Hi-Toms Aim For North State League Win Record
The Hi-Toms seek their 88th win next week to set a North State League single season win percentage record, surpassing Hickory’s .702 mark from 1945. The article notes Thomasville High Point domination, key figures like Jim Gruzdis, John Carter, and Dave Yow, and hints at a possible post season series with Winston-Salem.
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Dave Yow
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Southworth Clinches 20th Win as Hi-Toms Top Mooresville 10 2
Lynn Southworth became the North State League’s first 20-game winner last night, guiding the Hi-Toms to a 10-2 victory over Mooresville. Eddie Mathews homered, Harrington added two hits, and four Hi-Toms stole bases. Tonight Finch Field hosts the rematch with either Al Jarrett or Ron Schuettenberg slated to start for the Hi-Toms.
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Hi-Toms
Southworth
Moors Park
Mooresville
Vann Harrington
Eddie Mathews
Pete Williams
Dornbusch
Thomasville
Salisbury
Mickey O'Neill
Pirates
Gruzdis
Lynn
Hickory
Reds
Concord
Landis
Lexington
Statesville
Holdash Thrills Tar Heels Camp As Defensive Anchor
UNC coach Carl Snavely and staff face balance of offense and defense this autumn. Irvin Holdash, a standout sophomore, anchors the line at center and could become one of the nation’s top defensive players if he maintains progression.
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U.N. C
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University of North Carolina
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Huck
Charlie Justice
North Carolina
Snavely
Landrum Named Texas League Pitcher of the Year
Fort Worth Cats star Joe Landrum won the Texas League pitcher of the year award with 23 of 54 points. He led in victories and innings pitched 17–11 with a 2.67 ERA over 35 games. Read about his 254 2 3 innings and journey from Greenville to Fort Worth and his $100 trophy.
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Oklahoma City
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Henry Ryse
Shreveport
Frank Smith
Tulsa
Roy Lanner
Tommy Fine
San Antonio
Bob Milliken
Fort Worth
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J. Alvin Gardner
Legion Crown World Series Set With Rematch Matchup
Cincinnati and Oakland prepare for a second meeting in the American Legion title world series tonight in Omaha. The clubs square off after Thursday’s contest, seeking the championship in a decisive rematch.
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National Amateur Golf Finals Set at Oak Hill
In Rochester New York Texas rancher Rufus King and Oklahoma City golfer Charlie Coe prepared to contest the National Amateur Golf finals at Oak Hill. The winner would succeed Willie Turnesa after a 36 hole or less match starting at 8:30 am EST.
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Oakland Beats Cincinnati to Advance in Playoff Picture
Oakland defeated Cincinnati 11 6 to reach the finals after Cincinnati eliminated Wheeling West Virginia 5 0. The Ohio team faces unbeaten Oakland seeking a victory to force a Sunday night playoff.
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Don Newcombe's Price Tag Sparks Baseball Laughs
AP reports the baseball world once laughed at Branch Rickey's $500000 price tag on Don Newcombe. The Dodgers then cut it to $300000, and the right-hander delivered dominant pitching for Brooklyn, including an 8-0 win over the New York Giants and his 14th win, with 30 straight scoreless innings.
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Don Newcombe
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Newcombe
Brooklyn
Clippers Host Yankees Tonight in Exhibition Football
CHARLOTTE September 3. The New York Yankees and the Charlotte Clippers meet in an exhibition football game at Memorial Stadium. The Yankees, in the All American Conference, have had mixed results this year, with two losses and a win over Baltimore. The Clippers operate independently, welcoming all challengers. Last Saturday the McKeesport Ironmen were defeated 42 to 0 as Charlotte opened its season. Promoters hope for a 16 000 capacity crowd.
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Wake Forest Deacons Hasten Preseason Drills Before Duquesne Clash
Wake Forest increases practice tempo with two-a-day sessions two weeks before the opening game against Duquesne on September 17. Veterans compete for No. 1 spots at guard fullback and end while new wings try to pace a lighter but faster line.
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Injuries Reported in Southern Grid Camps Across Teams
Southern Conference football camps opened with several injuries but overall light casualties. Notable cases included North Carolina star Char lie Justice sidelined by a throat condition, Andy Miketa hip bruise, Dick Weiss barley horse, and Oren Hopkins a temporary blood vessel burst. Virginia Tech praised Bob Hess after knee injury in 1948, while Washington and Lee’s Jim Fahey returned from hospital. Richmond’s Suttenfield joined after semipro baseball summer, Clemson eyeing punters to replace Bobby Gage.
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Brooklyn blanked New York in NL standings update and results
In the National League standings Brooklyn leads with 78 wins and 0.809 rate as Brooklyn giants by 14 games. Yesterday Brooklyn defeated New York 8 to 0 at night. Today Brooklyn visits New York at 1 30 p m with Kennedy facing Banta. Cincinnati at St Louis. Boston at Philadelphia. Pittsburgh at Chicago also on slate.
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Baseball and basketball matchups with players and teams
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