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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1940

Page

14

Night baseball at Polo Grounds charms New York crowd

Metropolis reports a historic Giants vs Bees night game at the Polo Grounds under lights. Attendance reached 222,6051 amid gusty weather and novelty gadgets, hailed as a landmark even as questions linger about lasting appeal and player anonymity in the glow.

New York Metropolis Polo Grounds Abr Brooklyn Shoneham Fils Manhattan Harlem Mate Generus Kankakee

Down the Line on Tom Walker and Burnet Park Soccer

Tom Walker, famed Syracuse soccer figure, advocates concentrating stray players at Burnet Park to revive interest. The article recounts his Scotland roots, early start at 12, and long career with Syracuse clubs, noting his view that park distribution and crowd appeal affect the game’s popularity. It also covers Batavia Pony League results and a Solvay High School baseball note amid a dense narrative.

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Mrs Page in Golf Final Fort Worth May 25

Mrs Page faces Satelle Lanyon Page in the Texas golf championship final. The Texan contender, a devoted mother of two, is backed by homefolk and aims for a third Texas title after defeating Goldthwaite in prior meetings.

Fort Worth Tes Lovely Frank Gelithwaite Satelle Lanyon Page Stout Genial Chapel Hi N.C Page University of North Corolla Goldthawaite Texas

Syracuse Chiefs Brace for Newark Series and Purchases

The Syracuse Chiefs announce new acquisitions including outfielder Goody Racen and infielders McLeod and Phillips as they prepare to face the Newark Bears. Lefty Kleinhants is slated to start the opener, with Syracuse officials traveling from Syracuse to Newark to watch the Chiefs in action.

Ziel Dineleh Newark Syracuse Chiefs Newash Bears Kalay Lindsay Gene Tassos Montreal ‘Royals Cub Charles Here Hiss Hazidor Marig Himsel Cings & Basebwll Iragues Hassan Aelder Moyats Dlyst Montreal Gus Suhr Baltimore Jersey City Aston Deal Goody Racenears Brooklyn Kleinhants Bears

Jordan Nine Down Camillus in High-Scoring Diamond Game

Jordan Welt Scools baseball team piled up 18 hits to beat Camillus 16 to 4 in an Onondaga County League division game. Blair Guerra and Trexler led the offense with eight combined hits while Palinge drove in three of the Jets four runs.

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Detroit Star Babe Dehlgren shines in Tigers series

Detroit notes a lucky swing for Babe Dehlgren as he went five for five in a Tigers series game after a May break into the Yankees lineup during Lou Gehrig’s illness. The piece also mentions Earl Cook halting George Stainback’s hitting streak for the Montreal Royals, Giedell finishing the game, and travel feats by minor leaguers with long interstate legs and a wire travel route.

Detroit Babe” Dehlgren New York Yankees Lou Gehrig Tigers Syracuse Earl Cook George Stainback Montreal Royals Cook Bodale Giedell Italiet Giebell Dill Sweeney Hols Balki Mate Chad Kinsey Montrer

Dowd Story Explains Standard Time Origin and Death

Ripley explains yesterday's cartoon about Charles F Dowd the man credited with standard time. Dowd who lived 1830 to 1904 died under a locomotive wheel on November second 1905 while his work to create uniform time for railroads influenced the nation.

Gartoon Charles F. Dowd United States Dowd Wranglt

Two Tie for Lead in Race at Parochial League Graphs

Saint John the Baptist and Assump Mop share first in the Parochial League standings after a high scoring win for Saint John, with O’Connell replacing starter Ryan and closing out Cathedral 5th inning. Datale and Sak fed Cathedral three hits each, while Gwiantis Alt drove in three for the Baptist team at Kirk Park.

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Racquets Triumph as Christian Brothers Academy Dominates

Christian Brothers Academy tennis remained undefeated with a 5 to 0 City League victory on Wednesday at Kirk Park. The three matches played to date show the Brothers dropping only three sets, extending their bid to dethrone Valley as league leaders, as indicated by the posted scores and roster details.

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Warners Wins Over Baldwinsville in Western Division

Warners High School defeated Baldwinsville 8 to 3 in a Western Division Ononings County teenie game yesterday afternoon. Kollankark and Boldea pitched for Warners, holding Baldwinsville to eight hits as the locals chased runs on the home diamond.

Warners Baldwinsville Warners High Schbol Ononings County Kollankark Boldeath

Lafayette Club Ends Membership Amid Golf Club Reforms

In Syracuse the Lafayette Golf and Country Club closes its membership and reorganizes rules while planning to load new members under revised terms. The article notes historic course features, changes to hole layouts, and a visit by Walter Hagen with plans for exhibition play. Also referenced are local golf events, women’s club standings, and nearby teams competing in regional play.

Lafayette Yachy Club Walter Hagen Syracuse Richard Arlen Lafayette Golf and Country Augie Nardone Hole Tayout T Walter Hagen

Chicagoans Take Crowns For WLB C and Boxing Buzz

Chicago teams capture titles as WLB C crowns are won and boxing chatter widens. Reports note Sugar Beets event details, with names like Warner, Logan Squares, Hay Twyford, and Maryn Legnard among sport figures tied to the era.

Webb Triumphs as Mav Pitcher Dominates Opponents

Nori High School pitcher Webb, a year into his mound career, threw seven innings with focus and control, walking six and hitting one batter while allowing two runs. Center fielder Eis delivered a standout day with three hits in four trips, driving in runs, and leading the North squad to a 2 from Onondage Valley in a windy League game yesterday afternoon.

Sill Webb Nori High School Fanwold High Onondage Valley

Pony League Cuts Squads to 14 Men Buffalo

Buffalo Pony League directors announced 14 man rosters will take effect Sunday. The meeting focused on scheduling rainouts. no changes were made to player classification regulations.

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North Syracuse Nine Clinch Division Title in Victory

North Syracuse edged East Syracuse 3 to 0 to clinch the Eastern Division crown. Dick Hall drove in two runs with a first inning single and another in the sixth to seal the win as North Syracuse secured a playoff berth with one game remaining against East Syracuse.

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