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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1945
Page
8
Reports indicate veteran Passeau’s elbow condition, traced to a long standing fracture, may sideline him briefly. Doctors say no surgery yet with rest and care to follow. Ostrowski’s physical exam results pending, altering camp depth for the Cubs.
The Arsenal Howitzers meet Behr Manning in the Snai 2 League playoff final at Bonesteel Gym tonight at 3 20 P M Local teams split results in prior rounds with Howitzers winning a key playoff game to reach the title tilt Behr Manning also seeks consolation honors in a later clash with Allegheny Ludlum at 7 30 P M
The Philadelphia Athletics beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2 to 1 for their second straight win. Luke Hanlin started and allowed two hits before Harry Jordan relieved. An A’s rally in the sixth produced two runs, with Jess Flores five innings and Carl Scheib finishing.
Match maker Sam Silverman announced a boxing card for April 13 at the auditorium. Fernand The Mighty Minichelli, a South American heavyweight, will face Louis Long of Chicago in the main bout after J Lough won a prior decision.
Navy officials said there is a general practice to break up All Star teams and send players back to duty. The report that Bob Feller would not be allowed to pitch for the Great Lakes team drew criticism from overseas and prompted questions about policy. No War Department comment was given.
Left handed pitcher Fritz Ostermueller was chosen to remain with the Pittsburg Pirates squad until his induction date is set. He is among the top selections for the opener at Cincinnati in roughly two weeks.
Reports show a sellout for the APT Dinner Saturday at The Hendrick Hudson honoring P. Eis unbeaten basketball team. About 15 percent tickets sold. attendance limited to 400 with both men and women admitted. Troy Lodge of Elks sponsors with Mayor John J. Ahern and nine organizations. speakers include Edward Wachter Edy Donald and Arthur Mann. Medal ceremony at Madison Square Garden planned.
St Peters Junior High announces the first workout for the JV nine tomorrow at 60 pm on River and Sutton Streets. Reported players include Robert Fami liar Ed Golland Francis Welch Harold Graber Bill Keegan Charles Fiennigan Don Welch John Dalne Fred Deltio and John McGown. Don Caswell returns as coach with Al Grey as manager as teams seek eligible St Pete Grammar School students.
Jimmy Hines of Capitol City Club fired a five under par 64 in a practice round at Atlanta. His back nine included a hole in one and two eagles as officials trimmed par from 7 to 69 to deter pros. Nelson Snead and Demaret also featured in the scant notes of the lead up to the Iron Lung tourney opening.
St Louis Cardinals manager Billy Southworth says he is pleased with his pitching staff as Mex-Lanier may be called to military service while Blix Donnelly is expected to join the rotation. The team trained indoors due to weather.
In Albany Capitol Arena Savoldi a former Notre Dame star defeated Emil Dusek of the Omaha family two falls to one for the feature hour title. Dusek won the second fall in nine minutes, Savoldi captured the first in 31 seconds with a reverse backdrop, and a later match saw Rudy Dusey win over Pat Walsh in a 23 minute body spread finish.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to award letters to fifteen members of its basketball team. The squad finished the season 13 games undefeated in the east and played Bowling Green in the opening game of the National Invitational tournament in Madison Square Garden. The list of naval trainees includes Joseph Grove Chivers Il Sann Andes North Bergen X F Deke Kent Dawson City Texas Casmir Mazanowski Terrigile Conn Emmet Manor Nunda ar ity Gorzetsik Newark NL George Burpee Philadelphia Pasi Eliott Kamen Woodmore L T Lyle Naylor Webster City Iowa Joseph Simister Prophetstown UL Capt Tony Orlando New York City Martin Kenoe Norfolk Henry O'Keeffe Malverne J I Frank Waters 3 Kisco and Martin Koromhaz Binghamton.
Regina Sask W J Tobin announced Chicago Blackhawks coach Thompson has resigned after 1948 tenure. No successor named. Thompson cited an attractive Vancouver proposition and will serve as Pacific Coast representative. his brother Cecil Thompson remains Hawks chief scout.
Troy High School seniors and Watervliet quintet won semifinal games at the Central YMCA to advance to the Hi-Y Council championship. Troy defeated Cohoes 40 to 35 with Miles and McGinnis scoring, while Watervliet rolled over Lansingburg 46 to 39 led by Richardson, Squadere, and Harris. An all star five and second team selections were announced by Walter Spied. The title game will be played Wednesday at the Troy area gym.
Navy 11 NYU 1 as Plebe Ronnie Burton pitchers for Navy and Vic Finos drive in four runs with three hits. Finos lined a double to left to spark a four run second inning and secure the Middies win. Harris Laliberte Olsen Burton Finos pitched for Navy.
Charles Batterman former national AAU high and long board diving champion from Washington will be barred from the regional indoor meet here tomorrow and Saturday because his teaching job at Bladensburg High School makes him a professional under AAU rules. A letter from his principal explains he directs six physical education classes daily, placing him ineligible like Bobcier of Michigan.
Marine Lt. Harry O'Neill, 27, a former catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, was killed on Itco Jima on March 6. His wife Ethel was advised by the War Department. O'Neill joined the Athletics in 1939 and later coached football at Upper Darby High School. He attended Malvern Preparatory School and Gettysburg College, where he was a three-letter man.
Chicago Cubs will start all home games this season at 1 30 pm including single games and doubleheaders. The change from 3 pm on weekdays and 2 pm on Sundays aims to provide more recreational opportunities for night time workers, said James P. Gallagher the business manager yesterday.
The report tracks Gentry League action with Gentry, Coca Cola, and the Nealone teams in varying positions. Auto Foods handed a loss to the leaders while Coca Cola climbed toward runner up, and several leagues report shifting standings, top scorers, and postponed matches due to city tournaments.
Curtis Bay Maryland Coast Guard fans erupt as they rout the Philadelphia Phillies 10 to 6. Lou Klein leads the attack with two homers and a double while Mickey Witek Hank Majeski and others contribute for Curtis Bay. Andy Seminick collects two hits for the Phillies in defeat.
The national AAU men's senior indoor swimming championships announce a two day meet with 132 individuals and twenty relay teams entered across ten events. Yale leads entries while the Bains Bridge Naval Training Center team is favored for the team title. Lawrence Johnson, national chairman, notes the large field and says the event runs tomorrow and Saturday.
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