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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
12
The St. Louis Cardinals crushed the overmatched Pirates in a 10-2 game. Pitching held firm as offense produced runs early and late, delivering a clear win for the Cardinals in front of home fans.
Chicago pitcher Henry Wyse earned a 2 1 victory over Cincinnati as the Cubs extended their perfect run against the Reds this year. Hack delivered the decisive second inning hit and fielded nine chances in a standout performance, while Nicholson pressed his fall slump with a late triple and Be CHITESS noted on the Spiders' pitching was rough in relief.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced the purchase of outfielder Jake Powell from the Washington Nationals. Powell will report to the Phillies today. Powell began his major league career with Washington in 1930 and had multiple moves between clubs before returning to Washington in 1941.
Red Ruffing earned a 134th win for New York against the Philadelphia Athletics in his first start for the Yankees since 42. The game featured strong pitching and tense moments as Ruffing surpassed opponents, while A's manager and players faced ejections and onfield tensions.
In London Connecticut yesterday the New London Sub Base Tars defeated the Washington Nationals 14 to 9. Arnold Anderson started strong before leaving in the sixth. Bert Shepard pitched five innings, giving up two home runs to Sig Grysza and two triples by Henry Roche amid a rough finish for the Nationals.
Nelson and Dot Germain paced Chicago golfers as the opening round of the AL American Open featured strong scores. Nelson posted a 66 to lead the field, with Hogan and Shute among early contenders and Germain topping the women’s field with 76.
fragmentary sports brief lists teams and scores with Newark Montreal and Rochester references. Unable to determine full event or outcome due to incomplete text.
Marjorie Harrison dominates her match at the Lake Plecia Club event to reach the semi finals. She defeated Margaret Nickels of Yonkers 5 and 4 after overcoming blistered feet from a prior marathon round. Harrison will face Mrs Virginia Guild Alien of Syracuse in the next round.
Hack Harris no hitter through five and Hank Merola two run shutout lead St Anthony’s past Sacred Heart of Troy 1-0 in Prospect Park. Don Everton’s sixth inning single broke Harris no hit bid. Weldon Caswell Mielewski and Tutunjian produced offense as St Anthony’s moved within two games of the league leaders.
Jimmy Bivins, rated No 1 heavyweight contender, won a ten round decision over Gurtis Sheppard before 6000 fans at Forbes Field. Bivins weighed 184 pounds and delivered an all the way performance with no knockdowns.
Behr-Manning Bears clinched the regular season championship of the Industrial Softball League by rallying past the Allegheny Stadium in the seventh inning to overcome the Allegheny Ludium and secure the pennant. The win, part of a tied game resumed after a late rally by the Triangles, capped a season-long showcase of Behr-Manning strength and set up playoffs among the top four teams.
Three Dots a five year old gelding carrying J Howard silks from Midway Ky won the fourth Myrtlewood Handicap at Washington Park over six furlongs. Fighting Don led early but Three Dots surged to a half length victory over Both Sides Burgoo Maid with Ariel Lad finishing fourth. Payouts were 6.80 to 1 for Three Dots, 12.40 for Burgoo Maid, and 3.40 for Fighting Don.
The league leading Troy Brownies clash with Ballston Spa Sunday at Anthony Park in a 2:30 pm opener. Pitchers Charles Bonjukian and Ronnie Zarenhardt will start for the Brownies, who met Ballston in a 26 inning scoreless duel earlier in the week.
Albany moves to second place after sweeping Williamsport in a two game set. Rip Collins drove in runs, Luzansky and Webster added key hits, while Hawley and Clemence pitched well in relief as Albany edged Williamsport in the opener and completed the comeback in the nightcap with timely hitting and strong defense.
Race results and entries show multiple divisions and purses from the harness meet. Notable horses include Firbeeston Frank Meehan and Scotland Yert with drivers listed, racing in 2-year-olds and up divisions, with purses varying from 2400 to 1500 and numerous entrants across pacing and trotting events.
New Orleans reports Harry Chozen, a Nashville backstop, rides a 49 game hitting streak as his name misspelling by Buzz Walker of the Mobile Register becomes a talking point. Chozen explains superstition not involved, notes using a broken bat each game, including a home run, while batting .382 just behind leader Pete Thomeassie.
Jackson, light weight champion of Pennsylvania, meets Mario Torres of Porto Rico in the main bout at Hawkins Stadium. Torres, noted for hard hitting, has won decisions over Lakover Garcia Jude Connelly and Polowitzer, but lost a close decision to Meit. Ted Bayly announced eight round semi final and other preliminaries for the Aug. 2 card.
American and Eastern League standings show Chicago at top in the 8632-iB era with St Louis and Pittsburgh close. Tomorrow's schedule lists Cincinnati at Chicago Walters versus Passeau, Boston at Brooklyn Tobin versus Davis, and New York at Philadelphia Vouiste versus Judd.
The Lookout proxy was banished from the park after a Chattanooga game due to abusive language toward umpires. Umpire Danny Deaver cited the incident and recommended a $2 fine for club president Joe Engel, who claimed he had been thrown out of better joints.
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