Growth of Legion Baseball rosters in North Carolina
The article notes more than 60 junior Hagoneshis amme teams enter Aneratinn in Gi with Legion Baseball in North Carolina. High Point Thomasville Greensboro may join. Winston Salem undecided. Officials favor a sudden death elimination to finish by late summer, but critics say it shortens play and hurts player development. Last year each district played twelve games before elimination, then rapid losses.
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Aneratinn
Wth
Legion
Carolina
High Point
Thomasville
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Twin City
North Carolina
Howie
Howie Haak backs Legion league reform for more play
Howie Haak of the Dodgers spring training camp urges expanding Legion baseball to summer leagues so players outside elimination rounds gain more game time. Dave Yow and Dan Arden have discussed the idea, aiming to keep poorer players involved and improve overall skill.
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Howie Haak
Dodgers
Finch Wield
Six Team League Proposal to Boost Legion Ball Interest
A six team league including High Point Greens hara Winetan Galam Thamaevilian tfme Added Benefit In League Race Ke ington and Salisbury could play a round robin to decide advancement. We propose three games weekly after elimination to sustain summer play with a prize trip to New York and big league baseball funded by each team’s $500 entrance. The plan aims to boost player development and fan engagement while covering expenses. The note adds a stray line about the rotary printing press by Hoe.
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High Point
Greenshara Winetan
Galam Thamaevilian Tfme
Keington
Salisbury
New York
Legion
Notice of Administration and Divorce in Guilford County
Two legal notices from Guilford County North Carolina: 1 Administratrix Ella Cauble seeks claims against Hugh Dexter Cauble estate with one year to file. 2 Marie Gatton Ward seeks absolute divorce from Edward H Ward in Municipal Court High Point, defendant to answer by May 19, 1947.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
High Point
Marie Gatton Ward
Edward H. Ward
Edward B. Ward
Municipal Court
M. W. Nash
Charles R. Jarrell
Virgie Davis Nelson
Enoch Vernon Nelson
Sweden Eliminated In Davis Cup Race
Sweden, 1946 European zone winner, eliminated as Czechoslovakia led a batch of nations into the second round including Switzerland Belgium and Egypt. Jaro slav Drobny emerged as Europe’s top Davis Cup hopeful after a weekend of decisive results.
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Sweden
London
Jaroslav Drobny
Europe
United States
Czechoslovakia
Switzerland
Belgium
Egypt
Greece
Luxembourg
Spain
From where I sit story on windbreak dispute
My Joe Marsh One Story laments printing a tale about Cappy Smith who sued a neighbor over windbreak placement near an orchard. He urges neighbors and brewers to handle issues by mutual tolerance and licensing action rather than court fights, hoping for a peaceful resolution.
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Cappy Smith
Hi-Toms Face Weavers At Finch Field In Series Opener
The Thomasville High Point Dodgers host Concord Weavers at Finch Field tonight at 8. Manager George Pratt weighs starting pitcher among Ralph Fletcher Joe Inskeep and Hank Colarelli as the Hi-Toms seek a fourth win in five games. The Weavers arrive seeking a road upset to fuel a home series with Pratt.
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Thomasville High Point Dodgers
Concord
Weavers
Finch Field
George Pratt
Hi-Toms
Ralph Fletcher
Joe Inskeep
Hank Colarelli
Colarelli
Thomasville
Pratt
Pratt and Company
Mooresville Moors
Moors
PGA Holding Row Hearing Marks Closed Door Session
The PGA conducted a closed hearing over the Dick Metz and Fred Corcoran incident from January at Del Monte California. Metz demanded the hearing after being accused of a sneak punch that knocked Corcoran to the ground. Metz, suspended for two tournaments, arrived from Arkansas City Kansas to testify with Corcoran.
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Chicago
Professional Golfers Association
Dick Metz
Fred Corcoran
PGA
Corcoran
Metz
Arkansas City
Kas
del Monte
Calif
Phoenix
Tucson
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Musial and Williams Star in Opening Day Actions
Stan Musial of the Cardinals hit a homer and a single with three RBIs after two early outs in the nightcap. Ted Williams of the Red Sox doubled and walked twice in four at bats and scored in a 2-1 win over the Browns. Mickey Vernon of the Senators had a single in four at bats as Washington defeated Cleveland 6-3.
