Hi-Tom Hiatus Meets Durham Bulls in Finch Field Clash
Hi-Tom skipper Fred Lanifero touts his team's no overrating policy as they prepare for a key game against the surging Durham Bulls at Finch Field. The Bulls have won 10 of 11 and loom as league contenders while Durham's Charlie Metro vows to use all pitchers to halt the Hi-Tom surge.
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Villanova
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Bolt and Stewart Tangle in Insurance Open Playoff
In Wethersfield Connecticut Tommy Bolt and Earl Stewart Jr both shot 271 to reach an 18 hole playoff for the Insurance City Open title at the Wethersfield Country Club. The winner earns 2500 with 1800 to the loser. Julius Boros finished third at 273 with 1400. Stewart shot 66 with five birdies while Bolt struggled with the putter.
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Andrade Extends Unbeaten String In Bayonne Title Fight
Lightweight prospect Cisco Andrade brings a 24 fight unbeaten streak into a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena Bayonne New Jersey. He faces Digilio a fellow rising fighter with 27 pro bouts as television coverage by DuMont and ABC airs the event.
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Heat Hampers Net Action Sunday At Emerywood Courts
Fever heat dominated a tennis opening at Emerywood Country Club as two special matches were halted due to 103 degree heat. Hubert Barrier beat Mile Varelas 6-3 in the first singles before play stopped at 5-5, while the doubles team Carlyle Lewis and Arnold Koonce Jr. led 6-3 and 7-7 in the second set against Varelas and Carlos Horcasitas. A large crowd saw the court praised as one of the finest.
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Mile Varelas
Mercury
Carlyle Lewis
Arnold Koonce Jr
Varelas
Carlos Horcasitas
Hi-Toms and Bulls Duel for Post Split-Season Pace
Durham Bulls and Hi-Toms meet at Finch Field after recent win streaks. Bulls hold fourth, Hi-Toms fifth. Neither can overtake with 244 games between them. Lee Smith Era era.
Week Ahead Schedule At Finch Field And Bur-Gra
Tonight Durham visits Finch Field at 8. Tomorrow HI-TOMS travel to Durham for 8 p.m. Wednesday Reidsville plays at Finch Field at 8. Thursday Reidsville returns to Finch Field at 8. Friday HI-TOMS at Bur-Gra at 8. Saturday HI-TOMS at Bur-Gra at 8. Sunday Winston-Salem at Finch Field 2:30. Monday af Winston-Salem at Finch Field 2:30. Monday night HI-TOMS at Winston-Salem 8.
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Carolina League Box Scores Showcase Narrow Scoring Totals
Box score highlights for Reidsville and Winston-Salem feature multiple players reaching base via hits and walks. Key mentions include 2B by Virgil and Ricciani, 3B by Lanifero, HRs by Montalbano and Pokel, and strong pitching lines for Kash and Norwood. LOB totals and defensive plays are noted alongside errors and substitutions.
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Three Team Race In American League Flag Fight
Three major league leagues race for first on July Fourth as New York Giants lead Brooklyn by one game while the American League leaders Indians hold a slim margin over the White Sox. The Yankees chase in the midst of a crowded pack as all five clubs battle for position with a week remaining before the holiday milestone. The article details series results and key performances across the leagues as contenders jockey for pennant hopes.
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Polo Grounds
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Yankees
Washington Senators
Yankee Stadium
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Hal Jeff
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Jackie Robinson
Roy Campanella
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Harvey Haddix
Redbirds
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Pittsburgh
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Bob Porterfield
Eddie Yost
Pete Runnels
Mickey Vernon
Washington
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Tigers
Dave Philley
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Hal Newhouser
Whitey Ford
Tom Brewer
National League standings and Tuesday schedule
The National League table shows New York leading with a 45 win 2 loss record, followed by Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh and others. Sunday results include New York 3 Chicago 2 in 10, Brooklyn 8 St. Louis 6, Philadelphia 4 Milwaukee 2, Cincinnati 9 Pittsburgh 0. Tuesday games list Brooklyn at New York Chicago at Milwaukee Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and St. Louis at Cincinnati with additional matchups noted.
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Baseball Scores And Schedule From Monday Action
Cleveland defeated New York 4 to 3 while Baltimore swept a 4 to 3 win over Washington Philadelphia beat Boston 3 to 2 in 11 innings Chicago defeated Boston 9 to 1. New York, Boston, Washington, Detroit, Cleveland and Chicago had various matchups listed for today with several games scheduled across the league.
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Spartanburg Tops Tri-State League Race
Spartanburg Peaches moved into first place in the Tri-State League after beating Knoxville 4-3 and edging Asheville the prior day. Ben Smyth claimed his 10th win as Asheville fell from a tie, while Rock Hill swept Knoxville 2-0 behind Pete Treece. The Peaches also swept Anderson 4-2 and 8-3 in a day-night doubleheader to clinch leadership.
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Richard Du Bois Crowned Mr. America of 1954
Richard Du Bois, a 21 year old 6 foot 1 inch, 215 pound blond from Hollywood, was announced as the winner of the AAU national weight lifting championships. The 1954 Mr America title came from a field of 50 contestants at the national contest held under Amateur Athletic Union auspices in Los Angeles.
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Richard du Bois
Hollywood
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