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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1941
Page
5
Syracuse crowns a new golf champion as John Ward and Ed Janiak reach the finals amid a week of standout play. The event features youthful energy, with 36-hole final today and discussion of Ben Borgmann's Chiefs and team prospects for next season.
New York junior golf champion John Ward of the Tuscarora Club led E Janiak in a 36 hole Syracuse Amateur Championship match at Onondaga Club Fayetteville. Ward finished 4 up after 18 holes and compelled a late surge with birdies and an eagle including a spectacular 355 yard par five hole. The seniors division also drew a crowd as Ward and Alex Banazek battled to a close result.
Walter Lee Talburt of Detroit using a second hand $40 pump gun tied Del Bundschuh of Fremont for the Grand American Handicap title after 99 of 100 in regulation and 23 of 25 in the deciding shoot off. Bundschuh led early but missed several targets as about 10,000 spectators watched. Talburt and Bundschuh each won about $1,500. Miss W Marie Hill of Kansas City won the women’s championship with 91 of 100 and 95 in the champions race. H F Ehler of San Antonio won the professional crown with 97 of 100 and Vic Reinders led all around with 874 of 900.
Detroit hosts a golf weekend reviving-era intrigue as Bobby Jones, age 39, faces Ryder Cup rivals in match play. Analysts compare the 1941 Jones model with Snead Hogan Wood and Sarazen era stars, noting his recent rounds around 61 to 65 and a first sub 30 nine-hole score in championship layout. The event stakes center on Jones proving he can still contend with today’s top players on a classic course.
The Syracuse Chiefs and Buffalo Bisons schedule a twilight doubleheader after last night’s rain postponement. Ken Burkhart and Nate Andrews start for the Chiefs against Fred Hutchinson and Charles Fuchs of the Bisons. Second baseman Vince Sherlock is sidelined by a sprained ankle and catcher Chris Hartje hopes to be ready Sunday.
Mrs. A J Spire of Syracuse Yacht Club captured the Abbie Harper Bigelow trophy in the Syracuse Women s District Golf Association annual net tournament concluded at Tuscarora after begins at the Yacht Club and Crumlins. She finished with a three day total of 232 with handicap and toppled Mrs A N Groves who slipped to third with 87 on the final day. Hilda Swanson Green Lakes led gross scores with 252 but net 234 earned her Class A top honors and second low net. Special awards for best 18 holes on a day went to M C Dunham Anne Charles Mrs Michael Romeo and William Kresan two day low bets.
Defending champion Pierce H. Russell Jr. of Troy topped the Sagamore invitation field as medalist after a par 72 in the qualifying round. Sixteen players advanced to match play.
The Yankees slide continues as DiMaggio's ankle injury leaves Joe McCarthy's club short handed. Cleveland beats New York 4-3 while Chicago, Boston and Detroit win, keeping the Yankees in a weak stretch with Keller going without hit in three games. Dodgers and Cardinals win as race tightens toward a big series at Ebbets Field.
Williamsport Grays top Elmira 5 to 3 as a 19 year old southpaw Sam Zoldak starts the win. The defeat snaps Elmira’s 6 game skid while Wilkes Barre and Scranton were rained out. Springfield and Albany games were halted by rain.
WTPANATA lists baseball standings and today’s schedule. Matchups include Montreal at Jersey City, Rochester at Newark, Toronto at Baltimore, and Syracuse hosting an arsh at 7. This compact notice records fixtures and city pairings for the day.
The girls division final is at 6 pm on Kirk Park courts with Jane Candee facing Virginia Godzwon. In the junior division, winner of a Chris clash meets Harry Mahafer tomorrow at 2 pm. Garafalo reached the men’s final by beating Bob McLaughlin in a long 1-6 7-5 7-5 8-6 match. Morton vs Morison decide tomorrow’s semifinal for the right to meet Garafalo for the title Monday at 4 pm.
Herman Triplett and Sarena hit a 10th inning homer with one on to beat the Phillies. Dixie Walker clouted three hits and scored four runs to help the Dodgers trim the Cubs. Jim Tobin halted the Reds to end Atlanta’s five-game skid. Johnny Lanning pitched and batted for a Pirates win over the Giants with a double and two runs. Barney McCosry homered in the ninth with two aboard to sink Washington.
The Royals rally to sweep Jersey City three straight as Newark Bears drop two of three to Rochester. Frank Pearce and Al Sherer shine for Montreal in a doubleheader sweep of Jersey City while Newark falls 6 to 4 in 13 innings to Rochester. Leo Nonnenkamp homers for Newark. Baltimore and Toronto split a twin bill for seventh place.
The heavyweight title fight between Joe Louis and Lou Nova, set for September 19, is canceled. Promoter Mike Jacobs announced Louis cannot make the weight and is not in shape to defend the crown.
Carolyn Auert captured low net honors in Bellevue's 33 hole women’s sweep yesterday with a gross 85 and a 5 handicap. Mrs C J Loy 114 29 85 and Mrs Fred Baldwin 118 30 88 also placed. In nine hole play Mrs William Sullivan posted 69 30 39 followed by Mrs M A Crossman 67 24 43 and Mrs Robert Chryst 74 30 44 3-a.
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