Indians need three wins to cinch pennant
The Indians moved within three victories of wrapping up the flag after a doubleheader split with the New York Yankees. Bob Lemon earned his 22nd win as Cleveland widened its lead to 8 1/2 games, with Harvey Haddix and Stan Musial delivering key performances in other league games.
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Impromptu Wins World's Playground Stakes in Atlantic City
Impromptu, Brookfield Farms’ homebred by Pavot, nosed out Chuck Thompson in the ninth World's Playground Stakes at Atlantic City. Sam Bouimetis rode the winner as 15,860 spectators braved wind and rain. the seven furlong race finished in 1 26 1 5 with a $5.20 show payoff for Mary’s Bubble and Day’s Favorite also contending.
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York Shortstop Sets New Base Theft Mark
RICHMOND Virginia Dave Mann of the York White Roses set a Class B Piedmont League stolen base record with 88 steals in 133 games. He surpassed Warrn Butts of Durham who had 87 in 1916. Mann batted 243 for the season.
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College football outlook from Chapel Hill to Gastonia scope
North Carolina teams show optimism for the coming season with coach George Barclay at Chapel Hill aiming for the best Carolina year since Snavely era. The Big Four race is expected tighter with Duke Wake Forest and State chasing power while Western Conference contenders eye potential and key departures like Iron Mike McGinnis.
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UNC Freshman football schedule opens Oct. 7 at Laurinburg
Chapel Hill reports the University of North Carolina Freshman team begins pre-season drills September 6 and opens on October 7 against South Carolina Freshmen at Laurinburg. A home game is set for November 5 versus Maryland's Freshmen.
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Freshman Mountaineers Rated Best Team in State
Morgantown West Virginia University’s 29 freshmen are rated the top freshman group in the Union under head coach Art Lew. The designation reflects consensus from coaches based on early practice and junior varsity competition showing strong depth and potential for the program.
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Betsy Rawls Seizes Wichita Open Victory
Betsy Rawls heads to the Wichita Open after a third tourney win. She posts a final five under par 211 tied to a 73 and 67 to claim the $700 first prize, besting Beverly Hanson by 12 strokes in St Louis. Hicks finishes third with 227.
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Finest Day In Baseball Says Lopez
Cleveland Indians manager Al Lopez called the day his finest in baseball after a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees. Lopez praised his two runners up to the world champion Yankees and noted the chance of elimination remains possible as the Indians strive to close out the season with strong pitching and timely hitting. Lopez, in his 30th year, spoke after a six-hitter boosted his victory total to 22.
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WVU Enters New Year of Intent in Football
WVU will enter its year of intent to compete in football this fall, signaling preparations for the upcoming season and schedule.
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Burlington Graham Triumphs In Famed Carolina League Final Opener
Burlington Graham edged Fayetteville 64 in the first game of the Carolina League final series as Stan Wentzel delivered a ninth inning pinch hit for a go ahead homer. Davis added a double and Richardson a triple to boost the Pirates with Nichols finishing strong in relief. Fayetteville, short two stars Pokel and Lyons, eyes game two tonight in the best four out of seven showdown.
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Chapel Hill-Norman named All-State for successive years
Roselle Park New Jersey lists the school with a football post in Chapel Hill Norman. The designation marks repeated recognition after a drought period.
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