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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1945
Page
6
Four high school basketball games are scheduled for tomorrow across the league. Saint Marty's and Amster lead the standings with CCHS and El Marte tied for first. several teams aim to climb the table in a Catholic Diocese circuit.
In a Division A clash Arsenal Loop Leaders the Liner Shop defeated Breech 47 to 32 after a close first half. Fred Kirwin scored 12 and Tony Grasso 20 for the winners while Brock led Breech with six. In another Division A game Army beat Breech 34 to 28 as Leo Parker had seven points and Rod Jorgenson led Breech with 16 points. Abe Hasofski top-scored for Breech with seven in the loss.
Welch of Portland wins a split decision over Dellicurti in an eight round Good-Win 3.C. show in Boston. Hurley of New York fights through a bruising eight round semi with a unanimous victory.
Maloni edged St. Paul rival in a tight six round bout at the Caine. Tarzan from Yarrington broke through early round action. Morgan from Haven fought a six round decision, earning a split nod in the undercard.
Casey a former world heavyweight champion from Boston earns his second Troy match win by defeating Wilchewski in straight falls after a grueling 23 minutes. He wins the first fall then the second after 12 minutes with a powerful slam. Ted Germaine of South Boston and Gus Rett of Providence BRL also win their bouts as the card features draws and close matches in a well received program.
New York players dominate day one results in the Women's Eastern Indoor Tennis championships. Helen Germain, seeded No. 2, and Marion Bender both from New York, won 6 0 6 0 and claimed strong positions. Top seed Mrs. Nonna Teubele Barber advanced by bye as others posted decisive yet tangled scores across multiple matches.
Wilmer stopped Billy Miller in the third round at the Arena after a hard blow to the jaw. The Pittsburgh opponent tried to rally in two rounds but Wilmer delivered the decisive hit to end the bout.
The Waegars League reports Strawberries sweeping Vaenillas three games with Fos ter leading at 27 team high. Ward Wagar 207 556 and Wally Stewer 205 54 top the scores. Cafees take two from Iz Chocolates as Moe Heath 2 333 and Chuck Warner fall to 2 457. Rensselaer Valve Mixed leads with 376 men and Novena Copas tops women with 2 453. Multiple leagues note high scores from Hintz Castracani Bliss and others, with team play featuring Art Hintz Ed Castracani and Larry Akiiler.
Rochester will host the state bowling meet starting April 17 with officials stating the American Bowling Congress canceled its national tournaments but state events proceed. State Association leaders say the national directive does not apply to state competitions and the Rochester gathering moves forward despite the ABC ruling.
New York reports Ralph Greenleaf of Detroit defeated Willie Mosconi in the transatlantic title cue duel. Greenleaf won the opening block 225 to 102 and the second 125 to 1020, narrowing Mosconi’s lead to 1023 points after forty blocks. The marathon ends Saturday night. Greenleaf’s high run was 58 to Mosconi’s 14.
Lou Diamond argues that fight crowds consist of distinct types. He outlines the ash-collector, the loud dissenter, the bloodthirsty spectator, the cynical critic, and the gambler, noting promoters must balance diverse tastes when staging bouts.
Coach BE Donald of the Engineers says RPI is among the best in the country and would welcome an invitation bid to the national tournament. He notes two former Canisius and New York players on the roster and mentions a 12 game win streak and a recent 10 point win to stay undefeated in the East.
The Brooklyn College case on alleged betting and conspiracy was postponed after Judge Samuel Lebowitz postponed the Feb. 27 session. Dr Harry Gideonse defended the college's athletic games at Madison Square Garden and Boston Garden saying proceeds support athletics and gambling is a community issue to be handled by law enforcement. The hearing continues next Friday morning with testimony from athletics director Michard Boree and coach Morris Ras kin and others.
The Schenectady Old Time Baseball Players' Association launches a nationwide movement to urge Babe Ruth's return to the major leagues as manager or GM. It seeks 5,000,000 marks on a petition to present to the next baseball commissioner, with 2,800 names already gathered in Schenectady County. Gene Duval, an association member and former minor leaguer, leads the plan.
Illinois edged Minnesota 49 to 48 at Champaign to clinch a Western Conference game. The Illini trailed 22 at halftime but surged in the second half, holding off a late Minnesota scoring burst as 4,651 fans watched.
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ben Chapman underwent a Fort McClellan physical and said he did not know if he would be adopted or rejected for military duty. Army doctors would forward his papers to Washington for review under a rule delaying pro athletes until doctors findings gain higher approval. He noted X rays show his knee injured with arthritis traces.
Washington war mobilization chief Byrnes orders entertainment venues to close by midnight from February 26 to save fuel electricity transport and manpower. He notes sports arenas will be affected only if start times shift earlier and extra innings could be cut by reducing late starts.
Boston promoter Goodwin announces undefeated Montreal lightweight Mell will face Benny Singleton of Waterbury on February 26 at the Arena. The match follows Mell's recent claim as New England lightweight champion with Ben Dias at 230 pounds listed for the heavyweight claim.
Hoosick Falls High defeated Waterford High 43 to 32 at Waterford. Hoosick Falls led 14 to 5 after one period and extended the margin to 37 to 20 by the third. Frederickson scored 13 and Bradley 11 for Hoosick Falls. Pero 10, Dick 9, Cramer 8 led Waterford.
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