Racing memories at Saratoga lure Syracuse figures to the Spa
Big Bill Dinneen, veteran of 40 years in minor league baseball, now enjoys Saratoga racing. Joe Coakley and William Ryan also frequent the Spa. The piece recalls Canfield solitaire, gambling lore, and vivid night scenes with Nat Goodwin, Uncle Charlie Allen, and Riley Grannon, ending with late-night walks and casino visits.
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Saratoga
Big Bill Dinneen
Syracuse
Big Bill
Florida
Dixie
Joe Coakley
Athletic Department
Syracuse University
Coakley
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Spa
Worcester
Mass
Tubbert
William Ryan
Restaurateur
States Veranda
Charlie Allen
Glens Falls
Charlie
Pinkertons
Allen
Nat Goodwin
Goodwin
Uncle Chas
Uncle Charlie
Riley
Saan
Tigers Sweep Yankees in Key Series to Rise in AL
Detroit tops New York three straight in a pivotal August swing, with Dizzy Trout and Hal White delivering strong starting efforts. Hank Barony and Virgil Trucks looming as pitching depth, as manager Red Rolfe watches rivals stumble.
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New York
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Tigers
Yankees
A.L
Joe DiMaggio
Red
Rolfe
Dizzy Trout
Hal White
Hank
Barony
Virgil
Trucks
Tte
Washington Senators
Cleveland
Indians
Chiefs Face Held Tonight In Buffalo
Syracuse Chiefs open a three day stay as rivals of the Bisons in Buffalo after a 7 2 loss to Rochester. Pitcher Bua expected to start with Ed Yuhas limiting the Chiefs to six hits in his 12th decision. Ken Burkhart finished as Syracuse pitcher after Peterson exited in the seventh.
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Buffalo
Eldred
Bua
Riv
Syracuse Chiefs
Bisons
Rochester
Kent Peterson
Redding
Ed Yuhas
Chiefs
Ken Burkhart
Syracuse
Peterson
Corbitt
Foul Tip Disrupts Umpire Night in Pittsburg
Umpire John Christoff suffered a head injury from a foul tip during a Far West league game between Pittsburgh and Medford. Fans had earlier presented him with a humorous gift at an appreciation night. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and resumed duties afterward.
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Pittsburgh
Calif
John Christoff
Medford
Christoff
Wertz Drives In Early Runs in Tigers Victory over Yankees
Vic Wertz keyed Detroit's 5-2 win over the Yankees with a bases loaded double in the first inning. Art Housteman allowed six hits to stopper New York and boost Detroit's winning streak to three.
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Art Houltteman
Tigers
Tiger
Ed. Lopat
Houtteman
Yankees
Johnny Mize
Lopat
Gerry
Priddy Fafter
Johnny Lipon
George Kell
Vic Wertz
Don Kolloway
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Associated Press
Ed Lopat
Detroit
Yanks
Art. Housteman
Minor League Results Reported With Various Scores
Southern Association standings show Nashville second with a 2-0 mark after a 4 2 victory over Birmingham, and Chattanooga defeated Atlanta 8-2. Other listed games include East Texas Mines league results with Mines beating Leaumont 10-8 and Houston topping Oxtanome City 4-1.
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Eveport
San Antonio
Dallas
Fore Worth
Leaumont
Houston
Oxtanome City
Tulsa
Southern Association
Birmingham
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Memphis
New Orleans
Gridders Return After Injury Rumors At SF Camp
Menlo Park Calif. CUP reports ex College of Pacific center Marty Kane and Santa Clara end Tom Payne were cleared to continue practice as injuries eased. Kane had fueled doubt about a return with a back problem while Payne nursed a shoulder strain. The team physician said both are recovering.
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Menlo Park
Calif. Cup
San Francisco Fers
College of Pacific
Marty Kane
Tom Payne
Santa Clara
Kane
Payne
Ioth
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Salinas St
Charles Evans
Hughes
O.K
Canlfield’s
United States Hotel
John Drew
Lillian “Russell
Keane
Jim Corbett
Diamond Jim Brady
Chauncey Olcott
Payne Whitney
Alen
Riley Grannon
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Ailen
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Eam
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Jersey City
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Toro
Buttalo
Montreal
Jersersey City
Springhelad
Boston
Abe Ao
Brooklyn
Lau
New
Chicago
Cinciumnati Res
Pittsoureh
Boston & Or
St. Lows
Tonis
St Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Rooms
Yeams
Cleveland Eens
New Yorke
Washingtonee
St. Louis
Lattif
Ballantine Haig & Haig
Usher
King William Lander
Dawson’s
Johnny Martin
Leors
Ler Gallon
U.S. A
Gulp
Sae
Ythaca
First National Bank
Umo
Brewerton Speedway Inter- Cerry
Bieber-Isaacs
B.I
RAYON
S. West Street
Dudley
Big Yank
Dungarees Uality den
Joe Summa
Auburn
Cortland
Watertown
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