Chiefs face heavy schedule as rain tests pitching depth
Lawrence J Skiddy reports Syracuse Chiefs face doubleheaders amid rain woes forcing managers to juggle six pitchers. Managers aim to run a heavy week of games, with Ens hoping a 10 game stretch in the Southern section over eight days will steady pitching. Cornell eyes spring football scrimmage as Ed McKeever builds a stronger squad for 1946 facing West Point and Penn.
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Better Golf By Sam Snead
A golf instruction excerpt explains grip principles using letter overhangs for the n and m shapes. It emphasizes sensing the clubhead in the fingertips, with the hands guiding the swing rather than providing the primary sense of feel, noting thumb and forefinger grip to feel weight throughout the swing.
Majors Postpone Baseball Games As Teams Rush To Sites
The National and American Leagues postponed all today’s games to speed teams to Sunday dates despite a potential railroad strike. The Syracuse Chiefs face Jersey City at MacArthur Stadium but rain earlier spoiled night games. The Chiefs shift to the Little Giants’ park for a double header tomorrow as they begin a southern road trip through Jersey City Newark and Baltimore.
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Lord Boswell Scratched From Withers Mile Field
Lord Boswell of Maine Chance Farms was withdrawn from the $25,000 Withers Mile reducing the nine horse field to eight. Assault, winner of both major races this spring, was not entered for Belmont prep reasons. Rain left the track sloppy as Perfect Bahrain and Hampden moved into the favored spot. Long Island Rail Road offered race trains to Belmont but hinted at limited return service due to a strike call.
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Court upholds Jockey Club action against trainer Smith
The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the club’s revocation of trainer Tom Smith’s license for allegedly stimulating the horse Magnific Duel. It held a fair hearing was provided and substantial evidence supported the findings.
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CBA Plans Benefit Twilight Game for Walter Cazen Family
C B A proposed a twilight game at Griffin Field against a City High School League rival to honor late outfielder Walter Cazen. Proceeds would go to Cazen’s wife and two young children, per athletic director A Thomas.
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Bertha House Wins Secret Score At Yacht Club Event
Bertha House captured the secret prize score in the women's sweepstakes at the Yacht Club yesterday. Lorraine Barzee earned low gross honors with 95 and was the week's repeated low medalist after also winning the Syracuse Women’s Golf Association Journey at Bellevue on Wednesday.
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Dolan Beats Robleto In Spokane Boxing Clash
In Spokane Joey Dolan, 126, edged Joe Robleto of Pasadena 3 to 2 in a tight bout. Each fighter threatened a knockdown at two points, sustaining a close personal encounter last night.
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Mauriello Lands K.O. On Bruce Woodcock
New York report of Tami Mauriello stopping Bruce Woodcock in five rounds at Madison Square Garden. Mauriello’s win fuels talk of a Louis Conn bout later, with Remini claiming a title shot promise if Mauriello beats Woodcock. Woodcock showed ruggedness but lacked finesse as Mauriello controlled the bout.
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Mrs Fisher Hits an Ace It Is No2 At Crumlin Golf
Mrs Chester E Fisher made a second hole in one in her golfing career during the women's sweepstakes at Crumlin. Playing the seventh hole with Miss Frieda Gates, she holed her tee shot. Previous ace was on the eleventh hole during a prior Crumlin event. First prize went to Mrs Teffi Barker and Mrs Ernest Davis with several other winners listed.
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E. C. Jacoby
Collins Tops Marcellus With One Hit Shutout
Fred Collins pitched a one hitter as Baldwinsville blanked Marcellus 12-0 in the Onondaga County League. Collins struck out 18 in seven innings, walked three, hit a batter, and benefited from a seventh inning RBI single by Buddy Sheridan that spoiled the no hit bid. Baldwinsville trails Solvay 4-0 in the Western Division.
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Drumlins Hand Bellevue Defeat in Interclub Opener
In the Syracuse Golf Association Interclub League opener Drumlins defeated Bellevue 21 to 9. Green Lakes beat Lafayette 18 to 11 and Yacht Club routed Seneca 24 to 6. Mid O’Hare led Drumlins with a 72, taking two points over Tom Kelley. Jim Morgan and Jack Egan claimed two points each for Heightsmen on the Crumlins course.
