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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1946
Page
8
Stan Musial, 1949 National League batting champion, won Navy discharge approval and plans to report to Bainbridge Naval Training Center soon. Manager Eddie Dyer and others discuss status of discharged players and upcoming spring training with other service-returning stars.
Yanks hit six home runs in a decisive victory. The event highlights heavy hitting by Yankees players and a strong team performance. Dubious OCR debris aside, the report notes key hitters and a dominant offensive showing in a league game.
Arsenal loses to Fort Dix 4-2 in a regional basketball tournament. Fort Dix built a big halftime lead, then held off Arsenal in a 28 81 to 81? comeback bid as Wight and Bud led Arsenal with scoring bursts.
Schenectady honors welterweight champion Marty Servo with a citywide welcome after his Feb. 1 victory. Students from Altould High School line the station route to greet the hometown hero, who served three years in the Coast Guard and is backed by manager Al Weill. Albany friends and local dignitaries join in the gala event and banquet.
Coast Rave and Amendia Cantei headline a crowded field of 14 fillies and mares in a stakes event at Salita Ann Park. Notables include Stellar Role and Goal Thing from Vanderblit's stable, Hoyna Stable's Wraffie Gant, and other California entries as the race drew a large offshore slate.
Ex Rhode Island State standout Modarlenst joins three new players as the Celtics face the Renaissance at the Blue Armory. Manager Berenson and Shagan discuss replacements for Kappin and Gottlieb amid New York and Baltimore links. The doubleheader features a 7 pm midget game, a girls exhibition, and a large turnout from Massachusetts and Vermont.
Notia Duma 57 lost to Northwestern 80 while Kings Point fell 52 to Maryland 94. Arkansas defeated Texas A and M 45 to not clear. Alfred beat Maine Colby 45 43, and BI. Nonaventure 4, PRO NASKHTBALA National League and Oshkash fd Rochester ab appear as fragmented standings and team names.
Bowlers Gentry and Leagues post strong marks across multiple lanes. Notable scores include Waters 211 and 218 series, Leavitt 244 single 603 triple, Thorn's 1088 season high in triples, and Van Schick 296 632 in a midweek clash. Standouts from Wallon Motors, Slosons, Fifth Avenue Tavern, and Tanya Tavern shine amid dense event notes.
Buchman’s victory over Veterans Yocathunal 36 to 12 at the YMCA Industrial League game featured ten points from Page and Martellenah and strong scoring from Covey Stelato and Halligan. The rough box score lists Buchman’s team totals and fouls while noting Wartime Veterans players and names like Dunion and Snyder in a jumbled game report.
Sigh quintets have accepted invitations to compete in the 15th and Hideou Valley Offici at Amerous Gold Medal basketball tournament May, 1829 at the Troy boys' Club. Tournament director Pete Keyroure has announced Troy Boys' Club will defend its championship. Four games are scheduled for March 18 and 19 with semifinals March 22 and finals March 23. Seventy seven individuals will receive awards, with Outstanding Player eligible for amateur All America.
Schenectady boxer Vinnie Vines meets Baby Simms in a main event at LaSalle Gym on Monday night. Simms has a series of prior wins including a decision over Jiny Menon and others in nearby bouts. Promoter Ted Magly plans a semifinal six round special and two preliminaries to follow later in the week.
A chaotic local sports page features a mixed slate with basketball, baseball and golf. Rivalry previews include the Cettles versus Runaissaire with Trynnge fans from N J and St. Simone of NYC in a national scene. Profiles highlight players like Dol Cattnoy and Dick Prembergast, plus plans to host invitational golf events with Henry Catton and Byran Nelson discussed.
Vert Linderdale reports that Mort Cooper showed full speed and control on his return from elbow surgery. Manager Billy Southworth praised Cooper’s mechanics and confidence, noting prior successful operations in 1941 and 1942 and expressing belief in another smooth recovery.
Leonard scores sixteen points for the Boys Club in a mixed set of game results. The report lists several players and teams including Marines and Air Corps, with various scores such as W5 to 30 and 26 to 2, while mentioning Chalk McConnell and John Kemmerer among others.
Bateman recently discharged from the Navy will lead Middletown Alyse School eleven to take over civilian duties. He will supervise swimming, athletic training, and physical education, while also coaching football.
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