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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1945
Page
7
The New York Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs nine to three behind strong hitting from Mungo. The game featured decisive offense early, with New York taking control and maintaining the lead through the middle innings.
Merry Ho Sta Die's six year old Copyright won the $2,000 Hudson Allowances Purse at Rockingham Park shading Sam Garfeld's Shiny Penny by a nose in a photo finish. Geham faded after an early bid as Coprwright and Shiny Penny battled to the wire with the whip in the final yards. Six furlongs in 1:12.5.
Race meet listing shows multiple entries including Tata Race-Tee Sarmage driving by Biewes. Purse figures range around 360 to 7244 dollars with mile races and two year old qualifiers. Notable names include Hanover, Gilmour, Parker, and Craigy among drivers and horses, with first post at 8:15 PM.
Chuck Hawley pitched and batted for the Senators to a 9-5 victory over Williamsport at Albany. The offense built early, with Mayhew and Luzansky driving in runs, and Hawley delivering a key two bagger and a late run. Williamsport struggled with base runners as Parra issued three walks and Fernander Fernandez misplayed a ball in the field.
Eladebba, driven by Vic Fleming for Dr. A. B. Thosepson, edged Rev-Rea in the sixth to claim victory as Saratoga Raceway closed a long summer season. A harness-racing milestone occurred when a horse dropped dead during a race, with Peter Roehl 3S the mare’s driver dismounting as the horse collapsed. The track donation plan announced proceeds from Saturday racing would go to the Red Cross United War Fund and Saratoga Hospital.
Jimmy Foxx resumes old role as slugger, lining a ninth inning single to score Dick Mauner and lift the Philadelphia Phillies over Cincinnati 4 to 3. Foxx adds a run in the eighth for Charley Smith’s win, with Vernon Kennedy guiding the pitching effort.
New York reports Frankie Parker of the United States Tennis to compete in the National Championship in Forest Avenue. West Side officials announce sponsors and travel plans. The event features top international players and Parker aims to add another title to his record.
Johnny Lanning, Buc pitcher, has been released from the Army and will rejoin the team after completing service in June. The 32 year old hurler had a 4 1 record when called to colors and carried a 25 won 23 lost mark over three seasons with the club.
Philadelphia Phillies will play Valley Forge General Hospital baseball team in Phoenixville tomorrow. Del W Vaughan, commanding officer, announced yesterday, detailing the exhibition matchup and local arrangements.
Detroit pitchers may face Newsom in a rare doubleheader start in Philadelphia as Connie Mack plans to use Newsom for both games against the Detroit Tigers. Mack indicated Newsom favors the plan and recalls a past two-win day for the Tigers when he starred for the White Sox.
General Manager Johan Quinn announced the Boston Braves signed a contract to train in Fort Lauderdale Florida next spring. The agreement was made with Earl Middinton a director of the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce who arrived in Boston yesterday. Last season the Braves trained at Georgetown University in Washington DC and their last pre war Florida base was Bradenton.
Clearwater Florida United Press International Vice President Roger Peckinpaugh of the Cleveland Indians says the team will travel south early next year for spring training after travel restrictions are lifted. The Indians’ 16 game training schedule has been received by City Manager F L Hendrix.
St. Louis Browns and Cardinals doctor said Bob Garbark rookie catcher for the Boston Red Sox will stay in St. Louis for treatment of a neurotic shoulder condition after examination yesterday.
The New York Yankees erased a four run Chicago lead with a bold ninth inning rally to defeat the White Sox 4 to 3. Frank Crosetti and Hershel Martin sparked the comeback with a key hit, Art Metseni swatted a homer, and Whitey Ford earned his seventh win despite Chicago threats.
The Washington Nationals blanked the Cleveland Indians 6 0 in the second game after a 7 0 victory in the opener. Carrasquel scattered seven hits while Mazini Pieresti held the Tribe scoreless in the opener and Ed Wheeler led with key hits. Buddy Lewin chipped in two triples as the Nats pulled ahead of Detroit and improved their standing in the pennant race.
Brooklyn's defense collapsed as the Dodgers made seven errors and lost 11 1 to the Pirates. Tom Brean hit his first major league homer for Brooklyn. Babe Dahlgren and Pete Cascarat homered for Pittsburgh. Catcher Fats Dantonio and third baseman French Bortagaray misplayed multiple plays, and Tom Sears saw his five game win streak end after two early runs.
St. Louis Browns climb toward first division with a 10 to 6 win over the Boston Red Sox. Milt Byrnes belted his 6th homer with two aboard as a seven run second inning propelled the Browns. Starting pitchers Emmett ONeill and Tex Shirley yielded rough early runs before Sam Zoidak earned his first win since joining the club two years ago. The Indians dropped a doubleheader to Washington.
Bob Feller, the 26 year old Cleveland Indians right hander, is due for discharge from the Navy within 24 hours at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He served 27 months at sea as a gun fire control director on the U S Alabama and was moved to a demobilization center yesterday. He plans to return to Cleveland to negotiate terms of a new contract with Indians officials.
The St Petersburg Times reports Joe DiMaggio, center fielder of the New York Yankees, will be discharged from the Army within a week at ten days. He is stationed at the Don Cesar Army Air Forces Convalescent Hospital. Hospital officials offered no comment and DiMaggio could not be reached to say if he plans to rejoin the Yankees after discharge.
New York 93 A Hight card at the Sterling oval was cancelled after Joe LaMotta of the Bronx and Jimmy Filta of Warren, C., failed to weigh in due to Lamotta claiming illness. Commission doctors later said Lamotta was in good condition.
Detroit pitcher Newhouser earned his 20th win of 1955 by blanking Philadelphia in the opener as the Tigers swept the doubleheader. Roger Cramer and Lou Whitman drove in the runs in the nightcap, with Eddie Mayo and Judy York contributing key hits. Greenberg added two timely hits in both games as Detroit toppled the Athletics 4-0 and 5-4.
Yardage of results shows National League games with St Louis Boston Pittsburgh and others and American League results including New York Detroit and Philadelphia. Eastern League standings list Albany Wilkes Barre Scranton and Elmira with scheduled games.
Scores show Montreal 4 Toronto 3 Buffalo 8 Rochester 4 and Baltimore Jersey City as part of a list of results. The fragmentary record notes matchups with Syracuse Newark and related city teams.
St Louis pitcher Ken Stork delivered a seven-hitter to beat the Boston Braves 2-0. Art Reber and Burkhart drove in runs as the Cardinals built early lead and Minnesota’s Elmer Singleton held firm in relief.
The Arsenal beat Albany 8 to 4 at Gun Plant grounds for their 23rd win this season. A six run sixth inning featured five singles and a walk, turning a tight game into an 84 victory. Joe Pelle and Ted Kearney led Arsenal with two hits.
Meadow Club hosts the annual Meadow Club invitation tennis tournament opening today ahead of the national championships at Forest Hills. Top players met 2d as doubtful starters include Pancho Segura and Bit Talbert, with Navy Lt Kardear Muller Army Le Hal Sur face Seysiour Greenberg and others listed to compete. A strong foreign field features Alejo Rossel Heraide Weiss from Argentina and Chilean champion Andres Hammecey.
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