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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
24
A humorous fishing sketch recalls a soggy trip at Stony Point with a leaky boat, snagged line, failed bait, and a sinking craft. The writer notes misfortune and the charm of fishing despite a day of mishaps and muddy misadventures at camp by the lake.
The article discusses upcoming American Bowling Congress rules requiring individual sanctions for bowlers across leagues and tournaments. It notes a single sanctioned card may allow bowling in multiple leagues, while league secretaries face heavier workloads to issue and track cards. It also mentions regional reactions and a new Fraternal League forming in Cohoes, highlighting members and participating groups.
In the TMCA Junior House Basketball League last night the Outcasts rolled past DeMolay while the Warhawks struggled to finish against Roman Park Hot Shots. Scoring highlights include Lawson Johnson Owens Tucci for the Outcasts and Treen Belaki Kelly for the Hot Shots.
New York City based action seeks to bar the American Bowling Congress from New York State citing race bias. Attorney General and ABC president James A. Vijenm are named in the filing. The complaint alleges discrimination by the league against nonwhite participants and demands court-ordered relief.
The Empire dropped two decisions over the weekend, staying in fourth place in the InterCity Bowling League. Moxie’s and Caciah Louner each moved up, while Wenr Tian Tavern climbed to third. Leaves Diner and Chithte Berhard were among notable finishers.
Sam Snead wins the Los Angeles Open playoff by four strokes over Ben Hogan at Riviera Country Club. Snead cards 72 to Hogan 76, earning $2,600 from the $15,000 purse. Hogan takes $1,900 as runner-up amid a dramatic return to golf for the Mighty Mite.
Coach Paul Graham expects a tough meet as RPI hosts Colgate at 3 30. Colgate boasts top swimmers Ralph Coxhead and Purdy Jordan who hold school records and titles. RPI hopes Larry Gallaher and Bob Reditch can score while the 0 yard relay pits undefeated RPIs against Colgate in a decisive race.
Arcadia Calif Old Rockport a four year old gelding powered clear on the track using Gordon Glissons slick aids to win the 8.0 Maturity Trial Handicap ahead of Kentucky Derby winner Ponder Citations rivalled with fast times and near the front early. Trainer Jimmy Jones praised Fug C s Giant yet Citations big form continued through the Santa Anita meets with strong showings in multiple events. Williams Cagers Win in a separate recap notes Wilhamstown led by Weg Wolhame center Bolero paid well in one race top finishers listed and a strong field faced tough pacing at the Pall atts Shrehy event.
The Cohoes club of the American League announced a player shakeup last night releasing two veterans and adding one new man as they prep for tomorrow’s game with Saratoga Harlam. James Jamieson, 22, will join the lineup after being acquired along with coach Irv Torgoff and Buch Schwartz in a multi player deal.
Cleveland star Bob Feller and Indians officials announced a substantial salary reduction with Feller offering to take more than the 25 percent cap. Feller, 31, will earn about 45000 this season on a straight salary after bonuses, joining Lou Boudreau who is slated for around 65000. The Phillies offered Del Ennis an 1850 contract, the largest ever for a Phillies player, while two Tiger catchers Myron Joe Ginsberg and Bob Swift signed for Detroit.
RPI guard Richie Lassen may miss the Massachusets game due to a sprained ankle. Bruce Cardell or Jurker Jacker await a possible start as RPI aims to extend a hot streak and defend its Yankee Conference hopes against Clarkson and a tough weekend slate.
Ned Harkness, noted coach of lacrosse and former hockey mentor at RES, was named adviser to the All America Lacrosse Committee. The appointment, communicated by Conrad J. Sutherland, lists Harkness among a slate of coaches from prestigious universities and mentions the advisory body’s composition and governance.
Joplin honors Gabby Street a long time figure in baseball with a day of ceremonies including Gabby Street Boulevard dedication Gabby Street Park banquet and attendance by Fred Saigh Stan Musial Enos Slaughter and Red Schoendienst.
Fragmented OCR text surveys results and entries from numerous track events in the United States, listing many names, distances, and performances. It references athletes such as Peters, Dame, and Lee, along with venues and dates, but the content is garbled and inconsistent across sections.
In intermediate home games the Eagles beat the Larrys 54 18, the Amboy Dukes defeated the Mayflowers 40 38, and the Oinkers edged the Bowery Boys 43 39. Scoring leaders include Bariee Bakerian 12 and Kargarian 7 among others with detailed point totals for each team.
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