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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1954
Page
22
Muscled supporters and glittering arrivals surround heavyweight hero Hickock as he prepares for Thursday’s New York fight. Celebrities and a car full of guests pack the event, with Marciano honored as athlete of the year and a cache of gifts marking the occasion.
Newsmen from New York fill the War Memorial crowd for a Brockton title bout. Opinions split on Charles versus Marciano with most predicting five to seven rounds. Arcel calls Charles the most underrated fighter and capable of beating the champ, though he avoids a definite pick.
In Rochester at Red Wing Stadium a one-armed golfer, Jimmy Nichols, showcases extraordinary skill in an exhibition attracting large crowds. Wing management hosts a hole in one contest between Chiefs and Red Wings players, with Jimmy Common winning closest to the pin after twelve balls. Also noted is Steve Halasko, Auburn boxing figure, visited Carmen Basilio Day and connected with Spike Webb through a clipping.
Umpires say Billy Rebak leads local pitching prospects attracting major league scouts. The left hander will likely be invited to a NL camp for top prospects. Battery mate Bill Knaul, 5-11 and 190, batted .126 for Vocational and hasn’t missed a game in four years. He was voted best catcher last year and aims to win again in 51.
Cornell drills at Onondaga Lake ahead of Saturday collegiate championship. Navy MIT and California also compete as Navy seeks to extend a 28-win streak. Cornell frosh pace and Washington Huskies yearlings add to the field as Princeton, Boston University and Wisconsin join tomorrow. Spectators may watch crews all week.
The Syracuse Chiefs visit Toronto to start a four game set with the Leafs as Rochester notes show a tight early season stretch. Key pitching and timely hitting backed by Castiglione and Blaylock helped the Wings split a twin bill with a pair of 2-1 outcomes.
Peter Cooper, from Tampa, shoots 13 under par 263 for 12 holes to win the Virginia Beach Open and $2400. Tommy Bolt finishes second at 264 after a final round 70. Doug Ford places third at 245, winning $1250, with Art Wall and Fred Haas tied for fourth at 266 and $1100 each.
Adam Walsh former captain of Notre Dame dynastic Four Horsemen era announces bid for state representative as a write-in Democrat in the June 21 primary. Walsh, longtime football coach at Bowdoin College, previously led the Los Angeles Rams after Notre Dame days.
Vocational and St. John the Evangelist meet tonight at Mac Arthur Stadium to decide the city championship. The Blodgetts under Angelo Mancini stand 12 2. St. John 7 1. Vocational carries an eight game win streak. Lefty duel as Mickey Berger faces Bill Rybak at 6 30.
In a 50 50 division matchup at Syracuse, Grounded cutter Owens starred, delivering key plays including a base hit and scoring runs as Rochester and opponents battled. The game lasted about an hour with notable pitching by FasNom and Faschin, and Owens connected twice with Caballero driving in runs.
Tomasy Wilson won both the semi final and main feature at Lafayette speedway starting last in the Zi car field. He led from lap 15 to the finish earning the top prize. Keith Gray finished second with Sonny Walters third. Gray took the consolation race. preliminary heats were won by George Voss Ray Kennedy and Doug Howell.
The Montreal Royals pull within three games of second in the International League after a double-header sweep with IsoUshDaw pitching. Ottawa lost 8-2 in the opener and 4-3 in the nightcap as Jeffy Hen Lehman earned the win aided by Wally Hood. Toronto edged Buffalo 4-3 in the opener, with Hector Nouriguez delivering a three-run rally and Leen Babe homering in the nightcap before a curfew ended play at 3-4. Richmond at Havana rainout.
The Toledo Sox toppled the league leading Indianapolis club in a doubleheader. Charley Bicknell won the opener 5-2. Teddy Wilks, who entered in the fifth, won the nightcap 4-3. St Paul split with Charleston to remain second. Solestoe took first game 3-1, second game 2-3. Kansas City split with Trojans as Colonels won 7-1 and Blues 4-2.
The Washington Senators acquired veteran Johnny Pesky from the Detroit Tigers for infielder Mel Hagerlein and about 20 600 in cash. Pesky, 35, bats .385 in 19 games this season and is expected to play second base for Washington, replacing Wayne Terwilliger.
Abe Saperstein, owner of the Harlem Globetrotters, announced a summer tour introducing Clarence Bevo Francis from Rio Grande College to professional basketball. The plan includes four touring teams with eight night games in major league baseball parks and a $30,000 contract with coach Newt Oliver to play for the Boston Whirlwinds.
The Rocca wrestling bout scheduled for tomorrow night at the War Memorial has been cancelled due to Rocca’s tax problems in Venezuela. Fans with tickets for Rocca versus Orion may get refunds or use them for the next card. The note also mentions the 183 yard fourth hole as the National Open’s shortest at Baltusrol.
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