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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1950
Page
7
Don Romano sparked Watervliet with a series of one-handed shots from outside, lifting the Garnet to a 180 victory over Lansingburg. The win created a tie scenario in the Ingelpale League while Lansingburg still eyed a possible share of the division title as the Saratoga playoffs loom.
RPI edged Buffalo 59 to 53 at the Field House as Murphy and Halloran paced the Engineers. Kuhn, Zeno, and Needhasn contributed, while Buffalo rallied to tie late before RPI regained control and pulled away.
LaSalle Cadets of Troy survived an early deficit to beat CBA 93 59 in a Diocesan League contest at Fourth Street gym. Dick Gatto and Jack Zampler led LaSalle late as Justin McCarthy and Carroll kept CBA in the race, with LaSalle securing second place in the league standings.
Voorheesville High edged Heatly 37 33 at Green Island as Shortes scored 13 to lead Voorheesville. Heatly star John Fusco totaled 12 points, nine of them in the first half, as heatly trailed 17 8 after the opening frame. Averill Park led 14 7 then 23 18 and 36 32 through three quarters.
Mont Pleasant overwhelmed Troy High 43 to 18 in Schenectady, led by Supranowies with 14 points and Zimmich adding 14 for the winners. Troy’s Mikartare tan and Morrie son each scored, but the Dormuans pulled away in the final period to solidify their top spot.
Knights of St John of Albany, after a 140 decision loss, invade St Josephs Club to face Holy Name Society five. St Josephs has won seven straight since that setback and lists Donovan Velore Danaby Nicos McGuire Hogan Lennek among players. Knights, led by Hudson, counter with Cassidy Leech Stretch Laviano McGraw Grhimasn. St Josephs intermediates face Mechanicville Raiders in a 7S preliminary. Main game at 8 pm.
Marlene Bauer from Palm Beach led Friday’s event triumphing over Alice Beaver and Clarke Harésck in a windy regatta. Reece Bowden and partner from Medford joined the fleet with the Mermaid of Meridian also featuring. Funds raised reached a nominal sum around £000 with hopes for future season support.
Reported chaos marred an Alpine event as Trade Beiser clinched the crown while a spill hospitalized a foe. The weather and visibility caused delays. organizers postponed proceedings, delaying key races and affecting schedule. Local competitors and officials described the incident and safety concerns, with notes on a starting line mishap and ensuing postponement.
St Marys Hoosick Falls defeated Keveny Academy 48 to 45 on the Cohoes court to raise its record to 7 win nine losses. John Hallenbeck scored 17 and Butch Yavaniaki 15 for St Marys while Daignault had 13 for Keveny. St Marys heads into a playoff with St Johns Albany after learning the Ampedate Parochial League assignment.
Walcott returns to Madison Square Garden for a March 3 heavyweight bout. The veteran Camden, New Jersey fighter has signed to face champion Don Arrante in a likely title clash. Walcott last appeared at the Garden in 1947, losing a disputed decision to Joe Louis for the world heavyweight crown.
The Santa Anita Derby showcases top horses and contenders in a high stakes event. Trainers, owners, and fans anticipate strong performances as horses vie for earnings and future prospects in American racing.
New Washington pilot On SuP-Bucky Harris rates hustling Mickey Grasso of Seattle as the league’s top all around catcher in the Pacific Coast League in 1949. Grasso and three other coast loop stars figure in Harris plans for the Nationals.
Ike Williams stops West in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden. Referee Petey Scalise ends the bout after a sharp right cross at 1 41. West, subbing for Bernard Docusen, shows grit but is outmatched by the New Jersey champion. Jimmy Rooney earns the night’s notable knockout in the semi with a 1 16 left hook defeating George La Falgio in Bridgeport.
Lebanon dominated Berlin from the start with a 15-1 first quarter run and led 40-17 at the third break. Allan James netted 14 and Lincinsky 11 for Lebanon while Berlin’s Three Players each scored six. The Berliners remained winless on the season.
The report notes Joe Canton and Crane in a billiards event at a city venue with Canton taking an early lead. Crane won 4 in a row to lead the set, while Canton’s performance showed promise though he trailed.
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