RPI Baseball Drills Interrupted by Rain
Weather disrupted a series between Rensselaer Polytech and nearby colleges. Early week play saw two short games, one ending 4-3 in favor of the VT squad after a rough start. Pitching scattered across both teams, with no lineup changes noted.
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Utica Baseball Gets Phillies Help for Upcoming Season
Utica Blue Sox look to strengthen with Phillies involvement as Eddie Sewyer builds a 30 strong roster in Wilmington and Bel. Reassignments include Jim Spences and George Broome to Utica, with Phils personnel guiding prospects and positions across infield and outfield, aiming to fill gaps left by graduates Mort and Fred Daniels.
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Polo Star Charles Von Stade Killed in Action
Charles Von Stade, a top polo player, has been killed in action in Germany while overseas since January. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Skiddy Von Stade, live in Westbury, Le Byard, Alken.
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Open Season Kicks Off Local Principals Baseball League
The Principals Baseball League starts today with a four game slate featuring Cohoes at Vliet Troy at Lansingburg LaSalle at Catholic High and Cohoes High. Veterans headline lineups as Watervliet seeks a third straight title. eight holdovers anchor Lansingburg and Cohoes fields remain strong.
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Richards Win Pin Rolloff In RAY League Championship
The Richards defeated the Pratt team in the rolloff for the RAY league title by 150 pins. Louie Knothe was elected secretary for the 1946-47 season. The story notes unclear stores.
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Prices of Horses Jump in New York Bubble
Prices for thoroughbreds soar after the blackout as stock dwindles and demand rises. A one time plate now lists at 2500 dollars while seasoned performers fetch around 20000. Horsemen foresee rich stakes when the sport resumes, predicting old low costs are gone and cheapest horses may command four to five thousand purses.
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Protestant Bowling League Leads Tonight at Alpha Alleys
The Greater Troy Protestant Bowling League schedules a 7 o’clock match at Alpha Alleys tonight. Strong teams and parish league players prepare for an evening of pins and competition.
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Williams to Meet Joyce At Garden
Ike Williams the NAB lightweight champion will fight Willie Joyce in a ten round non-title bout at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Aitke Jacobs announced the card yesterday with further bouts including Mauriello vs Dudas on June 1 at the Garden and Robinson vs Daniels on June 15 at the Polo Grounds. The Graziano vs Buramy Davis ten rounder moved to May 25 to set up a rematch with Cocntane. June 22 also listed for further events.
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Cards Browns To Clash On July 30 For War Relief
St Louis 142 President Sam Breadon announced the War Relief fund and Red Cross benefit game between the world champion Cardinals and the American League champion Browns will be played here July 30. The interleague contest replaces the all star game and requires no extra travel as both clubs are in transit to or from series. The Browns won the spring set against the Cardinals four games to two.
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Cubs Chisox Battle July 9 at Comiskey for War Relief
Chicago Cubs and White Sox will meet July 9 at Comiskey Park in one of eight war relief games sanctioned by the major leagues. Proceeds will go to baseballs War Relief and Service Funds and the American Red Cross.
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Schott Seeks 37th Victory in Ten-Round Grudge Match
New York promoter announces undefeated light heavyweight Fred Schott of Akron will seek his 37th win against Billy Grant of Grange New Jersey in a ten round rematch at St Nick's Arena tomorrow night. Schott won their January meeting by split decision at Madison Square Garden.
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Old Time Boxers Put On Exhibition in Monro Nebraska
In Monro Nebraska a boxing carnival at Union Church staged a four round exhibition between Rev Frea R Weise and Guy Buckles, once Midwest box office headliners. No decision was awarded as both landed solid blows amid a noisy crowd. the event featured 13 amateur bouts coached by Rev Wedge, known as Kid Wedge.
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Favorites Cup Tennis Matches Highlight Pro Round
In Raleigh area North and South Pro Tennis action Ed Copeland of Raiings College beat Martin Neth Boga Raton in three sets. Ted Rericha of New York defeated All Hoppers of New York 60 60 62. Bob Decker of Miami Beach beat Ed Stillman of New York 62 64.
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Lewis Crowned in Paris Nine Years Ago in 1908 Fight
New York promoter Dan McKetrick recalls manager Willie Neal and boxer Lewis defeating Honey Melody in Paris on May 3 1908. Melody twice knocked out Lewis in the U S on July 4 1905 and February 11 1907. Crowd roared as Lewis landed a decisive left and right in the fourth round. Paris celebrated the victory with champagne.
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Pirates Slump Dampens NL Hope as Spring Slump Lingers
Pittsburg Prates, once top NL pennant contenders, sink to 2-7 in seven games amid spring training woes. Frisch's absence and umpire disputes color the skid, while Rip Sewell, Max Butcher, and Xavier Rescigno yield the few bright spots in a troubled start.
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Standings and scheduled games for the major leagues
National League standings show Chicago leading with 1 loss and New York close behind. Yesterday results include rain postponed games in Philadelphia at New York and Brooklyn at Boston. American League lists widespread postponements due to weather with today’s probable pitchers for key matchups.
