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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
14
Old timer crowd in Syracuse discussed if fast semi-pro baseball can exist locally. Rochester reports on the Dedokn-3fead fight and Jersey City notes on the Chiefs’ action fed the discussion. Proponents say semi-pro could thrive with proper facilities, small grandstands, and suitable conditions.
In a tight opening round Locke of Sons Attica and Bradshaw of Ireland finished tied at 233 after 70s, forcing a 36 hole playoff tomorrow for the Open title. The event marks a historic low aggregate and echoes past champions Sarazen Cotton.
Johnny Tovern, a popular 19 19 Golden Gloves champion, will make his pro debut Tuesday at MacArthur Stadium. He fights Johnny Howard of Buffalo in a four rounder on the Willie Pep Mougin card after receiving his pro license from Inspector Eddie Leonard last week. The show was postponed twice due to weather, with Mougin and Annatoro remaining on the Syracuse bill and Pep returning to Hartford after the postponement.
New York's Jake LaMotta, at his Bronx home with wife and children, lays out plans for a comeback against Vic or Ray near the pool. He notes past welterweights and light heavies and mentions a Cerdan bout injury to a knuckle. Despite birthday talk, Albert 39 and Danny Pecotta advise and arrange weigh-ins and party plans while admirers flood letters.
Lexington AP reports a proposed ban by the American Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association to remove 2,000 useless horses from race tracks. President Dan Chappell notes state racing commissions would enforce the rule, affecting horses that have started and never won. The story also touches boxing weight classes and past champions in related notes.
Mead delivers a hard fought victory over DeJohn in Rochester as fans hail his comeback. The bout follows Mead’s previous losses and places focus on his ongoing rivalry with Jake LaMotta and prior opponents Jeeters and Villemain.
After De John won last night, about 3,500 Syracuse boxing fans expect a different crowd Tuesday night. The crowd anticipates a hungrier bout as promoter Mr. Amos aims for a stronger card following the postponed event.
A garbled summary lists leaders with names such as Risser Gigg Bet Robinson Brookins and Marshal amid incomplete figures. The OCR text shows batting and fielding lines and scattered numbers, but lacks coherent context or clear events.
Fragmented text references New York related names and numbers, appears to list people such as Tony and Bennedy, with scattered urban terms like Ireland and Water Plains. Content is garbled with partial dates and locations, lacking clear events or outcomes.
Washington AP report notes Mel Parnell, 26, showing a screwball like Carl Hubbell as he leads Boston with a 2-10 record this season. Critics compare his grasp of the pitch to Hubbell, praising his control gained from a damaged finger and a peculiar knobby birth.
Three champions defend titles as City Tennis opens at Kirk Park on Wednesday for boys juniors and girls. James Tracy is the present champ, joined by Mary Ann Raleigh and Bob Marquard. Eligibility limits set under 15 for boys and under 18 for girls and juniors. Singles and doubles start July 23 with entry blanks available at City Hall Recreation Department.
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