Invasion of Jets recalls bold baseball brawl tale
The anecdote centers on Nick Cullop facing Dick Barrett in a Pacific Coast League game at Sacramento versus Seattle. After Barrett hit Cullop twice, Cullop countered with a decisive haymaker, then calmly returned to the plate as the umpire allowed the game to continue. Don Osborne and Skeeter Newsome recount the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Jets
Nick Cullop
Don Osborne
Schenectady
Skeeter Newsome
Cullop
Sacramento
Seattle
Dick ‘‘Kewpie
Barrett
The
Raniers
Nick
Newsome
Don
Bear’s veteran catcher cranks up a pogo stick charm
In a rugged baseball scene, Lou Heyman discusses catching Jim Owens nicknamed the Bear while wrestling with a torn rib cartilage. The exchange reveals a clash between old style grit and umpire authority as fans lament the game’s regimentation and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Heyman
Don Erickson
Jim
Owens
Warren St
Heyman
Bear
Lou
Spector recollection of Notre Dame game humbling moment
Joe Spector recalls a Syracuse University senior baseball party and a basketball night when he, dressed in a white uniform, was chosen to mop the court after a leaking roof. Lew Andreas overheard Spector call him coach and later assigned him to mop the deck several times, a humiliation he still recalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Spector
Lew Andreas
Ted Kleinhans
Syracuse University
Lew
Spector
Notre Dame
Andreas
Hollywood bound welterweight tale with Ellis and Vejar
Steve Ellis and Chico Vejar are headed to Hollywood to pursue film roles with Vejar starring as a welterweight champion and a two bout set against Andie Murphy. Ellis will announce fights on television and later become radio voice for Pabst fight shows starting June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Ellis
Norm Rothschild
Chico Vejar
Vejar
Murphy
Duke
Ellis
Tony de Marco
Basilio
Hollywood
Steve
Norm
Pabst
Chico
TC Stars Bound for Syracuse
Sports editor notes several Triple Cities athletes likely to attend Syracuse University. Vestal quarterback Bob YVelic Union Endicott miler Bob Osborne and other stars from Binghamton Central Union Endicott Endicott Endicott high schools are listed as college prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John XN
Foxix
Binghamton Press
Syracuse University
John
Vestal
Bob Yvelic
Syracuse
Binghamton
Union Endicott
Bob Osborne
Johnson City
Les Biles
Central
Ted Parke
Dick Hover
Vernon Racing Program Opens Friday at Vernon Downs
Vernon Downs begins its third harness racing season on Friday and runs through Sept. 2 for 79 racing nights. The meet features 185 stake races a new high, with purses over $500000 early and the $26000 American pacing Derby on July 15 with a field of 19 pacers led by Chuck Volo. The Grand Circuit visits July 25–30 for about $52000 in purses for key events, while notable trotting events include the Hambletonian Test and Hotel Utica free-for-all. Improvements to facilities and a fast track are planned for the opening night.
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Vernon
New York
Vernon Downs
Good Time
Sampson Hanover
Chuck Volo
Chuck
Wendall Wathen
Fort Fairfield
Maine
Wathen
Rosecroft Raceway
Maryland
Hotel Utica
Scott Frost
Sol Camp
Shafter
Calif
Joe O’brien
Stenographer
Newport Dream
River View Farm
Flora Temple
E. J. Shermett
Thomas P. Gaines
Vernon Harness Writers Association
Thomas W. Murphy
Billy Direct
Messenger-Wilson
The
Downs
Rainbow Trout Surprises Fishermen With Hook Within a Hook
Dawson Kerr hooks a four pound rainbow trout, and Hal Broderick on Skaneateles docks reels in an 18 inch rainbow that reveals a second hook in its mouth. The men name the fish Ole General Hooker. Frank Sacco and a companion catch 18 pike near Dutchman’s Island Oneida Lake using plugs and worms. Memorial Day weekend features skeet championship at DeWitt Fish and Game Club and motor boat races on Onondaga Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Kerr
Hal Brodericks
Skaneateles
Lloyd Devore
Hal
General Hooker
Frank Sacco
Dutchman's Island
Oneida Lake
New York State
DeWitt Fish and Game Club
Onondaga Lake
Solunar Tables and spring fishing notes in New York
The article outlines John Alden Knight solunar tables for May with major and minor periods for hunting and fishing. It references DeWitt events in New York including All Bore Championship and Lewis Class Open, lists champions in various gauge categories, Ontario trips by Dick Mudge, and fishing tips for Trout Lake, Morgue Lake, and Gneida Lake with walleye prospects and conditions after rainfall.
