State high school basketball tourney to be a big event
The state high school athletic association voted to keep the tournament at Duke Stadium on the existing weekend and shift aims from profit to making the event big. Plans include moving cheering sections to the floor, reserving balcony seats for adults, and treating the tournament as a statewide educational showcase.
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Duke Sta
Durham
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Golfers Clash at Oakmont Reveals Frayed Tourney Troubles
Oscar Fraley delivers a sharp, critical portrait of Oakmont amid the PGA event. He notes mismanagement, secret results, and sparse officials, while highlighting standout players like Ed Furgol and Ed Oliver. The piece lingers on stymies, long drives, and a curious heiress of tales surrounding the era’s golf scene.
Directions to Wallburg Road from Lexington Avenue
Follow signs from West Lexington Avenue to Wallburg Road 3 miles from town. travel guidance provided for reaching the destination.
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Lexington Avenue
Wallburg Road
DiMaggio Delivers Run in Late Yankees Win Over Red Sox
Joe DiMaggio drives in the go ahead run with a double in the eighth inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 2 1 victory over Boston. He had struck out twice earlier but saved the game with the clutch hit.
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United Press
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Red Sox
Stas
DiMaggio
Mickey McDermott
Yankee
Vic Raschi
Gene. Hermanski
Cub
St. Louis
Cards
Cassidy To Start For Hi Toms In Crucial Owl Return
Thomasville High's Hi-Toms edged the Statesville Owls 7 5 at Finch Field in a rain soaked contest. Lefty Jimmy Cassidy is slated to start tonight as the Hi-Toms chase a series split and prepare for a Statesville rematch with Finchers in town. Hal Harrigan drove in runs with a triple and a homer while Umphrett chipped in two doubles as Statesville bullpen woes doomed the Owls.
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Statesville Owls
Finch Field
Finchers
Statesville
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Jimmy Cassidy
Cass
Tiice
Hi-Toms
Owls
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Ponies
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My Umphlett
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Umphrett
Griffith
Jim Patton
Finch Field Gang
Patton
Bill Adams
Harri
Bolton
Umphliett
Hi- Toms
Nance
Gene
Bruce Weaver
Williard
DiMaggio Delivers Double to Beat Red Sox in Big Yankee Win
Joe DiMaggio breaks a long KO streak with a game winning double off Mickey McDermott as the Yankees top the Red Sox 2 1. Vic Raschi earns his 12th win with six strikeouts as New York stays within a half game of the White Sox. Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn also post wins as the pennant race tightens.
Minoso Maintains AL Batting Lead as Williams Climbs Standings
In New York Orestes Minoso of the White Sox tops the AL batting race for the fourth straight week, batting .361. Ted Williams, formerly tenth, rises to fifth with improved average and remains a serious title threat. Stan Musial leads the NL with .372 as Jackie Robinson falls. Hodges leads HR with 24. Maglie tops NL wins with 12 and Raschi leads AL in victories with 11-4.
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Dom DiMaggio
Stan Musial
Cardinals
Jackie Robinson
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Robinson
Bob Elliott
Braves
al Dark
Giants
Gil Hodges
Ralph Kiner
Pirates
Wally Westlake
Gus Zernial
A's
Ed Robinson
West
Golf Thrills by Al Brosch in Texas Open at Brackenridge Park
Al Brosch recalls a 60 in the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park San Antonio a record low PGA round but finishing fourth. He describes 11 birdies 24 putts and a 20-foot longest putt on a par 71 course. He also shares a hole in one at Plandome and notes peers Harry Todd and Doug Larry.
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Frank Eck
AP Newsfeatures
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio
Harry ‘Todd
Doug Larry
Ford
Plandome
Snead Mangrum Duel Sets PGA Title Pick
In Oakmont, Slammin Sam Snead faces Lloyd Mangrum in the PGA Championship third round. Upsets Friday toppled defending champ Chandler Harper and others as Snead edged Marty Furgol in a long playoff and Mangrum routed Hank Ransom and Buck O. The winner here becomes the clear favorite to claim the title.
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United Press
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Chandler Harper
Harper
Snead
Fred Haas
New Orleans
Furgol
Sammy
Marty
Holmes Set Up for Boston Becomes Braves Manager
New York report says Tommy Holmes, ex Hartford manager, is chosen to lead the Boston Braves. Holmes praised for baseball acumen and leadership while outlining a plan to develop young players like Jackie Daniels Gene Conley Harry Hannebrink and to rely on a strong pitching staff led by Warren Spahn John Sain Vernon Bickford Max Sarkett and Chet Nichols. He recalls guiding Hartford to first place in eight weeks and vows to teach while fielding a competitive roster now in Boston.
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AP Newsfeatures
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Ashington State
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Alvin Dark
Billy Southworth
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National League Standings and Today’s Schedule
National League standings show New York 41 25 .621 leading, followed by St. Louis 38 31 .551 and Philadelphia 33 33 .500. Boston and Chicago trail with 29 plus wins. Today’s games include New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Yesterday’s results feature Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Chicago at St. Louis, and Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh postponed by rain.
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Carolina League Standings and Schedule Highlights
The Carolina League standings show Reidsville on top with 42 wins and Raleigh and Durham near .570. Today features Burlington at Danville and Winston-Salem at Raleigh among others. Yesterday's results include Raleigh beating Winston-Salem 7 to 6 and Greensboro defeating Reidsville 5 to 2.
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