Perch Fishing Memories and Baseball Inked in Hard Times
The piece recalls Joe Heckle’s spring shore memories at Selkirk and the Salmon River perch run, notes gas rationing dampening travel, and covers Syracuse Chiefs struggles with Mele injured, plus War ren Giles speculation. It threads in a gas ban impact on the American Association and a marathon minor league game with Barnes, Barne, and long scoreless stretches.
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Joe Heckle
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Joe
Salmon
Ontario Lake
Goody Rosen Tops Chiefs as Syracuse Beats Rochester in Doubleheader
Goody Rosen led the Syracuse Chiefs with four hits in the twin bill while Millard Howell made his first appearance of the year on the mound. Syracuse swept Rochester Red Wings 1-0 and 8-1 as Konstany, Carter and Del Savio propelled the offense and defense in a twilight and night doubleheader.
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Rochester Red Wings
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Blix Donnelly
Special Dispatch
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Star Park
Maple Leafs Lead Narrowed in Newark Series Shadow
In the International League telegraphed by strong pitching Jim Konstanty and Bill Voiselle delivered two tight games as Syracuse beat Rochester 1 0 while Voiselle lost a 2 1 decision to Montreal. Toronto and Newark split the opening five game set as Don Savage and Buffalo’s hurlers powered a 6 3 Leaf edge with Bears to close the gap in the standings.
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Jersey City Giants
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Halcomb-Ten Takes Lipe-Rollway To Camp In 7 6 Win
Close softball contests dominated last night’s triple header at YM C G Field Burnet Avenue. Halcomb edged Lipe-Rollway ten to six while Easy Washer nosed General Electric 3 2 and Easy Washer Girls defeated Owen Dyneto 16 3 with Frances Chetti weighing in three hits including a two run homer. Brookfields meet Swelons tonight at the W Held 6230 and Frazer Jones faces Standard Tool and Gage at 7 20.
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Revised Golf Maxims Linger In Landscape Of Verse
The fragment presents a playful verse about golf misadventures with a ball shot skyward and a yawning caddie. It contrasts scores not attained in daylight with golfers who broke chandeliers while others slept. The speaker admits never playing a well man yet and hints at wagers and oddities of the game.
Breaks of war shape pennant races for Giants and Browns
A veteran sports assessment surveys how wartime losses hit major league teams. It ranks the New York Giants and St. Louis Browns as hardest hit, notes other clubs like the Cardinals Yankees Dodgers fared better, and highlights managers’ views on who leads the race now.
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No Squawks About Roster Moves In War Service Debate
The Giants and Browns face depleted rosters as key players head into war service. Analysts note the Cardinals Yankees and Dodgers would struggle if 80 percent of their strength shifted, affecting the league balance this season.
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Hal Schumacher
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Jooking Over Parade Honors Frank Frisch Pirate Great
A fragmented tribute notes Frank Frisch of the Pirates as a marker of old time baseball prowess. The garbled lines reference comparisons to the Cardinals Yankees and Dodgers and mention Fiordhern and Flach in a oblique fashion.
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Cleveland Loans Calvert to Baltimore on Recall Deal
The Cleveland Indians announced pitcher Paul Calvert was sent to the Baltimore Orioles under a 21 hour recall. Calvert, a right hander who won 17 games and lost seven with Wilkes-Barre last season, is the third Indian farmed to the Baltimore International League team under the working agreement. Pitcher Steve Gromek and infielder Ted Sczepowski are the other Tribesmen with Baltimore.
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Wilkes-Barre
Steve Gromek
Ted Sczepowski
Pirates Give Johnny Gee a New Chance
Johnny Gee six foot nine pitcher formerly with Syracuse for 75000 is reported to have arm strength again after pitching in batting practice for Toronto and Syracuse clubs. Pirates invite a tryout next Tuesday noting Gee had been on voluntary retirement since July while serving as a physical instructor at Adams High School.
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Etten and Mesner Mighty Men of Baseball Comeback
Steve Mesner and Nick Etten, traded away amid talk of a change of scenery, have revived fan interest with strong performances for their teams. Mesner leads with a .332 average and solid defense, while Etten belatedly shows power by homering and hitting a double to beat the Athletics.
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Comiskey Sentenced Five to Ten Years in Prison
Heavyweight Patrick Comiskey received a five to ten year term after conviction for assault with intent to rape. Judge Joveth A. Devaney described the sentence amid a courtroom rebuke as Comiskey condemned a second rape charge from ten weeks prior. The judge noted the defendant’s acts and the impact on the victim, while noting ongoing appeals.
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Henry Armstrong Wins Close Ten Round Battle at Madison Square Garden
Henry Armstrong nicknamed Li'l Mr. Perpetual Motion wins a 10 round decision over Sammy Angott in a blood and thunder bout. AP scorecard had Angott ahead five rounds to four with one even, promoters talk rematch. Gate drew 13,364 fans for a $55,502 house before Mike Jacobs.
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Ortiz Keeps Dwyer Back In Bat Race
New York report notes Roberto Ortiz of the Montreal Royals up to .338 in the International League to keep lead over Joe Dwyer of Newark. Ortiz tops hits with 54 and doubles with 11, while teammate Jahaom leads homers with 10 and RBIs with 34 and runs 36.
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Joe Dwyer
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Jack Graham
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Syracuse
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Goody Rosen
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Roland Harrington
Fight Results In New York And Washington Circuits
Henry Armstrong from New York outpointed Sammy Arnott in Washington Pennsylvania after ten rounds in a 14054 bout. Adam Planse claimed a ten round decision against Millcnd Fick in Millcnd Fick card. Mert Prank Metean scored a stoppage over FR. J. Lewis in Portland. Paul Harvick was knocked out by Cali formis in Omaha 33.
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