Yankees Stadium
New York
Yankee Stadium
Gene Tunney
Gus Lesnevich
Ezzard Charles
Sol Strauss
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Jersey Joe
Dark Destroyer
Brown Bomber
Scramble for vacant heavyweight crown heats up
The vacant title race centers on Jersey Joe Walcott Gus Lesnevich and Ezzard Charles after Joe Louis KOd Walcott at Yankee Stadium ending his 11 year reign. Promoter Sol Strauss eyes an elimination tourney to crown a successor with NBA and NYAC officials weighing actions. Walcott at 84 Lesnevich 33 Charles 24 next month are the top contenders.
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Jersey
Joe Walcott
Gus Lesnevich
Ezzard Charles
Joe Louis
Walcott
Yankee Stadium
Brown Bomber
Sol Strauss
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Eddie Eagan
New York Athletic Commission
Eagan
Lesnevich
Charles
National Boxing Association
NBA
Abel. Greene
Green
Seixas Faces Likas In National Tennis Finals
In Los Angeles on June 26, top seed Vic Seixas of North Carolina meets Harry Likas of the University of San Francisco in the singles final. Doubles pits Kovaleski and Bartzen of William and Mary against Perez and Saul of USC. Team race sees William and Mary defending with five points, USC four, UNC four, San Francisco four, and UCLA four.
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Los Angeles
Vic Seixas
North Carolina
Harry Likas
University of San Francisco
Fred Kovaleski
Bernard Bartzen
William and Mary
Williamsburg
Bobby Perez
Arnold Saul
University of Southern California
Virginians
USC
San Francisco
UCLA
Roberts To Run Here In Stock Races
A star studded field of stock car drivers will race for money at the Tri City speedway four miles northeast of High Point tomorrow afternoon for 100 laps. Otis Roberts of King has entered his car marking his first action here since a serious head injury a month ago. The program includes two 15 lap heats, a 25 lap consolation, and a 45 lap main event starting at 3 o clock with over twenty five cars expected.
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Buddy Schuman
Curtis Turner
Tri-City Speedway
High Point
Bob Blair
Otis Roberts
King
Roberts
Tri-City Track
Blair
Turner
Christiansburg
Virginia
Schuman
Shorty York
Winston-Salem
Peewee Martin
Bassett
Virinia
Jim Lewallyn
High Poin Uck Baker
E. Z
E. Charlotte
Pap White
All-Stars Edge Hamptonville In District Semi-Pro Win
In Elkin on June 26 the High Point area all-stars from six teams won 6-3 over Hamptonville in district semi pro play. Reliever Marvin Summey shut out Hamptonville after the third inning, Hicks drove in the key run with a bases loaded triple in the seventh, and the district tourney advances toward Asheboro.
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Enterprise
Elkin
High Point
Hauntonville
Marvin Summey
Hamptonville
Hicks
Asheboro
Hogan Demaret Meet Top Pair In Inverness Classic
Hogan and Demaret face the hot duo of Harrison and Hamilton in the Inverness best ball, seeking a third straight top prize in the 10 650 event. Hogan Demaret lead the eight team field with a seven under, while Harrison Hamilton have carded three 63s and push to overtake.
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Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Inverness
Crawling E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
Bob Hamilton
PGA
Evansville
Ind
Harrison
Hamilton
Hogan
Demaret
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