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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1944
Page
8
A Syracuse boxing night draws a large, diverse crowd including many women and long-absent regulars. Fisher and other seasoned fighters generate nostalgia as old arena culture returns amid rain and bright ringside jingle.
Malloy tossed six hits over nine. Maldovan struggled in relief as Syracuse tied the game late, then the Chiefs won in the 11th aided by timely hits from Geraghty, Rodriguez and Fitzgerald. Newark dropped three games behind Baltimore in the pennant chase.
In Onondaga County junior golf action at Tecumseh, Mike Mural advanced after Karl Stone defaulted. First round results include Tad Lindner over Dee Hayes, Jim Down over Merton Barber, Bruce Miller over Bob Edwards, Lee Belle over Frank Lewis Jr, Dave Hezeman over Don Edwards, Bob Millington over Gerard LaVergue, Bill Entwistle Jr by default over Ray Fee, with Stockford LaVergue and Vowles drawing byes.
The Associated Press recap lists AMERICAN ASSOCIATION results Indianapolis 4 Louisville 2 with Leverine hitting two, Milwaukee 3 Kansas City 2, Milwaukee at Feavasas City 3 12dy, Paul 3, Minneapolis 2 Pass 34, NCADOUS 12dy, Govinbus 2 Toledo 1 in 18 innings. EASTERN LEAGUE Elmira 7 Utica 4, Binghamton 2 Williamsport 1, Wilkes-Barre 9 Hartford 2, Scranton 3.
Stockholders of the Bakimoore Orioles celebrate a banner season as Baltimore toook first place by routing Jersey City 15 to 5 behind Stan West. Howard Moss and Frank Shaff hit homers. Cleveland sale of Blas Monaco and Stan Benjamin to the Indians announced for next season.
George S. May, promoter of Tam O Shanter golf, aims to boost prize money to 40 100 for the 1945 All American open at Tam O Shanter. He contemplates a 50 50 format and even a 50 000 prize list with 50 cent admissions. In 1944 Tam O Shanter paid 30 160 to pros with Byron Nelson winning 10 100. The 1945 event is set for August 20 26 with a first prize of 12 50 in the open.
The North Side League gathers Friday to organize captains of teams for the new Bowling League. Officers to be elected and regulations on prizes set. Two roster vacancies to be filled at the meeting.
Swiv, a four year old owned by Harold Genter, totes 115 pounds in Saturday's $10,000 Princeton Stakes at Garden State Park. The horse is coming off a win at Narragansett in the Pawtucket and John E. Martin handicaps.
The starting lineup for the football game tonight at Roche Stadium features the Chicago Bears All Stars including Jim Benton from Arkansas and Jack Dugger from Ohio State. Other listed players include Pete Cudauskas Kentucky Teachers, Clyde Turner Hardin-Simmons, and Glen Dobbs Tulsa along with officials Ronald Gibbs E C Kreizer Johnny Kelly and I G Hedges.
The Schiller Braves Fulton base ball game at Schiller Park was rained out and moved to 5 30 tomorrow night on the same diamond. It opens a series between Syracuse parks champions and Fulton Kiwanis sponsored nine. The season closes Friday when the Braves meet the Athletics champions of the Victory League who have challenged.
In the Southern Association results Atlanta defeated Birmingham 11 to 4. New Orleans beat Chattanooga, Little Rock 11. Nashville and Memphis tied 6 all, while Mobile edged Montgomery 3.
Seven Syracuse area high schools begin pre season football practice as allowed by New York State rules. Coaches meet players at various times Friday at Griffin Field Kirk Park Burnet Park and school campuses with several veterans returning and one new coach joining Nottingham.
Evanston Illinois August 30 Two great teams collide in the annual All Star football event at Dyche Stadium The World Champion Chicago Bears meet a top collegiate group led by St Glenn Dobbs The crowd of 50 000 expects a pitching duel between Sid Luckman and Dobbs with Luckman ending his Bears tenure after the game
Wilkes-Barre topped Hartford 9-2 with 17 hits as Albany crushed Scranton 17-3 with 20 singles. Binghamton edged Williamsport 2-1 while Elmira beat Utica 7-4. Hooks Henry and Rev. Bertram Humphries earned wins as Utica hosts Elmira, Hartford visits Wilkes-Barre, Albany meets Scranton, and Binghamton plays Williamsport at 1 o'clock.
A case study of Still Gallant shows how an owner kept faith through 37 starts without a payoff. Brooklyn’s Aste bought the colt for 1100 dollars and persisted until a Feb 24 win at Hialeah. TRA official Alex Robb notes the sport’s nobler side and distribution of its weekly literature.
Detroit pitcher Dizzy Trout, his 22nd win of the season, blanked the Chicago White Sox 7–0 and powered the Tigers toward the American League pennant. He contributed a hit and helped drive in five runs as Detroit improved in the standings while the Browns lost and others battled in both leagues.
Minneapolis Aug. 30 The national American Legion junior baseball tournament neared an end with Cincinnati Bentley Post poised to win the title by beating Albemarle North Carolina. Cincinnati remained undefeated after a 5-1 victory over Albemarle yesterday under double elimination. Albemarle had eliminated Brockton Massachusetts yesterday. If Albemarle wins today the teams meet again Thursday.
The ten horses head the $20,000 added Chicago Handicap at Washington Park, the world's richest six furlong race. Occupation, Three Dots, A New Drumheller's Slide, and Happy Issue lead the list for tomorrow's event.
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