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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1945
Page
7
A garbled recap shows the Giants defeating the Phillies with a 6 to 2 score in an apparent spring training or exhibition game. Names and moments are jumbled, but mentions of Ray Bennet and pitches by Sevane and others surface amid the unsettled text.
Ogham, the old gelded son of Wise Coins, won the Brookline at Towance purse of 2507 dollars at Rockingham. Jockey Wille Balzaretti set a fast pace on Muount and Ogham finished ahead of Lavderes Cream and Winsome Lad by nose. Ogham paid 4.65 4.50 and 2.80 with Cream at 12.30 and 6.40. Da Reign UI paid 35.40. The daily double paid 82.30. apprentice Francis Tobin was unseated and bruised but stable.
Newark NF report states Charlie Fusari, 143 pounds, of Irvington, defeated Jackie Seamus, 255 pounds, of New York in an eight round feature at Meadowrock Bowl. Fusari felled Seamus in the eighth with a decisive punch, after a close seven rounds.
Ken Strong announced as tackling coach for the United States Merchant Marine Academy football team at Kings Point. He will continue with the New York Giants while preparing the academy squad for a schedule featuring Harvard, Boston College, William & Mary, Ursinus, Brooklyn, Lafayette, Maryland.
The Albany Senators beat the Erie Pioneers 2-0 and 5-1 in a twin bill to move into second place in the Eastern League. Key moments came with bases loaded in the seventh as misplays and a wild pitch shaped the late frame, while Carver and Clarke contributed in the field and at the plate.
Amsterdam, Towson and Schenectady dominated the bracket as Towson posted the tournament high score to rout Clarks 4 to 1. Ed Albrecht of Schenectady led the day with three singles and a double driving in four runs.
Chicago on the edge of the NL race after a string of losses to St Louis. Grimm benches Nicholson and shifts Phil Caveretta and Becker to key roles as the Cubs prepare for a Pirates series and a crucial Cardinals visit. Hank Borowy hopes to halt the skid in Pittsburgh tonight.
Atlanta UPI The Constitution reports Luke Appling former Chicago White Sox shortstop and 1936 AL batting champion may be discharged from the Army this week. He is stationed at Lawson General Hospital in Atlanta where he starred on the baseball team for two seasons. If discharged he is expected to join the White Sox.
The NL race tightens in August as Tommy Holmes of Boston holds a slim three point edge over Selder and others. Cavarrella returns from a shoulder injury, Olmo leads in triples, Lombardi and Welker swap spots, and Brecheen gains wins to lead pitching with 8-3.
Chesty, a Calumet gelding aged three, romped to victory in the sixth at Washington Park by two and a half lengths over Dixiana's Lizzie Press. The 3 year old ran furlongs in 1 21 3 5, with Amphibious third. Wagers totaled 642 293 after five races as 18,000 spectators watched.
Billy Graham of New York remained undefeated in 56 bouts by knocking out Donnie Maes of Los Angeles in 2 19 of the first round of the eight round feature at Queensboro Arena before 4000 fans.
The St Louis Browns sneaked past the Chicago White Sox 8 to 7 after an early lead was squandered. Key late rallies in the seventh inning produced scoring drives with Mark Christman and Gere Moore among the players contributing, while Vernon Stephens added a late season RBI.
Tarranova of the Bronx knocked out Jean Barriere of Montreal in 2 04 of the fourth round at Sterling Oval. Barriere suffered a cut around the left eye and was counted out after a final hard right. Other results included Bike Klein defeating Charlie Moore in 2 24 of the first round and Teving Magid stopping Joe Neil in the second.
Ralph Walton of Montreal and Chester Rico of New York City fought a ten round draw at Mitchell Field last night in the main event. Pete Martin of New York tagged Jackie Connors of Newark in the third round, scoring a late stoppage. Tony Vero of Stamford knocked out Jimmy Cogman of Newark in the second round of a scheduled six round bout.
