New Dodgers Boss Kirke Sparks Thomasville Comeback
Jud Kirke, newly named Thomasville Dodger director, earns fan praise after two wins under his guidance. The change brings fire on the third base line and a noticeable crowd uptick as the team fights to climb from the cellar, while lineup tweaks anger the Red Shield. Jeff Pierce forecasts Assault beating Armed in the July race with Armed challenging in the Derby.
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Lakos Hurls As Tommies Take Hope
In Thomasville, Lakos allowed one poor inning but led a 5-3 Dodgers win over the Salisbury Pirates. Bill Musten and Bill Sheen hit two triples, while Phillip Cardinale and Walter Fiala each had two hits and sharp fielding. Umpire disputes added drama as coach Jud Kirke gains backing from fans.
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Bill Sheen
Phillip Cardinale
Walter Fiala
Salisbury
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Red Hammrick
Fred Howell
Panthers Train and Build Press Box at Albion Millis Stadium
The Albion Millis Panthers football players focus on field work this summer while they also tackle the large task of erecting a new press box. Ralph James notes material shortages but crew repurposed campus facilities to create a writer's roost as construction continues. The column explains a rule about starter pitchers needing five innings to earn a win, clarifying confusion from a recent Iville victory over the Hickory Rebels.
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Panther
Ralph James
Uncle Sam
Bill Smith
Yankees Fans Bet On Box Sales And Football Rise
New York sports roundup notes brisk season ticket sales for both baseball and football Yankees with 150 season boxes in baseball and 400 boxes at 140 dollars each in football totaling around 65 000 dollars. The piece also mentions 22 golf tournaments in the New York metropolitan area and other sports tidbits including a Wisconsin Rapids foul ball fine and college football scheduling notes.
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Jim Reed
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New York University Athletes Highlight Season Totals
The piece notes nearly 3 000 NYU students played basketball last season with a 19 win 2 1 loss record. Ray Dumont claims the baseball watching record with 150 games and aims for 126 more. John Jacobs proposes J Edgar Hoover to lead a college athletic unity effort to ensure honesty.
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Baseball Congress
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Track Greats Vie for Olympic Berths in AAU Meet
National AAU senior championships open in San Antonio with top athletes from across the country seeking Olympic team spots after junior finalists impressed last night. Notable contenders from multiple regions compete for medals and qualification.
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Uncle Sam
Executors Named for Estate of C B Bundy
Having qualified as executors of the estate of C B Bundy deceased of Guilford County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims to present them to the undersigned on or before June 16 1947 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment This 15th day of June 1946 R M Bundy W G Ragsdale Box 1151 High Point NC Executors of the Estate of Co B Bundy Deceased
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Sunday School RHE Rankin Mem
Sunday School figures show Rankin Memorial 320 2720-16 16 4 at Green Street Baptist and First Reformed, First Methodist and other churches listed with class counts and teacher names like Surrett Oliver, Rouse Brown McAllister Davis Weaver Beck Lombardi Koontz Jones Bowles Whittington Caldwell Burton Jamestown Baptist and 1 8 12 recording numbers
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Weaver
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Lombardi
B. Koontz
Jamestown
Baptist
Jones and Bowles
Whittington, Caldwell
Burton
Major League Leaders by Associated Press
National League leaders include Walker batting .379 and 51 RBIs with Musial like records in runs and hits. Walker tops doubles with 21 and Edgily tied triples with Musial and Walker. Mize leads homers with 13 while Higbe posts 17 0 record. American League marks feature Vernon batting .357 and Williams with 66 runs and 62 RBIs. Williams also leads homers with 20 and Case has 14 stolen bases. Ruffing dominates pitching with 5 0 and 1.000.
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Baseball matchups listed for today across leagues
St. Louis hosts Pittsburgh while Chicago faces Cincinnati. Cleveland plays Chicago in the American League doubleheader. Detroit meets St. Louis, Philadelphia visits New York, and Washington travels to Boston in slate of games.
