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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1950
Page
17
FBI agent Fred Wilt of New York receives high praise as the outstanding performer at the Knights of Columbus indoor track meet in Boston and Philadelphia, marking his record pace in the 1955 distance events.
Tom Conlin of Alpha bowling alleys reports a March of Dimes benefit raising $50. A Troy team outscored Mechanicville 2752 to 2648 as part of the event. The meet featured track and field trials with top performances by Yale and Villanova athletes, and a standout two mile relay mark set by New York U.
Three man teams meet at Bowretorium Sunday night after the Individual League matches. One side fields Morris Cramer Bill Barrett and Bill Feldman. The opposing trio features Chick Foley Frank Beditz and Red Granan.
Norway's speed skating team captured the International Kings Cup with the United States yesterday, led by Johnny Werket of Minneapolis who won the 1500 meters in 2:21.8. The Norwegians outscored the Americans 55.5 to 33.5, taking the Cup for the third time since 1833.
Boston Braves signed two rookie outfielders Bob Montag aged 24 and Jack Daniels aged 22. Montag hit .423 for Pawtucket and dominated hitting in the old New England League, after being drafted from Cincinnati in 1948. Daniels batted .261 for Hartford in the Eastern League with 17 homers in 126 games, both players bat and throw left.
In Madras India Mrs H Weiss of Argentina defeated Mrs Pat Canning Todd of La Jolla California in the All India hard court women’s singles semifinals 75 64. Moran of Santa Monica California will face the Argentine in the final after Moran beat Betty Hilton England 54 60.
A garbled Cumming Georgia high school basketball tale describes a chaotic Saturday game. The account mentions Canton and Cumming, notes weather and court conditions, and references an uneven contest with unclear scoring or outcomes.
Legal notice recording retirement of Tern Beard, with references to the Hoheuns Lame and Bene fark. Mentions dates around January 74 and various entities such as Ware & Co Ry and The Tra Beary. Details are garbled but imply a formal settlement or notice of retirement action in a local jurisdiction.
Haas Grabs Long Beach lead as Freddie Haas Jr. enters the final day atop the Long Beach Open at Lakewood Country Club. The New Orleans star shot 87 70 66 to reach 203 for 54 holes, one stroke ahead of Jack Burke Jr. and a field including Sam Snead and Cary Middlecoff.
Cramer gains a first place tie in the Troy Individual Bowling League after a 29-13 mark tying Bill Barrett who won 2-1 over Harold McGowan. Johnny Walthers beat Dom Isabella 30-28 to stay in chase with 28-14. Bill Russell slips to 26-16 but remains third. Frank Beditz posted 857 for night’s top score in a 2-1 win over Cy Wagar. Other 600s include Ingles 618 and Wagar 608.
The Annex Pinners lost 2-1 in a Pelio Fund benefit encounter hosted at their Albany venue. The Trojans faced Lorentino Giix with Hazel Champine and Dane Olmstead among the players, while substitutions included Ashany and Rhoda Strohrahl as the game’s action unfolded.
Charlie Root was appointed manager of the Des Moines club in the West en Lastar league after serving as Cub coach last December. He takes charge with three coaches listed: Fy1 Baker Roy Inhneon and Virgil Dave.
Unclear but reports suggest a boxing bout between Rocky Marciano and a challenger linked to LaStarza at Madison Square Garden in New York. Details are fragmentary with names and venue appearing amid OCR garble.
Raceway opening reports sketchy details from a Yonkers trot event with references to a new schedule and a planned meeting in April. Officials outline steps for the course setup and further arrangements at Arcadia venues in Arkansas.
All Troys led 19 18 at halftime and dominated the second half to beat Jewiah Community Center 96 32 at Knickerbacked. Bradley and Dorati led scorers with strong boards while JCC's Red topped the winners with 17 points. Next, All Troys host Maplewood in a return game followed by Arsenal City Motora at home in a Dimes affair.
Maplewood Legionnaires fall 64 57 on the road to St John’s of Amsterdam. Maplewood outscored host in two periods but was hurt by fouls and free throws as St John’s pulled away after three quarters. Final stats list Behuniak Wasalenko 6, Kennedy 24, Dean 13 for Maplewood, Lazaro 10, Perenzino 4, Jakowski 11 for St John’s.
