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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
8
Stan Musial, once the National League’s fiercest slugger, has fallen to a .270 batting average in 37 games this season, a sharp drop from his .348 career mark and last year’s dominant All Year numbers. Analysts expect a late surge as the season unfolds.
Maplewood Legionnaires defeated Schenectady Grizzlies 31 at home last night, with Lou Batley surrendering two hits and no runs in 1 2/3 innings before arm soreness. Stan Caswell and Bochetti led the offense, while Bailey worked early cushion runs. Maplewood improves in ENY league standings. News also notes Lloyd Carmner and Chuck Yanni join Troy Panters lineup, plus Bogdanowicz and Quest slated for upcoming games versus Waterford and Ithaca College in LaSalle Field action.
Sammy Snead defeats Ben Palmer at the 71‑hole PGA Championship in Richmond Virginia earning 3500 dollars first prize and the year’s top money title. Palmer, a 40 year old former WWII pilot, finishes runner‑up with 1500 dollars. Mangrum and Hagen were out.
Boston Braves score the winning run in the ninth without a hit as Eddie Stanky, Marv Rickert, Jim Conatser and others push past the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6. Conatser homered and drove in four for Boston. Phils had 10 hits, Seminick homering.
The standings show Boston leading the National League at 20 wins with 27 losses, followed by Brooklyn and New York. Cincinnati and Philadelphia trail, with Pittsburgh and St. Louis also in the mix. American League results feature Chicago and Cleveland near the top, with nightly matchups and probable pitchers listed for tonight’s games.
Billy Holland earned 25,350 of the 33rd annual 500 mile race purse plus 1,575 for the win, with Louw Moore owning the winning Blue Crown special. The total Speedway purse reached 179,150, setting a new record as drivers’ prizes included lap bonuses and accessory awards while crowd controls and postrace ceremonies highlighted the Chamber of Commerce event.
Vanderheyden Vets open foren by Ginsberg Cleaners extended their city softball league winning streak to two with an 11 run victory over the Ricks at Vanderheyden Hall diamond. Staley homered with two on base, Fehongar added four bases, and Britten and Griffen contributed in a game marked by strong offense and solid defense.
St Marys Academy trimmed Waterford 7 to 0 after scoring on walks and errors. Morin Davock Yaviniski contributed in the sixth frame, while Waterford pitchers and fielding aided the shutout as the two teams prepare for a rematch today at Waterford.
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In Can Am League play Schenectady defeated Quebec 10 to 3 while Gloversville beat Pittsfield 6 to 3. Oneonta edged Amsterdam 3 to 2 and Three Rivers topped Rome 4 to 3.
Chicago outfielder Gus Zernial, sidelined by a fractured collar bone, tops AL batting with .385 as Case Michaels rises to .443. Dom DiMaggio sits third at .336 while Kell sits fourth at .385. Williams leads in RBIs with 41 and also tops in hits with 54. Zernial leads in doubles with 17 and Mitchell in triples with 7. Eddie Joost drives in 45 runs. Ed Lopat has five wins as Hal Newhouser leads strikeouts with 48.
New York Giants dominated the top batting leaders through May 20. Willard Marshall led with a .368 average after 43 hits in 117 at bats, with Bobby Thomson, Red Gore, and Whitey Lockman also among the top ten. Ralph Kiner trailed at .366, while Meiders Kazak and Schoendienst stood third and fourth. Reese led in runs with 33 and Robinson topped RBIs at 38, tied for steals with 14. Thomson had the most hits at 575. Smalley owned five triples and Hiner 11 homers. Brooklyn’s Branca still held the best win loss at 7-1.
Jack Kramer and Pancho Segura led wins as top players opened the World Pro Tennis Championships. In first round doubles, Kramer and Riggs defeated Wembley Arana Gimeno and F. Romanoni of Italy. Kramer beat H. Simon 6-2 6-1 6-0 and Riggs defeated Perry in straight sets. Segura eliminated Dereck Bocquet as Britain’s Davis Cup team aims.
In a CYO Baseball League Thursday night at Knickerbocker Field the Perennials triumphed 11 to 4 over Venice Garden. Jim Flynn pitched the complete game for the win with Jercy Wagner and Sack credited for key hits. Fred Brennan homered for the victors while Bob Reo and others added late scoring.
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