Old Guard Takes Over In Big League Scenes
Veteran stars led a day of strong showings across MLB as Feller and Williams boosted their teams. Kell sold to Chicago while Kinder starred for Boston. Dodgers and Giants won to edge toward first place. Pafko and Grissom delivered key hits for Milwaukee and New York respectively in a day of veteran power.
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Bob Feller
Ted Williams
Mickey Vernon
Preacher Roe
Marv Grissom
Ellis Kinder
Andy Pafko
George Kell
Feller
Cleveland Indians
Baltimore
Chicago
Tribe
Art Houtteman
George Strickland
al Rosen
Bob Turmy
Williams
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Kinder
Boston
Red Sox
New York
Kell
Chicago White Sox
Grady Hatton
Roe
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Duke Snider
Brooks
Pafko
Chicago Cubs
Ater
Braves
Ray Crone
Chet Nichols
Grissom
Leo Durocher
Philadelphia Phillies
Giants
Phils
Willie Mays
Curt Simmons
Vernon
Washington
Sandy Consuegra
Virgil Trucks
Detroit
Steve Gromek
Avalanche
Wally Post
Cincinnati Redlegs
St. Louis Cardinals
Reds
White Sox land Kell and seek Phil Cavarretta deal
Chicago leaders confirm a seven figure move for George Kell from Boston for Grady Hatton and cash. The club eyeing Phil Cavarretta as a slugger to boost pennant hopes, with Frank Lane negotiating and manager Paul Richards hints near completion. Kell’s .300 era and Cavarretta’s .292 career mark bolster the hunt as Chicago weighs pinch hitter options.
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Tom Branagan
Chicago
George Kell
Phil Cavarretta
Frank
Sox
Kell
Boston Red Sox
Grady Hatton
Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Lane
Paul Richards
Cavarretta
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Richards
Comiskey
Lindale Dairymen edge North Asheboro 9 5 in baseball
Lindale Dairy semi pro team from High Point collected 12 hits to defeat North Asheboro 9 to 5. Raymond Hicks led with two doubles and a single, Banks Payne and hi McGhee added triples, while Rogers allowed four hits but issued six walks. Lindale improves to 6-3 on the season.
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Asheboro
Lindale Dairy
High Point
Dairymen
Raymond Hicks
Banks Payne
Hi McGhee
Tripets
Rogers
Asheville Tourists widen lead in Tri-State League
The Asheville Tourists defeated Anderson 7-5 to improve to 19-11 as Les Fessette earned his seventh straight win in relief. The crowd exceeded 2,000 at Asheville, while Seijas’ scoreless innings streak ended at 24 2 3. Rock Hill beat Spartanburg 10-1, Tolson leading with a big four RBI. Today, Rock Hill visits Greenville, Asheville goes to Anderson, and Knoxville plays Spartanburg.
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Associated Press
Asheville Tourists
Rn- State Baseball League
Tourists
Anderson
Les Fessette
Knoxville
Asheville
Rebels
Art Spijas
Seijas
Smokies
Greenville
Spinners
Rock Hill Chiefs
Spartanburg Peaches
Peaches
Pete Treece
Rock Hill
Omer Tolson
Spartanburg
Rock Throwing Boys Blamed For Local Vandalism
Officers investigated two vandalism reports attributed to young boys. A bracket lamp on Edmondson Street was knocked down around 10 p.m. witnesses said several youngsters used rocks. Elmer Ward of Hiatt Tire Service reported rock damage to his windows repeatedly, with the latest incident last weekend.
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Edmondson St
Elmer Ward
Hiatt Tire Service
Veterans Groups Plan Joint Memorial Day Service
Local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars post plan a joint Memorial Day service next Sunday at 2 15 p m in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Guest speaker Dr Stuart C Deskins head of history at High Point College. High Point High School Band to play. Military groups invited include Greensboro naval reserve air force reserve National Guard unit and others.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Floral Garden Park
Stuart C. Deskins
Department of History
High Point College
High Point High School
Naval Reserve
Greensboro
Air Force Reserve
National Guard
Brinson Partners Sue Davis and Hoskins in Municipal Court
Five Brinsons heading DC Service Station sue two partners E S Davis and Archie Hoskins for 1903 15 allegedly due on a sales transaction. The Davidson County case filed in Municipal Court seeks payment and names R L Brinson Sr M L Brinson J M Brinson R L Brinson Jr and J W Brinson as plaintiffs.
