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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1947
Page
26
Lawrence J Skiddy reports Hank Sauer homered and Al Mele led the Chiefs with strong hitting as Syracuse Chiefs pitcher Jack Banta threw a complete game shutout at MacArthur Stadium. Glowing defense and steady pitching by Banta limited the Chiefs to two hits.
The Syracuse Chiefs fall 1-0 to the Montreal Royals in a doubleheader nightcap. Chet Kehn out pitched Mike Schultz in seven innings, while Jack Banta shut down Dixie Howell over nine. Haok Sauer and AL Mele supplied early offensive chances, Mele homering in the second.
The piece threads talk of Vic Hanson as a versatile athlete and star swimmer, alongside notes on Roy Simmons Syracuse University camp plans, baseball manager Clay Hopper with the Mankato Royals, and Cubans seeking winter league play, all from a lively, informal sports column tone.
Lew Andreas congratulates the Orange golf team for earning a spot in the National College tournament. The piece praises the athletes for their effort across sports that yield little revenue and notes Syracuse football center Jerry Pellegrini leaving for pro work with the Detroit Lions.
Three balls were well hit in Banla's expenge with Sauer and Drews singles and a deep center by Al Mele. Naylor cut down a would be baserunner, powering a strong watch of the year. Mele played solidly in right center as the ball flew, while Banta fanned 12 before relief for blistered finger after 8 1/2 innings. Ted Kleinhan s set a Syracuse park strikeout record in 1938 with 1d Newark hitters.
Baseball notes recount Perry and the Bison combining for a two hit game against J C. Ruth arrives in Syracuse at 6 27 PM heading to Roosevelt Stadium. Buffalo Bisons crush Lil Giants 6 1 shifting standings while Montreal climbs to first place after two wins over Syracuse.
Women cannot play golf as rain and a Monday night storm delay events at Crumlin course. Central New York courses report water on fairways and roughs, with conditions made worse by the spring weather.
Rutwa visits in connection with Ford Dealers of America juvenile baseball work for Junior Legion leagues. Babe Ruth to attend Legion Night at MacArthur Stadium with Post 41 vs Cooper Marine Post Rochester, and Chiefs vs Red Wings in twin bill. Mayor Costello proclaims tomorrow Babe Ruth Day. Welcome Ruth committee includes Jim Walsh Arthur Egan Bill Dion Willse. Twenty six Providence House orphans to attend. tickets allocated by Latif Dolan Petratesa and Paul Hensen. Most seats sold with a few remaining unreserved seats available.
P Bradt defeated opponents in both singles and doubles, delivering a straight set win as Vocational blanks shut out GBA 5-0 at Schiller Park yesterday.
Detroit Lions sign centers Gerard Pellegrini of Syracuse and Reed Nilsen of Brigham Young to 1947 contracts. Pellegrini, 210 pounds, returns to Syracuse after Army service. praised by coach Clare Munn as one of the finest linemen. Nilsen, 230 pounds, starred at Brigham Young with titles in 1941 42 43 and 1946 after Navy service.
Johnny Mize of the Giants hit a powerful homerike lapse that struck Centerfield Bill Nichols and knocked him out. The ball caromed off the wall and into center field 54 feet from the wall, sending Nichols to the bench for treatment as the crowd watched. Nichols later rejoined the game but suffered a badly cut lip.
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