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John Alden Knight
DeWitt
Jake Trout
Ben Crosby
Trout Lake
Ontario
Ben
Kiwanis Juniors Baseball Schedule Amid Holiday Pause
Memorial Day holds no games while Kiwanis Juniors stage evening matches. Red Hawks meet Hornets, Bilton A.C. faces Thomeden Mane Leafs and Billings Packers play Kirk WASGS, with the Burnet games starting at 9 PM.
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Uesday Red Hawks
Hornets
Bors Cab
Bilton
A.C. Thomeden
Mane Leafs
Billings Packers
Kirk Pwasgs
Weetace Jets
Burnet
McGrath Aims for Big Prize In Eighth Indy 500
Indy 500 preview notes Jack McGrath of Inglewood California leading carburetor checks at the speedway dosage session. He holds a top qualifying pace of 143 mph and seeks his first Memorial Day race win after several strong starts. McGrath, No. 3, eyes a clean ride in the Hinkle Special Kurtis Kraft car.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Jack McGrath
Inglewood
Calif
McGrath
Jack
Rex Mays
Hinkle
Kurtis Kraft
Speedway
Lwe
Little League to Aid Polio Fund on National Day
The Little League Baseball organization will support the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis by collecting all game proceeds on National Little League Polio Day June 14. Peter McGovern urged 4,000 leagues nationwide to join in to aid vaccination efforts and fund polio relief as vaccine access remains incomplete.
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Little League Baseball Organization
National Foundation For
Slow Pitch Softball Week Schedule May Holiday
Memorial Day has no games. Tuesday features House of Champs versus Firemen. Other matchups include Schiller B Q Villagers, Shag Ina, and Thorden 2. Thursday lists E Dietz 8, Con Gray Hairs, Prazer Vet Hospital, Baxgie Cates, Websiet.
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House of Champs
Schiller
Shag Ina
Thorden
Thursdat
E. Dietz
Prazer Vet Hospital
Baxgie Cates
Ed Paetow to Resume Boat Racing Career
Ed Paetow of Syracuse plans to resume stock hydro boat racing in 1953 after quitting in 1949. Timmins, once a top Midwest pilot, will return to face East drivers. eight regional competitors are ready to join the eight-lap heats. Paetow has requested full APBA membership restoration and entries point to a crowded field at Onondaga Lake.
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Ed Paetow
Syracuse
Timmins
Midwest
Dave
Onondaga
Lake
Paeton
Robert Marx
Region 2
American Power Boat Association
Aia
Mnondaga Lake
Charlie Howard
Syracuse Boat Club
Lafayette Track Opens Eighth Racing Season at Lafayette
The gates open as Lafayette Track begins its eighth season on the half mile dirt oval. A 45 car starting field is set to race under starter George Kessenger. The Lafayette Stock Car Racing Club introduces limited modified rules to boost speeds while maintaining safety. 1954 New York State and Lafayette Champion Dutt Yanni returns to challenge rival drivers. If rain delays occur, races move to Memorial Day.
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Lafayette Track
George Kessenger
Lafayette Stock Car Racing Club
New York State
Lafayette Speedway
Dutt Yanni
YMCA Softball Schedule For Industrial League
The Industrial League card lists Crouse Hinds versus Albino Meacham versus Western Electric Wadsworth Carrier versus Firemen Huntington Vega versus Solvay Process with all games at 6 30 P M Senior Cinseh League Meacham Wadsworth Erwin Meth 5 St Peters All games at 9 45 P M
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Crouse Hinds
Albino
Meacham Crouse Hinds
Western Electric
Wadsworth Carrier
Firemen
Huntington
Meacham
Wadsworth Erwin Meth
St. Peters
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N. Y. S. Department of Commerce
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Louis A. Wehle
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Oneida Lake Association
Outboard Boating Club of America
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