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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1947
Page
7
Buffalo of the International League outright releases first baseman Jim Wasdell and pitcher Pete Appleton. Appleton leaves to pursue a reported managerial offer in Topeka Kansas. Wasdell plans to sign with a Pacific Coast League club.
The Illinois State Athletic Commission reaffirmed its ban on Rocky Graziano from future fights in Illinois despite a National Boxing Association poll favoring reinstatement. The commission called the NBA poll biased and urged discipline over perceived “gutter” influence. Graziano's war record and AWOL incident are cited in the dispute.
Manlius Cadets defeated the Morrisville Aggies 61 to 44 at the Manlius court led by Dan Blanchard with 18 points. The game featured Blanchard’s scoring surge and a strong team effort as Cadets claim the win.
Assumption won over St John the Evangelist 15 to 12 yesterday in a Parochial Grammar School League game at Franklin School. Other scores include St Brigid 20 over St Lucy 13 Sacred Hearts 17 over St Patrick 0 Blessed Sacrament 8 over Our Lady Pompei 6 Transfiguration 16 over St Vincent 3.
North Syracuse extended its unbeaten Eastern Division record, defeating Manlius 29 point margin after leading from the first period. Edwards scored eight for the victors as junior varsity opener went to North Syracuse 59 to 14.
Canton High School ends a 54 game losing streak by defeating Norwood High 39 to 37. The win snaps a run that dated back to February 1944.
Syracuse, undefeated, faces Loyola of Chicago at the Coliseum in a top tilt billed as an eight point favorite. Lew Andreas brings an eight game win streak to the non league game, while Loyola aims to rebound after a Georgetown loss and a St. John's win in their eastern swing.
East Syracuse unleashed a high scoring attack in the Eastern Division County League to smother Tully 53 to 36. Dick Jarvis led with 14 points and Carl Ackerman added 13, ending Tully’s scoring parade. In JV action East Syracuse triumphed 33 to 28 over Tully Jayvees.
Camillus invaded Skaneateles and pulled away after a tight first half to win 44 to 31 and keep an unbeaten Western Division League record. Mike Klazco led with 20 points while Skaneateles was held scoreless in the third period. Camillus Junior Varsity won 31 to 6 in the preliminary.
Fayetteville High School trailed through two quarters before a late rally to defeat Jamesville 33 to 28 at Manlius. Dick Jones scored 10 and George Bahouth added nine as Fayetteville snapped a 11-3 second quarter deficit and outlasted Jamesville despite a brief fourth quarter surge. The junior varsity also won 19 to 10.
Siena College hosts Valparaiso tonight seeking a fifth consecutive win after a 65 47 victory over Vermont. George Weber led Siena with 18 points while George Henderson of Vermont added 15 as 3 000 fans watched.
AP reports regional boxing results from New York to Philadelphia. Ike Williams outpointed Tony Pellone in Tren ton New Jersey. Buddy Jacklich stopped Chuey Figueroa in Hollywood. Rueven Rivers defeated Eddie Hudson in San Diego. Livio Minelli stopped Willie Odom in Boston. Jerry Lavigne knocked out Paul Herrick in Portland. Jesus Lamela won a decision over Danny Ruggiero in West Palm Beach. Tony Genovese edged Young Tiger Flowers in Worcester. Don Sinibaldt defeated H and Al Michaud in Embord Me. Jimmy Sulla outpointed George Knox in Philadelphia.
Warners High School routed Onondaga Central 32 to 14 in a county league game last night. Sims led the winners with 12 points as the Warners junior varsity won 28 to 9 in the prelim.
Pennsylvania launched its first statewide anterless deer season in seven years with an estimated turnout over 200000 hunters. Deb Gordon of the State Game Commission calls it a good kill potential as snow favors many does and few antlered bucks. Shooting hours run 7 AM to 5 PM and those with licenses may pursue antlerless deer unless they bagged a buck in the prior 12 day season. About two thirds of Pennsylvania’s 750000 deer population are does.
