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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
7
Albany edged Laurels 2 1 in the Eastern League opener as Rip Collins homered in the ninth. Leonard Gilmore pitched 3 2/3 scoreless, while Vic Sabena and Bradr Ventzel contributed timely hits.
Joe Cronin of the Red Sox was the only draft eligible major league manager left after Lou Boudreau, 21, chief of the Cleveland Indians, was rejected by the armed forces for an arthritic ankle condition. Boudreau, 21, fractured the ankle in 1940 while running bases for the Hare, HL, and refractured in a spring game with Cleveland. Ott of the Giants likely the only other big league manager in reserve. he passed preinduction and is assigned to the Army. DuPontcher of the Dodgers was rejected for a perforated ear drum. The remaining managers are over age. Boudreau returned to Cleveland to join the Tribe in a game series with the White Sox.
Catholic High opens in Cohoes as La Salle hosts Lansingburg in a Principals League baseball game. Wattervliet defends last season’s title with Ravine claiming the prior year championship.
St Louis Browns defeat Detroit Tigers 74 aided by a five-run fourth inning off Dizzy Trout. Key hits from George McQuinn Vern Stephens Floyd Baker and Gene Moore powered the offense. Jack Kramer earned his fourth win as Al Hollingsworth and George Caster helped in relief. Rookie Caouck Hostetler left with a pulled leg muscle after one inning.
Philadelphia reports New York Yankees extend winning streak to four and complete a two game series sweep over the Athletics. Task Borowy gives up six hits to secure a 3 to 1 victory, his third straight win this season, with Nick Etten extending his consecutive game hitting streak and Johnny Lindel hitting his third homer in the ninth.
Chicago manager Roy Johnson faced a rough debut as Cubs were hammered 10 to 4 by Cincinnati. Reds collected 17 hits off Paul Derringer Claude Passeau and Hy Vandenberg with Eddie MilJes homering. Tomas de la Cruz pitched eight hits allowed, his second win of the season, both versus the Cubs.
Cleveland pitcher Mel Harder earned his 199th major league win as the Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-4. A seven hit effort backed by a strong seventh inning rally, with Roy Cullenbine driving in runs and Pete Cerrones adding power, sealed the victory.
The annual Closson League bowling banquet is set for tonight at Closson’s Hall on Congress Street. Awards for the season will be presented and a strong program of entertainment is planned.
In a tense finish the Brooklyn Dodgers rallied in the ninth to beat the Braves 3 to 2 here yesterday. Augie Gatan doubled in two runs, Waner delivered the decisive bunt, and Olmvio drove in the winner as New York notes credit the comeback over Boston. Nate Andrews and Ostermueller matched zeroes until the late rally.
Emmett Ryan will referee a La Salle boxing card at the La Salle gym featuring the La Salle Inblimee squad versus Christian Brothers Academy Albany in a return bout. Bro Patrick, director of bouts, hinted at lineup shifts for stronger show. 19 bouts planned across weights. trophies donated by Jack Troy and awards by Frankie Laureate and Edward F. Gosselin Jr.
Chicago Cubs owner Phil Wrigley said Charlie Grimm is among candidates to succeed Jimmy Wilson as Cubs manager. Grimm declined to discuss the Cubs talk saying he knows nothing and is focused on the Milwaukee Brewers. Grimm previously managed the Cubs 1932 to 1938, guiding them to top three NL finishes in all those seasons.
Yesterday results include Philadelphia defeating New York Brooklyn 4 to 2 and Cincinnati 10 to 5 over St. Louis with Chicago and St. Louis 5 and Pittsburg 1. Today’s probable pitchers list New York at Boston Pyle 10 Avery 15 St Louis Cooper 01 Pittsburgh Butcher 1 Cincinnati Shouni Chicago Wyse 12. Games only scheduled today.
Churchill Downs sees stall walking begin as trainers prep Derby entries for the July 7 race. Trainers nudge their string through light workouts with Wet weather prayers, while owners and jockeys eye the field led by Stir Up and other Derby hopefuls from Green Tree and Osiumet farm camps.
Boston Manager Joe Cronin pinch hits to deliver a decisive home run in an 11-10 win over Washington. The free hitting game featured 25 Boston hits and six pitchers taxed, with Milo Candini charged with the loss after surrendering four runs in the sixth. attendance 2,600, time 2:18.
St Louis Cardinals defeated Pittsburg 4 hits yesterday as Whitey Kurowski hit two homers off pitcher Rip Sewell. Emil Verban and Stan Musial contributed run support with Verban’s infield single and Musial double. Sewell allowed six hits but Kurowski’s duo powered the victory in the second and ninth innings.
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