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Williams Poised To Lead Big Four In Two Seasons
Terrible Teddy Williams nears a historic feat by leading the American League in batting home runs runs batted in and total bases for two straight years. He hit his 20th homer to topple Hank Greenberg and push Boston's Red Sox to a 12-1 rout of the Senators while topping in RBIs and total bases as Mickey Vernon trails he league in hitting.
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Stars Pace Brooks in 3-1 Win Over Braves
Yesterday's Stars Dixie Walker had a double and single driving in two runs as the Brooks beat the Braves 3-1. Charlie Keller belted his 17th homer to lift the Yankees past the Athletics 2-1 with one on. Andy Seminick hit two home runs with runners on as the Phillies defeated the Giants 7-4 in ten innings. Ellie Miller delivered a 10th inning homer to beat the Cubs 4-3.
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Berg and Suggs Reach Western Open Final Showdown
Louise Suggs of Georgia and Patty Berg of Minnesota advanced to a 36 hole final for the women's Western Open in Des Moines. Babe Didrikson Zaharias failed to defend her title, losing to Suggs in the semifinals while Berg eliminated Dorothy Kirby in a 1 up thriller before about 2000 spectators.
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Lithia Springs
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Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Sizzler
Stolz Outboxed as Montgomery Wins Lightweight Bout
Allie Stolz pressed to the limit, repeatedly rising from the canvas, as Bob Montgomery dethroned him at Madison Square Garden in a 12 round battle. Montgomery claimed his 135 pound crown portion, after a late right hand at 2:54 sealed the victory, signaling a rusty but sharper comeback.
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Red Shield league scores include Rotary 7 Lions 4
In yesterday's Red Shield league game Rotary defeated Lions 7 to 4. Elm Street Indians beat Bay Street White Sox 9 to 6 in junior play. Scarce and Smith hit home runs. Sedree was the winning pitcher for Rotary with Welch taking the loss.
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Foxworth Defeats Triangle 6-1 in Industrial League
Jimmy Foxworth, veteran of war service, pitched a 6-1 victory over Triangle. Foxworth allowed six hits, struck out three, and secured the win as Veterans of Foreign Wars collected 11 hits. Umpires were Dubay and Jones. time of game 1:25.
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Steelman
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Pirates Head Terms Sale As Ridiculous
In Hollywood on June 29 a syndicate of film executives announced plans to bid for the Pittsburgh Pirates with a view to moving the club to Hollywood. Pirates president William Benswanger called the proposal ridiculous. Al Mathes of Hollywood said he represented the group and sought a price for the Pirates Pittsburgh properties with an option to buy everything except Forbes Field.
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Rickert To Be Seeking Fourth Win In Derby Tonight
The Legion junior baseball eyes turn to Finch tonight as Rickert’s Twins face Winston Salem in a likely mound duel. Hill for Winston Salem and Rickert for High Point are two aces, both aiming to boost late season bids for second place and a playoff spot.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Report Highlights
boxing results from major cities include Bob Montgomery stopping Allie in Newark and K O K O 128 in Stamford. Detroit outpointed Irish Kelly 125 while Mike Birsk defeated Charley Zivic in Niles. Marvin Ant stopped Slater in Asbury Park and Oscar Byrd outpointed Steve Kos in Buffalo.
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Asbury Park
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Dallas
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Syracuse
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Buffalo
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Washington, D. C
U S Wimbledon Hopes Shake After Drobny Upset
At Wimbledon on June 29 the U S title chances were dented when Jaroslav Drobny defeated Jack Kramer in five sets, reshaping the race for the men’s singles crown. Tom Brown, a 23 year old former mortar gunner, faced Mottram of Britain, while Patty Schnyder confronted top seed Dinny Pails as the program’s first week concluded.
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Jacker
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County League Schedule Features Northwood Oakview and Sedgefield
Tomorrow's Cowry league games pair Northwood Oakview against Sedgefield at Acorn plant. The article notes water use in production, stating the plant uses about pounds of water per pound of dry matter.
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