From the desk: NEGRO LEAGUES vs. BROOKLYN SEMIPROS
On Thursday, July 25, 1940, not more than two miles from where I presently live, the local Bay Parkway Dukes defeated the Baltimore Elite Giants at Erasmus Field, McDonald Avenue at the Avenue M station along the Culver Line.
Leading 3-1 entering the ninth inning, Bay Parkway shortstop Lou Menendez's misplay of a ground ball clears the way for two unearned runs as the Elites forge a three-all tie. But Menendez shortly accounts for himself at the bat. With two outs and a runner on third, Menendez singles to right field, scoring first baseman Ivanicki with the go-ahead run for the victory.
Brooklyn starter Gene Bowe limits Baltimore to three runs (one earned) on seven hits and one walk with eleven strikeouts for the victory. He holds Baltimore to just four hits through the first eight frames. His mound opponent, Elite Giant starter Bud Barbee walks off to a no-decision, but not before yielding eight walks with six strikeouts. Southpaw Nate Moreland takes the loss.
Baltimore center fielder Henry Kimbro, right fielder Goose Curry, and catcher Bill Perkins each wield two hits apiece; Curry (triple) and Hoskins (double) for extra bases. Left fielder Bill Hoskins, third baseman George Scales, and Curry are the only Elite Giants to cross home plate.
Lou Menendez leads the Dukes, going 3 for 5 with a triple, right fielder Maruska is 2 for 3 with a run scored, first baseman Ivanicki goes 2 for 5 and scores the winning run.
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