The Plymouth Congregational Church team won 32 to 31 over Furman Methodist in a Junior Church League match at the YMCA. Other results include Lafayette 2 Methodist 27, Memorial 10. East Genesee Presbyterian 21, West Genesee Methodist 8.
Albany Pharmacy cagers won 44 to 9 against North Adams State Teachers for their second straight victory in the Albany Cup competition. The night featured regional games with scores reported for leagues and exhibitions including Boston 69 Philadelphia 7 and others.
St John the Evangelist remained the only undefeated team in the Parochial High School League, defeating St Anthony of Padua 32 to 25 at North High School. Key scores came from Joe Liberati with 12 points and Joe Murray adding five baskets guiding the Evangelists to the lead.
Elbridge defeats Split Rock 40 to 23 in western division County League action as Pete Babbles and Ken Forman each score 14 points. Elbridge Jayvees also beat Split Rock junior varsity 27 to 15. Referee Russell. Umpire Pontl.
George Howe scored 22 points as Jordan Five defeated host Marcellus 41 to 38 in the western division County League game. Preceding JV win by Jordan 32 to 16.
Union College meets the University of Vermont at Schenectady to start its 16 game schedule. Union holds a 7 1 series edge dating to 1901, last facing Vermont in 1935 with a 55 to 27 Union win.
Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers has been licensed to referee wrestling in California. He will debut Wednesday night at the Olympic Auditorium in a match between Sandor Szabo and Dutch Hefner. He plans a brief refereeing stint before Dodgers spring training.
Ron Wilber's final five second shot gives Fayetteville JV a 32 31 win over St John the Baptist Grammar School at St John's court.
Syracuse Nationals acquire Roy Hurley a six foot three forward from Tri-Cities as part of a club shakeup. Hurley will join the Nats tomorrow after the Flint game as the team opens a five game road swing ending with a home date versus Indianapolis Friday.
Ike Williams the lightweight champion defended his class in a non title ten round bout at Madison Square Garden beating Tony Pellone in a decisive unanimous decision. Williams weighed 138 1 2 pounds to Pellone’s 145 1 2 as 12 089 fans paid 55 114 dollars.
Former home run king Hank Greenberg said he may attempt a return with a major league club but will not join Cleveland. He spoke with Indians president Bill Veeck after a lengthy conference, but no agreement emerged.
Cathedral Downs Baptists defeated St John the Baptist 42 to 37 on their court. The Baptists led entering the final quarter but lost star Tom Ryan to an injury and struggled to finish as Cathedral pulled away in a tight low scoring game.
St Patricks upset Assumption 46 18 to stay tied with Cathedral for second place. John Hughes starred for the Pats while Dickstein stood out for the losers in the high school basketball clash.
Today a year ago the Big Nine voted to allot Illinois a double share of Rose Bowl receipts from the game against UCLA.
Eastwood edged Valley 48 to 13 in overtime at W. Jefferson Armory to claim its first City League basketball victory. In the doubleheader CBA defeated North 54 to 28.
Eastwood defeated Valley 44 41 in overtime after a 41 41 tie at regulation. Tony Nardiello scored in the extra session while Jay Clarke and Bob Piston fueled Eastwood’s clutch finish. C.B.A. star Pete Ciciarelli led his team with 11 points and North’s Denarda topped scoring with 15 points.
Minoa defeated Liverpool 45 to 3 to stay near the top of the County League East standings. Ron Castella scored 17 points as the home team built a 19 to 1 halftime lead and dominated the contest. The Liverpool jayvees also played, beating a junior varsity team 22 to 10.
Trainer Paus Simone and groom Wilfredo Cartagena were barred from New York race tracks after benzedrine was found in Jamaica’s Comanche Peak, winner of the November 10 second race. The Jockey Club revoked their licenses.
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