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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
5
The Syracuse Herald Journal reports Fearless Peter captured the Geers Pacing Stake as part of the Grand Circuit meet at the Syracuse fair. The piece notes star performers, promotional tensions, and varying reactions among organizers, drivers, and observers amid a bustling, tense event week.
The International Snips Racing Association regatta saw lead positions vary as three California skippers entered third heats amid windy conditions. Darby Metenl of Los Angeles led early, with Don Shawver of Redmao Beach and Don Cochrane of Clearwater close behind in the Thursday and Friday heats, while West Coast boats pursued the overall crown in choppy seas.
Kirk Park defeated Schiller Park 3 to 2 in an extra innings Senior city parks baseball final yesterday afternoon. Alexander pitched superbly for Kirk Park, holding Schiller to three hits as the decisive game extended to two extra frames. The final game will be played early next week at a yet to be decided site.
The piece surveys Seabiscuit, Walter Hagen, Ted Lyons, Jimmy Foxx, and Riggs, weighing old timers against current stars. It notes debates over who is best, stresses Bill Dickey’s Yankees focus, and previews upcoming tennis, football, and baseball seasons with vivid nam es and places.
Sloppy OCR reads indicate a two-horse trot event at Saratoga featuring Specks and Mirzer Dyngamoceuen with Tomy as a participant. Rosalind reportedly set a mile trotting record of 1:59 for two horses, with Syracus and Rudy also mentioned.
Historical harness racing action at the New York State Fair Grounds features autos on the track for practice and a packed Grand Circuit program led by Matroty Stoke. Fearless Peter wins heat in 2:01, matching a four-year-old speed mark, while Arion Volo and Low Sidney claim notable placings in other heats and stakes events.
The Syracuse Golf Association Interclub League sees the Chiefs stay in first place after a win over Onondaga. Bellevue and Yacht Club leaders press closely behind with strong showings. injuries and postponements shape upcoming games as teams vie for playoff spots.
Clarkson College varsity football squad will have its best practice Monday afternoon, it was announced. Coach and team officials expect sharper drills, focus on offense and defense, and evaluation of players for upcoming schedule.
Mrs Roscoe Fitts won the Class A women s stakes at the Yacht Club yesterday. Mrs A A Muench placed second with a score of SH 16. Mrs KE A Barrett won Class B with 102 4. In the nine hole group Mrs Robert Gang Mrs A Mollica and Mex Carl Muar topped Class A while Mrs G Hawthorne Mrs E Schleif and Mrs W Murphy led Class B.
The Newark Bears defeated Baltimore in both ends of a doubleheader, 7-6 and 6-2, seizing momentum after a three day layoff. Norman Branch earned his 3rd win, Steve Peel and John Johnson split the nightcap, with Peel tallying his 11th straight victory. Newark piled 12 hits in each game, with Metheny, Majeski, and Chattak driving the offense as Baltimore fell toward third place behind Rochester and Newark.
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