Montgomery Williams Sign to Decide Disputed Title
In Philadelphia on August 4, Bob Montgomery and Ike Williams will fight for the lightweight crown at Municipal Stadium. The bout, staged for charity by the Philadelphia Inquirer, pits the two champions in a long-running feud. Montgomery holds the Pennsylvania and New York licenses, while Williams carries the NBA title. Each will take a percentage of gate receipts with Montgomery at 20 percent and Williams at 35. ticket prices range from 2.50 to 12.50.
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Grabowski Hurls Solvay to Victory
Mat Grabowski struck out 14 in a five to one win over Jordan as Solvay eliminated them in the playoffs. Ten Eyck provided Jordan’s lone hit, a single, while Solvay made two errors. Solvay advances to face North Syracuse at East Syracuse with the finals set for Saturday against the Baldwinsville-Liverpool winner.
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Solvay
Mat Grabowski
Ten Eyck
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East Syracuse
Baldwinsville
Pellegrini’s Career Path and Pro Football Relation
Pellegrini, a three year Army veteran, may pursue a GL financed college degree and Detroit salary, while his Illinois business ties shape Syracuse football prospects for 1947. Baysinger’s future remains open as the coaching situation evolves. The piece challenges pro football’s claimed rights under its college agreement, arguing the draft of college players is baseless fakery.
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Detroit
Syracuse
Maore
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Colleges of America
County Meet Set for Saturday at Griffin with Seven Schools
The 15th annual County League track and field meet is scheduled for Saturday morning at Griffin. Seven schools enter including defending champions North Syracuse. new mile relay added to the program. Other entrants are Fayetteville Split Rock Minoa East Syracuse Liverpool and Solvay.
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North Syracuse
Fayetteville
Split Rock
Minoa
East Syracuse
Liverpool
Solvay
The Fish Are Starting to Bite and Bass Season Opens Soon
Local reports from Oneida Lake and nearby waters show strong walleye catches, with Don Serafine’s 6 lb 9 oz 27% inch fish at Erieville marking a standout. Bass, bullheads, and northern pike are turning up in Selkirk and surrounding areas as season timing and weather influence angling.
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Byrne Colt Foul Claim Disallowed at Aqueduct Race
New York Times report on Race No. 4 at Aqueduct where Byrne Colt Wins furlough finished third behind William Ziegler dr. Flering Home and Albreakt. Objections claimed interference. jockeys Arcaro and Permane described actions. officials denied claims and left the result intact.
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Aqueduct Tract
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A. G. Ernst
Matthew V. Jryne
Warren Merhtens
Eadie Arcaro
Albreak
Flaring
Winsturrough
Bobby Permane
Ziegler Uy
Zingaro Stars For Onondagas In Tight Win
George Zingaro led Onondagas with two hits including a game winning double as the Ur onaga ball nine defeated the Sczech Soft in the Pea triple header at Kihan Field last night. Porter Cable beat the Plowmen 10 3 and Hoffman won over Remington Read 11 5.
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Park County Chih Golf Course Closed After Flooding
Buffalo UP reports Park County Chih golf course closed indefinitely due to recent heavy rains with 16 of 18 fairways underwater.
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Park
Seven No-Hit No-Run Games by Cissna Park Teen
Kenny Sturm, a 17 year old Cissna Park High pitcher, has produced seven no hit no run games this season while going 13 won in 17 starts. Coach Paul Dison calls him a major league hopeful as scouts take note of his fastball curve mix and strikeout ability. He hits and plays third base and aims for the big time, likening himself to Dean and Feller.
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Joe Heckle
Selkirk
Lakers
Great Northerns
Will Martin
Heckle
Joe
Lake Proper
Cissna Park
Bob Feller
Wiinas
Husky
Kenny Sturm
Paul Dison
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Sturm
Heapston
Kenny
Bison Screen Test at Offermann Stadium
Buffalo Bisons install a 16 foot high left field screen at Offermann Stadium to cut down on over the fence hits. The 190 foot long barrier will rise to 40 feet and is scheduled to be ready by June 16.
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Mecca
International League Baseball
Offermann Stadium
Bisons
Bison
Boxing Fight Results From Various Cities
A jumble of bout summaries lists fighters by city including Newark and Sacramento with outcomes such as knockouts and points. Names include Freddie Mills, Tommy Marra, Benny Singleton, Jimmy McDonough, Dewity Dean, Chet Rings, Paulie Felers, Cliff Tony Bosnich, Hilly McChire, and Pat Valentino with varied results and weight listings.
