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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1944
Page
8
Troy High squads drill for Friday intracity clash with Central High amid lineup tweaks. Key players include Bayer and Yinkses at guard while Sherman Wilson and others push forward as the team refines rotations and pace for the contest.
Sen Francisca reports 10 Eastern Stars have accepted Shrine bids for the annual East West charity footbag on New Year’s Day. Coffmen selects eleven for the East squad with co coach Colgste and former Minnesota coach Houser guiding the group. read as a list of players from Notre Dame Ohio State Michigan State and others with coaches from Washington State and Oregon State involved.
The State Racing Commission reported yesterday that 53,874,744 was wagered during 1194 days of harness racing in Augusta and across the state. It noted 32,286,612.30 was returned to bettors with state receipts of 128,686.32 and sponsoring associations receiving 33,983.08. Breakage amounted to 22,157.30 and tickets out totalled 36,268-70. Public wagers included 1,226,477 at spring meets and 1,855,38 at fairs with 68,919 at overcoats meets.
The Army football team and college programs nationwide posted high scoring totals this season with an overall rise in average points per game. The Associated Press analysis shows 24,605 points across 53 games, led by the East with big totals and Western teams posting the top averages, while the Midwest remained a strong scoring hub.
Ed Wachris, superintendent of recreation, praised sportsmanship as Sacred Heart teams were honored at the Watervliet banquet held at the Tommy Thorn's Colony Recreation Center. Attending guests included Ed Sanders, principal, Judge John McMahon, and Wibien Richmond, with Frank Mooney as toastmaster. Tom Halpin, coach, received a watch for his teams’ successful seasons.
The Lansingburg Monarchs toppled the Lansingburg Blackhawks 24 to 2 on the high school court. Frank Parley scored 16 points for the winners while Jack Murray led the Blackhawks with 35 points in a hard fought game.
Charlie Justice led with 523 rushing yards on 45 carries for an average of 21 yards per attempt, totaling 14 touchdowns this season and helping Bainbridge remain undefeated. Harry Pettit Bopp trailed with 120 yards on 83 carries, averaging six yards per rush.
In Providence Rhode Island a ten round lightweight bout saw Jean Paul Green from West Warwick defeat Steve Barry of Passaic New Jersey in two rounds. R J from West Warwick earned a straight KO win over Rowe.
Baseball Commissioner Landis who died November 25 left an estate estimated at 100000. Probate filing disclosed yesterday. Secretary Leslie O Connor said the estate included 700 in cash 32000 in bonds and the rest in stocks. The entire fortune goes to widow Mrs Winifred Reed Landis.
The report details multiple league results across venues including Mayfair Victory Fifth Avenue Tavern and Alpha Beta. Scores feature Kilfion, Lewis, Tague, Clement and others with team wins by Strawberries over Coffees and Cheesisies over Vanillas.
Basketball scores from Detroit and Chicago matchups show Drake defeating Detroit 43 to 33 while DePaul beat Chicago Naval Station 61 to 41. Other listed games include Vataparaiso 52 over Bunker Hill 46.
Baseball's advance guard for the stinor lescue convention opening tomorrow arrived yesterday and adjourned to discuss succession to the late Commissioner K. M. Bandig. A three man commission is eyed as temporary. the majors in New York want a week. minors seek independent operation. The minor code amendments vote is set for the 14 with a key raise in the Double A draft price from 7500 to 15059 and tighter territorial protections amid postwar expansion talk. The American Association convened in Milwaukee on Sunday.
Gulfstream Park in Hallandale reports solid attendance and profits despite weather and wartime transport issues. President James Donn says purses will not be cut and racing will continue as scheduled. 3515 attendees paid 215,175 in bets after opening day crowds of 20,500 and 429,209 over two days.
Parma native Les Horvath Ohio State quarterback and halfback wins the Heisman Trophy and travels to New York for the presentation. The 1944 Buckeyes star, famed for leading an unbeaten season and guiding freshmen, remains modest about his pivotal role while balancing dental studies and Army plans after spring.
New York welterweights Danny Barfield and Morris Reif signed for a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden on Friday December 39. The match brings two local fighters to the famed venue seeking a decisive win.
Roger Bresnahan famed as one of baseballs most colorful figures died at 63 from a beskit attack in his Toledo home. Born in Tralee Ireland he rose to star catcher manager coach and owner across six teams in four leagues. He helped pioneer catchers shinguards and played for the New York Giants the St Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs and Toledo Mud Hens.
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