Bison Close Season at Thomasville as Dodgers Bow to Pointers
Jake Pitter returns to town praising the Dodgers farm team in Thomasville. He cites rookies Walter Fiala Ralph Giansanti and Ernest Lucas as bright prospects, noting Fiala’s bat and fielding, Lucas’s hits and defense, and predicting strong infield double plays with the Lakas–Fiala duo.
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Leonard Leaves Dodgers for Thomasville in Military Draft
Junior Leonard, the Dodgers outfielder and key contributor last season, will be terminated from the club as he enters the draft for military service. Dodgers add new outfielders while Leonard’s replacement depth grows and the Thomasville native shows diminished hitting this year.
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Tommies Seek Crowd Support to Boost First Division Bid
The Tommies are described as young and slow to start but capable of improvement. The fastest path to the first division is for fans to attend games and provide backing from the stands.
Indians Blank Dodgers 2-0 In North State League Tilt
Lexington Indians beat the Thomasville Dodgers 2-0 as rain halted the twin bill after the first game. Torrence held Thomasville to two hits while Munsinger allowed three, and Mooresville’s 5-1 win over Landis was the only other league game completed amid rain.
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Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities
In New York Tami Mauriello stopped Bruce Woodcock in five rounds at 198 pounds. In Jacksonville Danny Kapilon outpointed Munzio Ferraro in ten. Montreal saw Dave Castilloux prevail over Gus Mell in ten. Bobby Jones defeated Joe O Connell by knockout in Baltimore.
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Bobby Jones
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McDonald Bids Fond Farewell In Bison Baseball Curtain Call
In a tight finish the High Point Bisons beat Thomasville 2 1 as Jack Hinkle spun a strong nine innings and Curtis McDonald played his last game for the Bison. Leon Jones led Thomasville with two doubles and a single, while Rod Wells delivered the decisive sacrifice in the fourth inning.
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Radio Program Schedule Adjusts for Time Changes
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Woodcock Suffers First U S Ring Loss In Debut
New York May 18 Bruce Woodcock lost his U S ring debut by knockout in the fifth round to Tamiree Mapriello before 13 479 at Madison Square Garden. Woodcock fought back and was knocked down for the only time after a late cross, ending at 2 16.
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Football Relief Amid Draft Pause One Inductee Ordered
New York May 18 The college grid scene shifts with Truman’s draft halt. Oklahoma A&M star Robert Fenimore, previously 4F for knee injuries, is ordered to report for induction May 20 at Woodward. Alabama find Harry Gilmer rejected due to ulcers. Gen Baylis notes diet needs may complicate service.
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Yesterday's Stars shine in MLB openers and wins
Tommy Holmes drove in two runs with two doubles and scored once as the Braves beat the Cardinals 4-1. Andy Seminick delivered a homer and two doubles with three RBIs in the Phillies 4-2 win over the Reds. Pete Reiser led the Dodgers with three hits including an inside the park homer in a 16-6 rout of the Pirates. Virgil Trucks allowed eight safeties as the Tigers beat the Athletics 3-1. Charlie Keller hit a two run homer for the Yankees in a 4-2 victory over the White Sox. Bob Feller struck out 14 in a 3-0 Indians win over the Nationals. Jerry Priddy added three RBIs in a 9-4 Nationals win in the second game.
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Panther Golfers Finish Second In Triangle Meet
High Point college led by George Case finished second in a three team Raleigh golf meet at Raleigh Country Club. NC State topped the field with 20 points, High Point had 8 1/2, Wake Forest 7. Robert Turnbull of Wake Forest shot 66, Case carded 69. Proved reserves is defined as oil discovered underground that is partly developed but stored underground.
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Feller Threatens Record With Record Strikeout Pace
Cleveland ace Bob Feller, on pace to smash the AL single season strikeout mark, struck out 14 Nationals to lift his total to 85 in 71 innings as the Indians won 3 0 in the opener of a doubleheader. With 127 games left, his 10 strikeouts per game could reach 431, surpassing the 353 record.
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Cy Young
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Boston Sunday Ball Law Is Revised
Boston Governor Maurice J Tobin signs a bill ending Sunday baseball after 6 30 p m under the old law The new law takes effect immediately The change allows tomorrow s Braves Cubs doubleheader to be halted only by darkness or bad weather
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Baseball Standings and Today’s Schedule Highlights
Yesterday’s National League results show Brooklyn 16 over Pittsburgh 6 and St. Louis 1 over Philadelphia 4. American League games include New York 4 over Chicago 2 and Detroit 3 over Philadelphia 1. Today’s schedule features Chicago at New York and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn with several NL and AL matchups.
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North State League results with postponed games
Mooresville beat Landis 5 to 1 and Lexington defeated Thomasville 2 to 0 in the first game. The second games and several others were postponed by rain including Lexington at Thomasville Hickory at Statesville and Salisbury at Concord with two games delayed.
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Duke Favored In Track Meet Finals At Chapel Hill
Duke University held favored status as Southern Conference teams contested the finals of the 22nd annual track meet in Chapel Hill. The Blue Devils had 18 men advance from trial heats, while North Carolina qualified 14. Maryland, UNC State and Virginia Military also competed for titles.
Babe Ruth Bets On Tampico In Mexican League Game
In Mexico City on May 18 Babe Ruth watched his first Mexican league game and placed a $1 bet on Tampico against Vera Cruz. Tampico won 74. Pasquel, owner of Tampico and league president, handed Ruth a five peso note worth about $1. Ruth’s peak salary of $80,000 a year is noted as unmatched in baseball.
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VFW Rolls To 16 8 Baseball Win Over Silver Knit
Randall Johnson opened with a four ply single as VFW gathered 15 hits for a 16 8 victory over Silver Knit. Jim Saunders fueled the offense with two doubles and a home run while Staton led Silver Knit with two doubles and a homer. Sherrill earned the win, Smith took the loss, and the game lasted 1 50.
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Patton McNair in Winston Golf Finals
Billy Joe Patton of Morgan ton faces Jimmy McNair of n. S. C. in the 36 hole Carolinas Golf Association amateur championship final at Forsyth Country Club. Patton reached the final by beating Harold Hall 3 and 2. McNair defeated Charlie Dudley 6 and 5 in the semi finals.
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Collegiate entries fail to qualify in regional meet
Six teams from South Carolina, four from William and Mary, three from Clemson and George Washington, and one each from Wake Forest and Washington and Lee failed to qualify in the regional competition.
Catawba Tops High Point In Opening North State Tilt
Catawba senior 6 1 victory over High Point as early 4-0 rally sets pace. Lisk Georgiana and Hammond pace offense while High Point errors doom chances. Green wins, Painter takes loss in 1:57 game at Elon venue with 9-7 runners left on base.
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Major League Leaders Snapshot in Busy Season Card
Major league leaders listed by team and stat including Walker of Brooklyn batting .384 with 22 runs isole. Musial of St Louis with 36 hits 10 doubles and 3 triples. Mize of New York with 7 home runs. Reiser Brooklyn 9 stolen bases. Lanier St Louis 5-0-1 with 1.000 era. Ohio tops nation with 27 of largest Home Owners Loan Corp affiliates. Ne tre 19 and California with
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