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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1949
Page
7
New York Yankees fall 2 in Cleveland as Early Wynn and Satchel Paige combine in eighth to stop Vic Raschi and lift the Indians in a 2 run win before 71 354. Dale Mitchell drives in both Cleveland runs with a long center hit and a triple amid a passed ball and wild pitch sequence.
National League standings show St Louis tied with Brooklyn at four each after nine innings in a rainish draw. Mixed figures list St Louis with 56 wins and 36 losses, Brooklyn near .500, and Philadelphia New York Boston and Cincinnati in varied positions. The day’s schedule reads multiple night games with pitchers Hartung Bonham Lombardi and others, plus city matchups and travel notes as the league transitions.
Robby Kell and Ted Pace pace New York hitters as Enos Slaughter climbs to a third place tie with Red Schoendienst after 15 hits in 30 at bats. Willie Mays? No, Marty Robinson clings to runs and RBIs throne while Kiner leads homers with 27. Cliff Chambers tops pitchers at 6 81, with Rip Sewell close behind. Warren Spann leads strikeouts with 80.
Chicago 447 Two batters were hed for the lead and another trailed by an eyelash in the American League batting race yesterday. George Kell of Detroit and Ted Williams of Boston led with .442 averages to shade Dom DiMaggio of Boston, who was hot on their heels with .341. Kell rose from .336 last week, Williams up from .329. DiMaggio led the league with .342 last week. Other leaders include Bob Dillinger of St. Louis at .339, Roy Sievers .228, Jerry Priddy .418, Cass Michaels .311, Dale Mitchell .310, Johnny Pesky .406, Hank Majeski .298, Luke Appling .298. Williams led in runs batted in with 58, most runs 89, most hits 115, and most home runs 25. Al Reynolds of New York led pitching with 10 hits allowed per loss for a .909 average. Virgil Trucks struck out 107, Majeski 12 triples, Dillinger nine stolen bases.
St Louis owner Fred Saigh boasts of the Cardinals surge to first in the National League after sweeping the Dodgers in Brooklyn. The team returns home for a weekend slate versus Philadelphia and the Dodgers, with reserved seats selling fast and fan interest high despite cool weather and stay-at-home mood.
Maplewood and Cohoes see a postponement while Green Island travels to Schenectady. Watervliet visits Schaghticoke with Galies Torborrow at Schenectady and Green Island at Troy. Waterford hosts Maplewood in a condensed local slate.
Dunbriks defeated Rick's Tavern 7-3 in a nonleague softball game at Anthony Park. Brady pitched a two hitter and drove in runs with a double and single, while Dillon added two safeties. The loss featured a home run by Schongat for Rick's Tavern, as Maplewood and other regional teams faced league implications and schedule notes in nearby action.
In a tense nine inning finish at Ebbetts Field Brooklyn and St Louis battled to a 4 4 tie as rain delays and train schedules forced no extra innings after 4 p m. Stan Musial sparked the Cardinals with a triple a double and a single driving in three runs and lifting his average. Spider Jorgensen delivered a pinch single in the last of the ninth scoring Fred Martin while Martin walked Jackie Robinson but Hodges forced out to end the game. The Dodgers used 17 players and Brooklyn and St Louis traded leads in a tight pennant race setting the stage for remaining eastern games.
In a move marking a long feud, Bobby Locke, the British Open champion, was barred from PGA sanctioned events by George Schneiter. Locke had repeatedly violated tournament rules and the players’ agreement, leading to his withdrawal from the Inverness and plans to join the Tom O’Shanter Open. Locke announced he faced hostile treatment from the American PGA as he cancelled travel to Chicago and prepared for the Irish Open.
Jerkie Moynihan leads 128 young golfers from Frear Park and Troy Medal holder Aldlick Recreation as he vies in the three day Troy Championshine junior amateur. Final rounds set for Thursday with early morning tee times and a strong field aiming for a replica championship trophy.
Joe Marty, the Sacramento outfielder, hit a pinch triple on July 1 against Portland, a pinch single on July 7 versus Seattle, and a pinch double on July 31 against San Diego. His feat helped the Senators win 17 of 20 in a nine game series against the Angels, boosting his batting average to .313.
Oldtimers form a baseball team to oppose Watervliet Mahar Vets of the Eastern New York League in a three inning preliminary at Watervliet High field. Larry Wayter Vuyick’s teammates honor him for his injury return during this benefit event.
St Marys Girla Drum Corps of Waterford will start festivities at 4 50 with a drill and program of music. The Oldtimer Mahar came follows, main game starts 6 o clock. The Mahars have faced Amateur League opposition twice this season beating the Emeralds in both meetings. Last year the Vliet club met and defeated the Tweyers once.
Admiral Lea, three-year-old son of Bull Lea Que Gato, owned by Mrs Ada L Rica of Chicago, won the 1 1/16 mile Arlington Classic at Arlington Park, defeating Ponder by a length. John A Ricciard's John’s Joy was second, with Ponder third. crowd of 18,507 paid $5.80 to win and $3.20 to place.
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