Syracuse soap box derby draws 100 entrants in 1940 race
Central New York youths ages 4 to 15 enter next Saturday's Syracuse derby, aiming for Akron national honors. Bressee Chevrolet inspected 25 chariots as organizers expect 10,000 spectators for the event. Local merchants back the derby with strong prizes and heat incentives as regional entrants from Auburn and nearby cities join the field.
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Rambling roundups and rain dampen a summer baseball scene
A soggy day at the ball park disrupts a vital world season meeting between Brooklyn and Detroit. Pitchers and outfielders draw focus as players debate defensive and strategic issues amid rain. The piece riffs on baseball hierarchies, stars, and the game’s quirks without delivering a clear final result.
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Beaudry Defeated in Local Golfer Action and Row
The article details a chaotic scene around Pete Beaudry amid tense sports reporting. It covers matches, player outcomes, and remarks from club officials, with focus on Beaudry’s erratic play and elimination in the tournament rounds.
Colgate Pulls Away as Shepard Shines for Red Raiders
Robert Shepard of Cicero and North Syracuse High School fame stars for Colgate, winning all four games against Syracuse freshmen and Cornell, boosting the Red Raiders' pitching staff. The piece notes Shepard's undefeated high school season, prior battles with Syracuse and Ithaca College, and potential support from fellow players as Colgate vies for the Central New York title.
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Speed Meeker
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Relders
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Post 44 Baseball Beats Providence in 5 2 Victory
Syracuse Post No 40 junior league game at Schiller Park saw Syracuse defeat Fayetteville 5 to 2. Johnny Masten earned his second win of the season, allowing two hits while Ree Schultz homered in the sixth with a man aboard for the decisive run.
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Legendary putters and legends of golf questioned
The veteran Nicholls weighs the greatest putters from Travis Travers Jones and Hagen to Smith and Sarazen, debating who truly defines elite putting under championship fire. He cites precision, stance, and rhythm across eras, noting Jones’s mastery, Hagen’s nerve, and Travers’s smooth stroke as benchmarks.
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Horton Smith
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Pitt to Supply Three Players on East All Stars
Providince July 13 The University of Pittsburgh will contribute three players to the 1940 eastern all star football team announced by Coach Tuss McLaughlin. Tick Cassiano standout back Ben Kish and Frank Kyustiek left tackle were named to face the New York Giants in the fresh air game, continuing Pitt’s strong 1939 roster representation.
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Feller Narrowly Misses No-Hitter in Cleveland Rout
Bob Feller lost a potential second no hitter as Philadelphia and the Athletics battled through seven innings before Rick Siebert’s single in the eighth broke the bid. Feller struck out 13 on opening day form, matching season heat while lingering control issues surfaced late.
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