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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1946

Page

10

Tony Zale Named Fighter of the Year for 1946

Tony Zale the 158-pound middleweight from Gary Indiana was named fighter of the year by Ring magazine for 1946, following his decisive sixth round knockout of Rocky Graziano at Yankee Stadium on September 27. The award honors his outstanding contributions amid a year of boxing’s overall prosperity and talent decline.

New York Ring Magazine Today Tony Zale Zale Edward J. Nell New York Boxing Writers’ Association Gary Ind Rocky ‘Graziano Yankee Stadium Graziano Nat Fleischer The Ring Magazine Ring Bob Montgomery Ike Williams National Boxing Association Mike Jacobs Jack Solomons London Fleischer Hghts Freddie Cochrane Marty Servolas Manuel Ortizs el Centro Calif Luis Castillo Kenny Lindsay Jackie Jurich Cee

Clubhouse Lawyers Function as Overtalking Players

A New York based piece notes baseball clubhouse lawyers often dominate debates in the dugout and management talks. It cites Jo Heath of the St. Louis Browns as candid, and mentions Al Lopes and Frankie Frisch era shifts as examples of outspoken players influencing team direction with opinions and ambitions.

Milton Richman New York Jo Heath St. Louis Browns Heath Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Billy Herman al Lopes Buccanears Lopez

Rose Bowl Puzzles Loom Over Major 1946 Games

Grantland Rice surveys the Rose and Orange Bowls and other major games of 1946. He weighs UCLA versus Illinois, Tennessee versus Rice, North Carolina and Georgia, Notre Dame and Army, and notes seven conference champions in the four bowls amid questions of weather and depth.

Los Angeles Calif Pasadéna Miami The Rose Orange U.C.L.A Clinois Tennessee Rice Georgia Trippi North Carolina North’ Carolina Notre Dame Army U.c.lit Illinois Arkansas U.S.U Georgia Tech St. Mary Wedermeyer Ray Elliot Case Rossi Shipke Rowland U.C.S.A Ilinois Michigan Indiana West Coast Buddy Young California Bert LaBrucherie Rykovich

Fight recap notes multiple knockdowns across bouts

The report lists Jennette of Washington DC and Jose de Medina of New Britain as bantam contenders with de Medina floored in every round totaling 21 knockdowns. It also notes Gene Kelly flooring Ca macho Rodriguez in San Antonio and a swift knockout by Kid Riviera in St. Louis on September 10.

Jimmy Jennette Washington D. C Bantam Jose de Medina New Britain Conn de Medina Gene. Kelly Camacho. Rodriguez San Antonio Austin Téx St. Louis Kid Riviera

Science Eager to Aid Fisherman

The American Association for the Advancement of Science heard H. S. Swingle and Dr. M. W. Smith discuss using commercial fertilizers to boost fish in natural ponds and lakes. Trials in a 50-tieres New Brunswick lake show definite fish food improvements and promise more trout, though natural waters lack the control of artificial ponds.

Boston American Association For the Advancement of Science H. S. Swingle Alabama Experiment Station M. W. Smith St. Andrews N. B Biological Laboratory Smith New Brunswick

Sullivan and Norris Score Quick KO Wins in Harrisburg

Big Sullivan of Chicago started fast with a punch seconds after the bell. Emmett Norris, welterweight from Steelton, stopped Jackie Johnson of Philadelphia in 15 seconds of the first round and later knocked out Jimmy Wilson at 2 10 of the third, Sept 23 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.

Big Sullivan Chicago Kaye Harrisburg Emmett Norris Steelton Jackie Johnson Philadelphia Jimmy Wilson

East West Shrine Teams Improve With Practice Sessions

East coaches Kerr and Bierman praised their squads on passing and running as they ran separate drills on peninsular fields. Norton prayed for a dry field while punters Sacrinty and Sandberg excelled. Hirsch and Orlando impressed with place kicks.

San Francisco Andy Kerr Bernie Bierman Homer Norton Elds Santa Cruz Kerr Bierman Nick Sacrinty Wake Forest Bob Sandberg Bernie Minnesota Ed Hirsch Northwestern Bob Orlando Menlo, Jr College

308 Compete In West Golf Los Angeles Open Qualification

Three hundred eight golfers began 36 hole qualifying for the $10,000 Los Angeles Open at Riviera Country Club. Ninety entrants advance to join 38 exempt players. last year’s winner Byron Nelson did not respond while Ben Hogan is favored to win.

