Tar Heels versus Wolfpack in Kenan grid clash
North Carolina's Tar Heels host NC State in Kenan Stadium following NC State's 34-0 win over Catawba. Coaches Snavely and Feathers rely on youth and veteran depth respectively as kickoff at 2:30 signals a battle of strong programs with state-wide stakes.
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Larry Parker
Bob Gantt
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Beattie Feathers
Alex Webster
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Raleigh Rowdies
Kerr Scott
Hi-Toms Beat Owls 5-1 to Close North State League Playoffs
The Thom asville High Pointe Hi Toms swept the final series clinching the pennant and playoff title after a 5-1 win over the Statesville Owls. Jack Thomas pitched a three hitter in his pro debut as Cliff Bolton homered in the ninth. Hi Toms manager Jimmy Gruzdis praised talent and steady performance while noting fan support fell short of expectations. The team set and tied league records for most wins in a season with 90.
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Pic) House
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Robin Roberts
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Pennant Races At a Glance
Summary of American and National League standings and remaining games. Highlights New York and Cleveland lead majors in the American League with key home and away schedules. National League shows Stocklyn and New York contending with multiple trips to Philadelphia Boston and Philadelphia again through late September.
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Yankees Clinch Bid as Indians Slump in Boston
Yankees showcase clutch hitting and a strong Reynolds start to beat Boston 5 to 1, widening their lead as Cleveland battles Detroit and both teams pursue the pennant. DiMaggio and McDougal power the win while Feller falters for Detroit against Detroit.
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Magic Number Closes To Six For Yankees
The Yankees pennant chances rest on a six game magic number while the Dodgers need five in the NL. Any New York win paired with a Cleveland loss reaching six seals the Yankees third straight pennant. Brooklyn or New York Giants must reach five to clinch for the Dodgers.
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Yankees Rally to 3 1 Victory in Easton Game
United Press reports Alle Reynolds pitched six strong hits allowing a 3 1 win for the Yankees. It marks their first win in Easton this year and extends their lead to 12 games over Cleveland.
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Deacs Dunk Boston By 20-6 Count
Wake Forest under Coach Tom Rogers defeated Boston College 20 to 6 at Braves Field. Davis threw three TD passes to Lewis Scarton and others, with BC scoring once in the third period. Davis also connected on a late yard TD to Charm and added a late TD pass to Lewis.
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Bill George
Jack Irwin
Mike Rourke
Jack McKinnon
Charm
Bill Miller
Rogers
Paass
Mike Holvak
Duke's New Look Probed Against South Carolina Grid
Duke prepare a Split-T attack under new coach Bill Murray as Rex Enright’s South Carolina hosts the 1951 contest in Columbia. Wadiak, Barger, and a North Carolina–flavored Duke lineup spark the showdown with a capacity crowd watching the game poised as a toss up.
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Statesville Defeats Hi-Toms in Playoff Totals Contest
In a pennant playoff, Statesville edged Hi-Toms 3 to 1 with Bolton earning the win and Brendle taking the loss. Highlights include Wall 3B, Hidalgo Atkinson Lybrand and Cross with key hits, Brewer stealing home, and Brendle fanning four while Thomas struck out ten. Statesville leaves with seven left on base to Hi-Toms three, final time 2 13.
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Frick’s Rise From Farm Boy to Baseball Commissioner
Norman Miller profiles Ford Frick detailing a life from Wakawa Indiana farm to coach, teacher, publicist and National League president who guided key leagues through the Depression and helped shape umpire pensions and the Hall of Fame. Frick’s quiet style contrasted with later commissioners as he ascended after leaving Colorado College for New York in 1922 to work as a baseball writer and radio broadcaster.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday
Detroit beat Cleveland 7 to 6 while New York defeated Boston 5 to 1. Spahn for Boston and Jansen for New York were noted in the matchups with other tile results including Philadelphia at Brooklyn and night games Detroit’s rivals and Chicago at St Louis listed in the schedule.
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HI-TOMS Win Game One Over Statesville 12-6
HI-TOMS defeated Statesville 12 to 6 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven playoff series. The opener sets up Game Two tonight with HI-TOMS seeking to extend their advantage on the road.
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Ex Panthers Star Helps East Carolina Roll Past Apprentice
East Carolina College defeated Apprentice School 32 to 6 in Newport News. The Pirates took the lead 1:18 after kickoff when Willard Yarborough raced 49 yards through left tackle and Linwood Grissom added the extra point, as 3,000 fans watched.
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Sorrell Leads Triumph Over Gastonia High
High Point High’s football express won 14 7 at Albion Millis Stadium in the Western Conference opener, delivering a first victory since 1949. Harold Martin and Sonny Sorrell sparked a 30 yard early score, and Jim Jarrett added the extra point. Gastonia battled back with a 4th period TD by Bill Cline but High Point held on as Gastonia fumbled at critical moments.
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