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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1946
Page
9
Martin Hilfinger notes in a letter that widespread alumni pressure for winning teams and financial dependence on football have corrupted intercollegiate athletics. He cites discussions from alumni across several universities and urges open confrontation and swift corrective action.
Letter discusses one-way contracts between coaches and universities, citing Munn at Syracuse as a case study. It argues the problem harms players and integrity, noting hospitality toward Munn contrasted with his move to Michigan State and questions the ethics of coaching contracts in college football.
Hilsinger voices concern over coaches switching jobs and earning contracts, urging university heads to resolve pressures on player loyalty. He praises Baysinger Simmons and Andreas for integrity at Syracuse and calls for developing initiative, self reliance, and college spirit among athletes.
Syracuse and Indianapolis meet tonight at the W Jefferson Street Armory in a top National Professional League clash. Syracuse seeks a third straight home win after beating Detroit Gems and Fort Wayne Zollners, while Indianapolis aims to rebound after a recent loss and a strong season run.
Colgate University star George Detore will manage the Williamsport Grays of the Eastern League in 1947. The Utica native succeeds Harry Davis, after an 18 year career in organized baseball. Detore previously coached Toledo and took over mid season when Don Guttridge was sold to the Red Sox.
Barbara Wilkins of New Rochelle swept to her third straight national girls indoor title at Chestnut Hill Massachusetts defeating Adrienne Goldberg of Baltimore 6-0 6-2 in the final. She displayed a strong forehand and precise placement and teamed with Ann Worf ord of Scarsdale to win the doubles 6-2 6-8 6-4 over Rhoda Hopkins and Deborah Welsh.
In a Sports Mirror look back, the New York Rangers won 3-2 over Chicago in their first game after a month. The item lines up brief historical notes from prior years including Gil Dodds winning Sullivan memorial trophy and other notable sports events.
Kramer and Mulloy led a dominant U S. victory over Australia at Melbourne. Kramer beat Bromwich 8-6 6-4 6-4 while Mulloy defeated Pails 6-3 6-3 6-4. Schroeder also shined in singles and in doubles, clinching the cup with Kramer. Schroeder plans to leave major tennis for business reasons in Los Angeles.
New Orleans dispatch previews the Sugar Bowl basketball headliner pitting Oklahoma A&M against Adolph Rupp's Kentucky with Gorza at center or forward and a near sellout crowd. The Aggies rely on Blake Williams and guards Harris Halbert Bradley while Kentucky features Garza Beard Rollins Holland Tingle and bench star Jones. The event unfolds on Kentucky's famed floor at Municipal Auditorium with LSU facing Tulane in the undercard.
Baltimore will take over the Miami franchise in the All-America Football Conference for 1947. Robert Rodenberg heads a Baltimore group planning to play in Municipal Stadium.
Jimmy Menapace led the Syracuse Amateur Hockey Club to a 5-3 win over Rome in Onondaga Valley. Lorne Kirkby scored the first Syracuse goal as 1,200 fans watched. Rome traded two goals in the second, then Syracuse surged in the third with Menapace scoring three times and Bob Nickerson adding the fifth.
The State Professional Basketball League plans to seek counsel guidance on action regarding four players who jumped the Saratoga club. Four players joined Karam in Kingston, while Saratoga’s business manager said he had no contracts, and the league issued ultimatums after irregular appearances.
One hundred and thirty five Syracuse bowlers will compete in the 1947 American Bowling Congress at Los Angeles. They leave April 9 and roll April 15 to 18, returning April 24. Estimated cost about $300 per bowler including $24 entry fees and about $175 train fare. Two Turner City League teams will rot. Pastime Club has not yet reserved to compete.
Nat Holman of City College vows the school will not schedule Wyoming again or any Shelton coached teams. Shelton faces fire after alleged racial remarks amid CCNY 57-48 win at Madison Square Garden. National Association of Basketball Coaches to discuss issue at its annual session. Tonight USC meets LIU and UCLA faces NYU at the Garden.
The National AAU ice hockey championship will be held in Providence Rhode Island from March 21 to 23. Daniel J Ferris AAU secretary treasurer announced the tournament sponsored by the New England Association with all club college and school teams registered with the AAU eligible.
North Carolina coach Carl Snavely emphasized pass defense as he prepared for the Sugar Bowl against Georgia in New Orleans. He outlined backfield substitutions including Jack Fitch Horse Rodgers Billy Myers and Joe Wright to counter Georgia's aerial attack.
Warren C. Giles of the Cincinnati Reds announced Saturday the appointment of Fred Hunter Jr. as president of the Columbia farm club in Columbia South Carolina.
A retrospective roundup of 1946 athletic highlights across boxing racing golf baseball football tennis and track recalls stars like Graziano, Lou Jacobs Hogan and Army Notre Dame battles. The piece notes memorable moments and key figures shaping the year before 1947 begins.
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