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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
12
The article reflects on Armstong and Angott's aging status and the looming end of Armstrongs era. It contrasts Armstongs prime power with his current form and notes doubts about a comeback after defeats and the high stakes of a potential rematch.
Joe Dawson of Christian Brothers Academy won the City Schol League match play title defeating Dick Day of Not sure Onondaga. Dawson led 1 up after 15 holes at Drumlin and won 7 and 5. Ensuing and final rounds completed yesterday.
The Syracuse Contract Club resumes its old program of duplicate bridge with Friday sessions at the Hotel Syracuse and midweek play at the Citizen's Club. First hotel sessions start tomorrow night in Parlors A end B at 9 o'clock. Last night 15 tables at the Citizen's Club. Dineen and Sien won North-South. Reedwen and Harvey Gross led East-West.
Six former University of Chicago athletes who were killed in the armed services will be honored at the Athletic Alumni annual dinner in Chicago. Two major letters awarded to Maroon athletes will go to men already in service.
Bartley, the University of Illinois shortstop, signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers, was sent to the Montreal farm in the International League as an option on June 10.
A woman without friends seeks neighbors for support during childbirth. Locals form a volunteer group to visit new mothers, bring flowers, and offer greetings. A few women reported they have started checking hospitals for cases and rallying around with small acts of kindness.
Pebble Hill school honors athletic stars at a assembly led by Athletic Director Wadleigh W Woods. Speakers include James Konstanty and Jim Lohrey. Winners include Cam James Tormey Robert Davies Vanderbilt Ward Jr Charles Marvin Tom Hunter Charles Harty John Lambert Robert Lewis Donald Barany and Daniel Mason. Hunter earns Beeler trophy and captaincy of intramural baseball. Tormey wins Kearney trophy. Ward receives Hancock trophy. Whitney Ryan wins winter boxing.
Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher plans a second straight game as an active player batting against the Boston Braves. The 38 year old will make his first appearance of the season as a player in today’s lineup at shortstop to silence critics.
The piece surveys top National League contenders and the looming return of a former champion. It mentions Johnny Lindell as a rising strong possibility and comments on the era’s soldiers and sailors balancing sport with service. It references Joe Louis and parries ideas of later civilian life reclaiming the title.
Norfolk Navy base plans report shows Eddie Shokes once star infielder of the Syracuse Chiefs, titled most popular player of the 1942 International League championship, will wed Virginia girl Mel Shokes in Winchester. Shokes’ fiancé Frank Ames Shryock of Winchester will attend. ceremony scheduled for Saturday June 3 in Winchester.
In a tense opener, De la Cruz struggles as Syracuse Bisons fall four to six. Howell dominates on the mound despite early miscues. Rice provides late offense while Goldstein injures a wrist. The Chiefs and Bisons split the series, leaving both teams even for the season.
The 1943 Great Lakes team, rebuilt lineup, opens with a 1 000 record after 13 games. They aim to surpass 23 straight wins set by 1942 as Naval Training Station squads remain undefeated since August 19, including a recent win over the Chicago Cubs.
Egerbrecht of City and Colangelo of Air Motors starred as pitching led a 6-0 shutout for Benedets. Crouse-Hinds and others produced hits while Beigle fell to Benedicts. Flexes beat Kilians 3-1 and All-Stars topped Nationals 5-3. Shaver’s Swallows shut out Maggies 6-0.
A brief note lists boxing match outcomes reported by the Associated Press. Names, scores, and venues are unreadable, but the item records results from multiple bouts and the AP as the source.
Assumption and Holy Rosary battle for leadership of the league at Grant Field tomorrow. Both teams hold six victories with postponed games to decide the playoff lineup after the contest.
Jery Jurecki rolled a 625 to lead the All America Bowling League at the Syracuse Bowling Center. John Albino posted the high finish in the final game of the night.
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