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John Thomas
Leneon
Hoyd Marshall
Freddie Mills
Vince LaSniva
Tommy Marra
Joe DeMatting
Benny Singleton
Brooklys
Herbie Krenowlin
Jimmy" McDonough
Buppalot Er
San Jose
Calif
Pat Valentino
Hilly McChire
Fayetteville Enters Section 3 Golf Tournament
With one day left for entries, Fayetteville is the sole County League school joining the Section 3 golf tournament. Mid O Hara, chairman of the Syracuse area eliminations, announced play begins next Tuesday at Green Lakes.
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Fayetteville
Mid O'Hare
Syracuse
Cadets Clash With Water town in Close Meet
Manlius School cadet baseball visits Water town for a second meeting after an earlier 17 to 5 Manlius win. Cadets seek a repeat and improve the series record in this athletic competition.
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Manlius School
Watertown
Manlius
New Barrier For Starting Of Trotters
At Saratoga Raceway a new electrically operated starting barrier will be used for harness races this season. A nylon net barrier suspends across the track and is carried forward by rail car mounted pillars to rise as cars advance. President Frank L. Wiswall says one barrier will be ready for the opening June 30. He calls it a novel combination devised with Dur W. Bostwick and engineers and says the net is superior to the last year’s cable type barrier.
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Liverpool Wins Over Jamesville in County League Playoff
Liverpool defeated Jamesville 22 to 0 behind Ralph Simms two hit pitching. Hollenbeck hit a bases loaded homer in the first to give Liverpool an early lead and never relinquished it. Liverpool advances to face Baldwinsville in a playoff for the Western Division title with the winner moving to the finals.
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Minoa Wallops East Syracuse in County League clash
Minoa defeated East Syracuse 19 to 6 in a County League game. Pitcher John Vona starred with a perfect day at bat, two doubles, and four hits across the lineup. Mouris added strong support in multiple appearances.
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Syracusans
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Syracuse
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Mour Iis
Nick Barone Boxes Rouse Here June 19
Nick Barone the Fighting Florist meets Johnny Rouse in Albany before hometown fans on June 19 in an eight round rematch. Barone seeks revenge for a prior stoppage due to a cut above the eye in Binghamton, and the card features Barone vs Johnson of Washington, D. C. with other bouts cancelled earlier due to cold weather.
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Syracuse
Johnny Rouse
Albany
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Rouse
Binghamton
Lou Zara
Central City Athletic Club
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Reuse
Macarthur Stadium
Jimmy Johnson
Washington, D. C
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Matisi and DeJohn Win In Heavyweight Draw
Matisi and Irv Sarlin battled to a ten round heavyweight bout at Memorial Auditorium ending in a draw as Matisi rallied late, suffering facial cuts but no knockdowns. Earlier, Buffalo’s Henry Brimm stopped Tony Elizondo in the eighth, with other results including Zaduk, Dedohn, Manning, and Massey scoring decisions in nearby cities.
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Irv Sarlin
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Memorial Auditorium
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Buffalo
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Tony Elizondo
Brimm J
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Pete Zaduk
Toronto
Eli Hall
Joey Dedohn
Syracuse
Charlie Manning
Baltimore
Glen Massey
Charlie Banks
Syracuse Outdoor Show Features Log Rolling and More
The nine day event at Westfall Trout Pond Fairmount opens Saturday with comic log rolling and trick exhibitions by the Stauber brothers. Rope jumping leap frog roller skating and dancing on the legs are also featured drawing audiences from Canada the United States and Mexico.
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Mexico
48 Home Runs Carry Giants to Top Rung
The New York Giants surge atop the National League led by Mel Ott and Johnny Mize as they homered 48 times in 29 games, including three round-trippers against the Cubs to win 8-3 at the Polo Grounds. The Dodgers moved to third after sweeping Pittsburgh, while Philadelphia rose to sixth and Boston was shut out. In the American League, DiMaggio’s Yankees beat Detroit 3-0 narrowing the lead, and St. Louis Brown, White Sox, and Senators posted wins as most games were night affairs. Rex Harney earned wins for the Dodgers in both ends of the doubleheader.
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Rex Harney
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