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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1959
Page
25
Charles George of Central Tech, a 160 pound senior, starred in a 140 point Lancers win over Nottingham. The rainy muddy night limited passing but his sharp passes and strong running drove big yardage. He did not score but delivered one six point play and earned daily Back of the Week recognition.
Ron Duncan 225 pound lineman earns Lineman of the Week after scoring two touchdown passes and anchoring Central Tech defense in a win over Nottingham. Coach Pete Heilig praises his all around performance and impact on the game.
Joseph T. Cascarella, Laurel Race Course executive vice president, promotes Laurel’s Washington International aims in Moscow and beyond. The piece details multiple horses from Russia and abroad, the plan for an Arabian race on International Day, prize money, and a roster of noteworthy owners and entrants.
The Providence Reds lead the American Hockey League in goals with 27 and hold 12 of the league's point scorers. Ray Ross and Bo Elik each have 11 points for Providence, with Ross at six goals and five assists and Elik at three goals and eight assists. Springfield trails second in goals by one with fewer games, while Ed Chadwick of Rochester has the top goals against average at 1.33.
St Louis AP Buddy Blattner resigns after seven years as the game of the week commentator alongside Dizzy Dean. No reason given but reports cite grievances and a rift on the eve of the Los Angeles Milwaukee pennant playoff. Blattner may pursue offers from MLB clubs and TV networks.
Londres promoter Harry Levene promotes a Wembley Pool ten round non title bout between world featherweight champion Davey Moore and Briton Bobby Neill. Neill, a driven Scot with a string of tough life battles, has comeback wins and a recent knockout of Terry Spinks for the British crown.
In the Greater Syracuse League match Mon day night City Division bowlers overwhelmed pins in a reckless fifth series. A dozen bowlers topped 600 with Vito Calcia pacing at 684 over 237 193 254 followed by Frank English 661 Charley Louise 650 Joe Melfi 648 Mike Fisciell 625 Bob Birchmeyer 621 Frank Livingale 613 Marty Piraino 612 John Paoli 610 Hank Ranzuck 609 Sam Piraino and Carl Boehler 604. The Ottos surged to first place with a 123 record and a .500 winning percentage.
St Peters and the LeMoyne Giants meet for the local Pop Warner championship Sunday at Griffin Field with the winner earning a post season contest in Athens Georgia The Syracuse champions will face the Athens Kings on November 21 at the University of Georgia Stadium Invitation was issued by Cobern Kelley of Athens Tony Tursi president of the local league Giants and Saints carry 6 0 records entering the game as part of a doubleheader Westvale Steelers vs Elmwood Legion scheduled in the other game
Three favorites Paul Hagan of St. Vincents Craig Sallen of St. Anthonys and Dean Given of Holy Rosary have led the Parochial High School cross country championships Friday Oct 30. Two meets are set this week with eastern section on Thursday and western division Friday on LeMoyne College 2.4 mile course. St. Vincents St John the Evangelist and Assumption head the East bracket while Holy Rosary Sacred Heart and St Anthonys lead the West.
The list shows leading bowlers with scores across leagues and clubs. Notable marks include Dan Zello 665 in Monday Handicap, Jack Schelber 644, Dim Hamill 648, Howard Skuce 645, Ray Cardarelli 617, and Roland Barber 619 in Industrial Midnight. Women leaders include Josephine Kalin and Natalie Behnarski with top totals at Lake Shore and Geddes.
Harlem Globetrotters sign Althea Gibson to near one hundred thousand dollars for a four month tour with about fifty appearances starting December 29 in Albany New York. Karol Fageros debuts with Gibson as both net and court stars will be paid for exhibition games amid plans for overseas tours if the venture succeeds. Abe Saperstein tours boss covers costs and eyes profitability from the pairing.
Francisco Pancho Herrera of the Buffalo Bisons was named International League MVP for 1959 after winning the league triple crown with a .327 average 37 home runs and 129 RBIs. He led IL Writers Association balloters with 20 first place votes out of 28.
The Indianapolis Indians will decide today if they operate as an independent team in 1960 or pursue another major league affiliation. The American Association club has severed its working agreement with the Chicago White Sox, having served as the Sox farm team after previously aligning with the Cleveland Indians.
Richie's Penn State backfield teammate Schwedes earns All East honors after strong rushing receiving and scoring in a 42-6 Syracuse win. Rollins of Rhode Island leads a 80-6 victory with 113 rushing yards and 88 receiving yards while Wentz of Lehigh scores twice in a 68-0 Tufts blowout. Doleschal named sophomore of the week after three touchdowns against Temple.
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