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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1940

Page

6

Porter Shows Chiefs Off as Fans Rally to Improve

Syracuse Chiefs manager Dick Porter faces rumor storms as players deny discontent and vow to hustle harder. Pitcher Jack Tising voices strong support, praising Porter's tactics and leadership, urging a 500-ball road trip to reach the first division and fuel a playoff push.

Syracuse Dick Porter Syracuse Chiefs Clarence Schindler Chiefs Porter Fomata Tising

Postmaster Farley to Take Over Yankees Ownership

Boston July 4 The sale of the Yankees moves closer with Postmaster General James A. Farley poised to lead the club and provide financing. Farley would run the organization with Ed Barrow as president and GM, while Joe McCarthy continues managing the team. Farley aims to secure the deal by early fall and keeps personnel intact.

Sid Mercer Boston Yankees Yankee James A. Farley Farley Big Jim Washington Ed Barrow Joe McCarthy McCarthy

Lewis Is Not Que: Lewis and Dixon Capture Northeastern Tennis Titles

Miss Carol Lewis, famed Central New York player, won the women’s title while Bob Dixon of Syracuse claimed the men’s crown at the northeastern Pennsylvania championships in Clark Summit. Dixon also shared the men's doubles title with John Frenchko, edging through an extended final 6-3 2-6 5-4 0-6 9-7 after holding a five-game lead.

Clark Summit Carol Lewis New York Bob Dixon Syracuse Pennsylvania Miss Lewis Dixon John Frenchko Scranton Anne Bannick Arlen Klinetob Drew University Syracusan Klinetob

Ward Jr Wins Tennis Title at Sedgwick Farms

Ward Jr avenged last year's loss to Tom Raleigh Jr in the Boys' Tennis final at Sedgwick Farms yesterday afternoon, winning 6 2 6 2 on the Dewitt Street court. Raleigh has two more years in the division, while Ward advances to the Junior Class.

Snow Recovering From Hernia Operation

Louis N Snow Jr a student at St Lawrence University is recovering in St Josephs Hospital after ahernia operation Monday morning He is a former athlete at Saint John the Baptist High School and played football and basketball for St Lawrence last year

Snow Louis N. Snow Grant Boulevard St. Lawrence University St. Joseph's Hospital Saint John the Baptist High School Sst. Lawrence

Going away Daily Herald Journal and Sunday Herald American ad

An advertisement offers travel or relocation themed messaging for the Daily Herald Journal and Sunday Herald American. Subscription options shown include Daily and Sunday at 1.25 per month, Daily only at 75 cents, and Sunday only at 50 cents.

Daily Herald-Journal Sunday Herald- American

Elmira Club Gains Ground In Eastern League

Elmira closed the gap on second place Binghamton after beating Wilkes-Barre 3 to 1 in a night game. Williamsport topped Scranton 11 to 7. The circuit table shows Albany leading by one game over Binghamton with Hartford fourth, followed by Elmira Springfield Scranton Williamsport and Wilkes-Barre.

United Press Elmira Binghamton Pioneers Wilkes-Barre Barons Williamsport Scranton Albany Hartsford Springfield Wilkes-Barre

Heroes and Goats in Classic Baseball Clash

The Heroes include Hal Reese of the Dodgers hitting a bases loaded ninth inning homer to beat the Giants and Jimmy Foxx of the Red Sox delivering a ninth inning shot to top the Athletics. The Goats were Hy Vandenberg of the Giants who surrendered Reese’s homer and Nelson Potter of the Athletics who allowed Foxx’s decisive blow.

Hal Reese Dodgers Giants Jimmy Foxx Red Sox Athletics Hy Vandenberg Reese Nelson Potter Foxx

Golfers Play For Charity at Indian Spring Country Club

Washington July 4 INL Lawson Littl Gene Sarazen and Eddie Oliver headline a Red Cross charity event at Indian Spring Country Club presenting a view of the 1949 National Open. The top trio, who tied for the Open, face off on a hole route while Oliver faces playoff disqualification for a rules infraction. The event kicks off a series of Red Cross golf tournaments across the nation.