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Cornell Quint Wins Seelbach Trophy
Cornell University’s upstate basketball quintet received the Allie Seelbach trophy. James F. Croxale of Canisius athletics presented the honor to head coach E. V. Speed Willen. Individual medals were awarded to Wilson and the team managers.
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Galehouse May Be Inducted Today
Cuyahoga Falls Ohio strong right hander Denny Galehouse of the St Louis Browns said he expects to be inducted into the Army today in Cleveland. The three year old hurler who won the opener for the Brownies in the last World Series passed a preinduction physical last fall. A former Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox pitcher Galehouse has been working at the Goodyear Aircraft Corp in Akron. He is married and the father of two children.
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Weather Roundup Touches North American Cities
Forecasts show rain across Montreal Jersey City Buffalo Newark Toronto Ayracueé Rochester and Baltimore with persistent showers expected through the day. Travelers should carry umbrellas and expect delayed outdoor activities in multiple locales.
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Passeau Pitches and Bats Cubs to 4-0 Victory Over Reds
Passeau hurls and drives in runs as the Chicago Cubs rout the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 0 in a lone major league tilt. In the third inning Peanuts Lowry doubled and scored on a Wailis hit. Passeau contributed a run with a single and Hack drove in another with a single.
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Platak to Meet Coyle for Handball Title
Chicago's Platak and New York City's Frank Coyle, defending champ, advance to the National Doubles handball final. Platak, eight straight title holder, beat Jack Srenco 21 5 21 11 earlier with 11 kill shots, while Coyle defeated Carle. Srenco faces Turner for third place.
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Grays Acquire Hurler from Lookouts in Roster Moves
Grays manager Bert Mieho released four players from the Chattanooga Lookouts. Catcher James Hesier was sent to Kingsport in the Sober Action League, pitcher Joss Traspuerta to Williamsport in the Eastern League, and outfielders French and Roger Coan received outright releases.
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Inter-City Grill standings and player totals overview
Thorns Grill captured three games from Camps to stay atop the Inter-City Grit League. Hervey's Grill beat Webster Turf Inn two games. Two matches were postponed. Eddie Inglis led Thorns with 210 222 610. Tommy Thorns 207 582. Harvey's top scorers were Bellerose 205 226 206 435 and Curran 212 553. Standings show Taurus Grill 56-25, Annex 49-29, Harveys 43-06, Camps 43-90, Fifth Avenue Tavert 41-?4, Webster Tortan 32-48, DeMentos Grill 28-00. Individual leaders include 1% mark Carry, Thorns 191, Bellems¢ 1%, Snow 682 high triple, HE Hudsing Women top single. Margaret Van Duesen led with 498 triple. other top names include Agnes Fane 482, Hilda Meyer 147%, Jane Wittman 459, Myrtle Pettignelli 451, Kay Tybush 446, Jean Pettigneli 300, Dolly Rich 427, Ciara McPhail 408, Doris Ingalls 403, Margaret Morrone 401, Betty Rettignel 423. Team leaders Mustang Squirrels first, Leopards second, Beavers third, Minks fourth. Last week scores list Kay Tubsuh 473, Jessie Petzler 468, AL Pane 421, Doria Tagalts 411, Dd Rich 409, C. McPhail 408, M. Van Duesen 407, Kay Hyeter 40.
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RPI Track Squad Opens Season at Colgate on Saturday
RPI coach Edmund Donald calls the six meet schedule tougher than last year as the Engineers prepare for a season opener at Colgate in Hamilton. He notes limited depth for second and third place points, with several holdovers and a few new names like Bill Michels and Stan Gordelnik stepping in. Ed Thompson and Worm Parsons lead the weight and javelin areas as the team seeks first place points despite Navy attrition.
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Griffith Moves To Revive All Star Tilt
Griffith urges revival of the major leagues all star game. The Old Fox believes war outcomes could lead to mid summer play if Europe conflict ends. Washington officials and service men favor the event for morale and motion picture distribution overseas. This year’s game was slated for Fenway Park Boston on July 1.
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Chicks Choice Likely to Secure AA Pennant
The Chicks Choice are favored to win the AA pennant as the Nashville Vols could have tied the record with a 195th title. AP sportswriters split their picks with eight favoring the Chicks and four choosing the Ves. Great Lakes win noted near Evanston as Northwestern beats Naval Training Center 12 to 2.
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Sharkey Wins Albany Mat Bout in Two Falls
Texas Babe Sharkey defeated Rebel Bob Russell in two straight falls at Capital Arena Albany after 27 minutes. Sharkey won the first fall with a headpin though Russell was dazed by a ring post blow. He dominated after the break, forcing the second fall in 1 minute 40 seconds and earning the win.
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Ty Cobb Seasons Hit 300 Batting Mark In Detroit Years
Detroit star Ty Cobb posted two percent of seasons batting 300 or better and achieved a 400 batting milestone in three of those seasons, highlighting his striking early dominance with the Tigers.
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