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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1944
Page
12
Notre Dame shocked the Great Lakes Sailors 54 51 in a weekend highlight as Army remained unbeaten in its 2nd straight win. The page notes post season bids, conference races, and multiple independents and teams contending for invitations amid crowded standings.
The notice reflects on a former Pirates hurler Wihrln who had resided in the area since retirement in 195. It mentions his connection with the Louisville team that moved to Pittsburgh in 1899 to become the Pirates and notes a 1922 greeting by a visitor stepping from a bomber.
The Industrial A. A basketball league opens its third round with three games at the YMCA gym. At 7:15 p.m. Pete Angstadt's Allegheny Ladium court squad faces Brooks La Rose's Arsenal Howitzers. Kad Osaklie coaches Adirondack Steel against the Arsenal Apprent ice Alumni at 9 p.m. Steve Kapcha's Behr Manning cagers meet R. S. Miller's I. A. A. basketeers at 8:45 p.m.
Billy Roch profiles Matty Matthews, famed welterweight champion born 1873 in New York. Once touring a rough career with battles against Bennis and Ferns, he earned wealth and injuries, later becoming a theater carpenters foreman and union official.
St Peters varsity basketball seeks revenge in rubber contest against St Tate's at the Lyceum court tonight. St Peters is coming off a 57 41 win and 36 38 loss in previous games. Coach Don Caswell plans his strongest lineup with Red Vetters Grunan St John at forward Caswell or Bailey at center and Jacobsen Mack or Danaher at guards.
Lieut. Johnny Beazley, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, celebrated the birth of a seven pound two ounce boy named Terry Morton Beazley at St. Thomas Hospital. The child comes as Beazley, who aided the Cardinals to a World Series win by defeating the Yankees, recovers from a recent operation. Teammates Terry Moore and Morton Cooper are credited with the namesake.
Hot Springs Arkansas UPI Al Simmons veteran outfielder whose bat helped the Philadelphia Athletics to three American League pennants in 1928 23 says he agrees with former boss Connie Mack that oldtimers should not try to help in today’s manpower shortage. He notes he had the extra incentive of aiming for his 3000th hit to join baseball’s elite. The 49 year old quit after 40 games with the Boston Red Sox last season, hitting just over .200.
Cohoes High defeated La Salle 48 12 to set a principals league mark with a dominant defense. Pete Mooney coached the Spindle City squad held Troy's La Salle to two first half field goals and blanked them in the third period while Bob Ferris led scoring with 14 points and Jack Stopera added 13. La Salle's Tom Cahill scored nine as the Cadets trailed 25 10 at halftime and 36 10 after the third.
New York Rovers overcame a first period deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Crescents 3–1 before 11,201 fans at Madison Square Garden. Lloyd Mohns gave Brooklyn the lead, but Max Labovitch, Roland Lemire, and Bob McDonald scored late to reverse the game. Mohns also starred on defense for Brooklyn, holding the Rovers in check for two periods.
The St Peter's Intermediates beat Vanderheyden Hall Seniors 42 to 39 after leading 21 to 20 at half. Mack scored 25 for the victors while Howe had 12 for the losers. The St Peter's Juniors also won 51 to 29 over Vanderheyden Hall Juniors, Boyle with 21 leading the winners and Hayes with ten for the losers.
Bjorn, a light and dashing Royal Norwegian Air Force skier stationed in Canada, won the six and a half mile cross country event at the 28th annual Washington's Birthday invitation ski tournament in Lake Placid. Pierre Desy of Quebec City was runner up, with Ken Thomas and Ted Gordon of Ottawa Ski Club in third and fourth.
Galloping Gil Dodds wins the Baxter mile in 4:08 at Madison Square Garden, six-tenths off the indoor record, linking a string of wins as he chases the grand slam with upcoming AU and K of C games. Johnny Fulton, Joe Nowicki, and Nowicki break through in other events as Vessie and Williamson deadlock in high jump.
Montreal Canadiens overwhelmed the New York Rangers 7 to 2 as defense and endurance dominated. Ex Ranger Phil Watson scored twice with an assist, Elmer Lach tied the game, and Toe Blake, Murphy Chamberlain, Watson and Glen Harmon added goals for Montreal in a strong showing against the struggling Rangers. A late bout between Dutch Hitler and Leo Lamoureux ended the contest.
The Country Club rink from Brookline Massachusetts defeated the rink from The Country Club led by S E Wardwell 13 to 6 in district medal curling matches. The two teams, skipped by Richard YP Hallowell and S E Wardwell, had previously topped elimination rounds begun Saturday morning with teams from Nashua New Hampshire Winchester Country Club and the Boston Curling Club.
Army basketball team defeats Castleton Alumni 36 34 in overtime after a 34 34 tie. Kirwin scores 17 and Walsh adds key baskets while Collins leads Castleton with 24. Victory Night crowd fills the lasera court with War Bond admissions.
Troy High created a 20 2 first period lead and finished 57 42 over Hudson High at Seventh Avenue gym. Bruce Campbell led Troy with 18 points, Teddy Bayer added 11, and Bud Halloran tallied 13 as Troy built a 33 11 halftime edge. Hudson’s Rainey Finney Bannister Grossman Nero and Halloran were limited by Troy’s defense. In prelims, Troy JV defeated Troy Boys Cub Intermediates 36 21.
An Allied weeklong boxing tournament in North Africa produced 12 of 18 titles for American boxers. Winners span amateur and professional ranks with Otto Palombo Amsterdam and Cecil H. Shumway Dallas capturing notable titles. Final results include light heavy Gay W Cannon and Marcel Cerdan delivering standout performances.
Providence Rhode Island Reds upset Hershey Bears 3 to 2 as the Reds, out of playoff contention, posted their best offense of the season. Billy Hudson opened the scoring for Hershey, Billy Whitter tied it, and Providence took the lead at the start of the final period with a goal by Whitter after a late second period trade. Referee George Hayes called 13 penalties in the rough game, including two majors after a fight between Hee Pozzo and Wilf Hoch. Six Wisconsin Badgers from the basketball squad also ran football or track in high school.
Detroit roars back from a 2-0 deficit to upend Boston 6 5 before 12 647 at home. Four second period goals break open a tight game as Joe Carveth Adam Brown Mud Bruneteau and others push the Wings into a four goal cushion before late Bruins bids. Pat Egan Don Grosso Carl Liscombe contribute as Detroit withstands a late charge.
St Peter's clinched the title in the Senior league at St Patrick's gym with a 56-46 win over St Patrick's as Don Caswell scored 28 for the winners and Mack added 12. Purcell led St Anthony's with 16 and Conway 12 to beat Gowred St Augustine's 24-14, while St Joseph's Green Island beat St Joseph's Troy 27-24. Other results include St Patrick's Waterviet losses, K of C Squires beating St Patrick's 27-4, and St Mary's 45-21 over Watervliet. intermediate, junior, and Cohoes League games also noted.
Legal notice from Castleton on Hudson N Y describes a tax sale for unpaid village taxes for 1943 and a prior listing of 1913 taxes, to be conducted March 16 1944 at Village Treasurer office. Also announces annual village election March 21 1944 with two- and one-year trustee terms to fill vacancies.
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