Emeralds recall golden era as 1949 home opener planned
The article details the Emeralds baseball club's early history from 1906, its evolution from Clovers under Brother Kilfoyle, and star players across decades. It notes the 1949 season's return to Prospect Park with oldtimers, led by John Red Cahill and John Tower, highlighting notable figures and past rivalries in the Troy amateur scene.
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La Salle Nine Edges Burg to Top Loop in League Play
La Salle narrowly defeated Lansingburg 8 to 6 at Notre Dame Field to move alongside Troy at the top of the Principals Baseball League standings. Key innings saw La Salle capitalize on Burg errors and base runners, with Paul Wielkind driving in two runs and Vic Schott delivering a late homer. Burg took a 4-3 lead in the third before La Salle answered with a flurry of hits and errors, and Schott’s home run in the eighth sealed the win.
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Senators Pick New Catcher On 24 Hour Option
Indianapolis optioned Clede McAlister catcher from the Albany Senator to the Anderson Tri-State League club last season. McAlister, a Class 5 player, batted .273 in 106 games with 105 hits in SBS times at bat and 23 doubles four homers five triples.
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Entries And Results At Belmont Leading Tracks
Leads and entries at Belmont show a mix of maiden colt races and extensive parimutuel results. The list includes horse names, numbers, weights, and performers across multiple events with notes on pace and placements.
Troy High edges Watervliet in late rally for 5 3 win
Troy High overcoming a rocky start edges Watervliet 5 to 3 in a Principals League baseball contest at Prospect Park. Al Bibb allowed several early runs but the offense struck late with key hits from Leo Ammian Jake Kramer and Bill Smith leading Troy’s comeback bid and securing the victory.
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LaMotta DeJohn Bout Set For Syracuse
Jake LaMotta of the Bronx and Joey DeJohn of Syracuse are set for a ten round middleweight bout at the State Fair Coliseum on Wednesday May 13 promoted by Sam Amos.
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Waterford Falls to Burnt Hills 3 2 in League Game
Waterford suffered a 3 2 loss at Burnt Hills in a Tri County League clash. An unearned run in the fifth inning provided the deciding margin as Ron Gillespie relieved Dick Cornett and walked in the tally. Waterford had tied 2 2 late, with Glavin driving in Brundage in the fourth and Patregnani beating out a bunt to set up the late run.
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Perennial Take Fifth In Softball Victory
The undefeated Perennial silenced the Outcasts 3 to 0 last night at Aw nickerbocker as Prade and Louden combined on a four hitter to lift the winners to their fifth win of the season.
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Berlin Beats Heatly High 11-2 As Art Goodermote No-Hits Them
Art Goodermote hurled a no hitter leading Berlin to an 11-2 victory over Heatly High at Green Inland Stadium. He struck out 19, walked two, and benefited from eight Heatly errors. Arnie Goodermote added a triple, while Art doubled. Allan Corbett drew a walk and stole second and third, scoring on clever plays.
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Haymakers Run Past Dwyers 22 2 in Amateur League Victory
Haymakers clubbed the Dwyer A. C. 22 2 last night to claim a second straight Amateur League baseball win. Pitcher Bob Haith settled after the first inning, allowing only three safeties rest of the game. Manny Ned homered triple double and single in three at bats. Robleffs supplied the only extra base hit for the Dwyers. Bearcats Emeralds game called no contest after 3 1 2 innings with Ida Hikers leading 4 3. Bearcats out hit Emeralds 4 3 as Smith and Cunningham led the Bearcat battery while Chuta Brewer and Danson played for the Emeralds.
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Large Preakness Field Likely With Olympia Out
The Pimlico with a wide field for the Preakness includes Derby entrants Ponder Capot and Model Cadet plus potential runners from King Ranch and Noble Impulse. Olympia is out, leaving a chance for new contenders as track records spark interest and betting sharpens the race’s pace. Venice garden softball uniforms are issued tonight with games scheduled this week.
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