Los Angeles INL Byron Nelson Texas Chamber‘ of Commerce Ben Hogan

Fox to Represent U S Olympic Bobsled Team

Dontria Fox, veteran bobsledder, is named to represent the United States Olympic bobsled committee at the February meeting of the Federation Internationale de Bobsledding et Tobogging in St Moritz Switzerland.

Lake Placid Dontria Fox U. Ss Federation International of

Dwyer Musial Yawkey Hopper Honored by Sporting News

The Sporting News named Eddie Dyer manager of the year Stan Musial player of the year and Thomas A Yawkey owner of the Red Sox executive of the year. Minor league honors went to Earl Mann Clay Hopper and Libby Sistl for their circuits. Dyer led the Cardinals through a pennant chase and the World Series victory over Boston.

Tom Yawkey Boston, Red,Sox Sporting News St. Louis Red Sox St. Louis Cardinal Eddie Dwyer Stan Musial Thomas A. Yawkey Boston Red Sox Earl Mann Atlanta Crackers Clay Hopper Montreal Royals Libby Sistl Indianapolis Dyer Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers

Colgate Opens hockey season at Hamilton College rink

Mark Galloway of Syracuse labeled a goaltender holdover will help Colgate begin the season Saturday against Princeton at the Hamilton College in door rink in Clinton New York.

Mark Galloway Syracuse Colgate Princeton Hamilton College Clinton

Syracuse and Michigan State Prep for Tuesday Clash

Syracuse University basketball resumes practice for a home test against Michigan State at W. Jefferson Street Armory. Spartans, led by Robin Roberts Don Waldron and Oliver White, aim to repeat last season 76 to 48 victory over Syracuse while the Orange chase a four game home stand and later Yale Cornell Manhattan.

Syracuse University Basketeers Michigan State W. Jefferson Street Armory Lew Andreas Orange Five Syracuse East Lansing Mich Wayne The Orange Rochester Flower City Spartans Princeton Yale Cornell Manhattan Madison Square Garden New York Ben van Alstyne Robin Roberts Don Waldron Oliver White Roberts Waldron White Matt, Mazza Niagara Falls Pat Peppler John Granick Michigan

Conn Leaves Ring for Horse Business in Pittsburgh

Billy Conn disclosed he is buying into the Shamrock Stable with Art Rooney, aiming to turn horseracing into his life business. He said he loves horse racing and plans to invest, while retiring from boxing, noting he is too old to fight.

Pittsburgh INS Billy Conn Shamrock Art Rooney Pittsburgh Steelers Conn

Evans and Georg Lead De Witt Trap and Skeet Shoot

L. W. Evans shot 71 of 75 to top the trap division while J. C. Georg led skeet with 97 of 100 at the De Witt Fish and Game Club outing held Sunday.

Tipperary Hill To Play Liverpool In League Battle

Tipperary Hill visits Liverpool tonight in an American Legion League basketball game at Onondaga County. The Irish sit atop the eastern division tied with Syracuse Post 41 for the lead. Coach Ed Hewitt will select a starting lineup from Bill Hurley Dick Kempf Jack Bhaddy Bob Ralston Joe Karpinski Bill O'Hern Leo McInerney Jack Henry Joe Behan Dick Currier and Mickey Harrington.

Tipperary Hill Post Liverpool Post Syracuse Ed Hewitt Bill Hurley Dick Kempf Jack Bhaddy Bob Ralston Joe Karpinski Bill O’hern Leo McInerney Jack Henry Joe, Behan Dick Currier Mickey Harrington

Y M C A Bows to P L A V Quintet in Return Game

P L A V Legionnaires defeated the Y M C A All Stars 42 to 38 on the P L A V court in a season opener rematch. Halftime score stood 27 10 with P L A V leading. Referee Edward Mullinay officiated.

P.L.A.V. Legionnaires P.L.A.V. Court BP. Lav la Bet F. T Alexander Guiguinn DeBarber Edward Miliuney

Notre Dame Army Cease Play in Forty Eight

Notre Dame and Army suspend their football series after the 1947 game on November 8 at South Bend. Father Cavanaugh and Major General Taylor cite outsize stakes and scheduling flexibility as reasons for halting the series temporarily.

Notre Dame Army South’ Bed Ind South. Bend John J. Cavanaugh Cs.c Father Cavaraugh Mnj Maxwell. W. Taylor Military Academy

Skylighters Take First Place in City Bowling Standings

Skylighters lead the city bowling tournament in both actual pin fall and handicap. Alex Bukowski posts 704 with a 3-game 709 spread, helping the team reach 3 295 handicap total. Omar Vande Castle 587 Ed Kresge 564 Ted Wejterski 542 Stan Romancik 50 round out the scoring.

