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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1945
Page
9
The Mimiva Pioneers defeated the Senators in a double header, winning 2-1 in game one and 7-5 in game two. Catrey doubled and scored on two grounders as Greenw and To conquer the Senators in a tense series opener.
Race program details list several horses and appearances including Olympia Hanover and Parser with an emir, Peer E. 2Pareer Hi, Fred, Snicket i Tee, Lad fata-Trow, Orgies Bret Hanover, Pactes Chattes Fist, and a Bay Double. Cora Printess and Versa paid 1.30 for 37.00 at the event.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated Cincinnati 6 to 3 to extend their winning streak. Stan Andrews homered to give the Phillies a lead in the sixth, followed by one more run in the seventh and two in the eighth. Cincinnati rallied in the ninth with a double by Kermit W and a single by Unser before a double play ended the game.
Barrett homered and drove in runs as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Braves 4 3 in a game notable for Marty Marion’s multi hit performance. Barrett reached 18th win contributions while the Braves led early before six costly St. Louis errors swung the game.
Taylor Hart headlines the main at Dorp with Hart versus Teyter from New York and Hart of Syracuse as contenders. Hyands and Morton highlight the semi main while Decks and Foster meet in the third bout. Three rounders and a 9 43 o clock start time complete the card.
Sampson Naval Training Center beats Olean Oilers 4 3 after Fred Gerken homered in the eighth. Glesh started strong for Olean, tying the game at three in the seventh before Konstanty earned the win in relief for Sampson. The tilt featured an errorless defense and crucial late scoring.
Entries list for a trotting meet includes races for 3 year olds and up with purses of 550 and 408 dollars. Notable horses mentioned include Linda, Greg, Day, and Bernard Hanover among others, with owners and trainers partially listed. Race conditions and specific heats appear fragmented in the OCR text.
The Pirates crushed the Dodgers 12 to 1 as Gregg led with four runs driven in and Ben Gables held the Dodgers at bay. Coscarart and Lombard contributed key hits while pitching from the mound kept the visitors off balance throughout the game.
The West Virginia Racing Commission approved racing days at Wheeling Downs and Charles Town. Wheeling runs October 2 to November 3 for a 22 day meet. Charles Town dates are December 1 to December 19 with three additional days to December 22 for a charity meet.
The text lists several race entries and times for forthcoming horse events at Saratoga. Names include Dorney Den Juan Devtiny Axa Frisce Propaganda and Manners UR with a note of a 7 30 pm start and mention of Corinth Passe 1200 Pecans.
The Washington Nationals defeated Cleveland 11-8 to pull ahead in the series as the Indians committed four errors. Mickey Haefner earned the win for Washington while Cleveland’s pitching struggled as Heath and others produced key hits.
The St. Louis Browns won the first game 2 1 over the Boston Red Sox and lost the second 2 1 after five innings due to rain. Gus Clark held Boston to four hits in the opener as Nelson Potter pitched a 1 hour 22 minute victory. Chet Laabs drove in two with a third inning triple for St. Louis.
Two veteran New York players aided a 3-0 win and a 6-2 victory as the Yankees defeated the White Sox. Cass Michaels sparked the offense with two singles in the sixth, and Syd Metheny, Nick Buen, and Robinson helped in the seventh. Al Gettel pitched effectively, securing a seventh win as the Yankees built early innings with timely hits and solid defense.
Sacred Heart Watervliet, St Michael's Troy, and Sacred Heart of Troy vie for the 1945 league title as a pivotal game at Prospect Park tests aims. The South Enders and old Haymakers legends spark talk of prewar glory while Hawkins Stadium hosts a Negro leagues showcase featuring the Crawfords and Brown Bombers.
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia beat Detroit 7 6 and Detroit edged Philadelphia 7 6. New York defeated Chicago 3 0 and 6 2 in Chicago. St Louis beat Boston 2 1 and Boston won 4 3 at rain shortened game. Teams Washington Cleveland and New York hold top standings with wins and losses listed. Today’s games include New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Detroit with pitchers and lineups noted.
Bob Ibbott, former Lansingburg high school athlete, joins the Federal Bureau investigation in Washington, D.C. He plays tight field for the FBL team and coached the FBS girls to the second round championship in local crime. While at Lansingburg he played varsity basketball and baseball.
Detroit crowds exceed one million as 21 303 pay ing customers attended a Philadelphia A's doubleheader with ex Tigers star Lowik Neswsom starting both games in a big American League turnout.
The fragment reports multiple hockey results including Syracuse defeating Newark 8 to 6, Newark 4 to 5 over Syracuse, Toronto 3 to 1 Rochester 2, Toronto 10 Rochester 2, and Jersey City Baltimore 5, Buffalo 17, Montreal 5.
Detroit built a late rally to beat Philadelphia 8 6 in the second game after a 6 6 first game loss, as Rudy York drove in the decisive run and Newsom closed the Tigers win. In the opener Joe Berry faltered and Frank Overmire plunked two A’s batters before a late rally tied the game, then York delivered the go ahead hit.
Night game at the 116th Street Diamond saw the Police Department top the Firemen 23 to 13. Chief Freddie Ibbott returned on the mound, Len Flynn hit a home run, while Jim and Jack Moran added triples. Bill Donovan added four hits as Jackie Prendergast led the Firemen hitters.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute begins its soccer season with an away match against Williams College on September 8. The 1943 squad is described as a United Nations team, with players from Colombia, Venezuela, England, Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, France, Norway, Iran, Portugal, and Belgium, under coach Dick Schmelzer. The schedule lists games against Williams, Golgate, Dartmouth, Cart and Tractiers, Army, and others, with home and away dates mixed through October and November.
Army dischargee Carol Blackwell linked to the Washington Redskins move to the Chicago Cardinals in the National Professional Football League. Officials disclosed a proposed reestablishment of a wartime limit at 33, up from 28.
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