Rex Barney A Dodger Prodigy Facing Salary Tradeoffs
The piece profiles Rex Barney of the Brooklyn Dodgers a hard throwing pitcher known for control trouble after a wartime return in 1946. It notes his fastball promise his potential staying in the majors and the choice between lower pay minor league life or joining another club. It also mentions local high school coaching shifts at High Point and Carroll Bowen’s possible return.
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Catawba Little All- America
Dixie Collegiate Golf Tournament Opens in Athens
In Athens Georgia the 14th annual interlocking Southeastern Conference and Southern Intercollegiate golf tournaments begin tomorrow. The SEC crown will be decided after 18 holes with a second round Friday trimming to the top 50 for the final. Pete Ferris of Georgia Tech and a Texas contingent loom as strong contenders. Billy Maxwell of North Texas seeks repeat success after a high finish last year.
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Lively Ball No Worry For Mound Artists Of Hustling Braves
Boston Braves pitchers dominate with dominant hurling as Sid Gordon delivers a ninth inning homer and a key single. Max Surkont earns his fourth win in a 2-1 victory over the Reds. Giants beat Cardinals 6-2, Pirates top Phillies 9-3, Cubs edge Braves. Detroit split with the Yankees 6-5 in 11 innings. Athletics hammer Chicago 9-4 behind 13 hits.
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Stars Shine In Girls Baseball Star Power Rally
The Fort wipes Daisies and the Belles of Racine clash at Ball Loop as stars like Betty Foss and Dottie Schroder headline the all female lineup. Foss, a Fort Wayne recruit from Metropolis, Illinois, leads with power and speed while Schroder at shortstop and Wawryshyn at second anchor the infield. Connie Mack praises the talent witnessed across the league.
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Baseball and basketball scores from yesterday’s games across multiple cities
Yesterday's results show Greensboro 5 Raleigh ? Winston Salem 6 Danville 6 Fayetteville 5 Burlington 5 Durham 2. Boston 2 St Louis ? Chicago 4 New York ? Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 2. scheduled matches include York at Chicago 4 and Philadelphia at St Louis 30 PM with various pitchers and lineups noted.
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Going Gets Tougher In Women's Golf
The article notes the field thinning to eight for the championship after first-round play at Hardscrabble Country Club. Polly Riley of Fort Worth dominated her match defeating Grady Prim of Sulphur Springs 9 and 8 after a 11 holes under par round. Dot Kirby of Atlanta advanced as medalist, while Mary Lena Faulk of Thomasville and Dolly Ao e of Hattiesburg were eliminated in the first round.
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Murphy Favored To Flatten Nardico
Chicago report says Trish Bob Murphy is a 3 to 1 favorite to beat Danny Nardico in a Chicago Stadium bout tonight. Nardico vows a successful TV debut and emphasizes he can box with both hands despite fighting right handed.
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Cards Ailing Hope Doctor Can Make It
The St. Louis Cardinals expect a team doctor to join the lineup today if not sick himself as a flu outbreak hits the club. Twelve players are listed on the ailment sheet including Ryba, Howie, Nelson, Hemus, Wilks, Poholsky, Brazie, Rice and Garagiola comments on lacking enough healthy players for a fight.
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Tigers Clinch Southern Crown Amid Conference Photos
The Tigers secured the Southern division title as Clemson beat an unnamed rival, boosting their 14-2 record. Maryland led the Northern division with 9-3, while Virginia Tech and West Virginia battled for spots behind the leaders. Duke edged NC State 9-8 in 10 innings as part of a busy week of interconference play.
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Central League Suit Likely To Produce Nothing
Cincinnati based Central League sought 40000 in damages over an alleged invasion by the Detroit Tigers game site. Commissioner B Chandler ruled the Tigers did not violate broadcast territory rules as minor league clubs played at home.
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Fight Promises TV Showdown Before LaMotta Debut
A boxing bout aims to attract television viewers with public hype and a plan to pit the winner against former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta in his debut as a light heavyweight. The bout sets the stage for a high profile clash and increased media attention.
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Hi-Toms Edge Hickory Rebels in 8-7 Victory
Hi-Toms improved to a four game lead in the North State league with an 8-7 win over Hickory Rebels. Jim Patton, ace of the rotation, eyes a sixth win tonight against Salisbury, as Red Hamilton finished strong in relief. Dick Hidalgo had three RBIs for the Hi-Toms, who totaled thirteen hits off two Hickory pitchers.
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Golfer Leo Diegel Dies After Illness
Leo Diegel aged 52 died at his North Hollywood home after a four year battle with throat and lung cancer. A former PGA champion in 1928 and 1929 he also reached the finals in 1926 and played Ryder Cup for the United States from 1927 to 1933. Born in Detroit, he began caddying at age ten.
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Walter Hagen
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Detroit
Complete Engine Overhaul Services For Warm Weather
Horace Gilderton Inc offers a complete engine overhaul by factory trained technicians at moderate cost. If cash is tight, a budget plan is available with terms to fit your budget. Night Wrecker Service and Dodge Plymouth truck sales and service are also listed.
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