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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1944
Page
4
The game featured multiple misplays and erratic fielding as both teams traded runs. Key moments included nervous plays at second and third, with Sanders and Wein scoring on errors and passed balls, while pitchers battled to keep the score close and late miscues decided the innings.
New York September 2 A race for the International League batting title tightens with Eddie Kobesky of Buffalo leading J o Smith of Buffalo by four points as the season nears its final two weeks. Kobesky .439 to Smith .326. Castano of Toronto holds third at .317. Monoco and Moss lead in runs batted in and runs scored with 305 and 341 respectively. Malloy of Syracuse drives the pitching leaders with a 14 5 record while Jarrett of Toronto has 18 wins. Embree of Baltimore reaches 200 strikeouts becoming the first to do so since Trucks in 1941.
Buffalo Nezre boner and manager Jack Pyne arrive in Syracuse for an eight round headliner Monday night with Joey Curcio of Newark. Johnny Montreal faces Petey Virgin in an eight round featherweight match while a slate of six round and four round bouts features Syracuse fighters Stan Edwards Johnny Shecier Johnny Wilson and Steve Bellus with Paul Swiderski presenting the card.
In a city parks championship game the Schiller Braves 17 and under tied the Athletics 13 and under 6 6 when a final ninth inning throw by center fielder Bob Gilcher cut down John Cutrone at the plate. Tex Simone walked two with two outs and Bobby Kurtz singled to tie the game. Both teams played strong defense as Penney and Simone pitched well. Al Sassano starred for the Athletics with three left field catches.
Standings and yesterday’s results for the National League show teams competing in recent games. Details are limited due to OCR quality but reflect ongoing league listings and scheduled matches.
The Baltimore Orioles top spot in the International League narrowed after Newark Bears crushed the Orioles 14-3. Newark moved within a half game as Baltimore prepared to face them again today at Jersey City.
Defending champion John Banazek and Myron Samaroy advance to the 36 hole Sunnycrest Final after semifinal wins. Banazek beat Jim Klink 3 and 4 while Samaroy defeated Robert Davern 4 and 3.
Trenton lightweight Ike Williams says his planned 10 round bout with Sammy Antgott at Shibe Park next Wednesday will be his last fight for the duration. He passed the Army physical last Tuesday and is on a 21 day furlough before reporting for duty on September 19.
Pauline Betz seeks a third straight title at the national amateur championships as she battles Louise Sraugh in the women’s semifinals in Forest Hills. Expect a finals showdown against Margaret Osborne or Dot Bundy, with Segura advancing to men’s semifinals and Talbert-Falkenburg awaiting the other side of the bracket.
Remington Rand advances to the final series by beating Benedicts 2-0 in a preliminary round at MacArthur Stadium. Bob Leitz pitched four hits for the win as Remington Rand moves into a best two of three final starting tomorrow at 2 PM. General Electric defeated American Legion Post 41 All-Stars 4-1 behind Bob Shaw in the other semifinal, with Don Major, Carl Nann, and O'Brien contributing.
Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press recounts a slate of big games. Kuhel and Washington posted a 107 victory over New York, with Kuhel collecting three hits and driving in two runs. Tabor tied a game with his 13th homer as the Red Sox beat Philadelphia 4-3. Schultz fueled the Dodgers with four RBIs in an 8-1 blowout of New York. Erickson held Cincinnati to two hits in six relief innings for his third win. Dahlgren belted a two run double to spark Pittsburgh past St. Louis 3-2. Phillips and Etchison fueled the Braves to a 7-4 nightcap win after a 3-2 opener. Newhouser limited St. Louis with six hits and an RBI in Detroit's 6-3 win. Haynes delivered a bases-loaded single in the 12th to lift the White Sox over Cleveland 5-4.
The report lists several boxing results with bouts including fighters San Fratetrco and Jackie Ryan winning by outpoint against Aurel Costcart, and Sven Prancisco defeating Costcart by points. City locations Bangor Maine and San Francisco appear with weights and scores. A bout between Krockeffoot Ace Spates and Pattsburgh Pa ends 179 to 174 with Lone Branch New Jersey noted as postponed to a later date.
Ben Weiss will coach the Nottingham Bulldogs in the Syracuse High School Football Conference, replacing Ken Chapman who serves in the armed forces. Weiss, a former CBA and Holy Cross lineman, returns as third coach in three seasons, with opening day delayed and a revamped schedule possible due to polio closures.
In a 36 hole final Dave Heymann and Mike Mural faced off with Mural defeating Jim Dowd 5 and 4 and Hermann beating Lee Belle 8 and 7 to advance. Semi finals saw Don Edwards and Merrill Rowe in a consolation match with the victor set to meet Merton Barber in the final tomorrow.
The wedding ring of Lt. Billy Hillenbrand, lost after a collision in the All-Star football game at Dyche Stadium, was found on the 50 yard line by Eck Erd litz, new Northwestern University football staff member, and sent to Ft. Benning Georgia.
Halcomb Recreations routed U A W by 23 to 1 to win the Industrial Tri division playoff title at the Y M C A Field. Windy Hillers beat All Nationals 11 to 7 to claim the Commercial LT laurels last night, at the same venue.
Private sessions in Chicago among Don Ameche Buck Shaw and other sports figures discussed a postwar professional football league. Aims include Chicago New York Philadelphia Baltimore Los Angeles San Francisco Buffalo franchises and potential stadium venues. no firm affiliation with the NFL.
Cincinnati defeats Albemarle North Carolina 3 to 2 to clinch the American Legion national junior championship after a prior 6 to 2 loss. Ralph Kraus debuts as pitcher guiding Cincinnati to victory before 7000 spectators at Nicollet Park Minneapolis.
Hollywood boxing scene reports Jack Chase former California middleweight champion scored a first round knockout of Larry Anzalone of New York at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Chase weighed 160 pounds for the ten round main event, flooring Anzalone twice including a 2 count and the knockout at two minutes forty seconds.
Kodak Park men from Rochester defeated U. S. Hoffman ten of Syracuse 7 to 3, winning their opening contest in the Middle Atlantic regional softball tournament. The TNT girls of Rochester defeated the Prosperity girls of Syracuse 11 to 2.
Nashville Sep 2 IN S It was the same old story as crack field headed by Byron Nelson of Toledo and Harold Jug McSpaden of Philadelphia the top money winners. McSpaden shot five under par 66 the day best. Nelson tied for second after a par 72 hole day. Johnny Bulla of Chicago and Norman Brig amateur of Atlanta led preliminary pro am competition.
Pat Walter Jeffords undefeated yearling Pavot seeks his seventh win in the 40th Hope Stakes at Belmont Park during Saratoga meet day. About 50,000 fans expected for Getaway Day program which also includes the $25 000 added Stoga Cup and a projected $3 000 000 in betting.
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