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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1941
Page
14
Sports writer discusses Joe Louis and Louis Nova as top heavyweight contenders. It weighs Baer rematch odds, Conn’s chances, and Dempsey era comparisons while assessing Nova’s punch power, stamina, and potential for a title shot.
Orange and M I T crews prepared for a dual regatta at Onondaga with varsity and junior varsity boats, spectators expected to witness close finishes as Phelps and Cyrene of Syrapuse and Massa nations joined the field. Local observers noted the early start, with teams warming up at the yacht basin in Liverpool and the Willow Jay course promising dramatic late strokes.
C B A clinched its fourth straight Chis League win by defeating Vocational 2 to 0 at Burnet Park. pitcher Schnethir struck out 12, allowed four hits through seven innings, but walked two and hit four batters. Vocational errs aided the Brothers as eight of CBA’s eight hits came from Coon Werner and Schultz.
Two foursomes tied for honors in the women’s best ball competition at Drumlins yesterday. The winning quartet of Henrielekeon Davis Squibb Marriot posted a best ball of 8% with a net 62. Roy Mue hy Hayward Chappel Bow man and L. C Bow man also posted strong scores, finishing with a net 62 and 29 handicaps.
Fragmented OCR text with mixed fragments about baseball pitchers, teams, and possible moves. Mentions John, Pittschurch, Syracuse, and Texas. Describes pitching effectiveness and a player seeking relief or a trading scenario amid inconsistent performances.
Vaughan and Travis lead the lineup as top hitters in a tabloid style sports roundup. The fragment notes various names and teams with scattered mentions of scores and positions, indicating a team column or game recap with multiple players highlighted.
The article recounts Antonino Bongivanni known as Bongy, a Portland/Seattle area outfielder, scoring a 43 game hitting streak and a career batting average around .346 at peak, with ties to Syracuse and Cincinnati. It details his 1937 season with Portland, a recall to Cincinnati, and a noted turning point year, plus anecdotes from games with Sacramento and Sacramento’s manager Frenchy Worden and centerfielder Jerry Donovan observing his swing. It also references Saint Anthony of Padua and various minor league teammates and coaches, and places this within the Coast and Pacific Coast Leagues era, including a long narrative of his career and a few quotes from Bongy himself.
Saint Vincent de Paul High School pounded Spent Patrick's 12 to 3 in Syracuse Parochial League play at Huntington School. Mickey McGuire earned the win on the mound, while Art LaMontague Walt Samroy and John LaFox homered. Saint Vincent's offense pounded out 11 base hits, scoring in every inning except the second.
A scrambled sports note highlights Wisniewski at No 5 with a .349 average and Bob Patrick guiding hitters in a no hitter context. The text also mentions Battal, Hughes, and other players in fragmented references to triples and team standings.
Ten year old Erpineie from East Seracave Jaigh Seton leads a scholastic contest with a mound era for New Fork. Pitches a strong no hit bid in the third, while teammate Barrett, Brangelle and Baker showcase late game and junior league action. East Syracuse offense tallies four runs in the first inning and adds others as the day unfolds amid parochial league ties.
Fayetteville defeated two opponents yesterday in a high school league golf match held at the Lyandz course in Onondaga County. The result crowned Fayetteville as the winner amid a competitive field.
A scoring error in the Solvay Jets bowling final altered prize payouts. Robert Adsit moved from runner up to first after a third frame correction, receiving 39 and a 235 game while Frank Livignale’s 171 series stood as champion subject to check. Four final scores were revised with prizes shipped Wednesday.
In a high scoring baseball game the Evangelists outpaced Saint John with a total of 35 hits. Key players including Evans, Gander and Fetzpatrick contributed in the early innings while others like Bleich, Gazer and Voorn added runs to seal the win as the league contest unfolded with multiple scoring bursts.
The Sorden High School base ball team defeated Pork Byron's ring at Port Error 6 to 3. Cook and Jolson homered for the winners. Northrup, the leading pitcher, struck out two, earning credit for the win.
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