Indians Rip Pace-Setting Chisox 7-1 Victory
Cleveland dominates Chicago in a 7-1 win as the Indians hit early and pull away. Pitcher Stan Zurko leads a steady assault, with key hits from Mykledica and Park contributing to a strong six inning win over the pace-setting White Sox.
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Purdue Blasts Atterbury Nine In Big Baseball Win
Purdue crushed Camp Atterbury 14 to 4 in Lafayette. Starting pitcher Bob Buysse worked four no hit innings facing 43 batters, followed by Pitt Curtiss who allowed two singles in five frames. First baseman Jim Jennings slammed a home run and four hits in the 13 run attack.
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Leafs Extend Win Streak To Six Games
Toronto Maple Leafs rally from deficits to beat the Syracuse Chiefs 95 65 in a doubleheader before 1 000 fans. Playing manager Harry Davis drove in four runs with three doubles and two singles. In the nightcap Greek George hit a 406 foot homer to spark a five run sixth inning and tie the game. Tom Cas tame scored the winning run in the eighth of a seven inning game as Toronto completed the twin bill. Four double plays aided pitching in both games.
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Nunnally Wins Hartford Bout In Fourth Round
Hartford bout ends in unconvincing victory for Nunnally over Willis Sait in the fourth round after a clash opens a gash on Sait. Earlier, Bobby Potowitzer stops Duke McCrer in 2 30 of the first round to push Nunnally to 18 wins.
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Walton Victor Beats Doyle In Bangor Bout At Chateau
Ralph Walton of Montreal defeated Alex Doyle of Gardeld last night at the Chateau in Bangor in a unanimous decision after a fast paced, round by round bout. Walton, listed at 339, staged the victory in Stillwater era boxing style.
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Albany Winds Up Utica Star with Twin Bill Today
Albany plans a twin bill against Utica with Clemence and Hawley to pitch. The team resumes the Eastern League championship drive in Utica after a doubleheader sweep of Hartford, with a second doubleheader set for this afternoon at 4:30.
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Rip Collins Visits Vets With Albany Senators in Utica
Senators manager Rip Collins visited wounded veterans at Rhoads General Hospital in Utica after a rainout doubleheader. He named Fred Clea ehee and Chuck Hawley as key pitchers, hinted at batting order changes, and planned Don Spencer’s second-base debut. Albany would finish in Utica and move to Binghamton then Hawkins Stadium for a two-game set and a return doubleheader with Hartford.
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Rivera Loses Portland Boat at Exposition Building
Report from Fort Worth cites Rivera 136 and Mexico City as rivals in a ground main boat event at the Exposition Building. The Texas Christian track team in Fort Worth are nicknamed the Cinderclzs by local supporters.
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Swedish Angel to Tackle Blimp in Albany Feature
Swedish Angel, aka Olsf Swenson, headlines Albany wrestling at Capitol Arena seeking a second win in as many weeks. He meets 6-pound Martin Levy the Blimp in a best two out of three falls match. Swenson debuted last week by defeating Rody Dusek in a slam hang main event.
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Phils Trade Adams to Cardinals in Shuffle
Philadelphia announces Buster Adams is traded to the St Louis Cardinals for two players John Antoneli and Glenn Crawford. Antoneli, a third baseman, batted .212 in 129 games for Columbus in the American Association last season. Crawford, a shortstop, played 12 games for Columbus in 1944 and hit .291. Adams joined the Phillies in 1929 and batted .283 in 330 games for the Phillies last season.
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Brooks Option Durrett to Montreal
Durrett, a Guadalcanal veteran, was optioned to the Montreal Royals of the International League by the Dodgers yesterday. He hit .291 in 42% games for Bruno Betzel's Royals last season before injuries and outfield depth limited his play this season while he briefly replaced Luis Olne in center.
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Rudolph Signs With Dodgers in 1945 Pact
Brooklyn signed pitcher Ernest Rudolph from Black River Falls Wisconsin for the 1945 season. He had a 14 win season for St Paul in the American Association last year and was en route to Esnets Field.
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Watervliet Nine Postponed game vs Troy due to rain
The Watervliet High School and Troy High School baseball game scheduled yesterday was postponed because of rain and moved to Prospect Park diamond this afternoon. Arsenal City coach Gerry Thompson plans Jimny Wettles against the Trams. Purple and Gould coach Ed Pickes expects Joe Prince on the mound. Watercies leads the circuit after defeating LaSalle Institute in an inaugural night.
