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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
9
Syracuse Mweral-Journal reports the Chiefs requested Blake review Royals game stats and league figures. The note appears in a clipped sports brief with limited detail and lacks further context or dates.
Hillenbrand dominated the Sveacusy Golf Association match play, sweeping opponents including Pur tell and forcing a three up lead by the 18th hole. In the final rounds Hillenbrand held the pace with sub par play and a decisive finish, with other competitors listed by weights and placings in a dense, early 20th century style report.
Dick Silverthorn pitched and hosted Easy Washer in a 1-0 seven inning win over Genesees at YALCA field. He faced 22 batters, struck out nine, doubled for the game's only run off Jack Curtin, and an error allowed a baserunner. Hank's Aces defeated Ale House 8 to 0 and Fred's Nine beat Oswego Moose 3 to 1.
Four teams tied for medal play at Bellevue in misty heavy weather as the Fits annual west tournament produced 66s. Joe Sevens Maj. Don Slone and Art Evans Reg Gorey led 71 in the championship flight with Langan South and Gonsky among top contenders. First round matches set for today determine the medalist team and advance toward semis and finals tomorrow afternoon.
The Brewerton stock car program drew larger crowds as promoter Ali Hospital treated a non fatal injury after a crash during Saturdays card. Former heavyweight boxer Anotupa, defeated by Joe Low Ingram, suffered possible neck and elbow injuries while the racer involved escaped with abrasions. Several drivers, including Pat Bright, continued to heal, and the Belle repeat lineup showed promising speeds with strong crowd support.
The closing session at Saratoga Springs features the 2000 dollar Merchants and Citizens Handicap as part of the Jamaica to Close Today program. The Saratoga Association prepares to move 10 home providences to the meeting, with Fatidha among the contenders for tomorrow’s events.
Bobby Bethmann hit a grand slam to power the Herofer Red Wings to a south division win. The noisy scoreline features other local teams like Reds, Fables, and Brigg Acadium in a crowded recreation league card with mixed results across divisions.
The regional Athletic Commission suspended Sata and called off the scheduled bout. Details are unclear as readable text references an incident involving multiple individuals and a shared opponent. No official venue or date is provided.
Blaylock, a 26 year old slugger from the Jersey Cela Giants, emerges as a clutch pinch hitter in UAR action. He homerred to lift the Giants to a 4 3 victory over Rochester in the opener of a doubleheader. The second game ended after 13 innings tied at 4 4 due to rain.
Syracuse junior American Legion baseball team won a decisive game led by Jack Dawson and Korhl driving in runs as Proximity, Demon Hanover, and Goshen battlers produced a tight contest. Demon Hanover edged Proximity by three-quarters of a length in the $50,090 two-mile trot at Roosevelt Raceway, with Demon Hanover clocking 2:11 2/5. Proximity set opening heat and track records, while Proximity’s first heat time was 2:05 2/ for a mile and a half.
In a tight American League pennant chase, Detroit falters as New York and Cleveland pull ahead. The Tigers lost six of eight, edged by Philadelphia 7-6 as Vic Wertz homered twice and Babe Zaharias? No, Hank Bauer and Phil Pazarte provided late offense for the Athletics during a tense ninth inning. Cleveland crushed Boston 13-2 with Larry Doby and Joe Gordon homering, while Al Rosen leads majors with 28 and 20 homers. Chicago’s Doby’s return follows a rough stretch for Detroit. Proxmity, an eight-year-old mare, wins at Sportmans Park, claiming a share of top money in a featured trot.
Montreal Royals star Connors drew a $100 fine and three day suspension after climbing into the stands to confront a Syracuse fan. League president SUAUGI ARSS condemned the incident as unsportsmanlike and said Connors faces lasting penalties. The melee involved local hecklers, a fleeing official, and a chase along the railing as onlookers restrained Connors to avoid further trouble.
Mrs MacLeod leads in the Drumlins annual women’s handicap tourney qualifying round with a low net prize in Group 1 and strong scores from Jack Southworth Annelig Meatyard Lawton and G W Nutver. Mrs C C Gibson tops Group 2 with 93, while M Steanel Chappel wins Group 8 and H W Bernas takes top honors in the nine hole event.
St Louis edged Washington 5 4 as Ken Wood delivered a two-out single. Chicago beat Brooklyn 12 5, dropping the Dodgers to fourth, while Cubs suffered a run delay due to a rule dispute. Bob Miller led Phillies to a 4 1 win over Pittsburgh for his ninth victory. Jansen beat St Louis 8 3 for his 11th win. Giants swept with Brazie hitting a homer off Closar Al Brazie. Other tracks include track and horse notes and scattered earnings across the circuit.
At Western Maryland College in Westminster Ma the Baltimore Colts held a public scrimmage during training camp. Afterward halfback Bernie Babula announced he was leaving the professional ranks and returning home, saying pro football wasn’t for him.
Stephens of Stockles California won the third annual international championship open class regatta after a three way finish. Oops led early, finished with 62 points, edged by Challenge skippered by Bill Lapworth from Balboa Cutt in second, while Budner Boy with Ken Bradfield of Toronto took third with 67 points. Other finishers included 51 Cobra Dave Cunningham Rochester New York 42 Sad Sack Dave Woodward Montreal and 28 Rebel Robert Lawless Rochester New York. Photos of twenty five percent of races at Hialeah Park were taken by flash cameras.
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