Dodgers' Jackie Robinson Sparks Questions of Revolt
The piece recalls a Ford Frick claim that the St Louis Cardinals planned to revolt against Jackie Robinson before a Dodgers series at Ebbets Field. The writer condemns any action against the Negro star, arguing for fair play and equal treatment in major league sports.
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Ada Blair Defends Elementary Track Title at Albion Millis
Ada Blair school successfully defended its elementary track title at Albion Millis Stadium yesterday. The meet drew over 9500 participants with 31 points for Ada Blair, Elm Street leading girls with 12 points. Seven new records and two ties were set across events including dashes, hurdles, and relays, with Ada Blair and Cloverdale dominant in multiple races.
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Hi-Toms Over Rebels 15-9 In North State League Tilt
Thomasville High Point Dodgers rallied for ten runs in the fifth inning to beat the Hickory Rebels 15 to 9 at Finch Field. Blond Skeen had four hits in six trips and Fred Leonard added two as Ed Toney and Joe Inskeep shared pitching duties for the victors. The two clubs meet again tonight at 8 p.m. under the lights in a renewal for second place as warmer weather draws a likely capacious crowd.
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Local Tennis Duo In Loop Title Match
In Greensboro on May 20, top seeded doubles team Bob Fleming and Russell Lombardy advanced to meet Guilford’s Bob Hilliard and Bill Cavan for the North State conference doubles title. Elon’s Bill Winstead won the singles semifinal against Frank Henry to reach the final, with Henry previously defeating Bob Woolridge. Fleming-Lombardy beat Lenoir Rhyne’s Barger-Tate in straight sets, while Hilliard-Cavan defeated Elon’s Paige-McCauley to reach the final.
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Bill Cavan
Frank Henry
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Elon
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Winstead
Chick Gleasner
High Point
St Carrier
Bill Reade
Henry
Deuce
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Cartner
Wendell Edgerton
Fleming
Lombardy
Glenn Barger
Jack Tate
Lenoir Rhyne
Hilliard
Cavan
Lawrence Paige
Frank McCauley
Negro Athletes Deserve Equal Chance In Sports
A historical reflection argues that Black athletes like Robinson and Louis should compete on equal terms with white players. It condemns segregation in sports, noting the unfair bias and calls for fair rules and opportunities without forced self abasement.
City considers lighted softball field at abbattoir site
The Jaycees press for city funds to match their 87,500 raised for a new softball field. Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed the request, aiming to include lights bleachers and a fence in the budget. Jaycees also bought 800 to 900 wooden bleachers from the VFW for temporary use.
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Hartung Finds Role as Giants Pitcher in Spring
Clint Hartung, once lauded as a two way star, is used as a pitcher by Mel Ott after a spring training shift from outfield. He shuts out the Braves over six innings, fans five, as the Giants fall to Warren Spahn and the Braves 6-2 in Arizona-Honolulu play. Boston joins Chicago atop the standings after a 5-1 win over Cincinnati while Brooklyn drops a night game to Philadelphia. Bobby Feller works 11 for Cleveland in a 6-5 win over St Louis as Joe Gordon collects the deciding hit. Chicago regains AL lead by beating Detroit 2-1 behind Orval Grove who improves to 1-0. Hal Newhouser suffers his fourth straight loss.
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Civic clubs clash over fence style for city ball field
Parks commission and Jaycees weigh options for a city playground fence with funding split. The commission demands a mesh wire fence to avoid commercial operation, while a solid tin fence costs less and preserves sightlines. Both sides argue over costs, public access, and future improvements as residents favor any fencing around the field.
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Finchfield
Bison Fall to Greensboro Whirlies in Comedy of Errors
Greensboro defeated High Point 19 to 3 in a chaotic game at Finch Field as Bison players bungled, spectators roasted weiners, and Tommy McGhee starred with two hits five stolen bases and three runs. The loss marks their second defeat by Greensboro this season, with Gray High visiting tomorrow.
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Winston-Salem
Trinity Ramsesur Beats Anderson High in Non-Conference Clash
In a non-conference baseball game Trinity Ramsesur defeated Anderson High 9 to 7. Trinity had six errors, all in one inning, contributing to the tense finish and a late Ramseur rally.
Baseball schedules and results across regional leagues
Today’s games list in the American and National Leagues with key matchups including New York at Boston and Chicago at Cincinnati. Regional circuits Carolina, Tri State and State leagues show multiple games and yesterday’s scores across Greensboro Winston-Salem Martinsville Raleigh and other towns.
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Leaksville
Raleigh
Burlington
Durham & Danville
Jet Pilot Poised for Preakness as Weather Decides Race
Jet Pilot from Maine Chance leads a field of 10 challengers for the $138140 Preakness at Pimlico. Trainer Tom Smith remains confident regardless of fast or muddy conditions as forecasts hang on the weather. Phalanx and Faultless loom as contenders with several others like King Bay Seegnar and Cornish Knight jockeying for position behind the Derby favorite.
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Abe Hewitt
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Ruth Resumes Florida Rest After Yankee Stadium Ceremony
Babe Ruth resumes his Florida vacation at Raymond Kilthan’s home in Miami Beach after the Babe Ruth Day ceremonies in Yankee Stadium on April 27. He arrives with his wife and a nurse by air from New York, having spent two weeks here last month before returning for the event.
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Babe Ruth
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Fights Last Night Reported From Multiple Cities
Associated Press list of boxing results includes Ike Williams 139 Tren ton N J outpointing Ralph Zane idl Providence. Lee Q Murray 211 Nor walk Conn outpointing Jimmy Bivins 185 Cleveland. Terry Moore 1464 Baltimore outpointing Rudy Campa 156 New York. Willie Beltram 136 New York outpointing Al Guido 140 New York. Joey Fagan 237 Philadelphia outpointing Thekie Nerves 131 New York. Buddy Farrell Newark N J outpointing Kenny James Waterbury Conn. 10. Exact weights not available. April noted.
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