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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
8
Albany Grays game details are garbled but report notes a ninth inning rally by the Senators to win 10 9. Reference to Sepa Yamspor Pa and a large attendance of about 2451, with praise for pitchers and team supporters.
Eddie Boland, a veteran left fielder, joins Washington Nationals after semi pro stints with Stamford Pioneers Cedarhurst and Vernon. He balances Sanitation Department work in Flushing while backing up the tiered outfield, aiming to stay with the Nats beyond a few weeks. Boland once played for Buffalo and Detroit affiliates, with ONeill praising his ability to win.
Watervliet forms a five team junior baseball league after a meeting of ten representatives at Sacred Heart Hall. Welton Wings co sponsor. Bill Gra i xeveral named treasurer. Loop play starts Monday at Watervliet High School field with opening match Avenue Aces vs Watervliet Wildcats. Other games set Friday Eagles vs Tigers and Sacred Heart Juniors vs ages. Sacred Heart players to report 6:15 pm to help run baseball school for league members.
Sergi Tommy Gomes of Tampa will make his state boxing appearance in about a year and a half. He faces Jimmy Evans of Brooklyn on August 11 in the upcoming bout in Tampa.
The Chicago Bears signed six players yesterday for the upcoming football season. Among them is Johnnar Bong, a back formerly of Colgate, as the team builds depth for the Nations Football League campaign.
Utica righthander Verdell faltered in the first and eighth innings, allowing key runs as Wilkes-Barre Barons edged Utica 2 1. Lefty Billie Skinner lofted a strong pitching effort for the Barons while Aramis J. and Klonovoski starred in support. The Sox and Barons meet again tonight as community night attendance nears 12,000. Outstanding catches by Lehman Motts Piccini and Bell highlighted a high effort tilt. The Barons’ win closes Utica’s road trip with clearable bumps in the box score.
Binghamton Tropiets defeated the Scranton Mixers in both ends of a doubleheader last night, winning 35 runs to 43 in the opener and taking the nightcap after a late rally. Charney started and was relieved by John Moore after a five run seventh. Patton took the loss, relieved by Bob Icoek. Byron Le Forest led the Miners with four hits.
Rain caused postponements across multiple games including Rochester and Newark events. Feronig’s matchup was postponed as teams adjusted schedules.
Large crowd of Troy area baseball fans is expected for James Rip Collins Night at Hawkins Stadium. The Senators under Collins clash with Utica in a Eastern League game at 3:30. Ceremonies planned before the game feature Joe Nolan and others with announcements by Johnny Lawrence. Albany officials and War Bond drive supporters to honor Collins for his service and fund raising.
Detroit Tigers walloped the Grand Rapids All Stars 6 to 2 in a light exhibition in Grand Rapids Michigan. Frank Overmire threw four hitless innings and Ruffus Gentry allowed only three safeties while preserving Overmire.
New York GP Larry Visnic right guard and Emmett Barrett center turned in their signed 1944 Giant football contracts yesterday. Barrett, with the club in 1942, recently received his medical discharge from the Army. The Giants have also signed John Weiss, Jersey City bail captain who started at Snyder High.
The Administration Girls softball team defeated Shop 35 16 to 10 at Gen Plant Porth Royals. Martha Surprise pitched for the losers while the Royals supplied the mound star for the winning side. Shop 25 suffered a second loss in the contest as the league race tightens.
NYU announces a six game gridiron slate after returning to football following earlier manpower and funding issues. The Violets will host and travel to Temple Boston College Bucknell Swarthmore Brooklyn College and others, with games at Fenway Park and Ohio Field as part of the fall roster.
St Peter's tied for runner up in the C Y C baseball league after a 5-3 win over Sacred Heart at Catholic High field. Fran Abbatie returned from injury to shut down Sacred Heart on five scattered hits. Rouse went 3 for 3 for St Peter's while Kerin hit a homer for Sacred Heart. St Peter's next plays St Michael's at Prospect Park at 6 30 tonight.
Standings show Binghamton and Scranton leading divisions with Hartford Elmira in mix. Today's schedule lists Albany Williamsport, Scranton Binghamton Hartford Elmira Wilkes Barre Utica games and national results from St Louis Chicago Philadelphia. American results note Philadelphia Chicago doubleheader and Cleveland Chicago doubleheader with probable pitchers.
Max Lanier pitched five hits as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8 to 4. Johnny Hodges doubled and tripled to spark the Cardinal attack while Bob Elliott hit a three run homer in the fifth inning rally. Rip Sewell started for the Pirates and took the loss.
The Pioneers and Hartford Laurels split a twin bill last night at home. The Laurels won the opener 4 to 3 behind Ozzie Knierim and the league leaders. the Pioneers broke their six-game skid to avoid a sweep. In the nightcap the Laurels won 8 to 1 as Warren Marshall yielded three hits.
In Schenectady last night Alex Doyle 142 Garfield N J fought Joey Miller 140 Buffalo to a two round draw in the eight round main event of a pro card. Semi final saw Pete Virgin 128 Garfield KO Joe Triola 132 Albany in 2 1/2 minutes of the sixth. Other results include Johny Taylor 160 Binghamton KO Jon Robinson 160 Garfield N Y 2:15 of second, Vic Belanger 152 Utica decision Steve Ish 160 Poughkeepsie six rounds, Pete Kappy 140 Kingston KO Tony Barsalone 140 Poughkeepsie 12:00 in first.
The Schenectady All-Stars edged the Lansingburg All-Stars 1 to 0 in Schenectady, handing Lansingburg its first loss of the season.
Chicago White Sox beat the Athletics 7-3 after opening loss 9-3. In the opener Sam Harris held Chicago to 13 hits and earned his ninth win as the A’s rallied with two three-run innings. Hal Trosky hit a homer for Chicago in the first game. Tony Cuccinello collected four singles for the Sox in the nightcap.
Top seeds falter as Bitty Smith of Orlando upsets Robert Davis of Chicago 6 1 6 0 in the junior singles while defending champion Falconburg of Hollywood survives a tough test for a 6 3 6 4 win over Richard Savitt. Bernard Battzen crushes William Sayres and Alan Watson advances after beating Mears Salans. In boys singles Buddy Bebrens dominates Curtie Morseil 6 2 6 3, Tony Trabert ousts Herbert Suler Jr. and Matthew Murphy tops Charles Stinks as matches push toward quarterfinals.
Army beat Firemen 21 to 0 as Captains Viola Greeson and Gali delivered decisive innings. G Q led by Ohanian and Kearney with four for five and three for four propelled a 144 victory over PMH. Pitching and fielding dominated the Arsenal League games at the Gun Plant.
Ike Williams of Trenton New Jersey signed yesterday to meet former champion Sammy Angott of Washington Pennsylvania in a two return round bout at Shibe Park. Williams defeated Angott on June 7, setting the stage for a high profile lightweight clash.
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