Brooks Rally To Wallop Giants 7-4
Brooks overturns the New York Giants with a 7 to 4 victory. Lonard earned his second ace while Stixey and Lombardt led hits as Dodges spurted late to seal the win. Attendance was 7,420.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1945
Page
8
Brooks overturns the New York Giants with a 7 to 4 victory. Lonard earned his second ace while Stixey and Lombardt led hits as Dodges spurted late to seal the win. Attendance was 7,420.
The Clemences and the Hawleys meet Sunday in Hawkins Stadium for a postseason appreciation game at 2:30 p.m. Fred Clemence, star pitcher, is tipped to start for Clemence City, while Chuck Hawley starts for the rival. Most of the Eastern League squad will participate, and proceeds will be split two thirds to the winners and one third to the losers.
Eastern League standings show Chicago, St Louis, Brooklyn, New York, Boston and Cincinnati in close races with daily results. Scheduled games list matchups including Chicago at Lotis, Brooklyn versus New York, Pittsturg at Es, and Cleveland at De, with final Albany in Western standings noted.
The St Joseph's Bowling League will convene at St Josepha Chi tonight at 8 pm to outline the season. All members from last year's teams and those wishing to participate this year have been urged to attend.
Cubs surge in the seventh inning to defeat the St Louis Cardinals 6 to 5, breaking an earlier 3-2 deficit. Borowy earned his 20th win as Chicago moved within reach of the league lead amid a tense, error-prone game with Brecheen faltering after six strong innings.
Heatly and Berlin open the soccer season today at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Green Island. The game is set for 4 o clock.
Detroit notes show rain ruined yesterday’s opener with Cleveland and postponed a doubleheader. If today’s games are washed out, Detroit would clinch the American League title by losing or tying, while attendance hopes fade. the pennant chase hinges on two scheduled games in Briggs Stadium amid lingering storms.
New York officials said they cannot form a definite opinion on Wendell Eads guilt or innocence. The Guild faced pressure after Illinois permits and threats of a strike, with directors meeting to review evidence and uphold fair play.
Local Ballston Spa set cheers as Cheerful, driven by Will Berry, won the feature at Saratoga's Spa Raceway fending off Miss Kitty Bun ter and Guy Notonia. The Gloversville mare paid 16.80 to win in a 53,000 dollar program, with Hal Mix trailing after a start stumble.
The meet lists multiple events with trotting and pacing purses from 250 up to 400 dollars. Entries include Calumette J Lord Drew Peter Patchén and Green Ine plus drivers Peckham Stout and Abbe Jr. Races feature four-year-olds and up with times and placements noted across pacing and trotting cards.
Yale captain Paul Walker, the 20%pound Oak Park athlete, appears set to be the No 1 punter for the Yale football team against Tufts, after taking over kicking duties last season. Walker spent practice focusing on punt prep and pass defense as teammates worked on blocking and tackling.
New York Yan Reen club president Larry MacPhail arrived in Havana to inspect accommodations as American League players are expected to spend part of spring training in Cuba.
St Louis Breens assemble a walk and nine hits including a Cael Leads double to push four runs across in the fourth inning, beating the Chicago White Sox 5 to 2 for Lefty Hollingsworth’s win. Ed Lopat exits after a fourth inning, White Sox score one in the next.
Montreal Royals and Newark Bears opened the Governor's Cup best-of-seven but were postponed for a second time by weather. If possible, Montreal’s Ray Hathaway will face Al Todd while Newark’s Frank Hitter starts with catcher Bill Stelnecke in the inaugural duel.
Billy Cowan of Pittsburg, once heavyweight champion of the world, was discharged from the One States Army yesterday and returns home for brief rest. He plans to resume civilian boxing, aiming for a shot at Champion Joe Louis and the world heavyweight title. He spent over three years in service entertaining soldiers and earned 91 points.
Albany Senators defeated Wilkes-Barre Barons 6 to 3 in Hawking Stadium before 7000 plus. Luzansky hit a three run homer in the fourth as McCabe went the distance for the Barons, while Kish rallied for Albany with a late two run rally in the ninth.
Wilkes-Barre hosts game six of the Eastern League Governor's Cup final, Albany and Wilkes-Barre each aiming to seize the series. Fred Clemence and Chuck Hawley prepare for pivotal performances as fans expect a dramatic showdown in Hawkins Stadium.
Boston AF A smashing night before a S7502 crowd at Fenway Park.
Coach Chauncey Simpson of Missouri announced that tailback Bill Della stations halfback Bob Hopkins and end Ray Cliffe will not play against Ohio State at Columbia Saturday. All three are nursing injuries.
Troy Firemen's Bowling League opens tonight at 9 o'clock at the K of C alleys. Four teams compete with bowlers asked to arrive by 6 46 for setup and registration.
West Point reports practically set first team backfield for Saturday’s opener. Earl Blaik devotes practice to timing and cohesion of the second unit. Arnold Tucker at quarterback and Gloria Davis at left half pace the backfield with Bienchard at fullback. Chabot may start at right half.
Ithaca changes in the starting lineup were announced by Coach Ed McKeever. Jack Rakoski moves to tight end halfback, replacing Tom Jasie niecki who is out with an injury. Joe Hrozina earns right tackle, BU Speeze shifts to left guard, and Harold Devold hobbles with a sprained ankle but is expected to be ready for Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5 4 in a hard fought late inning comeback. Ray Prim delivered relief pitching and Andy Palko along with Phil Cavarretta drove in two runs each to secure the win as Chicago moved within two games of the pennant with six left to play.
Tony Cucci Cuccinella of the Chicago White Sox remains the AL batting leader, adding a single in three plate appearances to push his at bats to 467. He tops George Stimwells of the Yankees, who has 305 at bats, as the 41-year-old third baseman has played 118 games this season.
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