Washington Lawson Littl Gene Sarazen Eddie Oliver Indian Spring Country Club Red Cross War Relief Fund Prolfers Oliver Red Cross Atlantic Pacific

Girls Renew Softball Double Header in Syracuse

A girls softball double header to benefit the Red Cross will be played at Municipal Stadium tomorrow night with Syracuse Chiefs on the road. Fairbanks, Cains, and Corning highlight the field, including the 1939 state champions. The rain interrupted last Friday’s Fairbanks-Rochester game after five innings and will be replayed first at 7:30, followed by Davis-Corning. All tickets from last week will be honored. large crowd expected.

Municipal Stadium Syracuse Chiefs Red Cross Corning Fairbanks- Rochester

Marjorie Harrison Wins Lake Placid Golf Championship

Miss Marjorie Harrison of Ausable Forks captures the Lake Placid Club Women’s Invitation title by 2 up over Virginia Guilfoil of Syracuse after a comeback on the tough 18 hole course. Harrison also took medal honors, earning the Eckhart Trophy as champion while Jean Bauer was absent.

Marjorie Harrison Syracusan Lake Placid Ausable Forks Harrison Eckhart Jean Bauer Providence R. I

Results and schedule for Canadian American League games

Results yesterday include Boston 12 over Philadelphia 1L Chicago 12 over Detroit 7 Cleveland 5 over St. Louis 2 and New York Washington. Today schedule shows Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit Philadelphia at Washington New York at Boston. In standings Ottawa Ordensburg lead with 41 16 records, Gloversville-Jason 32 21 and Amsterdam 24 23. Several games postponed due to rain with Ottawa-Ogdensburg Oneonta Auburn Oswego Utica Rome and Gloversville-Amsterdam on varied schedules.

United Press AB Bit Pet Anning New York Walker Brooklyn Nicholson Chicago May Philadsiphia Gustine Pittsburgh Radcliff St. Louis Finney Boston Cca Williams Wright MecCosky Detroit Appling Mize Cardinals Greenberg Tigers Foxx Red Sox Keller Yankees Trosky Indians Ly Johnson Athletics F ‘Greenberg Senators Fletcher Pirates Danning Giants Gehringer Case McCosky Poxx Wiliams R. Sox Radelit Browns Herman Cubs Cramer Philadelphia Cleveland Ottawa-Ordensb’s Gloversville-Jas'n Cesasee Amsterdam Sil Oswego Oneonta Rome Auburn Ottawa-Ordensburg Ottawa-Ogdensburg Osweso Utica Gloversville International League Rochester Sissese Newark Jersey Day Baltimore Toronto Montreal Buffalo Syracuse Jersey City Beale Toronto Montreal Bufalo Rochester Ates National League von Eseses St. Lous Brooxlyn Inecinnati American League Ron Pet Ceveland Ceetere i Delroses New York Oe Washington

Yesterday's Stars Season Highlights Across MLB

AP brief recap of players delivering key moments including Pee Wee Reese's bases loaded homer in the ninth to lift the Dodgers over the Giants 7-3, Bob Feller seven hit win for the Indians, Mattick driving in runs for Cubs, Foxx homering late for Red Sox, Sullivan pacing Bees against Phillies, and Taft Wright pinch hitting for a White Sox ninth inning slam in a 12-7 win over the Tigers.

Associated Press Peewee Reese Dodgers Giants Bob Feller Indians Browns Bob Mattick Cubs Pirates Jim Foxx Red Sox Athletics Joe Sullivan Bees Phillies Mates Taft Wright White Sox I Tigers

Tebbetts Punch in Eye Sparks Baseball Feud

New York July 4 report recalls Tigers catcher Birdie Tebbetts nicknamed Needler for taunts at opponents. Vernon Kennedy allegedly charged Tebbetts in the Tigers' clubhouse, striking Tebbetts in the left eye after a heated exchange fueled by Tebbetts mockery of Ted Williams and Art Fletcher.

New York Tigers Brownies Vernon Kennedy Birdie Tebbetts Birdie Williams Detroit Jimmy Foxx Bossman Needler Art Fletcher Yankees Tebbetts Art Birdle Fletcher Brotherhood of Man Befted Tebbetts

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