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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1944
Page
6
Albany Senators defeat the Pioneers 8 7 in a two game set, led by Walter Smola on the mound and Fred Clemence’s late relief showing. Hawkins Stacie’s lineup delivers key hits as Albany builds early lead, while the Pioneers rally in the ninth.
New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 4-3 to seize second place as Hank Borowy pitched a nine hitter. Two unearned runs in the early innings and four Sox errors fueled the Yanks scoring. Borowy earned his 22nd victory in a tight spring contest.
Detroit lefty Al Overmire hurled a two hitter to beat the Chicago White Sox 2 to 0. Dick Wakefield drove in the runs with a sixth inning double after Eddie Mayo opened the frame, while Overmire scored the other run himself. He faced 36 batters, allowing only two reach base on errors and turning a double play to end a threat.
Utica Rice Sox beat Scranton Miners 2 1 last night with Al Verdel pitching. Picciuio, Danisis double, Riley and Neisler singles contribute to the win. solid defense and outfield plays, including Goulish catch and Sperry sprint, highlight a fielding effort.
G Arne Anderson defeated Gander Haerg in a 1500 meter race at Stockholm Stadium last night in 3 48.4. The race renews the rivalry of the Flying Swedes begun last week at Gothenburg where Haage set a new world distance record, with a prize noted as 743 dollars.
Cleveland freshman pitcher Gromek earned the victory with a complete game two runs on eight hits. He drove in the deciding run with a two out single in the 14th to score Rey Mark as the Indians beat the St Louis Browns 3 2. Roy Cullenbine homered and collected a double and a single. Mark Christman and Vern Stephens contributed key hits.
Washington fans saw two pitcher heavy games as Russ Christoperiurned Washington back for a 2 win in the second game while Phil afelobia took both ends of a double header. The Athletics won the opener 4 to 3. George Case stole four bases across both games, including a home steal in the nightcap, boosting his season total to 24.
The National League owners approved a rule to clarify a ball struck through Forbes Field’s screen counts as a home run. The change followed Virgil Spud Davis’s pinch hit in a June 2 game against St Louis, when a ball went through the screen and was ruled a homer by umpire Beans Reardon, tying the game at 5-5. President Ford Frick later accepted the protest and the rule expansion applies to NL parks with similar screens.
Chicago Cubs out hit Pittsburgh Pirates 13 to four as they win four to one. Roy Hughes drove in two runs and Stan Hack homered, with Art Cuccurullo adding three hits for the Cubs. Hi Vandenberg held the Pirates to four hits over six and two thirds innings for the win.
The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2 to 1. Lombardi scored on a second inning double by Reyes after being hit by a pitch, and Kerr stole second to spark the winning run in the sixth. Adams and Walden walked to fuel a late Philadelphia rally but the Giants held on for the victory.
McManis of Forest Hills defeats Burke 61 3 64 to reach the Eastern Clay Courts men’s singles final at the Montclair Athletic Club. Schein of New York awaits after top seed McManus advances to face him tomorrow. In women’s singles, Helen Germaine of New York beat Edna Steinschach of Jackson Heights 26 62 61, while Mrs Barker of New York defeats Lillian Lopes of New York 4 60 to meet Germaine for the title.
Binghamton 4 The Triplets and Wilkes Barons split a doubleheader, with the second game going 10 innings to a 3-2 Barons win. John Moore struck out 15 for the Trips in a tight pitching duel, while Karakus hurled a solid effort for Wilkes Barons. Both teams traded runs with late scoring to force the extra frame.
Standings show Albany leading Elmira 5 to 4 with other teams like Binghamton Wilkes Barre Scranton and Utica. National results list New York Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in yesterday’s scores. Tonight’s games include Brooklyn at Boston Pittsburg at Chicago New York at Philadelphia and St Louis at Cleveland with probable pitchers noted for several matchups.
Troy area golf fans will see top amateur shotmakers as the annual Industrial AA championship starts at Frear Park. Joe Fuses leads a strong field from Shaker Road, with rivals Dan Gormley and Charley Rustas among others set to challenge in medal play. The event builds toward matches over successive weekends, with local clubs like Troy Country Club and Arsenal participants noted for past titles and rivalries shaping the competition.
The Closson's Loop Duck Pin League will conduct its event tomorrow afternoon at Sharp's Grove. Jack Closson chairs the event with Johnny Coomes as co chair. Colin Wiletis heads the organizing committee and Bowen serves as league president.
Oma Lee returns to his hometown and gains a ten round decision over Lou Nova of Van Nuys California in Detroit. There were no knockdowns and Nova weighed 207 pounds for a slight edge in weight.
New York star shortstop Frank Crosetti, working in a California shipyard this year, telegrammed Ed Barrow to rejoin the Yankees next Tuesday in St. Louis. His return adds spark to the club after a 30 day suspension in 1942 and follows a World Series win over the St Louis Cardinals.
The Beman Park Juniors defeated Syeaway AC 12 to 10 at Catholic Central High School last night. Reese and Fitzpatrick powered the winning battery.
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