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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1952
Page
23
AL hockey directors set a May 19 meeting to decide the league's fate amid rising costs at the War Memorial arena. Promoters led by Eddie Shover face high rental and operation charges, with a $400 minimum and 13 percent share, while Jacob brothers and concession profits spark protests and fans shop for food offsite after shows.
Old Yankee ace Joe Page, once hailed as a great pitcher, is released by Kansas City. The piece reflects on his rise and fall from baseball prominence and the grim realities of fading from the majors.
A group argues over bringing an amateur circuit to town and whether to cut expenses. They debate paying promoters, entertainment acts, and extra staff, noting last season’s home shows cost about 7000 dollars per event. Experts say Eddie’s first year losses neared 40000 dollars, with promotion and player investment possibly boosting gate revenue.
The Midwest group weighs adding Indianapolis Minneapolis and possibly St Paul and Milwaukee to a central area league. If Cleveland pursues big league hockey the eastern minor circuits could suffer while Providence and other promoters seek balance with Buffalo Syracuse and Cincinnati staying aligned.
New York Yankees righthander Tom Morgan passed his army medical test and is set to continue pitching this season. Morgan, from El Monte, California, was recalled from the Yankee farm system in Kansas City after nine games. His strong start this year could be crucial as the Yanks have suffered several losses including Coleman and Jones.
Sam Sibley faced 102 winners at the Kempton Jubilee showing a tough day. Police arrested an open air bowing figure with unusual ease and took Sam to custody after a rapid sequence of events. The officer sought a chance to meet the suspect before the proceedings wrapped up.
The Lejogne golfers defeated Canisius 6 to 3 yesterday at the Yacht Club. The match showcased strong play from Lejogne as Canisius struggled to keep pace.
New Fork dispatch reports the Yankees trade pitcher Art Schallock and outfielder Elmer Carey to Kansas City for Stubby Overmire of the Browns. Overmire is joining a veteran squad while Schallock and Carey are to be reused by the Yankees later if military returns free roster spots arise.
Arearo will ride One Count in the Preakness prep at Pimlico on Saturday. The colt, son of Count Fleet, recently finished second to Armageddon at Belmont and has three wins in nine starts as a three year old. Arcaro, a five time champion jockey, previously rode Hill Gail to victory in the Kentucky Derby.
CHICAGO UP The Boston Red Sox have acquired Del Wilber veteran catcher from the Phillies. They also announced the release of Ralph Brickner to Taaleville of the America Assortsa, usual Meg 15 I two players over a 25-man limit.
Peter Schaner's pigeon Victor won the 300 mile Syracuse Racing Pigeon Club event from Hornell. Other lofts followed in order with DeVerso, W. Grab, H. Krause and H. in the results, marking a strong showing for the Suffolk lofts.
All games in the Eastern League were rained out last night. Four games are on the schedule for tonight: Williamsport at Albany, Hartford at Elmira, Schenectady at Scranton, and Reading at Binghamton.
One Syracuse Chiefs will open a shortened two game series with the Baltimore Orioles at MacArthur Stadium tonight after rain caused postponements. The team had been slated for night games, but the rain trimmed the schedule to 10 engagements, with the postponed Baltimore game to be made up in Syracuse.
The Orioles reinstate Dixie Howell on a conditional basis after a series of blown leads and double plays. The team shuffles players, aiming for a first victory of the season as manager Don Heffner builds a new lineup for the Syracusans series in Baltimore.
Three Cuban players Aliases Alvarez Rene Masip and Ricardo Lopez struggle with English as Hornell Radgers offer free Spanish English dictionaries to fans. The gesture aims to ease chants and enhance fan experience during Pony League games. Cardinals place to 26 roster after Stan Musial likely to be out with a broken bone in his right arm.
Princeton New Jersey announces heat drawings for freshman, junior varsity, and varsity rowing at Lake Carnegie. Races cover 2000 meters. Navy’s undefeated varsity crew is seeded first in its class.
The Associated Press summary describes heat by heat results with finalists. It lists seeds for Navy and other teams including Penn, Harvard, Wisconsin, and Princeton. Harvard and Princeton are noted among the seeded pair, with freshmen events mentioned.
International News Services reports a rain halted program, with games postponed after a dew soaked night. Montreal Royals, at 19 7, host Roche at Red Wing Stadium while Ottawa faces Maple Leafs at Lansdowne Stadium. Syracuse Cs hosts last place filmore Orioles. Buffalo meets Cubs at Springfield.
The Naval Reserve team will meet the Syracuse Ramblers in a nonleague game at Grifiday Park at 6 o clock. A prior game was halted at darkness with the score tied 3-5. Ramblers manager Dan Russo seeks to add another contest. his address is 169 W Corning Ave.
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