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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1945
Page
8
Arsenal faces Rhoads Five in a postpoxed high school clash. The erratic draft text mentions Werertnet High School and hints at a prep game context with unclear details.
In Madison Square Garden last night Farard Green defeated Morris Reif in a sharp, fast-paced bout before a crowd of 15 938. Green’s best round was the fourth with a flurry of lefts and rights that staggered Reif, who stayed upright until the bell.
Central High School overcame a slow start to rally for a 26 to 13 victory over Burg in the return game. Details show scoring by players and halves with officials and scorers named, highlighting a strong closing surge by CCHS to seal the win.
Benjy Singleton of Waterbury Connecticut wins a ten round split decision over Rocca Progano of Stamford Connecticut. Singleton was down once in the seventh round. Bobby Zolle of Providence kayoed Frankie MacDougall in the fourth round of an eight round bout.
The All-America Conference plans a surge of star coaches from college ranks to pro football. Paul Brown joins Cleveland, joining Meagher Shaw and others as the league lures top names. Pro circles debate whether college luminaries will switch for top salaries and fans’ demand.
Billy Jurges, veteran Giants shortstop, says he will quit major league baseball after rejecting a reduced contract. Jurges cites the Giants offer as the reason and plans to play for Bush-Jones and a semipro town team in Baldwin. Manager Mel Ott confirms the retirement talks but hopes the salary will be raised for a reconsideration.
Boston Pi-Receivers of the Aldred Investment Trust said they were ready to proceed with selling the trust holdings in the Suffel Downs race track. The trust owns 33,691 shares and holds the control fee interest in the Eastern Racing Associations. Liquidation was ordered in federal court after a stockholder sought an injunction against Aldred's president Gordon B. Anton and other officers.
In a straight player trade yesterday Buffalo’s AHL club sent center Don Webster to Hershey and received defenseman Eiers. Buffalo also acquired Stoy Storey former Cleveland goalie and Bill Wilsons a left winger who played in the Toronto service league to strengthen for the league playoffs.
Troy High and Cohoes High School basketball squads travel tonight for road games. Coaches and players face tough matchups as Troy seeks another win after recent victory in its season, while Cohoes aims to rebound against St Joseph’s at St John’s gym in Albany.
In New York, a de tremas ter motion raised the possibility that Harry Stemmer and Henry Rosen might be freed on conspiracy charges tied to bribery of five Brooklyn College basketball players. Defense argues acts charged were not committed. prosecutors say bribes suffice for an overt act. Trial set to begin Tuesday.
Ann Arbor hosts the Michigan Relays bringing 379 entries from eight Midwestern colleges for 18 indoor track events. Michigan leads with 7 entrants, Notre Dame 21, Ohio State 28, Purdue and Western Michigan 25 each, Michigan State 15, Marquette 3, Case Western Reserve 1. William Lund, standout in broad jump at 24 feet, headlines.
Alice Marble, four time women’s national champion, told reporters at a newspaper institute in Knoxville Tennessee that tennis is due for a big boom after the war. She described the soldiers she spoke with at army camps as enthusiastic and praised the game’s beauty in these days.
The acting president of Madison Square Garden defends Ned Irish as promoter and landlord in Garden events including basketball. The piece argues Irish organized college doubleheaders, noting financial arrangements with teams and that promotion involved planning and urging rather than coercion.
Waterford High School cagers lost 36 32 to St Peters of Saratoga at the tos ers' gym. Peters starred with 13 points while Waterford trailed 1 37 at halftime and 2 34 after three. Cristopher and Patterson led St Peters with 4 and 11 points.
St Ann's of Albany defeated Keveny High of Cohoes by 50 to 36 on the Cohoes court in an Associate Parochial League game yesterday.
Local scholastic basketball scores report Catholic High 3s and Lansingburg 12. St Snu Albany 50 over Keveny 36. Water ford 32 over Christian Brothers 48. Vincention Libany 50 over Milne 46. Marys Hudson 33 over St Josephs Albany 27. St Johns Rensselaer 23 over St donepn s Schenectary 23. Mont Pleasant 51 over Noit Terrace 7. Scotia 51 over Philip Schuylar 27. Averill Park 4% over Castleton 34. Roelif Janson 2% over Valatie 17. Ballston Spa 43 over Schuylerville 21. Phikmoht Kinderhook postponed. Jefferson 29 over Middleburgh 27. Ravena Coeymans 39 over Voorhees.
Cleveland heavyweight Jimmy Bivins, recently discharged from the Army, will face Melio Bettina of Beacon in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden on March 23. Bettina holds a two to one edge via a ten round decision over Bivins.
Maria Barnett Andrade, Florida women's tennis champion in 1952, advanced to the semi finals of the South Florida state tournament in Palm Beach by defeating Peggy Welsh of Rollins College 6 4 6 3.
Report lists games including Rice 68 over Texas Christian 47, Southern Methodist 73 beating Texas A&M 43, Baldwin Wallace 63 over Oberlin 49, Georgia Tech 70 over Georgia 28, Great Lakes 57 defeating Western Michigan 35, Ohio State 63 over Wisconsin 34, St. Lawrence 48 over Cortland 42, Northwestern 43 over Michigan, and Indiana 34 at Kings Point with Hofstra 15.
The article highlights Sacred Heart A A's spring and summer teams in Watervliet and praises Tom Halpin for building youth leagues and guiding Sacred Heart athletes. It notes Halpin's advisory role, his pride in team streaks, and the strong development of baseball football and basketball players, with a tribute dinner and a nod to McCarthy and Evers in Albany.
Gillespie led Headquarters Company with 22 points as they defeated the Headquarters Detachment 239 to 23 at the Troy Armory. Gabriels each added nine for the winners while Austin led the losers with ten and Curley added nine. Referee Brown and scorer Denaher officiated, with halftime at 17-18 and team fouls 12-11.
Ed Castracani led the Rensselaer Valve Mixed League with 209 and 362 while Mabel Bohrer and Laura Kander topped Women highs at 168 and 426. Art Hints and Art Bliss posted strong singles for the men. Norma Coons and Jane Kafka paced the women as teams swapped wins. New Era Girls saw A Vetto lead with 19 and 511. Yettes beat Jahneons, Pettys over Peters, and Mayfair Women logged top marks with M Russman at 281 512. Rubino’s swept Hesse’s as Benjamin Jewelers edged another squad.
An optimistic preview notes the Engineers plan a bold upset against Troy School, hoping to add another win to their tally and break the 27 year old dominance in basketball.
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