Two Albany golf tournaments are planned with the Northeast New York Women's Golf Association event today at Albany Country Club and the Eastern New York Golf Association event tomorrow at Wolfert's Roost Country Club.
Clinton New York hosts a coaching school run by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and a Hamilton College committee. About 200 athletic directors attend the opening sessions with remarks by Carroll Widdoes state football mentor and Ozzie Cowles Dartmouth basketball coach.
Veterans softball team from State Vocational School faces New York Centrals tonight at 8:30 p.m. at Prospect Park. Brooks handles pairing behind the plate with Waterline and Doodick in the lineup.
Major Leagues are near record attendance with over 21 million paid admissions this season and both leagues ahead of their 1900s marks. Detroit and Brooklyn lead in attendance while the Yankees near 11 remaining home games to push totals higher. Ty Cobb arrival inspires All Stars and historical notes on players like Gabby Hartnett, Dutch Leonard, and Jo Kuihel.
The standings show team records and probable pitchers for each matchup. Games listed include Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Chicago at Pittsburgh, St Louis at Cincinnati, Detroit at St Louis, Cleveland at Chicago, Boston at New York, and Washington at Philadelphia, with minor leagues Albany Wilkes-Barre Scranton Elmira and others. Only scheduled games are noted.
Tommy Hubert of Washington and Al Evans of Montreal signed to box next week at Trey Sports Arena. They previously drew in a December Fall River bout, and promoter Ted Bayly says several other bouts will accompany the card at Hawkins Ratdium.
Tony Cuccinello of the Chicago White Sox held the American League batting lead at .319 after a rough week, ahead of idle George Case and two previously tied rivals. Other leaders include Stirnweiss, Stephens, McQuinn, Exton, Myatt, and Fertiss, with Newhouser atop strikeouts and Newhouser among the pitching leaders.
The two week Grand Circuit meeting at Saratoga Raceway ended with record betting and attendance. Peak day August 16 drew 7 883 spectators as Titan Han overshadowed Hambletonian Victor to set world records. Mutual handle reached 167 914 with total wagers 4 690 393, surpassing last year by over two million. Track crowds for the summer reached 180 000 and combined total wagers topped 1 315 408 for an average near 120 000 per night.
New London Conn yesterday the Boston Red Sox defeated the Coast Guard Bears 12 to 8 in an exhibition game. Emmett O Neill hit two two run homers driving in five runs total with runners aboard in the fourth and sixth innings. La Forest and others contributed as Boston racked up runs while Bob Thompson and Branch worked in relief for the Bears.
The University of Rochester begins its college football season Saturday at home against Case School of Cleveland at River Campus. It is the earliest opener in Rochester history, chosen to finish before fall term ends. The 165 roster shows improvements over last year’s five wins in eight games, with some weaknesses remaining.
The 1st annual All Star football game at Soldiers Field features Tom Harmon Charley Trippi Bob Renteay Les Horvath and Johnny Strzykalski among others. Packers face a veteran star contingent in a passing focused contest under coach Bernie Bierman with expected high crowd.
New York Giants slugger and 23 year old International League home run leader Zimmerman has ended his holdout by agreeing to terms with the Giants after being purchased from Newark for 25000. Eddie Brannick announced there was no remuneration and the deal includes the purchase price. Ott hinted at placing Zimmerman in the outfield with Schemer remaining at first base.
At Roosevelt Paceway a crowd of 8212 watched H C Scotts Leading Man defeat Frank Churchs Ned Abbey in the $1000 mile trot feature. Robert Newmans Hunter Patch finished third. The six year old gelding sired by Protector chased Ned Abbeys pace to the wire and won in 2 06 34 earning 750 dollars.
Batavia clinched the Pony League pennant as the season nears September 3. Jamestown, Lockport, and Bradford remain in contention for Governors Cup playoff spots, with Batavia holding the top position and likely heading into the postseason.
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