Saratoga Race Scene and Upstate Interest Grow
A review of the Saratoga Association notes strong upstate turnout for racing, defying NYC bias. Attendance and handles rose as Saratoga proved popular with regional fans, while harness racing at Saratoga Raceway posted rising attendance and record betting figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upstate
New York City
Bone
Saratoga
von Stade
Saratoga Association
John A. Morris
Association
Spengeim
Baratora
Raceway
Saratoga Raceway
Hialeah
Atlantic City
Cincinnati
Bucky Harris
Pee Wee Reese
Dodger
Brooklyn
Yankees
Pulaski Highway
Baltimore
Maryland Racing Commission
Haymakers and Emeralds Reach Playoff Finals
Haymakers and Emeralds meet in the Amateur League playoff finals as rain delays end. Ike Campbell quits his Cohoes baseball post citing finances and management, while Campbell remains active with youth programs. The ENY title hinges on today’s results with games to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymakers
Emeralds
Ike Campbell
Cohoes
Baseball Post
Unclear Score Log Shows Regional Wins and Losses
Fragmentary record lists teams Syracuse Newark Rochester Buffalo Jersey City Baltimore and scores. No clear context or full event details.
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Toronto
Montres
Syracuse
Newark
Rochester
Buffalo
Jersey City
Baltimore
Jersy City
Fate Foils King Then Shirt Shortage Sparks Matchup
Fragmented OCR reports a sports brief describing a king figure thwarted, then shifted to a shirt shortage and upcoming matchups. It mentions teams, venues, and dates with cluttered but identifiable names and scores. The piece hints at a late season chart and promoters plotting exhibitions.
Race Entries And Results At East Leading Tracks
Entries and results from East track events feature numerous runners and times. Names such as Mir Jay, Peter, Tran, Warren, and Reon appear amid a dense list of performances and standings, with totals and fractions indicating splits and overall marks.
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East
Peer Ja
Peters
Pree
Baptieceiom
King
Cme
Neds
Mir
Jay
Fireeestesti
Peter
Tran
Srr
Vere Bhai
Apebein
Heer
Beiter Jom
Om Reon Wwe
Mate
Modern
Teworeia
Fea
Alenhetical
Chymegre
Xeric
Termes
Alrine
Kedernity Tia
Aliyverie
Pepatare
Kierwal
Ares
Bart Baek
Phtverie Argetics
Foray Ign
Gee
Tory Fry
Seatieriee
Warren
Ratarven
Raney
Reyrat Nee
Wenie
Ayn
Derm
Babe
Pwr
Longden to Ride In England Race Debut
Longden rides in his first English race today at Folkestone aboard C. W. N. Panner’s White. Longère previously won in Ireland and returns after several weeks away, with Disnly and Bates noted among recent riding appearances and vacation absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longden
Leetva
Jaber Leagden
America
Magest
Hig Lingtien
C. W. N. Panner
Folksewe
Chewert
Ireland
Vince Maving
Bates Zere
Coe Wins Amateurs Semifinal Over Turnesa At Oak Hill
Coe, a University of Oklahoma graduate and World War II veteran, defeats Turnesa to reach the final at Oak Hill Country Club. King, a rancher from Oklahoma, advances after Turnesa falters with wayward wedges and drive errors. Campbell struggles in rain and wind as Walker Cup players watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester UT
Rufus A. Toxesher
Ken Glancert
Tande Ott
Oak Hill Country Club
Turmesa
Coe
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Campbell
King
Lawson
Little
Turnesa
Willie
Turncsa
USGA
Rouge
Mahars and Retailers Meet in ENY Playoff Day
Watervliet Mahar Vets seek to clinch the Eastern New York State Baseball League title by sweeping tomorrow’s twin bill. They face Cohoes Retailers at Lansing Park in Cohoes at 2 pm then host Spindle City at Watervliet High. Watervliet leads series 2 0 after two 7 0 routs amid delays from darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterviiet Mahar
Mahars
Cohoes
Lansing Park
Spindle City Club
Watervliet High Grounds
Watervliet
Vets
Fred Murray Named Honorary P.G.A. Member
Fred Murray, Albany attorney and president of the Vam Schaick Is York Profteienal Gelfers As sociation Instight, was named honorary member by the F.G.A. board of directors at a meeting at Gideon Potnam Hotel bere. The honorary status marks a rare recognition in Murray’s career with long service to the Cobece club and regional golf groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severage Springs
Fred Murray
Albany Attermmey
Vam Schaick
York Profteienal Gelfers Association
F.G.A. Group
Murray
Gideon Potnam Hotel
Bere
Mermy
Cobece Club
Cobece Club Fer Several Yearn Hee Beng Bere
Zeit
Prewbeeat Twance Nak Activition
Women to Receive Orchids at Senators Welcome Night
The Albany Senators announce Welcome Home Senators Night at Hawkins Stadium on September 22. The first 500 women entering the ballpark will receive Princess Aloha orchids from Hawaii. Proceeds above taxes go to the Albany players pool as the team resumes a road trip, with events including box-year arrangements by the Menands Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Price
Merlin of Magic
Welcome Home Senators
Hawkins Stadium
Senators
John D. Colen
Merrill (Pinky) May
Albany
Oahu
Hawaii
Colen
American Legion Committee
Menands Rotary Club
Sth
Utica
Hartford
Beranton
Wilkes-Barre
Hawkins Stadfat
Gallione Favored At Altamont
Gallione expected to dominate the Altamont big car races on Labor Day as New York state half mile dirt track championships unfold for big cars stock cars midgets and hot rods. Notable challengers include George Markie Bill Marsh Mickey McAlister Hank Katows ki Art Rosseau and Harry Eckert with Grandpa Hank Gritzbach and Eddie Sollohub also slated. Fourteen entrants expected. qualifying heats run 9 am to 4 pm with 25 lap finals planned.
