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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1941
Page
16
Cin cinnati Reds pitcher Lefty VanderMeer stands out as a league leader with a strong season, winning four straight starts, allowing only one run per game. The article also notes Sammy Snead winning $1,200 in Rochester and a busy slate of baseball and golf events at Syracuse, including minor league pregame exhibitions and regional golf association plans.
The Newark Bears, aided by Steve Peek of the Yankees, beat Montreal Royals 6-2 and 7-2 to extend their International League lead to six games. Hank Borowy pitched a four hitter in game two as Kelleher hit a three run homer in the first. Orioles beat Buffalo 3-1 and 2-0 behind Clyde Small five hits, fifth straight win. Jersey City swept Rochester 3-0 and 4-3 as Billy Harris limited the Wings. Syracuse split with Toronto 4-3 then 2-1 behind Porter Vaughan four hitters.
AP roundup notes Chandler four hitter for Yankees over Athletics in opener and Gordon homer pair in second game. Dodgers win opener over Braves as Higbe five hitter and Wyatt solid in afterpiece. Newsom blanks Browns in nightcap. Cass ter and Clift key St Louis runs. Reds and Cubs see Frey drive in run with two hits. Hudson shuts down Red Sox. Kolloway Hoag Solters pace White Sox. A Syracuse terrier earns entry into Allegheny show after weekend wins.
Sammy Snead wins the first Rochester Times-Union Open at Oak Hill with a 72-hole total of 277 to earn 1200 in prize money. Ben Hogan finishes second at 284, Craig Wood drops to third after leading at 54 holes with 287, Jag MecSpaden and Denny Shute tie for fourth, Dr. George Trainor is low amateur at 301.
Little Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania remains first in 1941 money winnings and the Vardon Trophy race after finishing second in the $5,000 Times-Union Open. Hogan earned $750 to push season total to $12,733 with a 284 final score. Sam Snead won at Hot Springs Virginia with 277, increasing earnings to $8,911 and Craig Wood placed third with 287 for $550. The next Pro stop is Detroit for the Ryder Cup fund event.
The Syracuse Golf Association opened the 25th annual Syracuse amateur championship at Onondaga hills with fireworks and a field of 140 vying for the 32 player championship flight. Walter Slusarski was barred as a professional, while Larry Sovik led the early scores with 73.
John Whitlow Wyatt pitched Brooklyn to a one run win over Boston while nearly achieving a perfect game. Julius Solters delivered a 10th inning run producing hit to lift Chicago past Cleveland. Joe Gordon and Joe DiMaggio both produced key moments for the Yankees in separate games. George Caster held St Louis to three hits keeping them from last place. Bill Lehrman and Ace Adams struggled in the nightcap as Phillies win. Bob Feller loses to Chicago as White Sox push Cleveland toward second place.
Report notes Fenelon won the Classic Travers Stakes at Saratoga while Bimelech was scratched due to injury. The piece mentions Henry Armstrong and a lightweight title involving Lou Aires, with unclear wording about recent actions or cuts related to the event.
Syracuse travels to Watertown to face the Watertown Collegians in an exhibition after splitting a doubleheader with the Toronto Maple Leafs. VInce Sherlock injures ankle. possible sprain may sideline him up to a week. Mike Schultz and Herman Rehbein to pitch for Syracuse.
Poughkeepsie golfer P Ray Billows will enter the U S Amateur in Omaha next week after Robert J. Jacobson of Deal New Jersey withdrew. Martin M Issler of West Orange New Jersey will replace William Dear Jr as Metropolitan qualifier medalist.
Jamestown Falcons dominated Batavia Clippers 12-5 as nine runs in the third inning sealed the victory. Bradford edged Hamilton 2-1 in a pitching duel, Olean beat London 7-1 with Fontaine yielding four hits. Today's schedule lists London at Olean, Hamilton at Bradford, Jamestown at Batavia.
Fred Roe rode the Pelicans to a 7 6 victory over Pegasus in the Meadow Bronk Club final at Westbury. Code Rathbone anchored defense as Roe scored a sixth period goal to seal the win in New York sports action dated August 1.
Syracuse stars Ed Brown Lee Cady and Clyde Johnson join the field for the greater second annual Herald American Herald Journal championship from Liverpool to the New York State Fair Ground on August 53. Entries bring the field to fifteen as prizes include trophies and two trips to national meets with all expenses paid.
AP round up of Pacific Coast and Eastern League results with Sacramento beating San Francisco 1 0 and Sacramento 2 2 in extra, Fort Worth 12 New Orleans 3, Nashville 2, Albany 4, Williamsport 7 Elmira 6, Binghamton 3, Syracuse 2 in two games.
Skrupas to play Brookfields at 8S P.M. Thursday at the MCAL field for Division No. 2 Cup. They again challenge the Moose Club and Cortland A. C. on Aug. 31. For game listings, Philly Strait at 1716 Park Avenue.
A Commercial Bowling League meeting will be held Friday night at Jefferson Alleys. Paid entry must be in at the meeting to keep priority rights. New teams are invited to send representatives.
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