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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
2
Amid a rain disrupted season, Syracuse figures in a muddled column discussing Baltimores prospects, jockey Freddie Smith and Bime tech, plus notes on Charles Gelbert of WW21 and Dinneen in Hall of Fame debate. The piece blends game chatter, rider talk, and boxing tips with New York Mirror critique.
Porter ships the team for a nine day trip with plans to open in Baltimore against the Orioles in a Sunday doubleheader. Weather delays forced postponements in Montreal and New York, with three new Travere players likely to debut in Baltimore. May 25 notes Johnny Paychek courting a bout with Red Burman while Paychek’s camp eyes Eddie Sirs, though no contract exists.
Seniors edge juniors in the annual Syracuse University regatta staged at Cayuga Lake. Led by coxswain Pa Aart and stroke Gary Bradley, the seniors’ eight powered through a little over a half mile course, defeating the juniors by about a length with a 12 second lag for freshmen and a four second handicap for Jayvees.
Marcellus rallied for three runs in the sixth to beat Jordan 4 to 2 in a Western division game of the Onehidaga County League played at Winners' diamond. Marcelus pitcher handled by Heinet and teammates supported by key at bats from Cook and Falk-Taylor, with defensive plays powering the comeback.
In a spring overview, the Reds project strength to defend their 1939 crown, with the Cardinals and Dodgers challenging. Managerial quotes stress deeper pitching depth and improved lineups as the season nears, while the Giants, Pirates, and Cubs are noted as potential threats in a tight National League context.
Churchill Downs hosts an eight race program led by the $2,500 Kentucky Handicap feature. Entries include Loulane Wy and Up the Creek with Judhe Gusn as overnight favorites, plus Arab's Arrow Silot Pus and City Talk among others in a tight field. The race closes the meeting as entries race toward the finish.
Valley Track men dominated Vocational with a 48 to 1 victory after a fast start at Rose Field. Individual double winner was Vocational’s standout, while Valley claimed several event wins including sprints and relays.
Baltimore pitchers stifled the league leaders while the bats stayed alive. Jersey City jumped ahead with late rallying sluggers but the Orioles countered with a 12th inning burst, sending Newark Syracuse and Toronto-Hodess games delayed by cold weather to a Sunday doubleheader.
Colgate defeated Springfield 3 to 2 in eleven innings after a tight pitchers’ duel. Key moments included Swartz's triple and a late misplayed bunt play allowing Colgate to push across the decisive run. Springfield pitcher Greg and Colgate's Smith worked deep into extra frames with solid defense and timely hits.
Gloversville and Uticans played to a 4 to 4 tie after 22 innings as rain caused the postponement of five other games. Darkened lights and long delays marked the marathon affair with Wol walkers and Palmer pitching for Gloversville while Osweee and Auburn faced each other in other matchups.
The New York Yankees beat their opponents with increased hitting in a rough first month of the season. Left handed hitters, led by Alley Dumuhl and Vernon Carmez, powered the offense as Dimuris and Smith held the mound, while Cleveland routed Washington in a high scoring game. An injury to Hank Liber occurred after a hail hail hit incident but no serious harm was reported.
A rundown of recent minor league baseball scores across leagues. San Diego topped Sacraments Oy Sentie. Oakland and Lov ues, San Prandten & Siouyweed posted wins. Por, Worle t Hopston and Tulee claimed victories. Skeeerpars J and others show mixed results.
In the Inter-Cup League swing for the Syracuse Golf Association, Drumlins, Yacht Club, and Onondaga took wins on the incoming nine. Scores featured 18? to 12? margins as teams navigated early-season matches. Lafayette and others faced setbacks with byes and forfeits altering the standings.
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