North State basketball tourney criticism in Statesville
A High Point writer objects to the North State Conference hosting its basketball tournament in Statesville, condemning civic club sponsorship and lack of promotion. He argues the conference risks stagnation and calls for moving the event to boost interest and support. The piece ends with a blunt murder metaphor for the tournament’s fate.
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Statesville
Iredell
Rence Stasovich
Stas
Radio One
Civitans
Getti
High Point
Lopat Seeks Untouched Season as Yankees Hold Early Lead
Ed Lopat, 32, of the Yankees, has seven wins without a loss and is favored by rivals to complete an undefeated season. Cleveland and St Louis opponents praise his stuff and consistency as he aims for win number eight, while denying rumors of a pure fastball.
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Milton Richman
United Press
New York
Ed Lopat
Yankees
Johnny Allen
Cleveland
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Brooklyn
Allen
Indians
Fitzsimmons
Dodgers
Lopat
Southpaw
Edmund Lopatynaki
Cleveland Indians
Joe DiMago
Red Schoendienst
Stan Musial
Cardinals
Giants
St. Louis
Lefty
Browns
DiMaggio
Yankee
Awards Banquet Slated For High Point College
High Point College to host the Block H banquet at 7 p m honoring letter-winners in all sports. Athletic Director Arthur Pascal, Bob Davis, and former coach C Q Smith will speak before awards. Panthers won North State Conference titles. Philip Angels will present tennis monograms.
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High Point College
Arthur Pascal
Bob Davis
C. Q. Smith
Panther
Netters
Philip Angels
Smith
Highland Park High
Dallas
Texas
High Point
Ole Dutch Wins Two In One Day
Cubs veteran Emil Leonard earned two relief wins in a doubleheader against Brooklyn, boosting Chicago within one game of the Dodgers. Leonard’s knuckleball shut down the Braves in the late innings to preserve a Cubs victory after a tense rally. Ole Ericson of the Ice Follies has appeared in over 3,000 consecutive performances since 1943.
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Ole Dutch
Chicago
Frankie Frisch
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Sean
Emil
Leonard
Big Dutch
Cubs
Bosa
Bette
Dodger
Dutch
Fin
Frisch
Frank Merriwell
Minneapolis
Ole Ericson
Ashburn Leads Phillies Past Pirates in Big Game
Richie Ashburn starred for Philadelphia, collecting eight singles and reaching base ten times as the Phillies routed the Pirates 12 to 4 after a 1 to 0 opening win. Russ Meyer pitched a five hit shutout in game one, with Robin Roberts winning game two as the Phillies climbed in the standings amid a day of high offense.
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Phillies
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Ashburn
Russ Meyer
Giants
Cubs
Robin Roberts
Mike Goliat
Eddie Pellagrini
Andy Seminick
del Ennis
Philly
Cincinnati
Phils
Reds
St. Louis
New York
Warneke Says No Punch From Durocher After Big Giants Loss
Umpire Len Warneke reports no blows in the Giants 8 7 defeat to the Cardinals at Sportsman's Park. Durocher denies any punch while Warneke says sharp words were exchanged and he filed a report with NL president Ford Frick.
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National League
Len Warneke
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Durocher
New York Herald
Warneke
Giants
Eddie Stanky
Dusty Boggess
Robinson Proves Bat Stronger Than Threats
Jackie Robinson hit a three run homer to spark a 10 to 3 win in the first game and added a one for two nightcap as threats to him and Cincinnati prompted police searches around Crosley Field. Dodgers also won 4 to 0 in the second game.
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Cincinnati
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodger Star
Cincinnati Club
Robinson
Crosley Field
Ball Park
Seschion
Dodgers
Savold Pursues Louis Rematch at Polo Grounds in June
Lee Savold claims a ten year chase to avenge his losses to Joe Louis, promising a fierce challenge when they meet at the Polo Grounds on June 13. The piece also notes Suder’s remarks about Page, baseball trivia, and a roundup of sports bits and birthdays.
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Lee Savold
Louis
Suder
Page
Barney
Oscar Fraley
United Press
New York
Fraley
Joe Louis
Polo Grounds
Vincent J. Nardiello
Hi-Toms Host Lexington In Rivalry Night At Finch Field
Thomasville High Point Hi-Toms meet the Lexington Indians tonight at Finch Field expected crowd above two thousand. Admission drops to 60 cents from 75 as Oral Roberts traffic eases and the local rivalry promises a hard fought game. Austin Brewer starts for the Hi-Toms with Cliff Bolton as catcher while Lexington may start Plackie McCree or Bob Green.
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McCree
Bob Green
Finch Field
Bill Hackney
Thomasville
High Point Hi-Toms
Lexington Indians
Hal Harrigan
Lexington
Hickory
Rebels
Harrigan
Finchers
Landis
Hi-Toms
Jim Gruzdis
Austin Brewer
South Carolina
Elon College
Red Sox
Mooresville
Gruzdis
Cliff Bolton
Brewer
Indians
Green
Plackie McCree
High Point College
Baseball Scores and Playoff Contenders From Yesterday
Yesterday results show Chicago at New York postponed by rain while Detroit and St Louis games were delayed. Final Boston defeated Cleveland 9 to 4 as St Louis edged Washington in wet conditions and Detroit struggled in Philadelphia.
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St. Louis
New York
Starr
Overmire
Garver
Lopat
Byrne
Sanford
Chicago
Washington
Holcombe
Consuegra
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Lemon
Chakales
Fowler
Martin
Detroit
Boston
Newhouser
Stobbs
Belmont To Be Horse Race of Year
Belmont Stakes on June 16 shapes as the 1951 horse race of the year with Count Turf and Bold set as top contenders along with Battlefield Uncle Miltie Royal Mustang and Counterpoint. Bold’s Preakness win under Eddie Arcaro prompts speculation that he is the three year old in the country as factors align for a rugged mile and a half Belmont test.
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Leo H. Petersen
United Press Sports
Baltimore
Bold
Eddie Arcaro Ie
Arcaro and Company
Capot
Arcaro
Baseball scores and matchups from New York to Chicago
The results show Boston 6 over Pittsburgh 2, New York 3 over Cincinnati 2, Philadelphia 2 over Chicago 1, and St Louis 6 over Brooklyn 4. Early season pitching notes include Hearn Brecheen Hatten King Blackwell Wehmelér and Dickson Queen with varied win loss lines.
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St. Louis
Hearn
Brecheen
Cincinnati
Hatten
King
Blackwell
Wehmelér
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Roberts
Meyer
Dickson
Queen
Boston
Chicago
Samnoa
Rush
Brooklyn
Carolina League Standings and Today’s Schedule
Reidsville leads with 19 wins 12 losses in the Carolina League. Greensboro and Raleigh at 15 13. Burlington 16 17. Durham 13 15. Danville 14 15. Winston-Salem 14 18. Fayetteville 11 22. Today’s games: Winston-Salem at Greensboro. Raleigh at Reidsville. Fayetteville at Burlington. Durham at Danville. Winston-Salem at Greensboro. Reidsville at Winston-Salem?
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Reidsville
Durham
Erceeeels
Greensboro Coooht
Raleigh
Burlington
Danville
Winston-Salem
Fayetteville
Greensboro
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