Greenberg To Start Sunday For Detroit Tigers
Hank Greenberg is cleared to return and start for the Detroit Tigers on Sunday after Army service. Team officials say he is in excellent physical condition and ready to resume batting, throwing, and fielding as he re joins the lineup.
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Detroit
Detroit Tiges
Hank Greenberg
Vole Sam's Anny
Greenberg
Doughoys
Army
Tigers
Athletics
Hask Bes
Dandy J Tops Opening Night at Saratoga Raceway Harness Meet
Dandy J driven by Sy C. Witt won the feature as Saratoga Raceway opened its 1945 harness season before a crowd of about 4,900. A record $51,000 wagering was reported for opening night with Sunny Boy and Monk Azoff finishing second and third. Other heats included Decsy J winning both the second and decision heats and a variety of pacers and trotters listed with finishing positions and payoffs.
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Saratoga
Strat Reee
Mme Peeg Toc
J. Abee Satgegent
Fhsco Faro
Cheartorte
Mary McGregosronistea
Dorothy Deckst
Botduch
Dad O'Day
Beppatas
Iaes Detter Main
Briac Hanover
Erice Asichedas
Thief Pace
Ase Portious
Baeris
Bate Clay
E Dalles
Absle Batorer
ML Vananken
Hemet
Hzperwerelds
Gene Pra Ahek
C. Casey
Mary
Py Braden
Signal
Banaterie Hane
Serre
Hanover
Prisco
Peckham
Southieed Mise
Brats
Tavies UV
Watcot
George Wallerberg
Arto
Mooryeam Hasas Jover Guishet
Ramet
Jesse Nutoria
Joe Cabbe
Alex Spéncer
Castit Saistied
Eich
Isaugarat
Denes
Rolder
Gere Crispin Mary R- Sraden
Besos Crezofat
Becey Hanover
Dana Eisn
Towai Baatie
Barons Edge Elmira In 12-9 Slugfest Thriller
The Wilkes-Barre Barons outlasted Elmira 22 to 8 in a rugged three game series finale. Bouts of early Elmira scoring gave way to a Barons surge in the sixth inning as Brad Trine and teammates drove in the decisive runs. Elmira threatened late but fell short as Sam BeLawnern and Ralph McCabe were touched for key hits, ending the long game with Elmira left to ponder the setback.
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Elmira
Wilkes-Barre Barons
Pioneers
Outhik
Sam BeLawnern
Ralph McCabe
Bit
Ebmire
Barone
Visau
Raddant
McLawborn
Michalic
Wilson
Bella
Visan
Mruk
Fitzpatrick
Barona
Brad ‘Trine
Ward
Wisnowski
Fite
Patrick
Sudol
HlatoweHi
Bolle
Jackimchuk
Trine
Elmhira
Mrak
Fitrpatrick
Raceway Entries Show Fast Pace for Four-Year-Olds
Race entries list several contenders led by Peter Patchen and Myrtie Hadovet in early divisions. Bevy of trotting horses include Shr Crispin and Miss Sara Ano, with Purse totals around 3200 across races. The program notes pacing grades, distances, and post positions, highlighting promising matchups.
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Peter Patchen
Bailie
Drecksler
Terpkin
Myrtie Hadovet
Shr
Crispin
Sara Ano
Daly Peobke
Ceri Riso
Biere Bradis
Arzo
Sita Abbey
Ameo
Tompaine Hanover
Drickeiert
Miere de C. Peckham
Javen’ Caceste Fancier
Brook “Geempson
Georgia
Eutherford GH
Craizy
Boris Ie BR
Angie Anber
Xetsen Valley
Powart
Austoi
aGuy Netowa
Radney
Anover
Devita
Georgé B
Tingleys
Mice Rothertont
Cretky
Brook Twampere
Cosa
Psc
Ins
Verna Hanover
Drackstert
Lite
Milteed
Peckham
St Anthony's Viiet Nine Split CYO Trin Bill
St Anthony's split a doubleheader in the G I O Senior League at Prospect Park and Waterville High field. Merola and Luce formed the evening battery for St Anthony's with Harris and Anderson sharing pitching duties. Cooner caught for the lasers.
