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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1945
Page
7
The report outlines Byrnes as a leading candidate for baseball commissioner as war mobilizer J Byrnes considers the post. Frick and Roosevelt praise his war service while others urge an outsider choice. Vinson and Hoover are among officials discussed for possible backing.
Gerheauser, obtained by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the deal that sent Vitee Didiagggio to the Philadelphia Phillies, arrived in Tampa last night and said he was in top condition. Lloyd Waner, veteran outfielder, donned a uniform for the first time yesterday after arriving Sunday night from his Oklahoma City farm.
Haute Indiana report says center fielder Cris Hecket of the Chicago White Sox was benched by a pinched left leg. Pale ape rookies endured a long timing drill as Manager Jim Dykes led 15 veterans to a nearby federal penitentiary to entertain the inmates.
In a wrestling card led by Swedish Angel, the title bout saw Angel defeat Moore in two falls. Angel won the first fall in 24 minutes 20 seconds with a head spin and body press, Moore taking the second fall in seven minutes after intermission. Semifinalist Milo Steingorn substituted for Angelo Savoldi and defeated Gus Repo in 27 minutes 40 seconds. The curtain-raiser between Lou Farina and Red Cartier ended in a draw after a hard fought bout.
Sacred Heart defeated Alflize 12-0 at Hins tech Park diamond. Jake McGraw and Ace Nugent pitched a no hit bid with multiple strikeouts. Lineup featured Retziaff Retzioni LaParl Minehan Butler Burs Gagen Kelly Raltigh Minehan outfield and mascots Maiti Fitzsimmons.
Shortstop Mike Milosevich signed his contract with the New York Yankees. President Lefty Phail left for New York as Vice President George Weiss and scout Paul Krichell shifted activities to Newark Beane Plaindeld base in New Jersey.
Mixed league play highlights including Don Mebbs leading the Valve Mixed, Laure Mander and Marcia Dormandy top women’s scores, and Art Bliss’ team sweeping Ed Castrantani. Jackson Avenue Women lead with Mary Ellis 483 and 350, while Arsenal and Alpha Beta leagues show top averages and high games.
Brooklyn Dodgers prospect Baker TeoKIe from Eau Claire Wisconsin has been reclassified from 4-F to 1-A as a job jumper by the Door County draft board. The 26 year old previously headed Eau Claire High School physical education but left that post after the War Mespower Commission ruling in March. He reported to the Dodgers last week and received the new draft status yesterday. Brooklyn also announced pitcher Al Zachary from Montreal was summoned for a pre induction physical in New York.
Don Savage powered the New York Yanks with two three run homers and four RBIs in an 8 2 victory over the New York Giants in an exhibition at Atlantic City. Walt Dubiel held Mel Ott scoreless through six innings as Bill Devoning and Buddy Kerr contributed key hits. George Stirmwetes swiped a base and Johnny Lindell drove in Van Musee as New York improved to 10 0 in spring play.
Williamspur Pa U Thomas H Richardson president of the Eastern Baseball League announced yesterday the addition of Harry Donovan a former American Association umpire to the league's umpiring staff Donovan from Missouri broke into organized baseball in 1922 when Bill Dewitt St Louis Browns general manager recommended him to the Western Association He then moved to the Target League and after the Class D group disbanded for the duration went to Mexico until last year when he joined the American Association
Albany based Eastern League announces a 1945 schedule of 1404 games trimmed by 25 percent from last year to reduce travel. Opening May 2 and ending Sept. 9, teams will average longer stays at host cities with up to 10 home Sundays. Opening day features Hartford at Albany and Wilkes-Barre at Scranton among matchups.
Irish denied that gambling was rampant at Madison Square Garden. Trish, acting Garden president, testified at a John Doe hearing after a Brookline College basketball gambling scare began Jan. 29. Judge Leibo witz called the situation disturbing as Commissioner Valentine testified Irish claimed gambling occurred there, while Irish now says he did not. Trish contends gamblers do not operate at the Garden.
In a tense exchange the commissioner is pressed about naming gamblers. The official admits a list was given by an employee, says he did not know the individuals, and accuses the Garden gate and staff of the area of failing to curb entry. He acknowledges newspapers exaggerated the gambling story.
The Industrial Basketball Leagus shoot open with two games at 7 p.m. at MOC AL gym. Watervliet Arsenal Howitzers face Public Safety quintet while Bebra Manning five duel Allegheny Ludlum aggregation. Ed Oakley and Don Caswall referee. announcement by A J McCracken.
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