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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1947
Page
16
Snow blankets the area affecting baseball and softball plans as Albany sen ators shift doubleheader at Havwiltihy Stadium, golf courses close a week’s play lost, and Troy County clubs report limited action. Steam and field conditions force postponements while rivering teams prepare for early league play next month.
The CYO Baseball Loop starts Saturday with six games on Troy and Watervliet diamonds. Two divisions split the schedule with intra league contests. most games are Saturday with some after school. Northern Division features St. Basil vs Our Lady, St. Pete's vs Sacred Heart, Ninilorehy Tak vs St. Augustine's, and St. Pranela vs Park In, while Southern sees St Pat Holes Troy vs St Patrick's Watervliet and St. Joseph's Troy vs St. Anthony's Canal Avenue grounds at 9 am. Mt. Carmel Watervliet meets St. Marys Troy at Watervliet High at 2 pm.
A fragment from a ballgame ledger shows Baltimore tied 2 while Newark and Jersey City battle for advantage. Key lines mention Rocheston, Tocnester, and a 7 percent marker, reflecting standings and partial scores in a midseason ledger entry.
Eddie Arcaro rides favorite Phalanx in the Wood Memorial at Jamaica as the colt, with jockey Gary and trainer Pat, challenges a strong field including Bomb fizzle and Isuiti. The race outcome shapes Derby prospects with Phalanx aiming for a path to the Kentucky Derby, amid tension surrounding Mirthful rivals and mounting bets.
Siena College opened baseball with an 82 win over St Marys of the Tray Amateur League at the Loudonville diamond. Ed Lange hit a bases loaded triple as Siena rallied from a 20 deficit to win. Coach Cunha and key players Reynolds Debucla Keyronze Hank Bagdanowicz led the offense while the Saints capitalize on five opponent errors.
A chaotic listing of race entries presents JAMAIVA, Kiss, Rae, Skank Jin, Henry Vor, and many others across multiple stalls. Notable entries include Pippin Wheatly Stable, Clinton Farm, and several unnamed horses with numbers and odds. The page shows extensive horse names, stable affiliations, and line items for fourth and other races, with fluctuating figures and speculative betting data.
Trojans lead the Eastern Division in the Knights of Columbus Nav ana Bowling Association silver jubilee tournament at Oswoxe. Holmesburg Connell sits second with 2660, Chester Flowers third with 2826, and Thee Liquors fourth with 609. Reilly and Nostarski led doubles at 14995 while BA Post of Troy tops singles with 624 and Bill Barrett of Troy led alt events with 1784.
Korean runner Yun Bok Su won the Boston Marathon with a front race over the full 26 mile 385 yard course in 2 hours 52 minutes 59 seconds, breaking the previous world best set in 1942 by Joe Smith of Medford. Su smiled as he entered the dressing quarters. He was sent to the race by American officers and GIs stationed in Kaew.
Boxing World pays tribute as Benny Leonard, famed undefeated lightweight and former world champion, is mourned by more than 600 attendees at St Nicholas Arena. Notables including Billy Gibson Maxie Baer Abe Attell and Harry Lewis attend with boxing officials and writers. Services led by Rabbi Mateleo Goldberg with honorary pallbearers and a Philadelphia boxing delegation among those paying respects.
The NBA committee approved a heavyweight title bout between Louis and Walcott with a $200,000 gate guarantee in Philadelphia. Promoter Taylor and Walcott’s managers backed the deal, though dates were unsettled and Sinatra denied signing. Approval allows Walcott to be paired with Louis, per the league’s stance on boxing matchups.
Stevens Tech edges RPI 3 1 as Graff fans ten. Frank Kimball scored on a hit by pitch and Rose Lauzon drew a walk to spark a sixth inning rally before Stevens pulled ahead in the bottom half with baserunners and timely hits. Replays note McCallary allowed four hits while Lauzon starred in center. Engineers meet Middlebury in Vermont Saturday.
EM Hull an Aylfalo middleweight, hailed from LaSalle, is set for a six round special against Steve Kish of Newark in LaSalle. Hull’s listed opponents include Wigfull Frudel Nite Brown and Willy Hielks. Kish has defeated Dave Gurger Skippy Marshall Tommy Purkell Ed Gauche and Jay Pagenhel. Thursday’s main event features Eddie Lee of Amsterdam meeting John Lomax from New York in a paid bout.
The Wolfth annual Tray Cuy Bowling Association tournament begins tonight at DeMenlos Green Island with 12 five man teams per shift at 7 and 9 pm. A total of 196 teams will roll at DeMenlos through May 9 with singles and doubles starting Thursday at Thorne Colony Recreation Waterville.
Weather and diamond conditions permitting the Albany Senators and Utica Blue Sox plan a doubleheader at Hawking Stadium. With the Eastern League season opening Wednesday both teams expect to use several pitchers. Manager Mephil May predicts all Senators will see action, weather permitting. In the opener Huss Needham Christenson and Cattutta are likely to start while Mackey Clemence and Cardy cover the nightcap. The day follows a postponed start due to snow and includes an Elks Meet the Senators night with Harry Grayson slated to speak.
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