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St. Anthony’s
St. Anthorr’s
Sacred Beart of
Waterviiet
Prospect Park
Waterviiet High Field
Merola
Luce
Su Anthony
Harris
Anderson
Cooner
Lasers
Trips Acquire New Outfielder From Kansas City
The Binghamton Triplets add another outfielder from Kansas City alongside Don Busser. Bob Musulas and Seider left Hertford for Schnson City to join Philaert Tokes, then travel to Syracuse for preparatory examinations.
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Binghamton LLP
Don Busser
Binghamton
Ogier
Henses City
Gene Martin
Era
Bob Musulas
Oatt Seider
Hertford
Schnson City
Philaert Tokes
Syracuse
Wisconsin Harness iRace Meet Cancelled at State Fair
Ted Bartel, superintendent of speed at the Wisconsin State Fair, announced that the fair harness racing program including the two day grand circuit meeting scheduled to start August 19 has been cancelled. The fair site was also cancelled last Friday.
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Milwaukee
Ted Bartel
The
Army Seeks Major League Stars for Europe Exhibitions
Army athletic officials plan European exhibitions by major league baseball and National League football teams as part of a broad sports program for American troops. Col Ken Fields announced the plan, with events pegged to a Victory Games carnival in late August and theater championships across baseball, softball, tennis, golf, swimming, track and field, archery, and horseshoe pitching.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Forces
Army
Europe
Ken Reth
Fields
Frank McCormick
Noember
Washington
Senaa B. Chandler
Mmccormick
University of Minnesota
Diinois University
West Paint Jainleie
Nexton Highlands
Boston
Navy
Airforce
Nuernbergs
Paris
Wimbledon
Johnny Hepp Improves After Hit by Pitch
Chicago 22 outfielder Johnny Hepp of the St. Louis Cardinals was struck on the head by a pitched ball in a game with the Cubs. He was reported greatly improved at Illinois Masonic Hospital yesterday afternoon. Dr. L Braun said a thorough X ray exam found no skull fracture and Hepp would stay under observation about 48 more hours.
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Chicago
Johnny Hepp
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago. Cubs Sundey
Atllinois Masonic Hospital
L. Braun
Polynesian Pavot Draw Top Weights for Yankees Handicap
Polynesian and Pavot assigned top weights of 126 pounds for the July 4 Yankees Handicap at Suffolk Downs. Pavot just won Belmont Stakes prep. Polynesian active in Withers and Freemess classics. Derby Dieppe and Gallorette close behind at 122-120 pounds. Darras Dieppe to race at Narragansett Park before Yorkee prep.
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Boston
PA. B. Widener
Walter M Jeford
Charles J. McLennan
Suffolk Downs
Pavol
McLennan
Rita
W. G. Lewis
C. ¥. Whitney
W. & Brann
Darras Dieppe
Suffolk Oval
Narragansett Park
Stolz Gets Verdict In Queensboro Arena Main
New York boxer Allie Stolz, 132 pounds, outpointed Al Guido, 134, in a sight rounds main event at Queensboro arena before 3802 fans. There were no knockdowns.
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Stolz
New York
Allie Stolz
Newark
N. J
Essily
Guido
Queensboro Arena
Mauriello Stops Nova In First Boston Bout At Fenway Park
Mauriello knocks out Nova in their ten round heavyweight bout at Fenway Park one six straight rounds earlier, stunning audience as he drives a decisive right to the head. Nova struggles to rise but is finished as Mauriello lands lefts and rights, securing a KO before the referee’s count. Proceeds from the show go to the Christopher Columbus Catholic High School building fund in Boston's north end.
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Boston
Tami Maurielo
New York
Lon “Nova
Laos
Aggeles
Sta
Fenway Parke
Mauriello
Recheicu
Trey
Nova
Uto
Severs
Pemches
Movriells Tar
Lowear
Gove
Do&nay
Jen Louis
Christopher Columbus Catholic High School Building Fund
North End
Dodgers Tigers Open Home Stands in July Series
Dodgers and Tigers begin a two week home stand as Brooklyn and Detroit push their league leads. Brooklyn’s nine game intraseason surge has them three and a half games ahead of St Louis while Detroit sits one and a half up on Boston and other rivals. Catcher Johnny Peacock returns for the Dodgers after a left hand bruise and Detroit plans to unveil Hank Greenberg during the homestand. Today Cincinnati visits Beaton and New York plays St Louis in night action.
