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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1940
Page
3
Gad NG Orioles pull off an extra inning win over the Chiefs as the game extends into the eleventh frame. The contest features late scoring and a dramatic finish with key plays shaping the outcome for the Orioles.
Red Howell pinch hits in the 11th inning sparking a rally that gave Baltimore a 7-6 win over Syracuse. Goody Rosen hit a go ahead homer for Syracuse in the ninth and Johnny Bottarini tied it with a homer, but Howell’s base hit, Art Graham triple, and Eddie Collins single produced the decisive run as the Orioles stretch their lead in the standings.
Baltimore's Orioles edge Syracuse 7 to 6 in 11 innings as Jack Tising is sidelined by a foot ailment. Manager Dick Porter turns to Lloyd Dietz to halt a three game skid after Goody Rosen homered in the Syracuse rally. Eddie Collins Jr. adds a key hit driving in the deciding run as Baltimore trips Syracuse in a long, late-night battle.
On Wimbledon day, Alicé Marble and Kay Stammers faced a 6 2 6 0 defeat for Marble to sweep the Americans. Marble and Palfrey Fabyan won women's doubles, and Marble teamed with Riggs for mixed doubles.
The Galloway softball team defeated Polly Ames 11 to 9 in a spirited contest held yesterday. Manager Eph Bodow can be contacted at 1935 James Street for game inquiries and challenges.
New York July 6. The sale of the Yankees to satisfy inheritance tax faces delays with no confirmed buyer. Rumors name James Farley as a likely purchaser, but Byron Clark Jr. reports no progress. The team nears a return to form, raising speculation on sale price and interest from Wall Street and sportsmen.
George A. Barton of the Minneapolis Tribune reports he has seen five no hit games in the league's history. Three were pitched by Millers staff. Barton is a dean among local sports scribes. The note highlights his long arc covering early no-nos and Miller pitchers.
The article surveys Max Baer and Joe Louis looming bout prospects, noting Baer’s power versus Louis’s defense, and comments by Dempsey on fighting style. It recalls past matchups, Baer’s conditioning, and Dempsey’s continued activity into 1940s, with speculation about future fights and possible matchups.
John Partridge argues that gameness matters more than speed for an average horse. He cites examples where faster runners quit late, favoring horses that can maintain effort to the finish. He advises buyers to study stretch running and not rely on a early three to four length lead.
Jack Dempsey recalls the 1920 Georges Carpentier bout, weighs about 200 pounds, and notes reduced speed and endurance with age. He says punching remains possible but legs and wind are not as strong, yet he still finds boxing enjoyable when not overmatched.
Scores list for minor leagues with results from American Association Texas League Southern Association and Eastern League. Notable games include Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Toledo and multiple Pacific Coast League matchups plus a Sunday rate ad for Daily Herald Journal and Sunday Herald American.
Merriwether’s seven hit effort for Amsterdam beats Gloversville 4 to 3 moving to third place while Smith’s six hit performance for Rome defeats Auburn 7 to 1 lifting them to sixth. Tashian limits Utica to three hits as Oswego wins 5 to 1 reaching .500 in first division race. Ottawa Ogdensburg and Oneonta idle.
The Chittenango Pontiacs upset the McChesney Cardinals 6 to 4 in a nine inning Sy racuse Junior Baseball League game at Grant School as George Busco hurled a complete game with ten strikeouts backing a near flawless defensive effort.
John Moore, veteran Los Angeles outfielder, led Coast League hitters with a .402 average for 40 games. Steve Mesner of San Diego followed at .386 over 65 games. Dick Barrett of Seattle led the mound staff with multiple wins.
The Onondaga Hill Post No. 1101 team made eight errors and lost 8 to 4 to East Syracuse Post No. 359 in a American Legion Junior League game played at East Syracuse diamond. Wisniewski and Struttinger pitched for East Syracuse while Miller worked the route for Onondaga Hill. Eight errors helped East Syracuse score most of their runs despite Miller scattering eight hits. The league leaders Post No. 42 will face North Syracuse in a twilight game at Schiller Park diamond Tuesday at 6 p.m., with a win likely to clinch the race.
Batavia Clip pers blasted 14 hits to swamp Niagara Falls Rainbows 10 to 5 in a Pennsylvania Ontario New York League game. Rainbows also lost an exhibition to the Buffalo Bisons 9 to 7. Hamilton routed London 10 to 7. later games list Hamilton at London Olean at Niagara Falls Bradford at Batavia.
In a benefit doubleheader at Municipal Stadium, the Cains of Syracuse beat Corning 5 to 4 and Rochester defeated Fairbanks of Syracuse 3 to 1. Twelve hundred fans attended. proceeds are expected to exceed $1,000 for the American Red Cross.
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