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Altamont
Eddie Gallione
Schenectady
New York
Edward
Eastern States Racing Association
Gallione
George Markie
Bill Marsh
Mickey McAlister
Hank Katowski
Syracusa
Art Rosseau
Keene
N. H
Harry Eckert
Margaretville
N.Y
Hank Gritzbach
Eddies Sollohub
McCafferty Faces Troy Opponent In Tennis Final
Troy High senior Martin McCafferty defeated Sheldon Dinowit 2 6 3 in the semifinals at Prospect Courts and advances to meet Clark McCafferty of La Salle in the final. Whitman fell to McCafferty 4 6 6 1 6 3 as the top contenders show form ahead of the municipal court event by the Troy Recreation Department on Sept 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Johnny Martin
Troy
Sheldon’ Dinowit
Clark McCafferty
LaSalle
McCafferty
Paul Whitman
Troy High Netter
Dinowit
Albany Academy
Whitman
Trojan
Troy Recreation Department
Union College invites football players for pre season training
Three players from area invited to report to Union College for preseason training under coach John J. McLaughry. Veterans Reo Jachkava and Dick Speidel slated to return, boosting the squad as preparations begin. Sherwin and Del Sante contribute, with Kean and others expected to join for a New York Collegiate matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union College
John J. McLaughry
Reo Jachkava
Dick Speidel
Corpitas
Vivetians
Cookie" Sherwin
Peter del Sante Abe
Sherwin
Tew High
Aed Faery
New York
Amlmare
Alemar
Hacher
Senators Sweep Utica with 5-2 Victory in opener
Albany beats Utica 5-2 as Ed Katski allows five hits in five innings for the win. Held blasts a first inning homer and Henry, Leveille, and Kolosona drive in key runs to cap a six-hit rally in the fifth. Utica answers with late rallies but falls short in the nightcap.
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Albany Senate
Tak
Bill McKelvey
Ann Bite
Rudy Minarcin
Ed Katski
Bob Masters
Pres Elkins
Minarcin
Albany
Held
Henry
Masters
Blue Sox
Giammarco
Johnson
Pokello
Kolosona
Pokell
Kolosas
Senators
Berdelta
Kensedke
McAllister
May
Konnecki
Maaters
Berdella
Mcalhater
Hell
Utes
Pokel
Kolasna
Sennett
Bell
Kolsona
Heinrich
Staucer
Kolsna
Lonnetts
Stirling
Lorenz
Poke
Kelena
Blur Sox
Hasenmayer
Utica
Kalski
Bres
Kolesna
Martelas
Leveille
Mat Kelvey
Kensecke
Amassarr
Mat
Kalaki
Staucet
Kolonne
Ridgik
McKelvey
Berdelia
Hanenmayer
Cristante
Utex
Loreng
Utica Aurhow Anrhoe Heinrich
Lonnie
Ategetec
Kerdelinge Smt i
Reller
Hubeh’s
Giam'corr
Jonnaonth
Pokelib
McAllistere
Kowenale
Lannetino Mauterno
Kenecha
Laft Albany
Bb—Marere
Fikina
BO. Mastery
Miking
Ho—Masters
Elkins
Hap
McAlister
Minarete
Martern
Troy Grid Pros Sign Star Tackle for 1949 Season
Coach Dom Denin adds Eddie Yamin to the Troy Albany Pro squad at Notre Dame Field as a 6 foot 3 inch 230 pound tackle wearing 54. A Siena College senior and former Cadet line stalwart who earned a Silver Star in World War II, Yamin returns to action after military service.
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Dom Denin
Eddie Tamin
Troy
Siena College
Yamin
Fineman
Danny
Denic
St. Bonaventure
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Jack (Pewhes) McGratha
Seateows
Saratage
Pete Mooney
Edward D
Fom
Prospect Park
Aker
Bneheader
Teague
lEmerala
Mrowa 08 Lmnatch
Weath
Xzy
ENY
Billy Harand
Hay
Wassmakers
Hayelal Durden
Walt Witney
Emerfield
Earl Matteson
Sertex
Beaunit Foundation
Cohoes Community Basketball League
Cen Bbet
Kereny Academy
Tve
Fate
Ed Spears
Prema
Bereery Til
Osreperss
Ramieg
Sleeran
Marte
Wes
Obixson Bolt
Houwsten
Weterweigtt
Champia Sear
Ray Retiaewn
Cman
Mine Gree
Charley
Wer Rey
Chicago
Pockingham
Alice
Cary Beard
Fyerer
Pam
Avinrem
Moraes
Deseret Derrerviens
Lee
Catreire
Gert Chae
Rowe
Igor Mae
Serre
Herter
Helene Ale
Keipenhier
Te Pho
Korky Yost
Metemy
Gen Jae Dmt
Persie
Onrment
Toman
Siraer Wan
Fayyam
Aso
Coat
Rewnes
Leek Deir Gremin
Teatiess
Anvelt
Moneane
Rei
Renatitel
P.G.A
Gritzbach
Bill
Colices
Whea
Vhskavenger PO
Berdeia Ee
Janson
MecKeney
Christante
Staneet
Turaln
Utiw Ono Oy
K- Hela
Kole
Rbi
Levelie
Meystaucet
Haser
Lorens
Retzik
Ftaucet
Hen
Hr—Lorens
MrKelvey
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Tumse
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Jack McGrath
Leo Curley
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