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Brooklyn
Detroit
Broooklyn Nowere
St. Louis ‘Cardinals
New York Yanks
Boston Red Sox
Pway
Johnny Peacock
Dodgers
Ben Chapman
Greenberg
Army Air Forces
Cincinnati
Bezton
St Louis
LaSalva Beats Connors in Fifth Round Ring Bout
Stamford, Conn. Vince LaSalva of Mount Vernon stopped Jackie Connors in the fifth round after a hard bout. Joe LaMotta of the Bronx defeated Charlie Finley by knockout in the semifinals. Johnny Rice and James Thirmaz won decisions in the prelims. Low Ostro and Ralph Compton also prevailed in four-round scraps.
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Stamford
Conn
Vince la Selva
Mount Vernon
WN. J
Jackie Connors
Newark
MN. J
Dan Buckler
Feteround
Joe LaMotta
the Bronz
N.E
Jake LaMotta
Charlie Finley
Moust Vernon
Finley
Johnny Rice
Data Carver
ATO
New York
James Thirmaz
Bronx
Arthur Gregory
Lin
Low Osstro
Fof
Barons and Utes Trade Players in Wilkes-Barre Moves
Wilkes-Barre Baseball Club announced yesterday deals bringing Utica backstop Ray Maloney and outfielder first baseman Edward Chile to the Barons. Ghilardi arrives from San Francisco in his first organized season. Glen Pickett, relief catcher from Oak Ridge Military Academy, joined the Barons at Edmira Sunday, alongside noted pitcher Sam McLawhorn.
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Wilkes-Barre
Ray Maloney
Utica
Edward Chile
Ghilardi
San Francisco
Cal
Glen Pickett
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Barons
Edmira
Bob Wilson
Senators Rout Utica 7-5 to Sweep Series in EL Race
Albany built a two run lead by the sixth inning, then held on as Utica rallied briefly. Fralick allowed eight hits and three runs before Samuely shut the door in relief. Verdel doubled and Christie drove in runs for Utica, but the Senators prevailed 7-5 to seize control of the series and maintain their slim league lead.
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Senators
Utica
Albany
Fansizy
Verdal
Fralick
Jekovwerys
Rum
Christie
Aaztolick
Luransky
Verdel
Tyson
Luca
Webster
Henrys
Luzansky
Mayhew
Collins
Guzak
Rensa
Fratck
Antolick
Jakowczyk
Samuely
b.Rena
Puattek
Lazansky Fralick
Laws
Edwer Antelic
Rum Batedis
Cellins Gorak
Rersa
Jakowceyk
Chrissie
Cee
Verde
Guark
Dekowerrk
Hamer
Lewis
Colles
Dazes
Wiss Bing
Fratci “Ganpires
Abseracé Seraia
Bill Tilden Advances in Net Tourney
New York 71 Bill Tilden moved into the second round of the National Pro championship by default when Jan Carolo of Woodmere failed to appear. Wesley Van Florn of Atlanta breezed past Danny Lee of New York 6 0 6 0. Herman Petersen defeated Lester Cummings 6 2 6 0. George Lytleton Rogers beat Ted Rericha 6 4 6 0. Sam Shore defeated Martin Meth 6 0 6 2. Jerry Adler beat Ed Copeland 5 6 1 2.
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New York
Bill Tilden
Jan Carolo
Woodmere
Wesley
van Florn
Atlanta
Danny Lee
Herman Petersen
Hollywood
Lester Cummings
Greenwich
Coan
George Lytleton Rogers
Ted Rericha
Stafford
Conn
Sam Shore
Martin Meth
Pinehurst
N C
Jerry Adler
Mamaroneck
Ed Copeland
Winter Park
Fla
Gerry Quits Harness Race Commission Post
Governor Dewey accepted the resignation of Chairman Elfridge T. Gerry of Westbury from the State Harness Racing Commission after Gerry stated his wish to continue racing horses. Gerry is part owner of a group of horses racing for the Arden Homestead Stables and has military ties.
