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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
6
The article outlines early team rosters and expectations for Pirates and Stars, detailing outfield plans, potential cuts, and midseason adjustments. It notes Pittsburgh aims to strengthen the roster with possible new outfielders while Syracuse Stars push toward the International League playoffs with a Finnish Relief Fund benefit game looming and quotes coach Markko on attendance and midweek performance.
Syracuse hosted a large regional boxing event with teams from Atlanta Charlotte Washington Huntington Philadelphia Newark Trenton Union City Syracuse Buffalo and Westchester County New York. Local officials O Ram Jr and John B Wilson led the delegation while Roy D Simmons oversaw arrangements at the hotel and prepared for intercollegiate competition at Penn State.
Edie Shore was fined by referee Maurice Posoloff for an appearance with the New York Americans while under contract with the Springfield Indians. The incident helped the Americans secure a 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens, boosting their playoff chances as the Rangers edge toward second place in the race with several games remaining.
The Chicago Cubs battle for the shortstop position with veteran Billy Rogell in contention after a trade from Detroit for Dick Bartell. Bobby Mattick Leonard Merullo and Bob Sturgeon compete, with Mattick and Sturgeon emerging as top contenders.
MecSpaden and Holt join Syracuse to compete in Florida's Pro-Amateur Golf. Bill Holt leaves Syracuse Wednesday for Miami Beach to begin his 1930 golf program guesting with William Danforth of Boston. Holt, who beat semi finals in the British Amateur last year, has been paired with Harold Jug McSpacen in the annual Dike Pro-Am Championship starting in St Augustine, Fla. His only other Southern appearance is the Masters of Masters tournament under Bobby Jones in Atlanta.
Herald Journal league officials schedule a meeting of managers from City and Suburban Divisions to finalize arrangements for playoffs. Suburban pilots from Homer Oswego Groven and Avourn expected. City Division will have five managers. Only three spots have been decided in the city playoffs with Saint Patricks M B A and Ematons secure. Sacred Heart contends for the fourth slot.
The Reds schedule tightens with a revived AL playoff plan forcing adjustments. Louis Greenberg states the Reds will be busy with exhibitions in Seneca Fall, Watertown, and Schenectady, plus a Saturday game against the Philadelphia Spas and a Sunday return to Schenectady.
In a stocker of old notes Manhattan College earned an AA title as Glenn Connigham beat Don Lash in a two mile exhibition. Three years ago Lon Gehrig signed a motion picture contract denying any quit thoughts. Five years ago Rabelith set a record and joined the Boston Braves camp.
A veteran notes spring training lasts six weeks before season start with exhibitions to raise funds. Players arrive lean and ready, while pitchers gain strength faster. Hitting and fielding work focus on refining swings and timing as rust shakes off.
Walter Peckinpaugh, son of Roger Peckinpaugh, joins the Cleveland Indians camp as a shortstop prospect. A Michigan graduate, he debuted professionally in the Evangeline League with New Orleans last year and is now a free agent likely to be assigned to an Indians farm for seasoning.
Ed Bailey shot 25 of 25 at the Onondaga Skeet Club Sunday described as a straight shooter with a futtchoke gun. Harry Wickes followed with 22 of 25 while other shooters posted varied scores such as K. Sheldon 18 of 25 and D. Bardineté 20 of 25.
Syracuse Stars beat the Pittsburgh Hornets 4-2 before 3,000 fans at the Coliseum. Max Bennett and Ed Convex each scored twice, with Tormer's counter opening scoring and a late solo goal by Convey sealing victory. The win moves Syracuse toward next game against Providence, with proceeds supporting a local charity.
Goldon Gloves 118-pound champion Becon is defeated in New York and set to box Benny Calla of Cleveland in a five round semifinal. Calla, a fast puncher, meets top challenger Brown, a highly scientific boxer. Berry Wright faces Sammy Asmer, while Dr John Nelson battles Carmen de John in a pivotal card headlined by Nelson’s gold medal style.
Besse pitched hitless innings as the Philadelphia Athletics beat a Pacific Coast League team 6-3 in an exhibition game in Anaheim. The 1940 season outlook centers on Besse and Connie Mack, with $25,000 cited in connection to the pitcher, suggesting dividends for the A’s this year.
The panel reports Clint Brown, the only White Sox holdout, is due here today to restore camp strength apart from the pitcher’s absence. Toll Weight labeled notes from Washington highlighted yesterday’s workout as the team prepares for full participation.
George Inmartino of Syracuse, son of Mr and Mrs Nick Diatar, won the middleweight boxing crown for the United States Navy's Asiatic Fleet. He defeated a rival from the salonizing forces to claim the Navy belt, amid a largely sparse press report.
A blaze at Bowie race track destroyed 184 stalls and five large stables, killing five mares and injuring others saved by neighboring crews. Maryland's spring racing season, set to open April 1, faced about $50,000 in preliminary damage. Owners J I Martin and K D Kolseth, Baltimore, lost the horses Tek cuccs and others. fire fighters from Southern Maryland helped control the flames around 3:30 A.M.
In Grand Junction Tennessee on March 44 two Texas owned bird dogs advanced to the semi finals of the national field trial. Proctor Boy and Lady Greek Jake led an entry of 29 dogs, with Jake successful in the all age stake at Giney and last spring’s derby at Jackson Tennessee. Village Girl, from Texas, teamed with Wayside Pet for the second heat, while Village Girl previously won the national pleasant championship at Buffalo and placed third in all age stakes at the United States championships. Outcome depended on today’s heats and potential callbacks, with backers of Les Enjoy Wahee optimistic about a possible judges verdict without further heat.
Seabiscuit, owner Charles S. Howant of San Francisco, faces a decision this week on resuming training at Bollywood Park. The horse aims for the Santa Anita Handicap and seeks to extend earnings in a season that drew a 73,000-strong crowd and historic record times. Seabiscuit and stablemate Kayla 1 finished first and second in a dramatic payoff, with racing legend Sun Beau cited as the great predecessor.
North Syracuse travels to Minoa as both teams seek a Suburban Division win to decide league positioning. The visiting five have two wins this season while Minoa aims to rebound after recent losses.
Observers in the ERUiles camp expect the tallendars to field their strongest catching corps since Jimmy Wilson era. Hill Atwood shows major improvement, Sursey City as wicketed for diving duty with Mahagee Dee Pretira and Ben Warren, Walt Milles, Joe Reacher in reserve plans.
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