Stock car races energize Tri City Speedway event
The region awaits a big stock car program with $2,200 in purses at Tri City Speedway tomorrow. High Point star Bill Blair headlines a strong field as time trials begin at noon and main events at 2 30. Greensboro and Winston Salem host racing action nearby with new tracks in Bowden Gray and at the fairgrounds.
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Greensboro
Fairgrounds
Winston-Salem
Bowman Gray Stadium
High Point
Bill Blair
Hi-Toms Face Pitching Troubles Amid Slump and Publicity Woes
The Hi-Toms, with six regulars hitting over .300, drop to sixth in the North State standings as pitching woes deepen. Critics blame flashy publicity and weak bullpen management, urging constant relief readiness and smarter staff use to avert further losses. Chicago reports note five defending champions and three national junior titlists leading a national weightlifting event.
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Chicago
Rebels Defeat Hi-Toms 12-4 At Finch Field
Hickory Rebels hammer Thomasville Hi-Toms for 12 runs on 20 hits led by Beck and Brown with five and four hits respectively. Trent took the loss while Hazel allowed a late surge as Hickory seals the win and shifts toward a Hickory doubleheader against Landis and a two game set in Finch Field.
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Rebels
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Hi-Toms
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Clemson College Fame
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Charlie Beck
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Ed Toney
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Skeen
Thomas
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Don'ro
Teed
Jackson
Turner
Peck
Boyette
Hazle
U—Evans
Shives
High Point Juniors face Thomasville in Finch Field clash
High Point American Legion juniors hold a key arc light game with Thomasville at Finch Field tonight. Don Dorsett headlines the Tommies pitching plans while Buck McKinney and Lawrence Kimble contest the mound for High Point as both teams chase the district title amid threats from Greensboro and Madison.
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Greensboro
Madison
Thomasville
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Carroll Bowen
High Point
Parly LE
Tommies
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Toms
Bby Rogers
Reidsville
Buck McKinney
Lawrence Kimble
Dorsett
Bob Gordon
Bobby Allen
van Hedrick
Herman McKinney
Skeeter Newsome hits grand slam to lift Phillies past Yankees
Skeeter Newsome belted a grand slam in the second inning, his ninth homer of a 12 year major league career, powering the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 win over New York. Bobby Feiler of the Indians limited the White Sox to six hits for his 10th win, 9-3, driving in three with a double.
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New York
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White Sox
Sox
Stan Spence
Harry Dorish
Tigers
Detroit
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
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Braves Field
Jack Robinson
Carl Furillo
Dodgers
Robinson
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Giants
Bowlers Spend 200 Million Annually on Equipment
American bowlers allocate about 200 million dollars yearly for gear and supplies. The figure highlights the sport's sizable consumer market and ongoing demand for bowling equipment and accessories.
Keller Dispels Critics With Tenth Win Of Year
Bobby Feller, major league strikeout leader, won his 10th game amid a bustling performance against Chicago. He drove in three runs, struck out three, boosting his season total to 101. Spud Chandler beat the A's Carl Scheib in a 7-1 Yankee win.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Crepe Hangers
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Rapid Robert
Feller
Bobby
New York
Shibe Park
Chicago
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Indians
Les Fleming
Spud Chandler
Carl Scheib
A's
Chandler
Scheib
Tommy Jenrich
Robinson May Fight Benefit for Doyle’s Parents
Welterweight champion Ray Robinson, whose eight round KO of Jimmy Doyle led to Doyle’s death, seeks a Los Angeles benefit bout with proceeds donated to Doyle’s parents. Coroner Gerber absolves Robinson of blame and mayor Burke considers a rule barring boxers with prior head injuries from local rings.
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Ray Robinson
Jimmy Doyle
Doyle
Los Angeles
Robinson
Paul Doyle
Jimmy
Louis Munalo
Samuel R. Gerber
Thomas A. Burke
Cleveland Boxing Commission
Fights Last Night Roundup From Associated Press
In New York Billy Fox of Philadelphia knocked out Artie Levine of Brooklyn after a 3 round bout. Tommy Yaroz of Monaco outpointed Jose Basora of Puerto Rico in Detroit. Freddie Dawson of Chicago outpointed Doug Ratford of Philadelphia in Chicago. Ermino Bonetti of Milan outpointed Aponte Torres of Puerto Rico in Long Beach. Tee Hubert of Washington edged Sam Baroudi of Akron in Pittsfield. Pete Virgin of Schenectady outpointed Booker Hedges of Philadelphia in Utica. Henry Davis of Honolulu KOed Hal Hoshino of Pendleton Oregon in Honolulu.
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Philadelphia
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Brooklyn
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Monaco
Jose Basora
Puerto Rico
Chicago
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Doug Ratford
Long Beach
N. Y
Ermino Bonetti
Milan
Aponte Torres
Pittsfield
Mass
Tee Hubert
Washington
Sam Baroudi
Akron
Utica
Pete Virgin
Schenectady
Booker Hedges
Honolulu
Henry Davis
Hal Hoshino
Pendleton
Ore
Seixas Seeks Tennis Title
Gardner Larned of William and Mary and Victor Seixas of the University of North Carolina battle for the 1947 national singles tennis crown in Los Angeles. Larned was favored after last year’s finals loss to Bobby Falkenberg, while Seixas defeated Fred Kovaleski in five sets to reach today’s final.
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Gardner Larned
William and Mary College
Victor Seixas
University of North Carolina
Larned
Bobby Falkenberg
W&m
Chicago
Straight Clark
University of Southern California
Seixas
Philadelphia
Fred Kovaleski
Detroit
Bruins Feature Dallessandro Nicholson Johnson vs Pirates
Dom Dallessandro and Bill Nicholson face the Pirates while Don Johnson leads the Bruins in a noted rivalry.
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Pirates
Don Johnson
Bill Nicholson
Dom Dallessandro
The
Bruins
A Real Fan Died After Long Illness In Chicago
Mor ris Levin a devoted Chicago baseball fan died after months of illness. He never missed a home White Sox or Cubs game and was always with his wife Gertrude. Levin had been blind for 33 years and could read the game by sounds and crowd reactions.
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Chicago
Morris Levin
Levin
Chicago White Sox
Cubs
Gertrude
Padded Gloves Introduced for Baseball Catchers in 1891
The article notes that padded gloves for baseball catchers were introduced in 1891, marking a milestone in protective equipment for the position and influencing subsequent sporting gear developments.
Red Shield ace in low scoring opener at Green Street
Green Street and Lions clash as Hensley Ozment Butler McDonald Clodfelter Leach pace Green Street with 6 runs. Red Shield, Kiziah Byrd VonCannon Scearce and Searce lead Lions with 12 runs in a rough early innings battle.
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Searce
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Weaver
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Culler
Logan
Seearce
Seller Rf
10,000 MAJOR LEAGUERS
More than ten thousand men have played major league baseball in the U S since the sport began. The remark highlights the vast pool of players who reached the major leagues over the years.
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