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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1948
Page
9
A readable slice from the golfing guide praises improved technique and steady practice. The author notes that learning golf takes years and that progress can vary by day, reflecting personal experience and training two key elements.
The article explains iron usage from No 1 and 2 for distance to Nos 4 5 6 for placement and distance control and Nos 7 8 9 for specific flight and minimal roll. It notes hitting down on the ball with irons 5 through 9 and that the downswing creates a pivot as the low point occurs after impact with highly lofted irons.
Central New York fans will see a motorcycle hill climb at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon on the Perry farm South Onondaga. The Northern Night Riders Motorcycle Club sponsors the meet with leading riders from around the country. It marks the first postwar appearance of outstanding stars in competition, says Anson Sprague, club president.
Sam Chapman drove in two runs with a homer and a bases loaded walk to force in a third tally as the Philadelphia club defeated Cleveland 5-4. Elmer Riddle pitched five-hit ball for the Pirates to notch his eighth win in a 2-0 victory, while fanning four and walking two.
Syracuse University pitcher Harry Caswell hurled a no hit no run perfect game for U S Hoffman at the YMCA field. He struck out nineteen and faced 21 batters in a 1 to 0 win. In the triple header Highway Motors beat Auto Sales 1 to 0 and Haberle's topped Lamanna's 4 to 0.
The Pompei team handed St. Peter's its first loss 10-2 at Grant Field to take undisputed control of first place in Section E. Hines struck out 13 for Pompei, with Schenkenberger and Caniseo homering. Eastwood Gremlins stayed unbeaten in Section D by beating Marvels 13-3 at Schiller. Other scores: Braves 9 Phantoms 0. Red Wings 12 Cardinals 10. Dodgers 11 Mavericks T. Bulldogs 14 West Side Bulldogs 3. Royals 5 Yankees 1. Elmwood Wolves 9 Kirk Stars 0. Rams 24 Jays 2.
Utica Free Academy won the Section 3 AB title with a 3 0 victory over Central Square, aided by a Fred Serley first inning single and a Ronnie Barr home run that spoiled a no hitter bid. Bob Coleman pitched the distance for Central Square, his club suffering its first loss in 15 starts. Dolgeville edged Warners 6 5 in the Class C D final on a decisive late scoring play as DeCarr stole, advanced, and scored on a bat mishap.
New York Giants endure another rough day in the pennant race as they hit seven homers in two days but lose both games with six of seven outs made with bases empty. Bobby Thompson and Willy Mays? Actually Thompson and Marshall homered for the Giants while the Cardinals slug four homers to win 12 to 8.
In a Valley League game at McKinley Park Riders edged Kirk Industries 9 to 8. Earlier Pfohls beat Vanderhoff 10 to 2 while Elmwood swept Lincoln 12 to 0 and 7 to 3. Memory Lane and Abbotts split with Memory Lane winning 8 to 3 before falling 7 to 6.
Drumlins member guest event saw all 16 first flight teams break par with Merton O Hara and Stan Podolak tying the best ball at 65 seven under.
International League action features Philadelphia at Cleveland and other games while golfers concentrate on the Crumlins event. Qualifiers push to the final rounds as O’Hare and Podolak post seven under with eagles on 9 and 19. Tees are lengthened for today’s match play amid strong scores and close competition.
Pitcher Nick Strincevich travels from the Philadelphia Phillies roster to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has one decision this season, a 2-0 loss to the St Louis Cardinals.
Sports Mirror recalls recent and historical notes from the gridiron diamond and court. The column cites Monte Kennedy’s fractured skull from a line drive during batting practice with Walker Cooper as Giants pitcher. It also notes Harvard coach Dick Harlow’s Navy service and Pauline Betz’s 1940s clay court title.
Boxing card reports Danny Bartfield of New York outpointed Fete Ferrente from New York in Long Beach. New London 140 Manchester 138 Hartford 7. Jose Gonzales of Mexico City outpointed Jack Armstrong of Toronto. Jackie Armstrong stopped Henry Polowstaer in Conn.
Francis Adams of 310 Shennard Street seeks softball game opportunities for the Adams Blais team. He invites local clubs and organizations to schedule matches, aiming to fill the slate this season.
Montreal wins the clinching game 5 2 over Syracuse as West, Wahl and Connors star with key RBIs and home runs by Davis Dapper and Morgan. Gionfriddo and Knickerbocker add two base hits while Banta suffers the loss in a 1 hour 54 minute contest before 5619 in attendance.
Syracuse Chiefs cut Woody Williams and Bob Usher from the roster as they prepare to host Montreal and sweep the three game set after an 8 5 win over Kansas City. Howell won his 6th of the season as Banta lost his first in a string of eight.
Rochester and Newark battled 15 innings before curfew ended play at a 4 to 4 tie. The teams combined for 27 hits with Newark’s Bob Porterfield giving up four early runs while Montreal stumbled toward a share of the league lead after an 8 to 5 loss to Syracuse. The Jersey City Giants fell 2 to 0 at Buffalo as Chet Laabs hit his 17th homer with Anse Moore aboard. Toronto Baltimore game postponed by rain.
Mrs Hunt won Class A with 94 17 77 while Mrs Cary led Class B with 1102 25 77 and Mrs Shaughnessy topped Class C with 110 33 77. Other top finishers included Mrs Balestra 97 16 81 and Mrs Dwyer 98 17 81 in A, Mrs Wood 105 26 79 and Mrs Bassett 102 22 80 in B, and Mrs Dwyer 109 31 78 plus Mrs Winzeler 114 31 83 in C. This was the eighth weekly sweepstakes in the series.
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