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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1948
Page
31
Skidding reports quote ZPDIE DYER, former Ayracuse pitcher now managing the St. Louis Cardinals, predicting notable changes next season. He notes young farm system players may push last year’s squad, with St. Louis having finished near the top since 1940, toward potential pennant aims in 1949.
The Philadelphia Eagles plan to base their 1949 training at Saranac a second year after success there. Coach Greasy Neale endorses the site, citing advantages including a stable routine and favorable conditions, while Lew Andreas of Syracuse University is set to mentor the Orange for a 24th year. Cincinnati Reds rumors surface about Howie Fox and others, with no deals closed and traders in pursuit.
The old rivalry between Jack Delaney and Chuck Fisher is recounted with tales of tough bouts and rough tactics. Fisher, once a feared contender, outdueled Delaney in a notorious weigh in and warned of a hard fight, while other era fighters like Mike O Dowd and Lou Bogasz figure in the remembered pages of boxing lore.
Metropolitan teams faced low turnout as LIU defeated Georgia Tech 73 to 69 and NYU beat Ohio State 72 to 71 before 1,401 fans at Madison Square Garden. Cornell led by Paul Lancawa with 39 points toppled Michigan State 56 to 45 in Minneapolis. Notre Dame beat Pennsylvania 55 to 52 at South Bend, while Minnesota defeated Navy 87 to 85.
Solvay high school basketball, led by Bill Smolinski and Gene Battalia with 33 and 10 points, extended its unbeaten run in Section B of Onondaga county play. North Syracuse fell after two decisions as Solvay led the campaign with a 27th win, while Solvay junior varsity beat North Syracuse jayvees 20-13 in preliminary action.
The Syracuse Force Benevolent Association basketball team will face Bristol laboratories in a season showdown at St James gym. A prior Police versus Penitentiary Guard match was postponed. A benefit game for Prank Baintin at St Patrick's gym on December 2 will feature Salatin, former St Patrick's coach.
New York Rangers appoint Lynn Patrick to replace Frank Bourher as manager coach in the N J L. Patrick, 46, son of Lester Patrick, will oversee the club from Madison Square Garden with intent to play as needed. Neil Colville returns from injury aiming to serve as playing coach at New Haven.
Michigan State clashes with Cornell in a tight game as Pat Lansaw tops the scoring with 19 points before leaving late. The Spartans, larger in size, pull away in the final ten minutes with help from Gehan and Bruna.
The Buffalo Bisons announced the signing of Lonnie Frey, an 86 year old veteran, last night. Frey, a longtime major league figure since 1583, is expected to receive a substantial bowie as part of the deal.
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