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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1941
Page
5
A Albany confrontation looms as officials debate ending racing at the New York State Fairground. Holton V. Noyes and Paul Smith favor different outcomes while bankers merchants and labor leaders urge preserving betting options. Fairs elsewhere have shifted to auto racing.
Syracuse Chiefs and Jersey City split a doubleheader with the Chiefs winning 2-1 in 13 innings and Jersey City taking the second 6-5. Goody Rosen scored the decisive run for Syracuse. Les Hinckle and Hugh East were slated as probable pitchers for today’s third game.
In a circus-forward interview Jack Dempsey weighs Louis N...a and Nova, predicting the winner will land the first sharp shot. He notes Louis can punch and Nova is tough but hittable, and that the bout may become a early punching duel. He discusses training, the show life, and his belief in self belief as a champion's test.
Mrs C F Fisher won the flag tournament among women golfers at Drumlins yesterday. Geraldine Paddock was runner up with a field of top finishers including Mrs Kenneth McMahon and Mrs James Derr. Roy Murphy defeated M S Dunham to take the women's handicap title. G MacLeod beat Richard Arnold in the consolation flight final.
Jamestown defeats Olean Oilers 12 to 4 before 4000 fans to win the Pony League pennant. The Falcons exploded for eight runs in the third inning as Frank Smrekar pitched a strong game and the team accumulated 20 hits.
Dodgers star Joe Medwick, once derided, fuels a 316 batting average with 17 homers and 74 RBIs as he helps beat the Giants 5 4. His leaping catch clinched the win for Whit Wyatt, widening the Dodgers lead over the Cardinals to a game and a half. In the American League, Elden Auker pitched well as the Browns defeated the White Sox 5 2, pushing Chicago further behind New York.
Green Lakes Belt edges Tecumseh 31 14 at Green Lakes course to even the season series. Ken Stewart earned low medal with 73 while Bob Ganley shot 74 for Green Lakes.
The New York Giants announce the purchase of shortstop Johnny Davis from the Jersey City farm club. Davis is expected to report for a trial with the parent club as the International League season ends.
At the 1941 Grand Circuit meet the half mile track horses dominated three races with four or six starters each carrying $500 purses. Nibble Hanover and Spencer Scott led in the Messenger Stake for aged trotters setting a world record for four heats with times around 2:03. Don Juan, Cub Hanover, and Auburn Valo won their respective events in close finishes as drivers Egan, Miller, and Beard guided their horses to victories.
Miss Guilfoil of Syracuse competes with Dorothy Gardner of Steubenville in a 36-hole Mason-Dixie final at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Guilfoil, New York State champion, can claim the $400 trophy by defeating Cardiner after advancing past Mrs J H Heim and Mary Capers.
Wyatt earned his 18th victory while Medwick drove in the deciding runs in a Chicago White Sox setback. Eight strikeouts by Wyatt highlighted the mound duel as Berardino doubled with the bases loaded.
William B. Shaul, Syracuse’s nationally noted bowler and tutor, starts a string of exhibitions and instruction at venues including Amos Bowling Center in downtown Syracuse and Solvay Recreation Alleys. Frank Kowalics of Cleveland will miss next week’s sessions. Shaul plans instruction and exhibition matches at Cortland, Teall Avenue Polish-American Citizens Club alleys, Fulton Anderson’s Alleys, and Robbins’ Alleys Oneida with a leading male and female bowler.
Delmar Baker will remain manager of the Detroit Tigers for the 1942 season. Owner Walter Briggs Sr announced the decision, halting reports he would be demoted to a Class AA club. The Tigers, currently in fifth place, were 25 games behind the Yankees.
American Association Torido blank Indianapolis 0 Louisville 3 Columbus 2. Pacific Coast San Diego 7 Sacramento 1 Oakland 5 Los Angeles 3 San Francisco 12 Portland 2 Seattle 1. Texas Fort Worth 1 Beaumont 0 Tulsa 3 Houston. Southern Association Little Rock 8 Knoxville 3 Atlanta 4 Birmingham 3 Chattanooga 5 New Orleans 2 Chattanooga 8 New Orleans 2 Nashville 2 Memphis 0 Williamsport 5 Wilkes Barre 1 Scranton 8 Elmira 2.
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