Hi-Toms Hope for Better Season in Local Play
American Legion junior baseball opens with High Pointer players under Coach Woody Thomas at Point High School and nearby schools. Hi-Toms show a 17 24 record on the road and 15 8 at Finch Field while 6 6 overall, with potential lineup shifts by Frank Lucchese to spark improvement. The National League ponders moving the Giants and Dodgers west, needing suitable parks in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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American Legion
Woody Thomas
Point High School
High Point High
Frank Lucchesi
Hi-Toms
Frank
Eddie Logan
Ed Simpson
Logan
Simpson
John Kennedy
Fred Harrington
National League Opens Door to West for Brooks Giants
The National League signals possible relocation to the West for the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Each club official indicated consent needed by Oct. 1 to pursue franchise moves, with Los Angeles and San Francisco stadium funding discussed as incentives. The Dodgers face a clearer path after buying the Los Angeles PCL franchise. the Giants would seek San Francisco rights from the Red Sox. Redistributions await base ball law limits.
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Los Angeles
New York
Brooks
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Chicago
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Polo Grounds
P. K. Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox
PCL
Spahn Tops Reds In 1-0 Complete Game Duel
Warren Spahn of Milwaukee outdueled Don Gross with an eight hit effort and walk none to end Cincinnati’s 15 game road winning streak with a 1-0 victory. Eddie Robinson hit a two run pinch homer in the ninth to give Cleveland a 4-3 win over Detroit.
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Braves
Don Gross
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Eddie Robinson
Indians
Detroit
Toms Face Wilson Here Tonight
The Hi-Toms host Wilson in the Finch Field series opener as they seek to end an eight game losing streak, with Family Night offering admission for one dollar per family.
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Memorial Hospital
Thomasville
Carolina
Carl Howerton
Standings Update shows four games today
Winston-Salem visits Greensboro while Wilson plays HI-TOMP. Durham travels to Danville for another matchup.
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Wilson
Durham
Danville
Hi-Toms
Toms Struggle On Road As Red Birds Sweep
The Toms suffer an 8-5 road defeat to the Red Birds, dropping to 17-24 overall with only two road wins in 18 away games. Gene Davis hits a three-run homer in the first inning, while Jack Each adds another three-run shot as the club suffers eight hits.
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Durham Bulls
Red Birds
Birds
Gene Davis
Jack
O'Malley and Stoneham Deliberate on Dodgers Giants Move
New York leaders O'Malley and Stoneham remain undecided on shifting the Dodgers and Giants to California. O'Malley says a new ballpark is needed and it is not too late to stay in Brooklyn. Stoneham cites failed plans like the West Side Stadium and urges waiting for development while noting city costs and efforts.
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Dodgers
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Archers Set For Brevard Meet With Smathers Challenging
Lynn Smathers of Brevard will defend her women s freestyle crown while Kenny Smathers seeks the junior title. O K Smathers of Brevard cannot defend his freestyle title from the previous year at the two day event.
Redlegs fall 1-0 on Braves two-hitter loss
Don Gross pitched superbly for Cincinnati allowing only two hits and one walk, but Milwaukee’s Warren Spahn delivered a 1-0 shutout. The Redlegs still held a two game NL lead as Dodgers lost in 11 innings. Phils crushed Giants 16-6 while Yankees swept Red Sox in 10 innings.
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Warren Spahn
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St. Louis
Chi- City
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Detroit
Eddie Robinson
Bobby
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Frank Spahn
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PeeWee
Minor League Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Rochester defeats Montreal 4 to 3 and Buffalo tops Toronto 8 to 5. Richmond beats Columbus 4 to 3 while Miemi edges Havana 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Omaha shuts out Denver 1-0 and St Paul prevails 6 to 4 over Minneapolis. Charleston sweeps Wichita 6 to 4 and Indianapolis defeats Louisville 12 to 4. Southern Assn action sees Knoxville 4 Augusta 3 and Jacksonville 42 Columbus 68. Charlotte 7 Columbia 4 and Macon 5 Savannah 0 8.
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Wichita
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Louisville
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Knoxville
Augusta
Jacksonville
Charlotte
Columbia
Macon
Savannah
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