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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
15
Washington manager Griffith asked waivers on Haefner for a series with the Yankees. Haefner left home after a row, with Griffith stating he will be sold traded or released.
Syracuse Chiefs suffer 7-3 and 10-7 defeats in Jersey City as Lil Giants beat them on home turf. Haefner loses again amid a sluggish start and costly misthrows while pitcher Bud Byerly warms up. The Chiefs, mired in a five-win five-loss season, protest calls but remain in seventh place in the loop standings.
In a spring exchange, manager Shaughnessy praised new Negro players Monte Irvin and Willie Mays for energizing the Giants lineup. He noted Thompson and Irvin could bolster the club, while veteran pitchers and other hurlers struggled. Shaughnessy highlighted positive impact on Brooklyn race and compared efforts to boxing’s Louis era.
Meeks belted a homer in the second inning, driving in two as Salt City rallied with five runs in the eighth. Syracuse’s Dutch Melet homered in the sixth, adding two in the second and fourth, plus a single in the seventh, as Roman Brunswick conceded five runs. Hartley completed the showing for Syracuse.
Don Fraser, 18 year old right hander, signed with the Rochester Red Wings after outbidding the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. General Manager Bing Devine said Fraser will stay with the club to gain experience before farmed out to a lower classification. The contract terms were not disclosed.
Foay a Teer Axe in jumbled recap notes a toned clay court final at Chicago as Dodds sustains an ankle injury while contending for the title. The piece also recalls five and ten year pasts with Empire City handicap and Wimbledon results, then mentions a modified babysitting service for Cleveland fans with age adjustments and last year’s attendance of 6,000 children.
Orioles pitcher Albert Widmar earned his 12th win, lifting Baltimore to 27 overall victories in the International League. Widmar allowed four hits against Newark while his teammates posted 21 hits including Homers by Arft and McQuillan. Buffalo's Bisons and Montreal Royals split a doubleheader, Buffalo winning 4-12 in the opener and 7-4 in the nightcap behind Pat McGlothin. Maple Leafs edged Rochester 6-1 as Strincekmen held Rochester to four singles.
In a Canadan-American League game last night, the Rome Colonels, last place, beat Schenectady 6-1 aided by a triple play in the eighth and a shoestring catch by Rome left fielder Bill Booker that cut down a bases-loaded threat in the fourth. Booker’s throw to catcher Jim Devlin preserved the run to second and third.
Meade girls meet Endicot at Webster Field this evening with a 6 o clock start. The game marks Howie Odells new coaching era at University of Washington with Al McCoy, a Penn State grid star, taking a lead role.
The Yankees, led by Casey Stengel, extended their lead to five games after edging contenders in a string of spring training tuneups. Alfie Reynolds shone with a five-hitter for the A’s, while Red Embree struggled in Detroit’s win and Brooklyn boosted its NL lead with a 6-2 victory.
Sid Schacht of the Scranton Miners improved to 8 straight wins with a 21-2 defeat of Williamsport, moving Scranton within one game of Wilkes-Barre. The win came as Schacht, aided by three runs from a three-run double, struck out eight with two walks. Williamsport starter Johnny Weiss took the loss. The Scranton lineup featured Ray Neff and Ted Del Guercio fueling five extra-base hits and 12 walks as the Miners built late separation in a high-scoring shift at home. The team standings saw Elmira’s win and Binghamton’s loss alter the middle pack, while Albany’s Arnizen eyed a possible return if fit after a few days’ indisposition.
Tom Hinchey pitched his second no hitter of the season guiding the Red Sox past the Loonshiners 15 to 0 in a Kiwanis recreation senior division game at Thornden Park. Cheyer provided support with a three run homer as other senior results included Nichols Cubs 3 Eastwood Batons 2 Holy Marines 3 Wrens 2 and East Side Brewers 6 Grants 2.
Sidney Second seeded Frank Parker advances to the semi final after beating Jack Geller 6 2 6 2. Frank Shekts wins his match to reach the same stage as the tournament proceeds at the Gamster arena.
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