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Stan Musial
Cardinals
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Browns
Mickey Vernon
Senators
Washington
Cleveland
Sixty Nine Legion Teams Compete In North Carolina Junior Baseball
Raleigh May 5 Nc American Legion Junior baseball will field 69 teams from 68 posts across four areas. Area I includes Raleigh and Durham groups. Area II covers Dunn Fayetteville New Bern and Wilmington. Area III lists Greensboro High Point and more. Area IV spans Asheville Charlotte and Gastonia among others. Athletic commission members are A J Sudduth chairman Gastonia W G Stoner Greensboro and others.
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Raleigh
American Legion
Legion
Paul KR. Younts
North Carolina
Ahoskie
Bahama
Broadway
Chapel Hill
Durham
Edenton
Elizabeth City
Roanoke Rapids
Sanford
Selma
Smithfield
Wake Forest
Wilson
Dunn
Fayetteville
Kinston
Laurinburg
New Bern
Red Springs
Whiteville
Southport
Wilmington
High Point
Albemarle
Ashehero
Burlington
Greensboro
Hamlet
Kannapolis
Leaksville
Lexington
Liberty
Madison
Mocksville
Monroe
Reidsville
Rockwell
Saluisbury
Southern Pines
Spencer
Thomasville
Troy
Winston-Salem
Asheville
Bessemer City
Boone
Canton
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Cherryville
Cliffside
Forest City
Gastonia
Hendersonville
Hickory
Kings Mountain
Lenoir
Knconton
Mooresville
Morganton
Mount Holly
Newland
Newton
North Wilkesboro
Rutherfordton
Shelby
Valdese
Athletic Commission
A. J. Sudduth
W. G. Stoner
Walter Holton
J. S&s
Mickey Finn A Surface Copper Mine at Bisbee
The Mickey Finn A surface copper mine near Bisbee Arizona spanning 35 acres has yielded more than 20 million tons of copper ore.
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Bisbee, Ariz
Derby Horses Off To Pimlico Track
Derby horses prepare for the Preakness at Pimlico as Jet Pilot may face speed rivals. Johnson and Cosmic Bomb return along with Faultless and Double Jay, all shipping in with hopes while a record crowd eyes the $92,160 purse and the 115000 to 120000 estimate turnout.
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Pimlico
Sid Feder
Louisville
Jet Pilot
Ol’ Hill Top
King Ray
Trust
Double Jay
Virginian
Phalanx
Eddie Arcaro
Faultless
Risko Lator
Baltimore
California
Faultiess
Roses
Col
Matt Winn
Cosmetics Kid
Bowling Meet Starts Today
A city wide duckpin bowling tournament opened at local alleys and runs all week. Event is handicapped from winter league averages with city residents eligible. Singles doubles and three man teams for men and women. Reservations through Arcade management. Alleys may be reserved after noon or night. Top duckpin bowlers from state and southern tournaments are slated to compete.
Estelle Page Favored In Southern Women Golf Tour
A field of 70 top southern women golfers tees off at East Lake for 18 holes of qualifying in the 32nd southern women's championship Estelle Lawson Page of Chapel Hill N C is the favorite having won last year in Dallas by defeating Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta She posted a 77 in the final practice round at East Lake.
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Atlanta
Estelle Lawson Page
Chapel Hill
N. C
Page
Dallas
Dorothy Kirby
East Lake Country Club
Dunkleberger Places Among Golf Winners
SOUTHERN PINES May 5 Bobby Locke of Johannesburg South Africa won the Carolinas P G A event with a 72 hole total of 274 earning 250 dollars. Johnny Palmer of Badin N C was second at 282 with Skip Alexander of Lexington N C in third at 287. Other final scores included Don Dunkleberger High Point 296 and Felice Sorza Southern Pines 297.
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Southern Pines
Bobby Locke
Johannesburg
South Africa
United States
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
Mid Pines
Skip Alexander
Lexington
al Smith
Danville
Locke
America
Augusta
Clayton Teamer
Charette
Orville Whie
Winston-Salem
Avery Beck
Raleigh
Don Dunkaelberger
Three College Contests On Slate Today
Three college contests on today's schedule include baseball tennis and golf with North Carolina teams in focus. UNC and Duke are favored in the Southern Conference tennis and golf events while rain affected several baseball games and state teams posted mixed results.