Lawrence M McNamee a bridge construction foreman in the Rensselaer County Highway Department died yesterday at his Averill Park home after a brief illness. Born in Troy he lived in Averill Park for 35 years and previously worked as an engineer at the Port of Albany. He was past grand master of Hudson Valley Lodge Odd Fellows and a member of Sand Lake and Averill Park Fire Co Sand Lake Republican Club and Trinity Lutheran Church. Survived by widow Florence Smauder a son Lawrence J McNamee two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from Thomes and Miller Funeral Home Went Sand Lake with Rev Edward H Wiediger officiating.
A reception for the newly installed officers of Bethlehem Star Chapter OES was held at the home of Mrs. Marion Reynolds on West Sand Lake Road. Mrs. Reynolds named three appointive officers, and the next meeting is set for Wednesday at 10 pm at the Masonic Temple with presiding officers. A penny social will follow chaired by Mrs. Florence Pieper. Five points of the star will be served by Mrs. Ann Curthage Ada Dorothy Szatalski Ruth Marion Van Buskirk Esther Phyllis Van Buskirk Martha Ruth Bibb Electra.
The article reports 2,000 miners in Ohio with 1,406 voting to return to work while 5,000 others are reported idle in Alabama Tennessee and Virginia. In West Virginia Cecil Arsenal City Motors owner expects a tough game as Bennington High hosts a 71 43 win and Dick Di Bacco scores 24 points leading the Motors past the Hornets. The team faces American Indian Club of Amsterdam next at LaSalle gym and Al Troxst Thursday at Knicklerbacker for March of Dimes benefits.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Senate confrontation over Denfelds ouster, with mentions of Armed Services Committee and political tensions. Key figures unnamed appear, with confusion about dates and procedural steps amid a tense Washington week.
Urbaniak cites reports from forty Incals predicting many miners will not work as picket lines loom. Lewis aims to renew contract stalled since June 30 while lawmakers Rohe rs and Roberson push anti trust style limits on unions. Virginia Senate hearing looms on Firefly measure. Classified display.
Mrs Helen B Huskie of Troy was installed as president of the Rensselaer County Chapter American Gold Star Mothers at a Saturday ceremony in the Crystal Lounge. She also serves as second vice president of the New York Department, succeeding Mrs Fanny Murray of Troy.
A congressional proposal aims to curb unions by adjusting anti trust rules without banning them. Senator Robertson argues the bill would modify unions’ status under antitrust law, allowing courts to interpret reasonable restraint of trade while weighing public interest. He notes Supreme Court history and suggests future action if needed.
The Troy Fire Department balafor squad aided two Troy residents taken suddenly ill yesterday. William Helfrich, 60, of Wayne and Lewis Streets, was treated at Proctor's Theatre and later at home by Dr. George Caufield. Mrs Helen Kilmer, 32, of 104 Hopaldk Steel, was treated at home and then conveyed to St Marys Hospital by police. Mosemen Edward Walsh and Joseph Flynn operated the inhalator in both cases. Patrolmen Grimmick and Ryan assisted Mrs Kilmer to the hospital. Pumper 9 answered a fire in a defective heating system at 74 Division Street, occupied by Gordon Manning, owned by Town Realty Corporation.
Harvey L. DeFreest an insurance and real estate broker for thirty years died Saturday at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong Troy resident he lived at 244 Ninth Street and was a member of Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. His wife Julie Curtis survived. Funeral services will be held at Bryce Funeral Home at 1 am tomorrow with Rev Maurice D Robertson officiating. Interment will be in Bloomingrove Rural Cemetery.
A Finnish delegation member indicated that any Soviet trade agreement hinges on an immediate reshuffling of Finland's government. The adviser described reform as essential before Moscow will agree to trade terms.
Mrs Moore was installed as a president of the Mackey Smith Auxiliary, Army and Navy Union, at a dinner at the Annex. She succeeds Mrs Mary Brennan who led the auxiliary. Principal speakers included Dr R J Venzina and state attorney Joseph Fitzgerald, with Miss Kathryne Lemway as field marshal and Mrs Mary Brennan presenting gifts to officers. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2 at Odd Fellows Hall.
A blaze swept through a multiunit building in Allenton displacing 25 residents. Firefighters reported the flames were controlled after several hours with no serious injuries. Tenants aided by neighbors while investigators determine the cause.
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