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R. L. Brinson Sr
M. L. Brinson
J. M. Brinson
R. L. Brinson Jr
J. W. Brinson
DC Service Station
E.S. Davis
Archie Hoskins
Davidson County
Woollen Gym Named for Father of Carolina Athletics
Woollen Gymnasium at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill was named for Charles Woollen, the father of organized athletics at UNC, who served as controller of the consolidated University.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Physical Education
Charles Woollen
Consolidated University
Opponents In Railroad Battle Face Off On TV Show
New York William White and Robert Young met on Meet the Press amid a proxy battle for control of the New York Central Railroad. Votes are due at Albany Wednesday unless delayed by court action. White defended leadership while Young touted his railroading turnaround record and disputed cost claims.
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New York
William White
Robert R. Young
Battle
New York Central Railroad
Bospata
CBS
White
Albany
Young
Texas
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Clint W. Murchson
Sid W. Richardson
Cscdscs
Joe
New York Daily News
McCarthy
Richmond
Wisconsin
Sen
Detroit Free Press
Sen. McCarthy
Chicago Tribune
Extradition bid halted over oath rules in ax slaying case
Probe of the ax slaying stalled after Lancian halted extradition moves citing legally insufficient evidence in present form. The chief prosecutor said gathering and authenticating sworn witness statements will take at least three weeks as witnesses are scattered worldwide. An Army review noted case files were handed to Lan dian’s office for legal guidance on a case never closed.
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Leech
Lancian
U.S
Landan
Army
Canfield
Cofran
Passau
Wessler
Rosewater
Corran
French Study Outlines Steps to Bolster Indochina
French officials report a military study led by Gen. Paul Ely on reinforcing Bao Dai's government amid Dien Bien Phu’s collapse. Washington eyeing a June conference as Bao Dai returns from Europe to lead activities, with potential U.S. support and possible cabinet reshuffles.
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Dien Bien Phu
Indochina
Washington
U.S
Bao Dai
Vietminh
United States
Europe
Viet Nam
French Riviera
Paris
Geneva
France
Prince Buu Loc
Paul Ely
Hearings Stir Big Reaction Across Newspapers
The Associated Press surveyed 61 papers nationwide on letters about McCarthy. Majority views split: 25 pro McCarthy, 19 anti, 17 even or undecided. Some editors noted rising anti McCarthy sentiment since the hearings began.
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St. Paul Dispatch Pioneer Press
Associated Press
McCarthy
Midwest
Providence
R.I.) Sunday Journal
Journal
Boston Post
Boston
United States
Stevens Assumes Full Responsibility for McCarthy Charges
The record outlines Stevens taking full responsibility for the Army charges related to the Schine case and his dealings with Secretary Wilson and others. The exchange centers on who prompted the charges and whether higher administration officials directed their release. Mundt allowed questions on the January 21 meeting while preserving executive-order protections.
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Executive Department
Sen
Potter
R-Mich
Pentagon
Defense Wilson
McCarthy
Wilson
Subcommittee
Army
Congress
John G. Adams
Sherman Adams
White House
David Schine
Eisenhower
Stevens
Wisconsin
Hensel
Army Department
Sen. Potter
Schine
McCarthy Army
Mundt
R-Sd
Brownell
Notice to Creditors City Cab Company Receivership High Point
In Guilford County North Carolina the Municipal Court of High Point appoints W B Byerly Jr as permanent State Court Receiver for The City Cab Company Inc. Creditors must file itemized verified claims with sureties by June 15 1954 to avoid barred participation in asset distribution. Date April 30 1954.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
City of
High Point
City Cab Company, Inc
J. A. Myatt
Wright Building
W. B. Byerly, Jr
Franklin half dollar bears Sinnock initials designer mark
The Franklin half dollar features the initials J R Sinnock as the designer mark on the coin. This designer signature appears on the coin's obverse and identifies the sculptor responsible for its relief.
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Franklin
John R. Sinnock
Nicely Furnished Rooms With Connecting Bath
Compact lodging notice advertises nicely furnished rooms with connecting bath and all conveniences. Located close in at 430 South Main Street with phone contact 4927.
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S. Main St
Bath
Woodrow
S. Main
Holton St
Furnace
E. Green
Whiteoak St
N. Main St
Jamestown
E. Green St
Tate St
Sg St
Soodr. i. Cashes Creecersister Cree
Logan St
Reoiwad
Richardson St
Johnson Rd
Central Hall
Kearns
Duplex
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Rogers &, Simmons Earns Weich
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Tri-State
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Central
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C&O’s
West Virginia
Mount Ranier
YMCA
Apt
Wise St
Willowbrook
J. W. Harris
Radio Tower Rd
Albertson Rd
Lindsay
Glenoa
Archdale Highway
Valley Ridge
N. Main
W. Green
William & Mary
Dewey Hinkle
Curtis Smithdeal, Inc
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College St
Tee
Fairfield Rd
W. T. Deaton
Fisher St
Park St
Grant St
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