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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1940
Page
5
Syracuse scene recalls historic family rivalries in golf and crew while noting O'Hare title odds and past champions. The piece traces notable sibling duels, mentions Ten Eyck crew, and outlines humorous stadium charity plans linked to a baseball doubleheader.
The article notes Mrs Lela Hall of Weststate wins her fifth title at the Grand American trapshooting event, scoring 93 of 180. Ernest H., a Charleston auditor, is mentioned in context of prize money and the sport's organizers. Plan discussions include the Amateur Trapshooting Association and Skeet Association amid talks of a permanent national venue.
Mrs Donohue wins the Onondaga Handicap at Seneca Lake in a three day women’s yacht event. A 93 net score leads the field with tight heats and a 76 net in the final class. W C Burroughs and Miss Agnes Bratton place in the top three of their divisions. Tony Welch and Lou Isher win group prizes.
Merton O'Hare holds a commanding 6 up over Alex Honarek at Treimseh Beumbine in the City Amateur Golf Championship. Banavek struggled with the putter, while Sovik staged a late rally, but O'Hare maintained his lead through the morning nine and faced the final 18 holes with a firm advantage.
O’Hare delivered a dramatic birdie three on the treacherous Waterloo hole to beat Sovik and reach the finals in the 28th annual Amateurs Gulf Championship at Crumlins. Banarek matched O’Hare, beating Lehmann to reach the final rounds as Ithaca hosts the Miller Cup battles with Willowbrook and Cortland clubs among the contenders.
Five matches of the Women handbag tournament were played at Onondaga yesterday. Mrs R B Marvin defeated Mrs R Harrington 2 and 1. Mrs B C Milner eliminated Mrs A S Fres cote 3 and 2. Mrs A J Stalker won 2 up over Mrs C Maxwell. Mrs T J McCormark beat W S Pope 6 and 4. Mrs Mibane had a net 39 for first place in Class B and Mrs F Beall carded 93-28-90 for top honors in Class C.
Mrs A C Stratton captured Class A sweepstakes at the Yacht Club with a steady stroke finish, despite a 23 handicap. Mire W C Mouse took Class B with 104 27 81, and Ars A 2 Spire led the specimen putting contest using 33 pulls.
Renee Lanapelis appears in local notices as a resident of Cir 3. The snippet lists Gy poe in connection with an unspecified event.
Aug. 24: Pittsburgh Pirates announce they have not exercised a club option on outfielder Maury Jongman of the Albany team in the Eastern League. Jongman was assigned outright to Albany, per the club’s announcement.
William V. Stone, chairman for the Onondaga Country Club golf tournament, announced that the dates have been delayed. Originally set for September 7 and 4, the event has been moved to September 13 14 and 15.
The Syracuse Chiefs were swept in Rochester as acting manager Onn Taylor tried to halt a five game skid. Rochester topped the Chiefs 6-3 as Elmer Yamburt and relievers struggled with four Chiefs errors. The setback leaves Syracuse with a seven loss in 93 starts against the Wings this season and sets up a Sunday home date with Toronto.
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