U S Men O K Action Of Hagerty On Saratoga Races
Representatives of the OPA and Rubber Administrator William M. Jeffers endorse Governor Dewey aide James Hagerty's call to close Saratoga Springs racetracks this summer to conserve tires and gasoline. The meeting with the Saratoga Racing Committee led to a plan to shift August racing dates to Belmont or Aqueduct to reduce travel and fuel use.
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Associated Press
OPA
William M. Jeffers
Dewey
James Hagerty
Saratoga Springs
Hagerty
Warren M. Leigh
Jeffers
Horton P. Hugstade
Office of Price Administration
Saratoga Racing Committee
Saratoga Springa
Legh
Hufg@tader
Saratoga
Racing
Saratoga Raceway
New York
Belmont
Aqueduct
New York City
Van Schaick Island Wins Again In 7-3 Win
The Van Schaick Island baseball team defeated the Cohoes Junior High squad 7 to 3 on the Island diamond for its second straight win. Star pitcher Robert Hilton fanned 14, made three assists, and accounted for 17 of 21 Island putouts in the seven inning game. Pitcher Joseph Nonyalski also pitched.
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van Schaick Island
Cohoes
T To
Island Diamond
Robert Hilton
Island
Joseph Nonyalski
Troy Pros Seek Park for State Semi Pro League
Manager Bill Carr of the Troy Pros eyeing La Salle Field in North End as home park for State Semi-Pro League games. Team opened with a 4 7-3 win over Schenectady Pros at Central Park and plans additional contests with top area clubs. Also notes on Connie Mack at A’s since 1901 and Bill Veeck’s coffee and rolls concept in 1938 Wichita tournament.
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Bill Carr
Troy Pros
la Salle Field
North End
Troy
Schenectady Pros
Central Park
Harn
Dumient Con
Shine Kane
Freddy
Plante
Jackie LeMay
Trojans
Carr
Chanacs
Bill Veeck
Milwaukee Brewers
Cincinnati Reds
Columbus Red Birds
Ray Dumont
Wichita
Kan
Dumont
Veeck
Warren Giles
al Banister
St Michael's Play Rangers At Geer Field
St Michael's meets Waterliet Rangers at Geer Field tonight at 6 45. Marty Dwyer will start Murray with Akin or Conroy behind the plate. St Michael's tied for first in the C O League with Sacred Heart and will present a strong amateur lineup. Jimmy Vaughan, rookie sensation, will cover center field.
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St. Michael's
Watervliet Rangers
Geer Field
Marty Dwyer
Saints
Murray
Akin
Conroy
Sacred Heart
Dwyer
Jimmy Vaughan
South End
Vaughan
Raiders Meet C Y O Club Tonight at Catholic High Field
The Raiders face St Peters C Y O nine tonight at Catholic High Field at 6 45 Manager Cliff Sanhein says Bob Durivage will start with Devaren catching All players should report by 6 15 They seek to arrange games with Waterford Fourth Streeters and Water vliet Rangers
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Raiders
St. Peters C. Y. O
Catholic High Field
Cliff Sanhein
Fieiders
Bob Durivage
Devaren
Waterford Fourth Streeters
Watervliet Rangers
Whitney Quits Racing Commission
Lieut. Col. John Hay Whitney, a member since 1934, cabled his resignation to Governor Dewey. Whitney left due to overseas service with U S S Forces and inability to attend meetings. Governor Dewey will appoint a successor, commission chairman Swope said.
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New York
John Hay Whitney
New York State Racing Commission
Thomas E. Dewey
Commission
Herbert Bayard Swope
Whitney
Market Wise Caps Feature At Belmont Park
Market Wise built toward a standout Memorial Day showing at Belmont Park, defeating six rivals in the mile and a furlong Ballot Handicap. Lou Tufano steered the Suburban favorite to victory as the crowd of 12,760 watched a return to form. Soldier Song, Shut Out, The Rhymer, and Bogsy followed, with weights adjusted for the upcoming Suburban.
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Belmont Park
Lou Tufano
Tommy Heard
Boysy
Samuel Riddle
Soldier Song
Greentree
Market Wise
Tufano
Otto Grohl
Whirlaway
Ahanto
Grimm Hurls Arsenal Win Over Breech in Fast Night
Jim Gramm, star pitcher for the Arsenal Softball League, struck out 13 as he led Repair Gang to a 8 to 5 victory over Breech. Grimm allowed six hits and issued seven bases on balls, with strong defense backing him. Jackie Malo singled three times for Breech, while Steve Beil went 3 for 4 for Repair Gang. Drislane stood out with a homer and a triple for the Firemen who beat Broadway Shop 9 to 5.
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Jim Gramm
Arsenal Softball League
Repair Gang
Breech
Grimm
Jackie Malo
Steve Beil
Broadway Shop
Leo Lamoreaux
Drissane
Gilchrist
Drislane
Maxwell
Bunze
Mackas
Broadway
Dennis
Larkin
DeLucia
Armstrong Angott Sign For Madison Square Garden Bout
Sammy Angott and Henry Armstrong former lightweight champions agreed to a ten round match at Madison Square Garden on June 1. Angott relinquished the 135 pound title but was later named by the NBA as the challenger to defend the crown. Armstrong, also a former multiple weight champion, has won 18 of 22 comeback bouts, most recently an eight round technical knockout of Maxie Shapiro in Philadelphia Monday night.
