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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
15
Pirates falter with three errors as Cincinnati Reds rake eleven hits to clinch a 7-3 win. Bowman records his second save while Rip Sew returns to action, aiding the Reds to three wins in the series.
Dave Ferriss draws a flood of mail at Fenway Park from Air Force friends and fans while critics and rivals scheme about his use in doubleheaders. Cronin blocks ideas to nerf him and Ruth remains Boston’s idol as crowds swarm for autographs.
Racing secretary Charles J. McLennan set Castleman 128 pounds for the Governor's Handicap at Suffolk Downs on opening day next Monday. The 12 pound heavier impost was drawn for Spangiea Game from Ber Mar Farm with other nominees including Dinner Party Float and Romulus in a feature for three year olds and up.
Ripple fans claim a 68 to 57 victory over Utica CPro as Charlie Ripple and Tuca Rice drive offense. Williams port Graya and Turkey Tyron contribute two hits apiece while Akertan's plate presence plays a key role in setting up runs.
Troy High School routed Catholic Central High 8 to 1 in a Principals' League game at Prospect Park. Troy High scored in multiple innings, with two runs in the second and third, a four-run sixth, and a final run in the seventh, while Troy pitcherlimited CCHS to five hits.
St Patrick’s of Watervliet defeated St Francis in two Junior CYO contests at Prospect Park by 19 to 0. Bil Tracey and O Baire starred for Watervliet while Ray Tracey led St Patrick’s batting. Leonard and Pollock contributed for St Francis as Watervliet extended their perfect record to five victories and no defeats.
Phillip J. Ryan of Syracuse was reengaged by St Michael's College in Winooski Park Vermont as athletic director and head coach of baseball and basketball. He will return in September after a war leave serving as physio for a unit. The basketball and baseball teams aim for Green Mountain Conference success and a state title.
Columbia football mentor Wieman receives a meritorious service commendation from the Army for work in the Specialized Physical Training program. The citation, presented to Gen Somervell, notes Wieman's wartime service and states he will return to coaching at Columbia after a temporary leave of absence to assist Head Coach Lou Little.
Giants win 10 to 5 over the Dodgers aided by eight errors and seven hits. Mungo left after six with a big early lead, then faltered in the eighth as the Dodgers tied the game briefly before New York pulled away with late runs. Ed Stanky and Goody Rosen added key hits while Augie Galan and Luis Olmo misplayed plays that helped spark the Giants' scoring surge. Fifty? fans watched as the Giants, led by Clyde King and Tom Sears, held off Brooklyn in this chaotic Riverside Stadium contest.
Watervliet School 8 defeated Maplewood 22 to 6 yesterday at Memorizal Stedman in Green Island. Jones and Jim Romeo formed the battery for the winners while Raipa Paschal and Relph Razzano led the hitting attack for School 3.
General Manager Berd Pennock says the Phillies want a new ballpark after the war, ideally a 50,000 seat field owned by the team. He notes they would use Shibe Park under current agreement with the Athletics while not ready to pick a site.
Watervliet High School defeated Cohoes High 4 to 2 in a Principals League game at Cohoes. Keough opened the seventh with a single and Weldon was walked. Richardson and Karalande added run scoring hits as Watervliet pulled away. Gela doubled for Cohoes in the fifth as Novak and Winkler reached, but Watervliet pitcher Barafanda held the line. Attendance was about 200.
Averill Park defeated Columbia High 6-3 in a Central Hudson Valley League game at Castleton yester day. Elroy Face led the win with a homer and a triple, backed by Dress and Karpin as battery. Teats Rapp and Bollinger played for Columbia with Teats tripling. Averill Park advances to face Voorheesville this afternoon to decide who meets Coxsackie in Hawkins Stadium playoff action.
Boston Braves defeat Philadelphia Phillies twice by 3-1 and 7-3 to complete a four game series sweep. Tobin limited the Phillies to seven hits while Lee allowed seven. Boston offense struck in the third inning of the opener and added a steady run sequence in the second game to seal both victories.
The NCAA track championships face East dominance as Navy aims for the team title. Clyde Scott leads the Middies with strong showings in high hurdles and javelin while Illinois and Michigan send standout individuals due to team travel limits. Southern California misses the event under wartime restrictions.
Heavy rain shuts in Derby candidates with track conditions turning muddier by the hour. Several of the 17 probables face withdrawal if the track remains off, including Burning Dream Kenilworth Lad and Fair Jester. Hoop Sr. and Pot Otaick loom as possible co favorites as damp weather fuels betting talk.
St Louis Browns swept the Chicago White Sox behind strong pitching and timely hitting. In the first game Jack Kramer allowed nine runs but coasted to victory as the Browns offense exploded with multi run innings. The nightcap saw Humphries win for the third time, supported by a steady defense and a late five run burst. Attendance neared twenty eight hundred.
National League results pace the standings with New York leading in wins and Chicago and Boston close behind. American League note desultory scores as New York and St Louis post strong records, while Detroit and Cleveland trail. Eastern League schedule lists Wilkes Barre, Albany, Hartford and Scranton matchups with current standings.
St Louis collected 10 hits off three Chicago pitchers to win 6 to 4 in the only game of the series not postponed by rain. Rookie Jack Creel held the Cubs until the sixth. Buster Adams hit his eighth homer, driving in two runs as Ray Sanderstagged two. Chicago answered with three runs in the sixth, then Adapta P Sandbat turned an unassisted triple play with bases loaded.
International Jersey City beat Toronto and Newark 8 to 3 while Buffalo defeated t Rochester 3 and Syracuse trimmed Rochester 4 to 2 Syracuse 10 Rochester 6 Baltimore 9 Montreal 4.
Newhouser earned his seventh win of the season, limiting the Cleveland Indians to seven hits in a 3-2 Detroit victory that clinched the series for the Tigers two games to one. Bo Maier and Paul Richards singled to start the sixth inning, and Newhouser aided with a sacrifice then Jimmy Webb’s single. Hoy Cullenbine’s single scored Webb, giving Detroit a lead that held. Cleveland managed single runs in the seventh off Matt Hoag and in the ninth on a Heyes double and Rocco single, but Detroit held on.
Boston taming a late rally beat Philadelphia 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Bob Garbark drove in Pat Fox with the bases loaded for the winning run as Boston spoiled a lead by Philadelphia earlier in the game. Ryba held the A’s to one hit over the final four frames to seal the victory.
The Tanks beat the Firemen 7 to 6 as Frank Zebbruski and Ed Nutall led with timely triples. Fred Hirwich had four hits for Tanks while Eddie Furdyna starred for the Firemen. the Liners rolled 5 runs in the sixth to ice their game.
The Seventh Avenue All-Stars defeated the Tenth Street Eagles last night at Catholic High diamond. Knapp and Amenian formed the battery for the winners while Fischer Mikitarian and Fitzpatrick starred for the losers. The teams meet again tonight in a return contest.
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