Evers Brief Minor League Career Spanned Shortstop and Debut
Johny Evers spent a brief apprenticeship in the minor leagues as a shortstop before reaching the majors. He debuted with the Troy Trojans in the New York State League on May 4, 1909, then moved to the Cubs later that year. He played 4,275 major league games and had a one-game stint in the junior loop, with notable early positions and a famed double play connection with Tinker and Chance.
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Sacred Heart Five to Play Albany Stars in All-Star Tilt
Sacred Heart faces Albany Stars in a special 8 30 p m game at East Side Gym. Sacred Heart lineup includes Pemrick Gully Smith Harrington Mc Garthy Hogan and Mc Dermott while Albany's squad features Spanbauer Hutson Laviano Savoga Busch Odorisio Fiorello. In preliminary, Sacred Heart Juniors meet Eagles at 7 30 p m.
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Yanks Rally In 8th To Top Reds 5-2
The New York Yankees rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 in Petershing Florida. Rookie surge fueled the attack, with doubles by Jack Phillips and Steve Soucheel and singles by Dilly Johnson Al Clayis l Gus Niarhos aiding the comeback as Kenny Polivka struggled for the Reds.
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Cerdan Kaynes Stops Harold Green in Second Round Fight
Marcel Cerdan dominates Harold Green in Madison Square Garden, stopping the Brooklyn boxer in 2 minutes 19 seconds of the second round after trading blows and using precise right hands. The French challenger sealed the win in front of a lively arena crowd as Green failed to rise before the count.
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Ciccones Capture Delanson Crown in Troy Night Fray
Thy Ciccones of Schenectady won the Gold Medal Tournament in Troy, defeating Delanson in a late night clash. Melanson led Wadnesday with strong play as the crowd watched a tricky finish and the team’s surprising two place spray that disrupted the opposing lineup.
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Ciccones Rally to Top Negro Quint in Hudson Valley Final
The Ciccones defeated the Troy Negro A. C. 42 to 36 in the Hudson Valley Amateur three on three final. Northrup sparked the comeback with a late layup and taps, while Frank Renz and Lange contributed crucial scores as Siena and Behenectady clashed for the title.
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Evers and Tinker Make Baseball Immortality in 1908 Play
The story recalls the famed double play by Johnny Evers and Joe Tinker against Fred Merkle and the Giants on September 23, 1908. With Merkle on first and McCormick scoring, Evers pulled off the tactical relay to force Merkle at second, Umpire Hank O Day and police escort present as fans raged, and the game replayed to lift the Cubs to the pennant before the season's end.
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Johnny Evers Dies Leaving Baseball Legend Behind
The baseball world mourns Johnny Evers, famed second baseman of the Cubs and Braves, who died after a storied career starting in Troy and ending with three World Series appearances. His resilience, leadership, and sharp fielding made him a beloved figure, immortalized at Cooperstown and in the memories of fans across the nation.
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Saints Augustine CYO Crown Captains at Sacred Heart Gym
St Augustine cagers clinched the CYO Tentop League title by defeating St Prtat e in a tight game at Sacred Heart Gym. Saint Augustine’s lanky center Tavanaugh scored 12, Don Welch of St Peter’s led with 10, as they advance to meet St Teresa’s of Albany Lamorrow in the Albany diocese playoff final at the GYO Center. Earlier, Victory’s Larry, Brennan 12, beat Sacred Heart’s Intermediates 43-28 with Jim Lance scoring nine for East Siders.
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Hall of Fame Mourning for Evers and Hines Hall of Fame Mourning for Evers and Hines
Hall of Fame mourning notes the death of Johnny Everett bane and tribute planned for Hall of Fame double play partner Evers. Observers call his passing a loss to baseball and youth, with plaque for Evers discussed by Hal of Funns director Lunigan and Wachter praising his nine-week record and spirit.
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