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New York
UPI
Sammy Angott
Henry Armstrong
Madison Square Garden
Angott
National Boxing Association
Armstrong
Maxie’ Shapiro
Philadelphia
Ward
Forest Hills
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Newport
R. I
Southampton
Rye
Seabright
Francisco Segura
Ecuador
United States
Billy Talbert
Sidney Wood
Ladislav Hecht
Talbert
Armed Services
Navy
Wood
Fauline Bets
Louise Brough
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Rifles Beat Braves 4-3 In Eastern League Clash
The Springfield Rifles edged the Utica Braves 4-3 at Mc Connell Field to even the series. Lefty George Bausewein pitched a three hit game while Utica’s Johnny Asmer was strong early before faltering late as 436 fans watched a weather affected contest.
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Utica
Springfield Rifles
Utica Braves
McConnell Field
George Bausewein
Jersey City
Rifles
Johnny Asmer
Wicked Foxy
Saletion
Race Entries and Results at Leading Tracks Belmont and Suffolk
Race entries and results from Belmont Park and Suffolk Downs list purses from 1000 to 10000 dollars. Entries include two-year-olds maidens seven furlongs and longer plus steeplechase and handicap events with named horses and weights for each race. First post times range from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with fast tracks noted and multiple entries per event.
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Belmont Park
Widener Course
xxRobert T
Big Faid
Chevaiet
Assailant
xxxWise Step
Good Ante
xxPowdered Milk
Tennessee Maid
Dandy Jim
Zecamazuma
Stymie
Tracelette
James
Derivative
Blenhour
Air Warden
xxxHada Fortune
Ambras
Papamoo
Ian Nora
Cherry Crush
Spmnalong
Bladen
Fredere
a-Corrigan
Ossabaw
Mortpetes
xaMastrella
AxRio Grande
Axdaquita
Corydon
War Hazard
Hall Crown
Don Bingo
Blue Flight
Barhana
Lianero
Guo
McNulty
Chesterdeid
Anea
Elw.t
Suffolk Downs
jWanna Hisre
Brother Dear
Four Eyes
Spanish Way
sSavines Bank
Marques
xPaidh Party
Tracer Bu
xVaiding Verona
Late Ahea
Boston Victory
James Acre
Govr Yock
Edmar Jojan
Susitna
Impy
Rex
Selmike
Argella
Bright Acre
aSack
xFirst Water
xPollmetier
Nielman
Cella
b—Tucci
Schwartz Emir
Tchutel
Vaidina Secret
Guest Master
Colleen M
Roman Nymph
Optimasmall
Pat O'See
Victor
Valdiia Pledge
Xmiss Nebraska
A—C
Koinker
Navy
Barbara Chids
Ksar
Audley
Firebroom
Kansas
Fair Call
a—Bromley
Miles
Dads
Kansast
Scotch Anchor
xLittle Hoops
Calvert
xBorder Battle
Leicester
Arrow Rock
xStar Boarder
xMason Dpicon
Sllowance
W.T
xCrest O'War
Hy Date
Safe Bid
Pure Briar
xHasky
Hasty Message
O'Harry
New Frontier
Hobbs’y Flint
Zacapet
xCoupon
Due Sport
xGay Youth
xPaul Lee
Sat Old
Pat
xPittlstraw
xDrollon
xHasty Kiss
Sonny Casey
xSay Nomiere
Shasta Man
xCoueju
Johnny Jr
Happy Pilot
Vinum
Portsmouth
Praetoran
New Glory
Escolar
Awausanl
Lithograph
Ackwell
Irresistible
Count Chat
Fay D
Dare
Xdtarmac
Jay Do Kan
Red Horizon
Vener
Bull Whip
Lochiea
Beau Catcher
Etmute’ Urawinner
Colorado Ore
Erasel
Iron Mike
Muistucky
Rodta
Thales
Claremontahs
Flying Julia
Valdina Lena
Fire Power
Cee Rat
Ideal Girl
Bill G
Valdina Paul
Belmont Race Results And Scratches From The Day
Plucky raider and Red Blossom led a crowded Belmont card with times around 1:12 to 1:59 for various divisions. Daily double payouts reflected a mix of favorite and longshot winners as Scratches removed several contenders including Hadawin and Lucky Kitty from multiple races.
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Belmont
D. Gilbert
M. Peters
Grohs
Sunirgta Ic
Vain Prince
W. ‘Mehrtens
Ariel Lad
Groha
Colchis
J. Deering
Lot
Grohe
Bessy
Cavens
H. Lindberg
Corydon
T. Atkinson
Redthorn
C. Bierman
Bette D'Amour
H. Lindborn
McCreary
Marmeduke
J. Rienzi
Braska
CC. Hanna
Peter
Bops Bova
Call of Duty
Question Man
Detroit
Abramaty
Adans
Aperti
DB. Searteck
C. Terk
M. Calvert
G. Murphy
Red Horizon
W. F. Ie
Kieper
Prince Wayge
MM. Caffarella
Acs Sf
Trave
C. Tur
Warwise
Dol. Bearkock
R. Weight
Sid
Charlie
P. Meiper
P. Roberts
Bremnan
White Hat
P. Hoberts
Coast Guard Rips Pirates 16 to 8 in Upset
The Curtis Bay Coast Guard depot nine crushed the Pirates 16 to 8 with strong hitting and pitching. Coast Guard players racked up base hits as they toppled the league club in an unexpected victory.
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Coast Guard
Pirates
Baltimore
Curtis Bay Coast Guard Depot
Gas Shortage Boosts Tennis Over Golf Clubs
Tennis gains from gas shortages as players shrink club travel and turn to public courts. Samuel Hardy notes golf is hurt by travel limits while tennis courts stay busy. low costs and wartime staffing boost appeal. Ward foresees a postwar boom with youth leading and service members contributing, Nationals likely at Forest Hills pending talks.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Samuel Hardy
Tennnis
A. G. Spaldings and Company
Hardy
Holcombe Ward
United States Law Tennis Association
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Jut For Fun
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Stephie
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