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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1948
Page
7
Lawrence J Bliddy, sports editor, examines the skid of the sports field in a sharp column. He analyzes the season’s missteps, team alignment, and the implications for upcoming games and fan optimism.
The article outlines Syracuse’s remaining 12 International Baseball League games with Baltimore Orioles and other teams as opposition. It notes doubleheaders, single games, road trips to Jersey City Rochester Toronto Newark and Maple Leafs dates, plus Labor Day action, playoff talk, and local bowling alley openings in Columbus Circle.
The London Olympics close with a solemn Wembley Stadium ceremony amid a large crowd. The United States fails to win boxing titles, but dominates basketball with a 65 to 21 victory over France. The Games tally highlights include records and notable performances across events.
The article reviews a broad baseball season setback for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Atlanta Braves. It notes Cleveland’s ascent after defeating top contenders, with sideline commentary on players like Sid Jas Meeker and references to a 460 meter relay moment. The piece contrasts fleeting optimism with lingering doubt about pennant prospects and the season’s prospects.
The Chiefs halted a three-game slide with an eight-run rally by New York as Chicago White Sox blanked Montreal and Royals beat Syracuse. Royals pitcher Ned Gaver limited Detroit while Lou Smith and Knickerbocker sparked the defense. Other scores: Brooklyn over Boston 6 to squared series. Musial fueled St Louis with multiple hits. Phillies exploded for 10 in the first inning against the Giants. Cubs beat Cincinnati 4 0. All eight games were night contests.
The United States claims a decisive lead and rare margin of nearly 360 points as team rivals struggle. The meet features numerous events with mention of medals, scores, and unofficial listings. multiple clubs and athletes are named in a sprawling, high‑tempo recap of gymnastics and other competitions.
Mrs Balestra takes low net at Drum-Ins weekly pelt sweepstakes with a 79 net from a 92 1 handicap of 13. Competitors include Mrs Willam Schoonmaker 82, Mrs Martin Speno 82, Mrs M L O’Hare 82, and Ralph Balestra in Glass A.
Dr Stanton Sonada’s churchwind pacer lays claim to be the fastest harness horse of the past decade. He smashed his own world record in the Len Hamlin W Downing Memorial final at Roosevelt Raceway, pacing 1 1/2 miles in 3:21.4 to beat Forbes Chief by two lengths. His second fastest time is 3:12.3, set in an elimination heat, with Forbes Chief finishing second.
Dan Capucilli earned medalist honors in qualifying for Westvale Club championship. He faces Bob Titel in the opening round while defending champion George Lehmann clashes with Ralph Degido. Lew Dunn meets Angle Musengo and Dowd faces Gus Lemp. Tony Capucalli vs M Hewes, Bill Cox vs Fo Mackaty, Georges Murphy vs Charles Hamilton, and El Frayers vs Dinny Rose round out the early pairings.
Harold Lieberman and Tony Langan won Lafayette’s 18 hole handicap member guest tourney with a 65, edging Jerry Wilson and Larry Sovik amid a crowded field. The day featured strong showings, notable riders, and tense play in finals, with spectators tallying over forty thousand wagers and fears of wet conditions.
Leonard Huel won the Men's York Round title at the TUREX championships. Huck, daughter of the women's winner, narrowly beat Helen Slakshowski and Alice Schafer for second. Other divisions list winners in Albany and Rochester with scores like 414 677 406 638.
The father son golf tournament started strong with 26 teams by noon. Team BU Slatic senior with a junior and Googe with Tony Langan led the event as early front runners toward the championship.
Mrs Hand led in a Bellevue County Club 28-hole qualifying round for the Presidents Cup with Mrs John Wand medalist honors in the group. Wins claimed by Mrs Harold Pace and Mrs A B Groves in putting, with May and Milway taking nine and club championships, followed by other divisional victors and ties.
A compact guide stressing rhythm and proper body turn to avoid slicing. It warns against overemphasizing hip pivot and urges a slightly inside-out clubhead path. It describes how hand action and wrist throw drive acceleration into the shot while preventing a sweeping stroke.
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