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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
10
Sports round up notes pro footballers aim for 40 games next season with an estimate that 28 percent will be decided by field goals. The piece mixes politics, labor talks, and pop culture as a satirical column references Mussolini, Hitler, LaGuardia, and John L. Lewis while lampooning baseball and entertainment figures.
A doubleheader night features Harrington misplays and a controversial call as Wicker and Blackburn struggle on the mound. Rochester’s Jim Blackburn yields in the opener while Jimson Stanly dominates in the second game. 3,600 fans witness a chaotic, memorable evening highlighted by baserunning slips and signaling miscues.
Approximately 500 Waves from the USS Banter will march in review between games at Ebbets Field. They will be guests of the Dodgers management before the New York Giants game, with Capt. William F. Amsden commanding officer.
The June 23 notes report Iowa Navy Pre-Flight’s six day week in July with no Saturday sports, plus Dodgers’ shortstop pursuit of 17 year old Gene Mauck of Los Angeles. Also mentions Carl Hubbell’s 40th birthday practice and other sports chatter across college and military teams.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced the national championships will run September 1 through September 6 at Forest Hills. The event will feature five championships and limit entries to 32 men and 22 women, with veterans' singles for both genders eliminated.
Whirlaway placed third in the mile, three quarters back of King's Abbey, in his first race of 1943. Stablemate Mar-Kell won by two and a half lengths, with Wendell Eads riding Whirlaway at top weight as trainer Ben Jones and owner Warren Wright assess next steps toward July stake engagements.
Pvt. Neville Harlow, 155 pounds, wins the Army boxing tournament at Camp Lee Virginia, defeating Soldier Waldregal in the final to claim the championship. The Nedrow derived “Trailer Kid” previously boxed as Young Neville in Syracuse and sent his title home to his wife Charlotte.
Fight managers and California's Athletic Commission agree on July 24 for a rematch between Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles and Willie Joyce of Gary Indiana in Los Angeles. The bout was delayed after Armstrong required eight stitches from a recent New York victory over Sammy Angell.
George Diehl, a right handed pitcher for Indianapolis Indians, defied medical advice given in 1941 for a heart condition. He has won three games since joining the Indians and threw a five hit shutout of Toledo, showing he may pitch on courage and borrowed time.
AP news recap lists top players by runs and runs batted in with figures for teams such as Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago and Detroit. Highlights include Dan Dahlen and Wayne Wagenman among leaders, with Hockett and Vernon noted for power and Johnson strong in batting.
Francisco Segura overwhelmed Horace Filer to win 6-1 6-0 6-4 in 20 minutes, advancing in the NCAA tournament. Segura, a Miami major in business admin, heads a strong singles bracket with top contenders from California, Tulane, Notre Dame and Michigan State remaining. He faces Walter Driver of Texas next.
St Louis Browns manager Luke Sewell learned Vern Stephens the club's top hitter reported for Army induction screening. A fortnight will decide whether Stephens makes a final diamond appearance. Meanwhile George McQuinn announced induction from Arlington Va draft board.
The senior racing season opens at Skaneateles Country Club with a 2 PM start on Saturday and a Sunday 11 AM program. Dan Hunt led the Lightning division with Barbara Brockway second and Don Dolan third, while Mary Denison won the Comet class as Lake Shore Tars launched.
Mickey Vernon homered and tripled to pace Washington as they beat the Yankees. Paul Derringer shut out the Pirates and Len Merullo drove in the sole run for the Cubs. Joe Medwick and Arky Vaughn drove in two apiece for a Dodgers rally over the Giants. Phi Mas hit a two run homer for the Braves over the Phillies. Tex Hughson limited the Athletics to five hits as the Red Sox beat Oakland. Thurman Tucker and White Sox tallied three hits in a loss to the Browns.
Navy aviation commander Lt Com Frank Wickhorst says Naval Pre-Flight will field five varsity football teams at Chapel Hill Iowa City Del Monte St Marys and Athens plus 1,800 cadets at each school. He links football to mental toughness and wartime teamwork.
The writeup notes a flat Bayshore course with no hills and compares it to golf and fishing on Oneida Lake. It states Mr. Tryon was a keen patron and sportsman of the Yacht Club, which will miss him, with several members traveling to Elmira for his funeral.
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