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Brooklyn Cage Stars Admit Taking Bribe
Two Brooklyn College players testified in Kings County Court that they accepted 1048 dollars as part of a 3000 dollar bribe to throw a basketball game against Akron University. The defense sought dismissal, while the judge reserved ruling.
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RPI Lacrosse Seeks Sixth Win Ahead of Stevens Tech
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s varsity lacrosse team aims for its sixth victory as it faces Stevens Tech on the road. The Engineers carry wins over Swarthmore, Dartmouth, Williams, and the Army, with one loss to West Point. Day-long holiday closures affect practice, but Ned Harkness plans stiff workouts and a light Friday drill.
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Sailors Defeat Illinois 7 3 Behind Cooper’s Plate
Navy baseball team led by Walker Cooper former Cardinal behind the plate in his first appearance defeated Illinois 7 to 3 at Champaign Great Lakes region. Bob Anderlick Tilini center Belcher homered off Denny Gale Rouse in the second as Groth homered doubled and tripled in four official at bats.
Yank Shortstop To Be Married
New York Yankees shortstop Joseph J. Buzas, 25, and Helen P. McConnell, 22, of the Bronx, obtained a marriage license yesterday. They plan to wed May 22. The groom’s family details appear in the license record.
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Browns Top Nationals 7-1 In Night Tilt
Browns rout Washington 7-1 to start a four game series. Nelson Potter pitched the win as St. Louis struck early with George Case and Porter delivering hits. Babe Martin led Washington’s offense with three hits including a single double and triple.
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Braves Acquire Logan From Indianapolis Affiliate
The Boston Braves announced the purchase of 28 year old left handed pitcher Bob Logan from the Indianapolis American Association club for cash plus four players. Logan began in 1932 with Fairburg and previously tried out with the Dodgers Cubs and Reds. Last season he went 22-11 for a seventh place team.
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Brownies Prepping for Softball Tilt in Upper Hudson League
The Troy Brownies practice tonight at Anthony Park to select a starting lineup for the opening game in the Upper Hudson District Softball League. Manager Bil Carley asks all candidates to report promptly. The club is expected to be among the strongest, with presence from Saratoga Springs Schenectady Amsterdam and Scotia.
Nelson fires 68 at Tulsa in four-ball round
Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden defeated Sammy Snead and Buck Gann in a Tulsa Country Club four-ball, finishing 68 for Nelson and 78 for McSpaden. The event raised funds for a hospital construction project in Chickasha, with about 2 800 spectators contributing to the cause.
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Dumont Seeks Immortals Promotion Of Sandlot Baseball
Ray Dumont proposes enlisting Babe Ruth Honus Wagner Ty Cobb and other legends to tour towns promoting sandlot baseball. Immortals would be paid year round and appear as promoters and educators across the country to revive postwar amateur leagues and expand youth programs.
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War ends to boost sports and golf revival in Troy area
With Europe’s war end near, readers are urged sport growth across the community. Veterans rehab programs and the Northeastern New York PGA back medal play tours for May 26 27 while Troy Country Club eyes 1845 meets and a return of scholastic and invitational events. Don Serio versus Milo Steinborn anchors a LaSalle Institute wrestling show with heated crowd reaction.
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Fiorello Defeats Freddie Flores In Eight Rounder
In Broadway Arena Brooklyn last night Fiorello outpointed Freddie Flores of Jamaica New York over eight rounds. Other results include Tony Del Gatto stopping Harry Durden in the fourth round and Patsy Zoseana besting Frankie Dell in Montreal.
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Sun Stream Victor Wins One Thousand Guineas at Newmarket
Lord Derby's Sun Stream, the 2 to 1 favorite, overtook rivals to win by three lengths over Blue Smoke at Newmarket. Mrs Feather ran third as Harry Wragg delivered a flawless ride. The two thousand guineas follow on the Bunbury mile course with both colts and fillies eligible.
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Army Cops Softball Beat Navy 8 to 3 at St Josephs Field
The Army team defeated Navy 8 to 3 yesterday as St Josephs Midget Softball League opened at St Josephs Field. Gonnolly Morro were battery for Army with Dinon Cardinal for Navy. Markham Valentina led at bat for Army. a return game is set Monday at 6. St Josephs High beat St Marys 36 to 5 in a practice game. Shem homered for the winners.
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Dempsey Applauds Our Boys as Great Fighters
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey returns from a three month world tour and voyage with the Coast Guard. He reports high morale among troops in isolated Pacific islands, noting many had not been visited in 22 months.
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