Panthers Showing Progress For Opener
In a North State league playoff clash, Al Jarrett hurled a six hit gem as the Thomasville Hi-Toms stunned the Hickory Rebels 9-2 and built an early advantage by scoring five in the opening inning. Jim Proctor struggled in the mound, while Lexington fell to Statesville 8-5 as the league began its postseason, with Jarrett earning his 27th win in the regular season.
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Bill Carril
Thomasville
High Point Hi-Toms
Finch Field
Sammy Bell
Hickory Rebels
Rebs
Hickory
al Jarrett
Lexington
Statesville
Jim Proctor
Proctor
Bill Boyette
Jarrett
Hi-Toms aim for win as Dick Moses to start second playoff game
Dick Moses set to handle mound chores for the Hi-Toms in the North State league playoffs second game. Cliff Bolton led league hitters with a .417 average through Aug 27, Kim Gruzdis held a .505 mark, and Al Jarrett posted a .375 average. Don Balty and Hal Dedmon injuries impact lineup as Johnny Lybrand and Bill Dornbusch contribute in season-long stats.
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Dick Moses
Hi-Toms
Finch Field
Maine
al Jarrett
Howe News
Cliff Bolton
Kim Gruzdis
Johnny Lybrand
Johnny
Don Balty
Tar Heels Meet High Point Panthers In Early Season Tilt
The Enterprise notes Williams shows speed with 20 stolen bases as August figures update. Hi-Toms leadoff man Mike Sofia posts improvement after a weak 219 average, Finch fielders lead in runs and walks, doubles pace, but team hits and fielding sit mid pack. Coach Carl Snavely brings experienced Tar Heels to face High Point with Stan Marczyk Paul Rizzo Merl Norcross Jim Hendrick Pete Rywak Fred Bauer Gus Purcell and the baby Tar Heels predicted to challenge in the North State conference.
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Williams
Mike Sofia
Carl Snavely
Purple Panthers
High Point College
Stan Marczyk
Paul Rizzo
Merl Norcross
Jim Hendrick
Pete Rywak
Fred Bauer
Gus Purcell
Panthers
Bear
Tar Heels
Raleigh Runs Up Flag in Carolina League One-Game Finale
Raleigh clinched the Carolina League pennant by sweeping Winston-Salem 4-0 in the opener of a doubleheader, with Burlington winning 7-6 in 10 innings to seal third place. Danville split with Reidsville to grab the other first-division berth as Greensboro and Durham split totals, and Raleigh finished atop the standings under new manager Jen Lockamy.
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Winston-Salem
Martinsville
Burlington
Raeigh
Chamip
Jen Lockamy
Oee
Sville
Danville
Reid
Philadelphia Athletics
Yanks
A‘’s
Cleveland Indians
Red Sox
Chicago
Tribe
White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Bears Sign Tackle Alf Bauman
The Chicago Bears announced the signing of Alf Bauman a former Northwestern tackle. Bauman previously played for the Chicago Rockets in the AFL and for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Chicago Bears
Alf Bauman
Chicago
Chicago Bears Today
Northwestern University
Bauman
Chicago Rockets
Philadelphia Eagles
Edwards Drives In Two In Seven Inning Game
Jelly allowed two hits and struck out eight over seven innings. Jimmie Edwards delivered a two run double in the first, sparking a three run rally that settled the outcome.
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Jelly
Jimmie Edwards
Crews Challenges for Tailback Spot at High Point
High Point College Purple Panthers push drills as they count down to the opening game with the Carolina junior varsity. Dayton Crews leads a quartet of tailback contenders while Curt McDonald, Ollie Gondoli, and Jack Klein compete for the starting berth. Coach Ralph James plans a possible shift of Frank Von Drehle to blocking back to reinforce the backfield. Tickets are available through the High Point American Business Club and local stores.
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High Point College Purple Panthers
Ralph James
Panthers
Snavely
Dayton Crews
Winston-Salem
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Ollie Gondoli
Jack Klein
Frank von Drehle
Norman Harris
Hugh Gordon
James
Klein
Chapel Hill
Carolina Jayvees
High Point
Witer
High Point American Business Club
Ihlis Stadium
High Point A.B. Club
Fervent Adds Another To Calumet's Win List
Calumet Farm kept adding to its victory tally as Fervent, a 3-year-old colt, won the Washington Park handicap in Chicago. Director Ben Jones withheld the horse from the windup feature, yet Fervent finished a nose ahead to claim the prize.
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Chicago
Calumet Farm
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Washington Park
Pervent
Augustus
Nahm
Warren Wright
Ferrent
Wright
High School Gridders Hope to Play Friday
High Point awaits Friday's game as Bison football players top daily drills while City Council mulls lifting restrictions to allow the Reidsville opener at Albion Mills Stadium. Athletic Director Tony Simeon notes the opener could fit before the ban ends, with coaches sharpening passing plays and a spirited squad hopeful to take the field.
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Bill Hackney
Bnt
Bison
High Point
Reidsville
Albion Millis
High School
Tony Simeon
Simeon
Bill Ellington
W. B. Miller
Gastonia
Four Ifs Loom Over William and Mary Tribe In Southern Conference
William and Mary faces a pivotal 1948 season with four key players Randy Korczowski Tom Korczowski and Henry Blanc plus Harry Caughron and Jack Cloud expected to anchor the Tribe. Coach Rube McCray stresses left side rebuilding if these stars stay healthy and productive. The schedule opens September 25 at Williamsburg against Davidson and features Virginia Tech North Carolina and Arkansas among others.
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Flying
Indians
Arkansas
Birmingham
Tommy
the Kid
R. N. (Rube) McCray
McCray
Roberts Steck
Frank O’pella
Billy Harrison
Dixie Walker
Joe Mark
Blane
Bob Reinerth
Harry Haggerty
Korczowski
Joseph
Buddy) Lex
Don Howren
Jack Bruce
Glenn Hulse
Cloud
Chester Mackiewicz
Colin Davis
Edward Magdziak
Tommy Thompson
William and Mary's
Davidson
Williamsburg
Virginia Military Institute
Norfolk
Braves Take Doubleheader To Extend Lead Over Dodgers
The Braves beat the Dodgers 2-1 in 14 innings and 4-0 as Lefty Warren Spahn notched his 12th win. Johnny Sain blanked Brooklyn in the nightcap, giving Boston back‑to‑back wins and widening the gap atop the standings.
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Boston
Red Sox
Browns
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Cubs
Braves
Dodgers
Warren Spahn
Joe Hatten
Dodger
Clint Conatser
Earl Torgéson
Conatser
Spahn
Tommy Holmes
Johnny Sain
Harry Taylor
Sain
Deuber Lost For Penn Football Season
University of Pennsylvania tailback Bob Deuber will miss the 1948 season due to an elbow injury from a May pole vault in a dual meet with Columbia. Doctors say a large chip exposed the ulnar nerve and treatment has failed.
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Philadelphia
Bob Deuber
University of Pennsylvania
Deuber
Columbia
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