Syracuse City Amateur Golf Championship Faces Long Defenders
The Syracuse Golf Association plans the 34th Syracuse City Amateur next month to crown a new champion. Defending titleist John Ward leads a field of past winners such as Roland Tickner, Merton O'Hare, and Alex Banazek, with Onondaga and Tuscarora clubs prominent in past results.
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Syracuse City
Rosie
Larry Sovik
Athe
Roland Tickner
Merton
O'Hare
John G. Ayling
Duncan Thonson
Jack Hummer
Howard Sprague
John Ward
Alex Banazek
Johni Ward
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Langan
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Jack Hunter
Sovik
Banarek
Tickner
Hunter
Alex” ‘Banazek
Art Goodfellow
We Ross
Warren - Gowland
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Alex. Dempster
Bill
Ward
Bill Holt
Stanley Banazek
Ed Janiak
Joe_ Biasone
Jack
Hendry
Stan Mack
Stan Podolak
Golf showdown shapes city championship field at Green Lakes
Readable golf notes show Wood, a Syracuse University alumnus, posting 67 at Green Lakes and aiming for a strong city title run. Langan, Panick, and Ward also posted solid scores as locals edge toward the championship, with mentions of standings and potential record bids.
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Wood
Ualifier
Syracuse
Syracuse University
Pecayra
Willie Mitchell
Interclub Golf Schedule Sets Four-Wteam Clash
Four interclub matches were set today with Tuscarora hosting Drumlins and Seneca at Reen Lakes Yacht Club. Belle LeueG Green Lakes and LaFayette travel to Cazenovia as a tight race places the top four within one point.
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Schroeder Captures Wimbledon Net Title In Five Sets
Ted Schroeder of La Crescenta California defeated Czech Dobrovy Drobn y in five sets 3-6 6-0 6-3 4-6 6-4 to win Wimbledon men's singles. The American title completes the U S Davis Cup win and follows Jack Kramer prior. A 15 000 crowd at Center Court saw Schroeder surge after a slow start, with key breaks late in the fifth set.
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Workman Joins Newark As Erie Hander Searches For Room
Erie hander Workman debuts with Newark in 1948 after a second professional season with a .313 average and 2 hits per game. Before Newark he played for the University of Southern California as NCAA champs in 1948. To clear space for Workman the Blues sent outfielder James Seerer to Newark after a three week option spell with Kansas City.
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Golf Ace Becomes Young Kirkwood Sensatio n at Wolferts Roost
Albany reports eight year old Bobby Kirkwood stunned spectators at the Wolferts Roost course with a hole in one on the 33 yard shot from the ladies tee. His mother cried out in disbelief as the ball dropped, and the young golfer remained determined to keep playing.
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Harness racing opens 1949 season at Fairmount Park Collinsville
The 1949 grand circuit harness racing season starts with a four week stand at Fairmount Park May 18 to June .33. Nightly attendance at Collinsville track rose by 2,? and total handle increased by 7,475 dollars.
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Fairmount Park
Merger Hint Elevates Chicago Basketball Talks
Chicago meetings spark talk of a merger between rival professional leagues in basketball. NBL and BAA leaders consider a tie up to end pro circuit strife, with Indianapolis and Syracuse figures traveling for sessions.
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Doxie Loore
Savold Promoter Sees London Ring For World Title
Promoter Jack Lee Savold plans a heavyweight world title bout in London with a capacity crowd at a large stadium. Officials compare White City Stadium with other venues, noting London offers better access and accommodations for overseas visitors than elsewhere in England.
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Krist Hurtin Hunting Mishap in West Union
Wellsville reports Krist Hurtin a former St Louis Cardinals pitcher is recovering from a gunshot wound after a hunting accident in West Union Steuben County. The 33 year old from Delavan was struck by a .22 caliber bullet that entered the groin and exited the hip while woodchucks were being hunted. Hurtin played for the Cardinals 1941 to 1933 and also for Bloomington Rochester and Columbus in various leagues.
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Delavan
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Cardinals
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Rochester Red Winger
Columbus
Veterans Square off in Civil Service loop win
Veterans dominated the National Guard nine in a Civil Service league game, romping to a 16 to 1 victory in a display of strong pitching and timely hitting, as RCMP Veterans Administration members set the pace.
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NBL rents Butler fieldhouse for 25000 in Indianapolis
The National Basketball League announced it rented Butler University's fieldhouse in Indianapolis for about 25000 to host pro games. The facility seats 15006 and previously hosted the Jets of the BAAS. Olympians and Kentucky Stars are mentioned in relation to new league activity.
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Harvard Grid Great D Dead Harvard Grid Great D Dead
Harvard alumnus David C. Campbell, 43, a thrice named All-America, died yesterday at his Cambridge home. A 1902 Harvard graduate, he captained the Crimson football team as a senior and later had varied careers as a munitions manufacturer, World War I soldier, mining engineer, investment banker, and business executive. He came from Worcester Academy to Harvard and led the 898 freshman football squad.
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David ° C. Campbell
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Campbell
Worcester Academy
Crimson
Prosperity Golfers Reach Playoffs in Recreation League
Prosperity golfers clinch a playoff berth after a victory over Solway in the Recreation Industrial Golf League. One regular match remains, Prosperity vs Ci.O, with Ci.O needing a win to reach the playoffs.
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Chiefs Hand Buffalo Club 18-7 Drubbing
Syracuse Chiefs exploded for 20 hits and nine runs in the ninth inning to rout the Buffalo Bisons 18 to 7 at Gierman Stadium. Seam Meeks Jim Prendergast and Frank Drews homered. Byerly earned the win while Lumin Harris took the loss.
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Memories Softball Feature and League Results
Recreation League notes show Memories defeating Memory Lane 53 to 13 last night. Other scores include Haberles 52 Windy Hidlers 5, SACL 7, LBM 5.
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Chiefs Sign Infielder Edward McMahon With 36000 Bonus
Edward McMahon an 18 year old shortstop from Pittsfield High School signed a contract for a 36000 bonus with the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League. He was signed by Reds scout Bob Berry who has a working agreement with Syracuse.
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Edward McMahon
Swcracuse Chiefs
McMahon
Massachusetts
Bob Berry
Cincinnati Reds
Syracuse
Unclear Vintage Baseball Box Score Highlights
Fragmentary text lists players Meeks Gillenwater Drews and Meeks Shokes in a double play sequence with references to innings and pitchers. Umpire and time details appear, along with partial player nicknames and score notes, but many names and numbers are garbled.
Pitcher Found in Cemetery Sparks Local Baseball Interest
Baseball scout Willie Schaeffer of the Newack Giants says he found a promising pitching prospect in a cemetery near Pittsfield Massachusetts. He interviewed Blue Mahon, a grass-cutter and former St Josephs High School pitcher, who there admitted an arm ailment has cut this season but hopes to demonstrate his fireball hurlling after more weeks rest.
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St. Joseph's Cemetery
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