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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1945
Page
5
A late scoring push by the Reds led to a 2-1 victory over the Pirates. The contest featured tight pitching and several close plays at the plate, with key contributions from both lineups as the Reds seized the lead in the final innings.
The 6th National Men's singles championships opened with a draw system expanding over recent years into a major event. The tournament runs from Friday at Forest Hills through Louisiana, with defending champion Frank Parker and three time winner Pauline Betz headed the seeded lists. Parker, after series against Budge and Biggs, has a first round bye and faces George Ball next, while Betz faces youthful Bett Rosenquest as seeds begin to unfold. A seven nation foreignist draw includes Anétes Hemmersley, Herald Weissang, Aiefo Russell, and others from Chile, Mexico, and the Czech lands.
Fragmentary game notes describe Utes and Trips playing to a tie with mixed mentions of managers Eddie Saeveren and Bill Cronk, pitchers Jack, Elmer Stepakovsky, Kimbie, Ray Steimack, and Rippie. Unclear times and incomplete phrases obscure full events.
In a tense series opener at the ballpark, Ron Brecheen and Hank Borowy shut down the Cubs as the Cardinals win 1-0. A key error by Merullo and timely hits from Ray Sanders helped St. Louis seize the lead and defend their division status.
Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller hurled eight and two thirds frames, fanning most of Detroit's lineup. The Indians beat the Tigers 4-2 as Pat Seerey hit his 13th homer and the Tribe pulled away in the eighth and ninth. Newhouser kept Detroit hitless late, but Cleveland struck first and held on for the victory before 46,477 fans in Cleveland.
The match between Sidney Wood and Gardnar Molloy heated early, with Wood leading 1 set when rain halted play. Kansas City’s Surface won the opener and Russell leveled at one set apiece as the other semi between Billy Talbert and Frank Shields was washed out. Bad weather postponed play to today.
Jimmy Conzelman, president of the Louis Browns baseball club for the past two years, resigned yesterday. A former football coach dubbed the Browns secret weapon in pennant battles, he had not yet decided his next move. He joined the Browns in June 1943 after leaving the Chicago Cardinals, where he was head coach and vice president.
Last night's National League contest between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies was postponed due to rain. The Phillies' office announced the teams would make up the game today as a night doubleheader instead of the originally scheduled single game.
Hollingsworth pitched the Browns to a 3 1 win over the Chicago White Sox at Sportsman's Park. He improved to ninth victory as St Louis built a lead with Laabs and Christman driving in runs. Dietrich took the loss after seven innings, with Moore and Finney contributing offensively for St Louis.
The Troy Recreation Department baseball team for players under 16 travels from Troy to Glens Falls to meet the Glens Falls club. Directed by Edward A. Wachter with BE Earley and Ed Bennett coaching, the squad departs State and First Streets at 2:30 PM for the afternoon game.
Marty Dwyer declared St. Michael's 45 season over, noting no further games will be played in spring 1946. A last minute cancellation forced the planned matchup, ending the veteran C. O. manager's tentative schedule.
Rochester defeats Buffalo 2 to 1 in a rain interrupted match at Newark. Jersey faced Baltimore with Syrecune garnering a gain as only scheduled games proceed.
Rocky Graziano stops Freddie Cochrane in the tenth round at Madison Square Garden to retain the welterweight title in front of a large crowd. Cochrane is knocked down multiple times and unable to continue as referee Benny Leonard stops the fight.
Yesterday in the standings the Cardinals beat the Cubs 1 to 0 while Cincinnati won 2 to 1 and Pittsburgh took 1 to 0 with several games postponed. In the American League Detroit defeated St Louis 7 to 3 and Cleveland beat Chicago. rain halted Washington at New York. Today’s schedule features Brooklyn at New York with Feldman Zabarn against Gregg, Boston at Philadelphia in a twi night, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Bowerman versus Ostermuelter, and St Louis at Chicago Burkhardt against Prime.
Rain halted the Spa card at Saretogs with 14 races scheduled for this afternoon. The program was revised after last night’s storm as President Freak Wis sal denounced a late-acting plan and events shifted to a 3 pm start with no wagering in place.
Chicago GPs President Will Har ridge announces schedule changes for postponed games across the league with many open dates and transfers. From Chicago Hank Sauer will be the first Reds player to return from service to rejoin Cincinnati as he reports to the club after time with the Coast Guard.
Late summer charity softball series draws massive citywide interest as Police and Firemen renew their rivalry at Aleth Street playgrounds. El Donovan shines for the Police while Jackie Prengergast boosts Firemen. Arsenal sports program praised for wartime service under Capt Kelley.
The Lockport Blues pitchers Rowe Wallerstein and Moe Sporn blanked Sampson CP, limiting the Rampoon Naval Training Center to six hits as Lockport moved past Sampson 9 to 3 in the Poty s League test. Sampson had entered riding a 17-game victory streak, which was snapped by the loss.
Ohio State League pilot McNair, now Zanesville manager, suspended 138 playing days from next season by National Association president Bramham. Suspension follows two physical altercations with umpire Reurice Green during a Middletown doubleheader. McNair also fined $100 by Ohio State League president Calley.
Rutledge wins the President's Cup at Troy Country Club with a net total of 262. Clarence Scat takes second with a high total aided by a 14 handicap. H. T. Johnson places third with a 73 73 67 69 sequence. Other leading scores include Harold Jeavis James Cronin Les Gor Cathous and Gallagher among top finishers despite varied handicaps.
Pairings for the Van Schaick Island championship first round were drawn last night with play beginning this weekend. The feature match pairs Marie Vergens versus Lou Forget, with top contests including Il Daignault against Jim Carroll and Pep Jergoni versus Tom Gormley, Ed Mazur, and Fred Murray in the divisions. Handicaps apply to other divisions, with 16 players in the second flight and eight in the third.
Marty Dreyer's Pin-Up Girls face MIM Street Girls in a softball area championship game tonight at 6:35 p.m. at St Joseph's diamond. Pessy Goetz will pitch for the Dwyer team with Tootsie Millington catching. Joan Kennedy will start for Mill Street with Ellen Prefore behind the plate. A large crowd is expected for the area championship showdown.
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