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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
3
The Syracuse Chiefs lost to the Rochester Wings 6-6 in a gritty matchup. Pitching lacked bite, fielding held, and Freddie the Fed’s die highlighted a night of strong showmanship yet few decisive runs.
In a tense game at MacArthur Stadium Rochester built a 7-3 lead after five innings, then held on as Syracuse rallied with eight runs through the eighth. Shope earned the win for Rochester while Nuxhall struggled early for Syracuse. Dudick extended his hitting streak to five games and Lancelotti misplayed a ground ball that sparked Rochester’s big inning.
William Woodward's Apache, top weight around 130 pounds, was favored to win the seven furlong Carter Handicap at Aqueduct. Entered alongside Wait a Bit and Brownie, two horses that figured in last spring's triple dead heat for first.
Bil Tilden faces Ven Horn in a New York semifinal clash. Richard So and John Nogrady are paired in the other semi-final. The write up notes a rational professional path and championship context.
Andrew Milchen achieved his second ace in as many years on the 200 yard 11th hole at Green Lakes. He used a No 7 iron in a foursome with Ambrose Hanley Art Betsinger and Leon Brown.
In a bout at Madison Square Garden, welterweight champion Freddie Cochrane was knocked out in the seventh round by Rocky Graziano amid a 14,972 crowd. Graziano, the favorite, delivered a hard blow on the chin in the final moments and Cochrane barely beat the count before the bell saved him from a longer stoppage.
Francisco Segura from the University of Miami Fla advances to the National Collegiate final at Northwestern after sweeping Bernard Partzen of William & Mary 6-2 6-2 6-3 in the semifinal. His opponent Lt Frank Mehner of West Point defeated Sian Clark of California Tech 4-6 6-2 6-2.
Auburn's Falcons travel to MacArthur Stadium for a double bill against Manazer and Jimmy Walsh's Syracuse Athletics in the Southern Tier League. First pitch set for 1:30 PM. Nearby scores include Nashville 6 Birmingham 3 and Memphis 9 Apex 5, with other American and Southern Association results listed.
Mike Reed resigns as physical director of the Syracuse Boys Club and accepts a new post as director of Valley Recreation Association Sector 18 with base at Meacham Field. No successor is named at the Boys Club.
Philadelphia reports Ben Chapman named as manager after Fred Fitzsimmons resigns. Pennock calls the move voluntary as Chapman, 36, discusses his first steps and plans with the club. Chapman, veteran of Yankees and Dodgers, newly acquired by Phil Philadelphia continues seeking ascent from NL cellar.
At the American Association of college baseball coaches meeting Rickey proposed a plan to curb amateur invasion by pro teams, based on a years old model with St John and Badger. He urged major reforms and representation on the pro committee while the coaches postponed action until their midwinter meeting. Everett Barnes Colgate was elected president with Ray Fisher Michigan Clinton Evans California and Red Rolfe Yale as vice presidents and Lefty James Cornell as secretary-treasurer.
Weigand led the Lesters to a 12 2 win over Prosper ity at Webster Field last night. He pitched a two hit game and also knocked in four runs.
Giants ride a ninth inning rally to beat the Pirates 3 to 2 in New York as Max Butcher hits pinch hitter Al Gardella to force in the winning run. Ace Adams gets the win. The Dodgers top the Cubs 5 to 4 behind Luis Olmo’s two out RBI, while Cy Baker earns the win in Chicago as Hy Vandenberg beats Vic Lombardi.
In a tight International League race through June 27 Sherman Lollar led with .3544, edging Roland Gladu at .3540. Gladu led in runs and hits while Skaff topped homers. Montreal led team batting at .282 and fielding at .967. Roy Zimmerran and Ed Stevens among top hitters and pitchers across the league.
In Detroit Le Ree Williams outpointed Leon Spencer while Big Grier defeated Jere Figio in Cleveland. Other results include Jackie Peters knocked out by Tippy Larkin in Trenton and Joe La Motta defeating Garrity in Elizabeth. Matches spanned Tampa to San Diego with multiple regional bouts and various decisions and knockouts.
Hartford and Albany split games as Hartford won 8 to 2 in the second, Albany 3 to 1 in the first. Utica defeated Binghamton 4 to 3, and Binghamton took 3 to 1 in the second. Scranton beat Elmira 3 to 2 in the first, Elmira won 9 to 1 in the second. Wilkes Barre blanked Williamsport 3 to 0 in the first, then won 11 to 7 in the second.
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