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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
15
Catholic Central High School and St Mary's of Amsterdam faced top rivals CBA and Carpet City in a high stakes Diocesan Basketball League finale. The Highgate Greeters and others upset several opponents as scoring totals and standings shifted after last night games.
Elis Jones, a right arm injury survivor from Abi lene Texas, becomes a two time Sugar Bowl veteran and key guard for Tulsa's football team. Despite early warnings, he pursued football from youth through high school and college, earning praise as one of the top offensive guards in college football as Tulsa heads to the Orange Bowl.
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New York Rangers 3 to 2 as two quick second period goals helped them take and protect the lead. New York’s offense struggled, with the game described as the dullest in the season before Wings sealed the result late.
Four area high school basketball games are on the schedule tonight. Albany High faces Watervliet in Class A action as Troy area teams begin a busy slate with senior and junior varsity contests shaping the league race. Albany and Watervliet meet after a fast start to the season, with Watervliet set to host and La Salle preparing for a following matchup.
Hornsby indicated late yesterday he remains a definite bidder for the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association. He said he has made two concrete offers and is negotiating amid reports that the Philadelphia Athletics have entered the bidding again. He expects a decision by tomorrow during major league meetings in New York.
Jostin posted top scores across multiple events, leading Troy entries in basketball and bowling. The report lists individual scorers and team results including Higgins Burleigh, Colony Girls, and the War Stamps program, with several bowling league standings and prize winners noted.
District 12 joins public safety units to form the Public Safety Five for a court league season opener. Managers and players include Ed Ruff, Jack Diceyer, Hank Curley, Dan OC ik, Jim Sneer, Beaudoin, Tom Evers, and Ray Hagan.
The fragment mentions Hubert Victor Fan R eri and Saunders 182 of Mo connected to a boxing event at a C venue. Details are incomplete with scrambled wording and no clear outcome or date.
Horvath of Ohio State, Heisman finalist and wing, will play in the Shrine East Eleven versus West squad at Sagrenice on January 3. Coffman confirms Horvath will make a return appearance, with Butter back and other Ohio State stars joining. coaches move to waive a rule limiting players from one team to three.
The Redskins seek an upset to derail the New York Giants and help the Eagles win the Eastern Division. New York can clinch the division and a playoff slot with a victory or a Packers loss, after a 26 15 defeat at the Polo Grounds last Sunday. Washington aims to spoil the Giants to keep Philadelphia’s hopes alive.
Harry Grayson flags controversy over A U rules and Brundage statements about accepting Japanese and German athletes. He warns such views could aid the enemy while recalling Leyte battles and Nazi atrocities. The piece cites MacArthur on sports as a path to victory.
Tennessee faces Southern California in the Tournament of Roses with both teams boasting potent passing and scoring. The NEA report highlights USC’s 1964 lineup under Cra-vath with Jim Hardy and George Callanan, while Tennessee counterpoints with strong pass defense and key players to limit the Trojans’ aerial attack.
Tennessee and Mississippi State led major college football in a five year stretch from 1940 to 1944, with Tennessee posting an 895 percentage and Mississippi State an 848. Notre Dame topped the overall list with 83 percent, while Army and Navy trailed in the five year rankings.
Rudy Dusek, 215 pounds, defeated Jim Austeri of New York in straight falls to claim his second straight victory in Albany last night. Dusek opened with a body slam and finished in seven minutes with an arm lock capitalizing on superior strength.
The Elmira Pioneers of the Eastern League renewed a working agreement with the St. Louis Browns of the American League. A successor to manager Al Todd, who resigned, has not been announced. the Browns will likely name a new skipper.
Lansingburg High School yesterday awarded football letters. Coach Walter Eckerson announced the winners who completed their Lansingburg careers this year: Captain Dry, Goldsberry, Harole Shields, Al Mangoine, Jerry Griffin, Al Cunningham, Dave Lennek, Don Lambert, John Geary, Russ Shear, Bob Gardiner, Dor Waklee, and Don Blair. Returning letterees include Bob Bebdernitz, Joe Gatlo, John Shade, Chuck Baker, and Steve Boh.
The Maxwell Memorial Football Club selected Army halfback Glenn Davis as the football player of the year. The award will be presented at the club's annual banquet in Philadelphia on January 18.
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