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Albany
Dewey
Elfridge T. Gerry
Westbury
State
Harness Racing Commission
Gerry Sac
Gerry
Arden Homestead
Rain Halts Grays Miners Contest in Williamsport
Rain halted the Williamsport Scranton game after the second inning amid threatening skies. The Grays planned return with Welteroth, a 19 year-old right hander, to back Gaspar Del Monte, a 15 year-old Cuban, as the club braces for joining in Baltimore today.
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Grays
Welteroth
Aeyear
Washington Nets
Gaspar del Monte
Bimira
Albany to Meet Binghamton in Doubleheader Tonight
Albany faces Binghamton in a two night doubleheader at Hawkins Stadium with gates opening at 27 pod each night. Binghamton has troubled the Senators this season, having swept Albany in a previous series and split twin bills. Joe Valestusin and Gene Bear den are expected to pitch for the Trips.
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Albany
Binghamton
Hawkins Stadion
Binghewton
Senators
Colting
Joe Valestusin
Gene Bear‘den
Ang Bota
Tae
Tee Sensiors
Hartford
Elmira
Wilkavsport Rhumba Rascals
Standings and Scores from Eastern League Baseball
Eastern League results show Albany 7 over Utica 3, Binghamton 6 over Hartford 3, WilkesBarre 12 over Elmira 9, while Scranton at Williamsport was postponed by rain. No other games were scheduled yesterday.
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Albany
Utica
Binghamton
Hartford
Wilkes-Barre
Elmira
Scranton
Williamsport
Dodgers Tie Or Take Early Lead in Exhibition Tilt
Dodgers whip Army nine 6 to 4 on home runs and late rally. Wilkes-Barre and Williamsport provide key hits as Brooklyn overcomes Floyd Bennett in an exhibition game before about 4,000 fans.
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Army
Ranges
Albany
Brooklyn U
Tomer Wilkes-Barre
Morris Aderholt
Williamsport
Brooklyn Dodgers
Hartford
Floyd Bennett Echas
Binghamton
Luis Glmo
Dotgers
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Elmira
Trininge
Titica
Brooklen
Floyd Bennett
Jim DO
Dantonio
Wright
Ruthko
Top Industry Teams to Meet Tonight in Industrial League
The pace-setting Benz-Manning Bears unbeaten in league play face second place Marshall Eclipse in the feature tonight at Keitkertacker Playgrounds Diamond Four. Marshall Eclipse led 5-2 in the standings. Other matchups: Berk-Ray Corp vs Allegheny Ludium on Diamond One, Hughes Autograf vs Redsselaer Valve on Diamond Three, Caris Constanza on Diamond Three, Diamond Rock vs Beshr-Manning Triangles on Diamond Five. Behr-Manning Bears and Berk-Ray Corp Inx also scheduled for a makeup game Thursday on Diamond Three.
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Benz-Manning Bears
Marshall Eclipse Ring
Keitkertacker
Steve Kopeha
Marshall Eelipse
Tunnels
Berk-Ray Corpo
Allegheny Ludium
Bill Vicary
Hughes Autograf
Redsselaer Valve
Caris Constanza
Diamond Three
Diamond Rock
Beshr-Manning
Diamond Five
Ray Martel
Behr-Manning Beary
Berk-Ray ‘Corp
Chris ‘Constenza
RPI Eleven On Rochester Schedule
Rochester announces six game football schedule for University of Rochester. Open with Case on September 1, first game in U of R history. Elmer Burnham returns for second season guiding squad. Schedule includes Baldwin Wallace and Colgate at Hamilton, plus Rensselaer and New York University games.
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Rochester
New York University
Colgate
University of Rochester
Log Alexander
Case
U of R
Elmer Burnham
Baldwin-Wallace
Oberlin
Hamilton
Rensselaer
New York
Aqueduct Asks Use of Belmont For July 4 Card
New York officials of the Aqueduct track sought permission to move their July 4 program to Belmont Park. A decision was to be announced the next day. Belmont’s capacity extends to about 17,500 with a large surrounding park, compared with 11,000 at Aqueduct. The Brooklyn Handicap, a 350,000 race for three year olds and up, was listed among holiday events.
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New York
New York State Racing Association
Aqueduct Track
Belmont Park
Aqueduct
Belmont
Brooklyn
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