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Ted Varraro
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Ernie Davis
Ed Fuller
Tom Andrews
Dick Groves
Jay Haight
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Woman driver to compete in Chicago night harness racing
Mrs Neva Elizabeth Burright of Oregon NL, a mother of seven with 30 years on harness tracks, will race in Chicago’s first night season at Maywood Park starting June 6.
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Oregon
Maywood Park
Burright
Snead Keeps One Stroke Lead In Colonial Pro Am
In Fort Worth Texas Sammy Snead held a one stroke edge over Herman Keiser and George Schneiter as the Colonial Country Club pro am tournament entered its third round. Snead posted a 69 for a 36 hole total of 140 while Keiser matched him with a 69 and Schneiter struggled to a 74 on the 6952 yard layout after setting a course record of 67 in the opening round.
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Herman Keiser
George Schneiter
Snead
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Jordan Wins 7-1 Over Warners In League Game
Andy Kerr and Hal Johnson each had two hits while Corky Resseguie pitched well for Jordan. The western division Onondaga County League game at Jordan saw seven Warners hits allowed as Sims and Coleman struggled.
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Hal Johnson
Andy Kerr
Jordan
Warners
Sims
Coleman
Fight Results Across Cities Show Knockouts and Decisions
Boxing results report bouts from New York Boston Jacksonville Montreal Worcester Philadelphia Brunswick San Diego Hollywood San Francisco Spokane Portland and Spokane with multiple KO TKO and outpoint wins. Notable names include Tom Mauriello Bruce Woodcock Dave Andrews Johnny Cesario and Pete Ramirez with various locales and judges scores.
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Tom Mauriello
Bruce Woodcock
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Boston
Dave Andrews
Lowell
Mass
Johnny Cesario
Jacksonville
Danny Kapilow
Nunzio Ferraro
Milwaukee
Montreal
Dave Castilloux
Gus “Pell” Mell
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Masa
Billy Jordsphone
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Bobby Jones
Atlantic City
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Joe O'Connell
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Lewiston
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Renee San Diego
Pedro Ramirez
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Little Giant
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Regina Aguila
Mexico City
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Harald Blacksheer
Paul Jackson
Spokane
Ore
Joe Kahut
Woodburn
Bob Nestell
Joey Dolan
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Ted Joe Robleto
Pasadena
City League Postponed by Rainfall Again
Rain halted City High School Baseball League games for a second time this season and postponed all contests. Parochial card also rained out yesterday. County league action reduced to two games. no make up dates set for postponed fixtures.
Minor League Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
Baseball results from yesterday across Pacific Coast Texas Southern and other leagues include Los Angeles 4 San Francisco 2 and San Diego 3 Sacramento 1 in the Pacific Coast, Beaumont 3 Dallas 1 in Texas, Fort Worth 8 Shreveport 3 and Indianapolis 7 Kansas City 6 in others. Several games were postponed or ended in ties with high scoring noted in multiple standings.
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Rapid Robert Dominates as Indians Fall Short in Pennant Chase
In a fast paced baseball card, Bob Feller with a 14 strikeout performance leads Cleveland to a 3-0 win over Washington while a nightcap loss ends the doubleheader. Dodgers explode for 16 runs to seize NL lead, led by Tommy Holmes and Johnny Sain. Phillies beat Reds 4-2 in a rain shortened night game.
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Forest Hills Accepts Pros For National Championship
New York reports that rival pro tennis groups agreed with the West Side Tennis Club to stage a national championship at Forest Hills for five years. The year’s journey will start July 8.
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Ramirez Defeats Little Giant in San Diego Boxing Main Event
Pedro Ramirez of Los Angeles won a unanimous decision over the Little Giant from San Diego in a ten round main event. Ramirez weighed 127 pounds to 126 for his opponent and scored three knockdowns during the bout held last night in San Diego.
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Million Dollar Harness Meet Closes At Santa Anita
Arcadia Cal. harness racing fans await a 50 000 western harness grand pace on closing day at Santa Anita park with a hoped for crowd of 25 000 and the first million dollar rutuel handle. The 27 day meeting drew 279 817 customers who bet 10 892 203 through machines in 26 days. Top contenders include Eddie Havens owned by E. 4. Baker and Brown Prince from Otis Anderson stable with Blue Again and April Star also in the mix. A fast track may yield a world record for 1 1/4 miles. Kaola set a new world trotting mark of 2 32 last week in the 50 000 Grand Trot.
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Phil O'Neil
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