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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
19
Grantland Rice profiles Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott ahead of their heavyweight title bout. Louis is praised for a decade of dominance and fragility under pressure, while Walcott is portrayed as a determined challenger with strong moral character and a hungry drive.
Janiak and Mack clinched the Drumlins Member Guest title after a punishing 77 holes. They finished five under par in regulation and posted a 27 under best-ball total. Final rounds saw Janiak win the 2nd and 12th with a birdie and par. Mack took the 10th and 14th with an eagle and birdie.
The piece argues Joe Louis remains physically capable and mentally unsettled, asserting he can improve beyond a December setback. It cites his 34th year and evokes Jack Dempsey to suggest being finished is not yet proven, though acknowledges a marked decline from his peak.
In a six hit effort, Demperio led Solvay to a 12 to 5 victory over Weedsport in an Onondaga Division State League game yesterday. Newark edged Canandaigua 3 to 2 despite being outhit 7 to 6 in Ontario Division play yesterday.
Seneca Falls beat Auburn 9 to 5 in an Ontario Division State League game played yesterday at Seneca Falls. Seneca Falls jumped out to an early advantage and maintained the lead through the contest.
Auburn invaded Jordan and defeated the host nine by eight to two yesterday in a decisive road win.
Buffalo Bisons announce the purchase of Luman Harris a 33 year old right handed pitcher from the Jersey City Giants Harris has five seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics and last year played in the American Association with Louisville and Minneapolis where he went seven wins and seven losses
Mickey Savage of Detroit is due in town tonight for a 10 round return bout with Cliff Hart at the ballpark tomorrow night. Harry Marshall also travels to face Johnny Rowe of Rochester in the eight round semi final on a 34 round bill with several other bouts.
Tony Mollica led Group 1 with an 84 14 70 in the Drumling Member Guest tourney as his son Jack won the sixth flight championship. Joe Cushier took Group 2 and Arch Tall won Group 3. Other Group 1 winners were Bob McInerny Fred Rivoli Bill Friday and Bill Thornton. Group 2 winners were Frank Gleason Al Tice Doc Davy and Bill Barzee. Group 3 winners were Frank Kline Charles Gibbons R. E. Hall and Hugh Harvey.
Delphi defeated Apulia 3 to 2 in a Central Baseball League game to move into a first place tie with Georgetown at six wins and one loss. Osborne pitched for Delphi with four hits allowed and seven strikeouts while Fisher of Apulia gave up seven hits and three strikeouts.
Len Bullis hurled a shutout as East Syracuse defeated Binghamton 8 to 0 in a Southern Tier League game at East Syracuse yesterday. John Wisniewski and Chet Wisniewski each collected two hits in four plate appearances to pace the offense.
Dick Goode pitched a no-hit, no-run game as Fayetteville crushed Minoa 17 to 0 in a Sunset League clash yesterday afternoon. Phillips Vedder and Mathouthled the Fayetteville attack with strong hitting and key plays.
Nick Arrigo pitched five hits to lead the Syracuse Stars to a 7 to 0 victory over New Wondstock at the losers' field yesterday.
Port Byron hammered South Onondaga 8 to 3 at Port Byron, banging out 16 hits off pitcher Galloway. The Onondaga Division game showcased sharp hitting and solid defense as Port Byron seized the lead early and maintained it through seven innings.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced the signings of Otis Douglas and Bill Mackrides, bringing the club under contract to 44 players for the 1948 NFL campaign.
Rough choppy conditions hampered bass fishing as anglers reported mixed results on Ontario waters. A Rochester party limited out near Galloup Islands. Dr. Ben Sauer released a five–pound bass on Oneida Lake after a long day chasing walleyes and smallmouths. the episode highlighted the day’s variable success and windy seas.
The PEER TT eaders Auburn fenced in twice as the softball team defeated Auburn Prison squad yesterday. They won the first game 3 to 1 in two extra innings and followed with a 6 to 3 victory in the nightcap.
Lafayette edged host Marcellus 5 4 in Onondaga Division State League action as both teams combined for four 13 hit innings.
Bill Colligan repeated with a 73 8 65 to win the Class A sweepstakes at the Cazenovia Golf Club yesterday, with Bill Tremain second. Mr and Mrs W R Sides captured Scotch foursome honors over Mr and Mrs Robert Whitwood. Larry Plummer won Class B and Cecil Bassett won Class C.
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