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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1946
Page
9
Union College defeated Hobart 50 to 38 in a hard fought basketball game. Key players Jin Poniriek and Bob Plunkett each scored six points as the Dutchmen trailed 24-38 at halftime before rallying to secure the win.
Averill Park defeated Keveny Academy in the second overtime after both teams were scoreless in the first overtime. Jonany McDonald of Keveny tied the game late, but Averill Park pulled ahead on a decisive basket as the hosts earned a 27 17 win in the preliminary.
Troy High burst to an 41 16 lead over LaSalle and cruised to an 18th straight win. Jim Coles Dick Spridel and Cookie Bhorwin paced Troy with decisive defense and fast counter attacks. Al Melite led LaSalle with 14 points as Troy's reserve depth closed the game in the final period.
Night bowling featured high scores from Red Alaton 211 570 and Leo Welch 190 206, with teams like Notre Dame, Yale, Colgate, Princeton, and Navy posting wins. Individual stars included Ari Johnson 186 520 for losers and Joe Rivet 201 560 aiding Wardens, while club leaders and local trivia dominated the wrap of scores and night results.
Troy High School welcomes Terrace of Schenectady in a nonleague clash as part of a busy Saturday slate. Watervliet travels to Saratoga Springs, Hoosick Falls meets Cohoes, and Glens Falls hosts Warren Keveny Chestertown games while Troy remains in the Eastern Division and Terrace in the Western with Amsterdam.
Catholic High 51 Lansingburg 33 Troy 41 LaSalle 18 Cohues 21 Watervliet 23 Vincentian 26 CBA 32 Averill Park Keveny 29 Heady 63 St Ann's Albany 40 Blont Pleasant 36 Drury 17 Scotia 28 Draper if
St. Peter's ACWA traveled north to Mechanicville and dominated St. Paul's 83 to 30 in a close duel. Franklin Welch led with a notable score while Bob Naples and Green contributed double digit points in a decisive win.
College results show mixed scores across teams including Missouri beating Princeton 61 to 37 and Western Reserve walloping Cincinnati 38 to 7. Other matchups include Butler 49 over Pratt 41 and Tulane 45 tied with Taylor 63.
Catholic High topped Burg 51 33 as Mulqueen and Curley sparked the attack. Tony DiBecco led the winners with 13 buckets while Verrilla added nine entering a late surge. Burg, paced by Larson and Shik, battled but could not overcome Catholic Highs tight defense.
St Peters junior quintet aims to stay in the win column as they travel to Albany to face Lienz College in the Hiona Spring field event prelim. Key players listed include Keyone Dooly Moran Keegan Welch Stoner and McCluree among others.
Lansingburg High School reports a midweek workout for alumni and graduates of the 1920s joining the GI group for an upcoming game against the school varsity. Notable participants include Pie Delory and Jev Goldgburg as well as coach Walt Eckerson planning limited play for veteran players. The event features graduates from 25 years ago facing current students in a light but competitive scrimmage.
The Russell quintet, led by Tommy McGonald, travels to Lansingburg High School gym Monday night to clash with Use frat stepping. Russell backs include Bill, Jim and Tom Egan, Wink Evers, Henry Burke, Bob Murray, Hak McClure and Fitzgerald.
Cohoes High School rode strong defense to beat Watervliet 26 18 in a key league clash at the Arsonal City court. Watervliet led early before Cohoes seized momentum in the third period and stretched the advantage to hold on for the win. Baley and Kaanody starred for Watervliet while Carpenter and Cov Noes led Cohoes in scoring. Watervliet meets Saratoga tonight at Saratoga.
New Jersey lightweight Fusari defeats Chuck Taylor at Garden in a hard fought bout. Fusari weighed 14 pounds and dominated early, delivering a one sided performance through the later rounds. The referee waved off the bout after a seventh round bell confusion, declaring Fusari the winner.
A crowd of 2,900 filled the Washington Cathedral as admirers paid final honors to Johnson, one of baseball’s greatest pitchers. The service, led by Very Rev. Dol We Suter, recalled his 20-year era tied with Lee Waphington and noted his gracious character and generous, steadfast life. He is buried in Union Cemetery near Teckville, Md., beside his wife, married in 1980.
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