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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
7
MacPhail assumes control of the New York Yankees as the new owner. The move sets leadership for the team and signals a shift in management structure within the organization.
Evans a Buffalo wrestler meets Morgan in a featured bout at LaSalle gym Troy with both grapplers making their first Troy appearance. The promoter Ted Baviv plans a strong card on Monday night, with the main event set for ninety minutes or less and additional bouts to be announced in the next days.
Green defeats Bobby Lakin before 2,150 fans at Memorial Auditorium. The match ends with a decisive decision as Green dominates the late rounds, delivering a clear victory in Worcesta.
An alert society uncovered a duck story connected to the state police and commission officials. The report notes unnerced bags and a trade in information with unclear names and dates as part of the local reads in the Statesman.
Harrell's late field goal lifts Troy High to a 39-37 victory over Burg in a Principals League game at the winners' court. Lepsiveburg High School was edged as Troy rallied in the final moments.
St Johns defense stifled New York University 34 20 as CCNY edged Brook 33 in a Madison Square Garden doubleheader. The Redmen led early and built a comfortable margin at halftime, with Earle Hay Gotkin pacing the winners to boost bids for the National Invitation Tournament. NYU’s upset bid faded on free throw woes.
Ralph Fl Young has attended the fourteenth annual Michigan relay meet in Kalamazoo as a director and second coach, bringing teams to Michigan State for three years. The record run reflects a long involvement with the event and its history.
Watervliet High defeated Cohoes hoopsters 41 to 32 in a decisive league game at Cohoes. Joe Lynch led Watervliet with 16 points as the team built a 14 7 first period lead, extended to 33 22 at halftime, and held the lead through the second half. Don Winkler paced Cohoes with 10 points, while Waters and DiBaecco added nine and eight for Watervliet. Cohoes JV beat Watervliet JV 33 28.
Americ an Hockey League president Maurice Podolof ruled Jim Franks of the Cleveland Barons ineligible to play in a February game versus Buffalo. The decision awarded the Barons a 2 1 victory and affected potential playoff outcomes. Podolof said Franks could not play the remaining Batting games if the Bisons qualify.
Norma Barber advances to the Eastern Net finals after a win reported from New York. Seeded No. 2 Helen Germaine narrowly trails as the match sees tense rallies and decisive points shaping the progression to the final round.
General manager Herb Pennock said yesterday he offered veteran National League outfielder Gus Mancuso a contract. Mancuso asked for a few days to think it over before replying and remains a free agent after his unconditional release by the New York Giants.
Washington reports the Army and Navy Departments deny any orders preventing service basketball teams from playing after March. Air Force bans participation in tournaments to save travel, with a lone exception for Southeastern Command teams from Montgomery Alabama that had entered a regional AAU tournament before the rule was issued.
Heatly High School routed St Ann's of Athans 62 to 31 yesterday afternoon at Green Island. York led with 7 points, Green Island added rebounds and Trent Valeniy scored 15 while George Dearest totaled 10. Junior varsity set the stage as Heatly built a double digit halftime lead and cruised to the margin.
The cellar-dwelling Chicago Black Hawks defeated the fourth place Boston Bruins 5-0 in an Olympic Hockey League game in Chicago. Jon Okenke opened the scoring, followed by Johnny Harris and a late blitz as the Hawks clinched the win with two goals in under a minute in the second period and two more in the final seconds, lifting Chicago two points from fifth place while remaining hopeful of climbing to fourth with continued strong play.
Cincinnati once had a big league manager with a full beard, Gustavus Heinrich Schmelz, who led the Reds in the 1880s. The club spent nine years out of the National League, played one year in the Union Association, and eight in the American Association, likely with Schmelz at the helm during the AA tenure.
Lineups for the post season intercollegiate basketball tournaments are taking shape. Eight NAIA and eight NIT invitations at Madison Square Garden are under consideration, with completion due in ten days. Four NCA A hopefuls will play in Kansas City March 23 24 and four in Garden March 22 24, with the Western champion to meet in New York March 27.
The War Transportation policy urges baseball to cut travel by about a third, suspend the All Star game, and limit World Series play if war conditions require. Major League leaders pledged cooperation, with rosters reduced on long trips and exhibitions limited to home fields when possible.
The National Intercollegiate basketball tournament receives the green light from the Office of Defense Transportation and will be held in Kansas City March 12 to 17. A 16 team bracket is assured with 21 states committed and five others hesitant. All games are at night across March 12 13 14 and 15 with four programs planned the final two nights as entries are announced. The event began in 1889 and ran annually until wartime cancellations last year.
War shortages reshape baseball. National League 244 players in service plus Anver ston and Si-Star game canceled. World Series schedule trimmed and spring training moved north. Night games allowed, war relief receipts reach 2,690,260. 3,714 minor leaguers serve while circuits drop from forty to nine.
Swedish track stars Gunder Haegg and Hasken Lidman were not listed among passengers on the liner Gripsholm when it sailed yesterday, according to Dan Ferris secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union. Officials cite economies to sustain the national team program.
Waterford High dropped a 30-29 decision to Stillwater after a tight game. Waterford led by 27-24 at the half as Stillwater pulled away late from the foul line. Bruce Dick led Waterford with 19 points while Conners and Baker each had eight for Stillwater.
Navy's basketball team kept its hot streak by routing Fordham University 73 to 30 in Annapolis. Navy dominated from start to finish as Fordham's 19 year olds struggled against the powerful Midshipmen. Navy extended its winning streak to twelve games as they pursue top national honors.
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