Alex Bukowski Maples P.L.A.V. Alleys Pass Seymour Keglers Bukowski Omar Vande Castle Ed Kresge Ted Wejterski Stan Romancik Amos Joe Miller Beehners

Red Wings Purchase O'Brien From Pirates

Outright sale of outfielder Tommy O'Brien from the Pittsburgh Pirates to Rochester club of the International League was disclosed today. O'Brien, 27, is a right handed hitter and thrower, recalled from Hollywood in the Pacific Coast League this year. Home in Amiston Alabama. Terms not disclosed.

Pittsburgh Tommy O’brien Pittsburgh Pirates Rochester O’brien Hollywood Ajmiston Ala

Boxing Rankings Sample From Ring Magazine List

New York report lists ten top contenders in each weight class per Ring Magazine. The survey names champions and leading challengers across heavyweights to flyweights with many nationalities and notable fighters cited.

New York Ring Magazine Joe Louis Bily Conn Tami Maurice Famer Ray Bruce Woodcock Joe Walcott Curtis Sheppard Joey Maxim Joe Baksi Lee Q. Murray Melo Bettina Jimmy Bivins Phil Muscato Lee’ Oma Nathan Mann Gus Lesnevich Ezzard Charles Billy Fox Archie Moore Jack Chase Billy Smith Booker Beckwith Freddie Mills Lloyd Marshall Tommy ‘Yarosz Johnny Colan Fitzie Fitzpatrick Dave Sands Australia Tony Zale Jake LaMotta Charley Burley Rocky Graziano Marcel Cerdan Georgie Abrams Bert Lytell Steve Belloise Artie Levine Ray Robinson Tippy * Larkin Tomy Bell Beau Jack Marty Senryo Jackie Wilson Willie Joyce Tony Pellone Johnny Greco Tony Janko Jimmy Doyle Bob Montegomery Ike Williams Johnny Bratton Wesley Mouzon John Thomas Enriquez Bolanos Vic Patrick Larry Cisneros Chester Rice Allie Stolz Willie Pep Phil Térranova Carlos Chavez Oscar Calles Venezuela Miguel Acevedo Cuba Jock Leslie Sal. Bartolo Jackie Graves Spider Armstrong Sandy Saddler Charles ““Catey” Lewis Nel Tarleton England Mickey McKay Mickey Francis Joey Dolan Manuel Ortiz David Kai Kong Young Hawaii Luis Castillo Mexico Dado Marino Peter Kane Tony Olivera Georges Mousse France Cliff Anderson Trinidad Charlie Kerr Alf Hughes Raoul Degryse Belgium

League Title At Stake as Undefeated Teams Clash

Undefeated Weedsport Central School and King Ferry Central School meet Friday night on the Weedsport court for top position in Cayage County basketball. Both squads are 4-0, with Union Springs Moravia Genoa and Sherwood also in the standings as the race for the league title tightens.

Auburn Cayage County Weedsport Central Schoo King Ferry Central School Weedsport Wych Weerlsport c King Ferry Union Springs Moravia Seseseseeee Autofa Genor Sesees Oon Sherwood

Sacred Hearts Edge Auburn in Overtime Basketball Battle

The Sacred Hearts defeated Auburn Akes 49 to 47 in overtime on the Hearts’ court. Don Blaid scored 16 points and struck the decisive basket with Joe Karpinski adding the on court play. The Sacred Hearts jayvees beat Auburn juniors 44 to 38 in a preliminary game.

Sacred Hearts Auburn Akes Hearts Don Blaid Joe Karpinski Blaid Sacre Hearts Jayvees Auburn Sacred Heart Auburn B F. T FY Behan Cymbrakif Melnick If Owarobickif Lukacz Rf OlHulik Toil

Clarkson Plays Tigers to Draw in OT Clash

Clarkson Tech hockey team battles Princeton to a 4-4 tie in Olympic Arena after overtime. The game stayed even through three periods and a 10 minute extra session keeping fans on edge.

Clarkson Tigers Lake Placid Princeton University Clarkson Tech “Hocke

Auburn Five Faces Nottingham January 1 Basketball Heads

Auburn High basketball, coached by Paul Kleber, takes holiday rest and resumes January 10 against Nottingham High at Central High gym. Auburn’s five games show three wins and two losses, with defeats by Syracuse Central 34 22 and Geneva High 48 40. The team aims to even the count against Geneva February 5 and Syracuse Central March 1.

Auburn Auburn High Sehe Basketeers Paul Kleber Cru Nottingham High Central High Gymnasium Syracuse Cetral Geneva Hig Geneva Syracuse

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