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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1949
Page
8
Weather may lower crowds at the opening day Major League Baseball schedule. Eastern League prospects for Binghamton are highlighted with several young players and new signings shaping the Triple A squad as the season looms.
Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 3 to 2 as Clyde Vollmer delivered a bases loaded single in the ninth. Gil Coan and Ferdie Stewart added key hits, with Ray Scarborough earning the win and Truman attending the opening day game in a celebratory mood.
A Redsired spokesman said Whites Kurowski will continue treatment. The team expects no immediate changes as the progress of his condition and the schedule for the night home series remain under consideration by team officials.
Raymore reports MacPhail buys the Bomar Stable, sending brood mares yearlings and horses east to his Northeast farm. Marland founder shows eight brood mares and yearlings, with Marian Beefleathes as the former diamond magnate confirming the deal. Grane Sam and Thesialon transfer half interest to MacPhail in a Joint purchase by Peter A Marker and Charles B Bona of Pernt.
Newark bout last night saw young contender knock out Charley Donovan in the opening frame at Laurel Garden. Report notes the early surge by the Newark fighter and the quick finish in the 131st minute? No, article confirms knockout in round one.
National writers predict a Boston title in 1d World Series with 70 of 12 scribes backing the Red Sox over Cleveland. Dodgers lead NL with strong second and third place ballots while Yankees miss top firsts without DiMaggio. Pirates and Cardinals gain.
Greenwich Central School baseball coach George Jackson enters the season confident, built on the return of five core players and 17 new hopefuls during first practice week. The infield and one catcher lead the veterans, while losses hit the pitching, outfield, and catching groups with Bob Lyona and Sandy Stephens departing. Laurie Browne resumes catching with Bill Edgington as Stephens’ understudy. Marty McCormick anchors the infield with Barbour Ryan and Wibur at key positions. Outfielders include Tessier, Rutledge, Post, and Filer. Keenan and McQuade bring experience to the mound as Jackson plans Murphy to contribute as a promising first-year player. The team opens May at home against Saltwater with a May 5 matchup at Ballion and a schedule including Sehgie, South High, Lu MM, Hoouck Faire, and Busat Hills.
Fragmentary OCR shows names like Ciean A Lea Kappes Ruth Tacue Mildred Reeedorph Irene Vaeh and Madeline Mirray with numbers and labels. Likely a local sports or club roster entry, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Phils whip Braves 4 0 as Heintzelman fires five hitter and Ashburn starts with a single. Boston fails to threaten in windy, cold opener as Philadelphia plates three runs in the first and adds one more later. Ed Sawyers aides the win with smooth work.
The YMCA intermediate tournament at Central begins with Welch leading the Trojan Independents to a 54 24 defeat of Lansingburg Greenback. Hilltoppers beat Up to Date Rebdele 4 41 in the opening night card. Cooley and Finn scored for winners, Clayton and Edwards led for the losers. Cobra A C led by Walsh and Kennedy dominated De Molay. Tri City Independents, led by Kasparian, defeated Mahar Vets 40 31. Matches tonight include Hope Ave Hilltoppers Culver Dave Ahern AC Army Navy Store Mechanicville vs Tri City Independents Trojan Independents vs Catholicans.
Tune Smith states he wants to work with aircraft engines and notes his service training. He mentions enlisting soon, a solid future with a top airline, and invites readers to learn earning while learning. Contact US Government Army Recruiting at Troy location 72 Fourth St or via phone book.
Area golf professionals from clubs in the Northeastern District will compete for two places in the National PGA Tournament. The test will be staged Monday at Shaker Ridge Country Club per the district president. The announcement came at a meeting of area greenskeepers at Ven Schsick Island Country Club. The greenskeepers discussed routine business and crop management for fertilizers, turf care, and greens maintenance.
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