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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1945
Page
6
Davis led the Brooks team to a 9 to 4 win over the Reds with solid pitching and timely hitting. The Dodgers achieved the win in a game marked by strong defense and steady offense as they improved their standings.
St Louis Browns rallied to a 14 13 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics in the second game of a twilight doubleheader. Sig Jakucki credited with the win in relief. Vern Stephens homered in the ninth to spark the rally. First game went to the Browns 2 1 as Nelson Potter earned win.
The Troy Broinies host Ballston Sta in a 2n Eastern New York Softball League game this afternoon in Troy. Ballston has been rained out before. Troy aims to continue a recent double win streak over Ballston Speautst ja Esjiston. Dollar City leads the league as Benjukian and Zandreth pitch with Kirkner catching.
In a stadium showdown the Utes score in the ninth to slip past the Senators 3 to 2. Waily Jakowczyk was injured in the eighth after a collision and taken to Memorial Hospital, condition reported satisfactory.
Local sports note previews Pin Up Girls versus Silver Eagles with Mondas as key handler and Petar Geiz Prt 32e90n among participants. South End Ba Beauties mentioned in context as opponents or nearby teams.
Three year old Tiger Rebel edges Art Roi by four lengths in the Washington Park feature. Stonette finishes third as the mile time records 2:36 45 on the task track. Jockey Bobby Campbell guides Tiger Rebel to payoffs of $4.80, $2.40 and $2.20 with Art Roi returning $2.40 and Stonette $3.20.
Sir Volo, the odds on favorite, captured the feature at Spa Raceway earning a share of the $1,040 purse. The victory set a new best time for Sir Volo and followed by a Saratoga Driving Stakes event for two year olds won by Parker Hanover driven by Murry Kay. Sheila Locust Farm, Loudenville, The Fortress, Lady Eblis, Olympia Hanover also raced with no betting on the program.
The report lists multiple harness races with finishers and payouts. Names such as A Messer, Susan Fass, Witt, Bercy, and Kerr appear among drivers and horses with times and odds, detailing third to seventh race outcomes and prize figures.
Entry list shows races for three year olds and up including pacing and trotting events with purses from 300 to 950 dollars. Notable horses include Monk Azom Arko Buster and Frances Dawn among numerous entries with Stout and Moore listed as handlers and Jankson and Craigy among riders. The program lists race conditions, ages, and prize money for each division, with first post at 8:15 p.m.
Chicago White Sox dominated Washington in a 6 to 3 victory. Thornton Lee yielded four hits in the late inning as the Sox built a lead with early offense and held on for the win before 3,738 fans.
The largest daily double page of the New York rating season paid $1490.30 at Saratoga Belmont Park. Port Said and Reaping Gem combined for the double with 70 two dollar tickets and one 318 ducat sold for the pair. Port Said won the first race at $47.60 and Reaping Gem won the second at $54.20.
Tommy Holmes starred for the Boston Braves, delivering the decisive hits and a homer to beat the Chicago Cubs 2 to 1. Al Javery pitched well through seven innings before Hendrickson relieved. Chicago mounted threats but never overcame the early Braves lead.
The St Louis Cardinals seized control with a four-run third inning to defeat the New York Giants 5-2. Voiselle earned his 16th win as Red Schoendienst and Ken O'Dea homered, while Ernie Lombardi drove in both Giant runs with a homer and a sacrifice fly. Mike Schemer collected three hits for New York.
Readers learn Navy's goat mascot Bill IX died at the Naval Academy Dairy Farm near Annapolis Maryland ending a four year tenure as symbol of the football team. Bill IX forged a popular era with midshipmen, amid reports of his passing at the academy grounds.
New York powered past Cleveland 15 hits to 4 as Gettel earned his sixth win. Salveson and Reynolds split duties for eight frames of work in relief, while Heath and Center drove in runs as the Yankees widened their gap to within 1.5 games of the Nats and Tigers remained behind.
Randy Heflin a 25 year old rookie hurler limited Detroit to four hits while Boston scored seven in the sixth inning. Leon Culberson hit a three run homer and drove in two more in the seventh as Boston beat Detroit 9 to 6, moving into fifth place and tying the series at two games each.
The Lockbourne Army Air Base Flyers beat Maxwell Area Air Base 7 to 6 to extend their season win count. Key players include Zeke Cranfor of Albemarne, MN, and teammates Williams, Wanke, Quinzi, and Harden. The Montgomery team arrived with a 36-5 record, highlighting a competitive regional matchup.
Freddy Link, a veteran pitcher, will make his first start in 15 years for Sacred Heart of Trey against Bt Michael's in a4 CYTO League game at Prospect Park. Link previously pitched for the Emeralds, D. & H., and the Great Lakes otne during World War I.
RPI in Troy prepares for football with 65 summer candidates including Navy trainees and veterans. Paul Graham leads 1945 charges as the Engineers face Middlebury Worcester Rochester Coast and others, while Albany Senators eye playoff bids behind pitcher Ronnie Cook and manager Rip Collins amid a busy sporting month.
Major league standings show St Louis at 62 42 and Brooklyn 34 3 with Philadelphia 76 and Pittsburg 52. Series of games today lists St Louis at New York with Byerly vs Zabala and Cincinnati at Brooklyn with Riddle vs Baker. Probable pitchers include Vandenberg Logan and Daniel Grome for upcoming games.
Nakama of Ohio State University opened the national AAU championships with a quick 200-meter freestyle win posting 2 18.7 to lead the event. He shared top honors with Norman Sper Jr and Jimmy McLane in other finals as Sper retained the three meter springboard title.
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