This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1959
Page
7
A garbled report suggests the Stucky Cardinals pursued Billy Harrell amid organizational moves and a waiver scenario. The text mentions a Cardinal assistant and a 12 game year with unclear details about Jarrett and a related incident at Kil e Stanky.
Plainsmen overwhelmed their rival 50 to 0 in a decisive game. Key players Teague and Loanishing led scoring while the defense held the opponent to few opportunities. The contest featured strong rebounding and fast-paced transitions throughout the third and fourth quarters.
Carol Heiss secures a national figure skating title in a decisive victory. The event featured prominent competitors and intense routines as spectators watched the standings unfold.
A chaotic report describes U S riders Tyler Westin Mase and Ton father of Vista California winning the two man bobsled derby amid crashes and brake failure. The event included German and other teams, with riders recounting a broken belt and loss of steering as dangerous runs continued. The piece notes expectations for a future World Championship and lists several teams and outcomes from the day's races.
In a tense contest Mechanicville edged Victor 51 45. Merritinville, outsearing, sparked a late push as Hudson Mall and Salislay met on the MES hones. Marty Cangvat and Dan Pick ell contributed key plays while Hadson Halls anchored defense for the Raiders in the Northern Conference.
New York Al Wheat, 70, former Brooklyn outfielder, was elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame unanimously by the Veterans Committee and will be inducted July 20 in Cooperstown. Wheat, a left handed hitter, spent 1900 to 1926 with Brooklyn, finished with the Phillies, and still holds club records. He now runs a rental cabins operation near Sunrise Beach Missouri and enjoys traveling to see baseball games.
New York writer Daniel Turley and veteran baseball writer Dad Daniel received top awards from national sports journalists. Tad Williams of Boston earned athlete of the year honors, while Jaswyck signed for £42,000. The piece lists several figures including Cardinal Spelman, Mayor Wagner, and Cronin in related ceremonies.
Fragmentary report lists participants NUL New York Detroit Hostan B.Vitinte and Montreal figures Chieu J SACU ANE with odd scores 4 2 4 3. Mentions Moston Deli and Wileage. Unclear which event or outcome is being recorded.
Boston University freshman Thomas Serisitionatl set an indoor high jump mark near 7 feet in Madison Square Garden. The event featured rivalries with Chiwille Dumas and other world contenders as officials raised tentative world record hopes before final results.
Walther stars in a bowling telecast from Mechanicville with a 751 score on yesterday’s show. Contenders include Phil Palmer of Siena College and Jim Capito of Saratoga Springs with strong averages and high-series games. Sponsored by One Capital District Bowling Proprietors Assn and Pilegerak Brewery.
LaSalle defeated Bay State 2 0 at Bay State rink as Ed Spain and Bill Dolloger set pace. Navy’s Meghia tied the game late in the first, with O'Earn and Collins aiding in the attack. Villanova, Morgan State, Winston Salem and others posted wins in a busy night of college hockey.
Sacred Heart tops Bridgel 66-64 as Saint Tairiek's beats St. Moreaet’s 47-? in late night CYO action. Din Bassett scores 22 for Sacred Heart. Bridgel’s Buckets noted by multiple players with totals around double digits.
Willie Hoppe, 71, the Ring of Gallows and a famed billiards icon, died in Miami after a stroke hemorrhage. He won 51 world titles across six decades, retired in 1952, and had been in frail health after a heart attack. His father once ran a New York hotel, and Hoppe began billiards as a child, later expressing love for baseball. Burial plans set for Philadelphia. memorial at White Marsh Memorial Park.
CYO action Saturday produced multiple results with Bridget's Juniors beating Pan's Troy 31 44 22 and St Lawrence 41 20 while St Peters Portier posted 14 and Murray 20 in losses. Players like Daley Larkin Havlakoa Maloney Gorsh and McCaffrey were listed among scorers as teams fielded varied lineups.
Intermediate at CY O St Brugel s league games featured CY O Center action with St Bridget s Manning Bonafante Byers Felerson Chiplock Eagan Watling ford and others scoring. St Marys Gabriel Pasienello Hi Aingely Pranceso Mayek led with 14 points while St Patrick s Watervliet, St Ambrose, St Nicholas and St Joseph s posted varied scores in the midweek slate.
Gurlashi 695 Paces Colony 3-Man saw Jake Guralski lead with strong scores as Trading Mort and Otlos Swung with 2-1 wins. Jack Murray posted 217 and 262, Marik Stepnawski 222, Dobler climbed to fourth with a 2-1 over Otlos, Tor Williams led Otlos with 206, Mike Melman boosted his average to 646 with 215 281 210 in leads. Stile Bowling Supply fell to fifth after a 2-1 loss. Colony Federation match went 2-1 as Howard Port toped the victory with 208 220 in games.
A testimonial dinner honoring Bill Carley rounded out the evening at Gormanta Mall with Lennard AOCre as massmaster and Grigor Se as general chairman. Attendees included first Brownie baseball players, Knights of Columbus members, the Tris group, and local high school coaches, celebrating Carley’s career and new role as superintendent of the Troy Recreation Department.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.