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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1944
Page
8
In a twin bill at Fort Forty Nat, Les Goldstein struggles with the bat, making poor swings and errors that fuel Syracuse's losses. Montreal and Syracuse exchange gifts in the opener while Springer absorbs blows in the nightcap as fans applaud recovered effort.
Syracuse Chiefs split a double header with the Kansas City Royals, winning 4 3 in the opener before losing 10 5. Hod Lisenbee earned the first win with seven innings of work as Ton Sunkel was the Royals probable starter in the third game, with Montreal’s John Gabard starting for Syracuse. Roys built a lead, but Syracuse rallied in the eighth with Caren and Mele delivering key hits as Goldstein and Springer struggled on defense.
A look back at past seasons includes Ray Robinson knocking out Freddie Cabray in 1950, the White Sox acquiring pitcher Lee Ross and outfielder Myril Hoag in 1943, and Joe DiMaggio leading the American League with a .435 batting average in 1939.
Wartime fans fill eight major league double headers across New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Detroit Washington Boston and Chicago. Attendance tops 208,943 with large Polo Grounds turnout. WPA considered lighting for night games to ease traffic and worker absenteeism. Giants Dodgers Cards Yankees Browns Indians Tigers Cubs Reds and Athletics all post notable results across twin bills.
Montreal and Syracuse traded blows in a low scoring affair with Syracuse edging Montreal 4 to 1. Key hits came from Rosen and Durrett for Syracuse while Cummings and Cazin provided Montreal’s limited run support. Two errors and bases on balls influenced the scoring in a windy day game before 41,082 fans.
John J. Nolan of Albany was elected president of the New State Bowling Association at Utica as Rochester hosts the 1945 men’s tournament. The meeting named Matthew P. Chewie of Auburn life member of the executive committee and selected officers from multiple cities including Samuel J. Danno Rochester and Steve Dorsick Sherrill as vice presidents.
London reports that the U.S. Army Air Forces cricket team drew with a British side by 150 to 67 in a polite, reserved display. The Times and Telegraph praised the Americans as enthusiastic and cheerful, noting a novel fielding technique and lively commentary during the match.
Overseas roundup reports an Italian air force officer suggesting sending two strong baseball teams overseas to entertain troops. It notes China’s softball clash with dual accounts, and Icelandic boxing and basketball reports from Lt. Dave Zinkoff, plus mixed league results and a canal zone World Series team tease.
The first Sunday doubleheader of the International League drew 27 920 paid in fans as Toronto Baltimore Syracuse Newark and others posted results. Baltimore seized first with an 8 2 win over Toronto behind Ambrose Palica while Toronto rebounded 1 0 in game two Jim Tyack homered for the Leafs. Newark swept Rochester 6 4 and 4 3 as Dutch Hiller and Karl Drews pitched well. Goody Rosen sparked Syracuse in a 4 3 win over Montreal after Montreal won the opener 10 5. Jersey City tied third with Syracuse after a 3 10 and 6 4 win over Buffalo.
Yesterday's games featured Yankees Savage and Metheny driving runs in a doubleheader sweep over Washington. Indians Boudreau and Hostetler fueled a two game win for Detroit with key hits and a late two run single. Schalk and Gutteridge provided late-inning offense for White Sox and Browns. Covington and Nieman pitched and hit as the Braves tied the second game before a curfew ended play.
In a Southern Association scoreboard summary Little Rock defeated Memphis 9 to 7 while Memphis earned 12 and Little Rock 7 in another tally. Nashville posted 11 against Chattanooga five and Knoxville five. Atlanta led Birmingham 6 to 3 with New Orleans shutout at 0.
Chattanooga May 1 Robert Tyre Jones II son of Bobby Jones shows early golf prowess as Baylor School captain. He weighs 195 pounds and uses a Colamity Jae putter modeled on his father’s clubs. He has made scholastic honor roll and plans to attend Georgia Tech after graduation.
The Naval Academy football team and Army may feature Indiana University star Bob Hoernschemeyer in the annual classic next fall. Dean Sensenbaugher, Ohio State back in 1943, has won an appointment to West Point.
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