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North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Winston-Salem
University of North Carolina
Duke Linksmen
Duke
Wake Forest
N. C. State
ECTC
St. Helena
Chuck Chambers
Clemson
Davidson
Ed Hopper
Washington and Lee
Georgia Tech
Doug Rusbon
Capt. Neighborgal
Blue Devils
William and Mary
Citadel
Cardinals End Nine-Game Slide With Northey Burst
St Louis snapped a nine-game losing streak as Ron Northey slugged two homers and a single driving in four in a 9-0 win over the Boston Braves in the second game of a doubleheader. Northey’s debut followed a 4-3 loss in the opener as St Louis benefited from strong pitching and a Philadelphia refugee to steady their season.
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Joee Reichler
Associated Press
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Redford
Harry Walker
Ron Northey
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia
Northev
Braves Boston
Darry
the Cat
Srepheen
Yards
Reeves
Redbirds
Phillies
Cincinnati
Reds
Bobby Feller
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
Lou Boudreau
Washington
Nats
Feller
Bob
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Boson
Red Sox
Browns
St. Louis
Tommy Fine
Texas
Bobby Doerr
Boston
Detroit
New York Yankees
Briggs Stadium
Hal Newhouser
Joe Rimaggio
Snuffy Stirnweiss
Chicago
New York
Polo Ands
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Ebbetsfield
New Women's Swim Record Established
Queenly Ann Curtis of San Francisco set seventeen records across the three day meet, including equalling the world standard in the 59.4 yard free and leading Crystal Plunge to a 3:26.5 300 yard medley relay as San Francisco won the team crown in the women’s national senior indoor AAU championships.
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Seattle
Queenly Ann Curtis
San Francisco
Crystal Plunge
Miss Curtis
Derby Day Chaos at Churchill Downs Sparks Derby Reflections
A Louisville report describes Derby Day crowds overrunning Churchill Downs, with fans chasing spectacle and money amid a chaotic scene. The piece notes strong feelings about horse racing and hints at a legendary horse stirring deep emotions among attendees.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Jet Pilot Eyes Derby Glory After Muddy Downs Win
A two year old named Jet Pilot rose from a Derby Day victory on the muddy Downs. His trainer notes him as a favorite for the upcoming $100,000 stake, with experts split on distance ability. The horse has survived a near disaster and has become a fan favorite, weather permitting.
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Downs
Het Pilot
Elizabeth Graham
Jet Pilot
New York
Illinois
Maryland
Florida
California
P. S
Weather forecast slips into Downs PA tease
Public address announcer at the Downs read a forecast calling for fair and warmer. Walter Haight of the Washington Post quipped it was the worst PA timing since the Bears led the Redskins 73 to 0 and the announcer urged fans to get season tickets for next year.
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Downs
Walter (Pounds) Haight
The
Washington Post
P. A
Bears
Redskins
Notice to creditors of estate of John A Shelton
Administrator of the Estate of John A Shelton Guilford County North Carolina summons all claimants to present their claims to High Point North Carolina with proper verification within one year from March 28 1947 to bar any further action. Immediate settlement is requested for all liabilities due to the estate.
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John A Shelton
Guilford County
North Caroina
High Point
North Carolina
D H. Parsons
Jonn
Shelton
Auction Notice of High Point Property Sale 1947
Under an order of Guilford County Superior Court the commissioner will sell at 11:00 A.M. May 12 1947 at the County Building High Point N C the property 1105 Anderson Street High Point described as 7500 square feet. Sale is to highest bidder for cash subject to court confirmation and 1947 taxes. This transaction conveys property once owned by D B Anderson from R R Ragan by deed dated March 16 1910 recorded Book 220 Page 130. Byron Haworth commissioner. 1947.
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Guilford County
North Carolina
Superior Court of
S. G. Anderson
W. C. Anderson
Viola L. Anderson
High Point
High Point Township
Anderson Street
D. B. Anderson
R. R. Ragan
Office of the Register of Deeds
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Phil
Mickey
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Bob Feller
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