Bowling Championship Begins Three Weekends on Hudson Alleys
The Troy Wo men's Bowling Association opens its annual championship tourney at Hudson Alleys with 74 doubles and 88 singles entries. The event runs three weekends, doubles on March 18 19, squads at 6 30 pm and 9 pm Saturday and 1 30 pm Sunday. Officials include secretary Mrs A Wedell. Teams listed include Stillwater Mayfair St Marys Hoosick Falls Alpha Beta Amalgamated St Agnes Colony and Alpha Victory among others.
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Hudson
Awerta S Wedell
Women's Association
Stillwater
M Smith
R Cowin
J. Uruland
M. Hyland
Mayfair
A. Denton
H Marois
St. Mary's
Waterford
B. Ryan
St. Agnes
L. LaPlante
Alpha Beta
Carharis
E. Sorensen
Amalgamated
L. Priscio
F. Ormsby
A. M. Rainey
Alpha Wo
A. Marge McGivern
Alpha Victory
B. Wagar
New York U Tops Long Island U In MSG Doubleheader
New York University defeated Oklahoma 53 to 47 at Madison Square Garden as Long Island University narrowly beat Cornell 48 to 47 in the early game. Sid Tanenbaum led NYU with 12 points while Allie Paine paced the Sooners despite an ankle issue. Rubenstein's late field goal sealed LIU’s win after Cornell nearly erased a three-point deficit in the final minute.
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Sooners
Madison Square Garden
Long Island
Cornell
Allie Paine
Matt Goldstein
Grover Ramsey
Paine
Sid Tanenbaum
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Alvin Rubensten
Long Island University
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Eighth Avenue Arena
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Browns Coach Sees Youth Rising With Star Talent
Winter Park Florida James Wren Taylor St Louis Browns coach foresees a major league turn toward young players as a result of talent shortages. He notes many prospects will be promoted earlier and receive superior training, while acknowledging risks of premature big league exposure.
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Zack) Taylor
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Max Lanier Signs One-Year Pact With St Louis Cardinals
St Louis Cardinal left hander Max Lanier, 28, who won 15 and seven for the National League champions last season, signed a one year contract yesterday after a short talk with President Sam Breadon. Lanier said he spent the winter farming hunting and home building and was in good physical condition for 1944.
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Max Lanier
St Louis Cardinal
Sam Breadon
Major Leaguers Train North Again After Brief Florida Hope
The piece notes that major leaguers return to northern training camps after last year’s Florida optimism dimmed by weather. Branch Rickey allows Whit Wyatt and Johnny Conce to train at home, a precedent some fear, while most clubs resume northward sessions as players accept the wartime compromise.
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Weyl
Cage Results From New York U and Opponents
New York U 33 Oklahoma U 47 Long Island U 48 47 Lafayette 47 Haverford 47 St Josephs 47 Phakcaeiptia Na val Hospital du University of Connecticut 62 Bown 44 Penn State 78 Carnegie Tech 33 Fort Din 39 New York Shipyard Camden 34.
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CBA Drops Milne to Narrow Diocesan Clash Test
CBA basketball loses to Milne High 24 to 20 as it prepares for a Diocesan League final against Catholic Central. Milne carried a halftime deficit then outscored CBA 8 to 0 in the final period. CBA will be at full strength against CCHS but Phil Barrett is unavailable due to V-5 training at Middlebury.
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Catholic Central High School
Milne High
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Albany
Ners
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Eighth Streeters
Phil Barrett
V-5
Middlebury
Waterford Rips Berlin Five 47 31
Waterford High defeated Berlin yesterday at Waterford 47 to 31. The Fordians led early and never relinquished the lead, holding 6 4 at the first quarter, 29 16 at halftime, and 38 23 after the third.
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Fordians
Heatly High School Defeats St Ann's 65 to 27
Heatly High School pushed its season record to ten wins in twelve as it routed St Ann's of Albany 65 to 27 on Albany court. Bob Lewis led Heatly with 20 points and John Ciepek added 12 as Ryan led St Ann's with 10. Heatly’s next game with Hoosac Valley was postponed. Heatly will play Berlin away next.
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St Ann's of
Albany
Green Island Club
Bob Lewis
John Ciepek
Heatly
Ryan
Hoosac Valley
Greensland
Berlin
Nichols Joins Giants After Army Discharge
New York Giants announce the acquisition of Roy Nichols an infielder from Jersey City previously with Jersey City. Nichols aged 23 is a medical discharge ex Army with four years in the minor leagues and hails from North Little Rock Arkansas.
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New York Giants
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Jersey City
Nichols
Phils Buy Huck Geary From Bucs
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the sale of Eugene Huck Geary to the Philadelphia Nationals for an undisclosed sum. Geary, suspended last year for homesickness and desertion, was reinstated by Baseball Czar Kenesaw Mountain Landis and becomes eligible to resume play. He previously showed up late in 1942, left without permission, and had a turbulent tenure with the Pirates marked by injuries to his fielding and a late arrival to spring training. William Ben zwanger stated no other players were involved in the deal.
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Huck) Geary
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Geary Doubts He'll Play For Nationalss After Pirates Sale
Eugene Huck Geary, 27, shortstop of Pittsburgh, says he may not play for Philadelphia Nationals after Pirates sold him for an undisclosed sum. Geary, married with two children, is 3-A now and expects 1-A reclassification within a month. He also suffers a knee injury that may affect his next season and remains employed at Buffalo Arms Corp. He cannot confirm if the injury will keep him from playing.
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Huck) Geary
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Halas Sees Future Grid Expansion After the War
Chicago Bears owner George Halas said there is no need for expansion now and dismissed postwar NFL growth plans. Boston seeks a franchise and Buffalo Los Angeles and San Francisco also eye NFL entry. League reviews franchise applications at April meeting in Philadelphia.
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Cooper brothers update on Cardinals roster moves
Walker Cooper of St Louis has been accepted for active duty after a re examination at Jefferson Barracks ending his limited service status. Morton Cooper remains unsigned, with talks with President Sam Breadon unresolved. Max Lanier signed a contract with Breadon this afternoon.
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Morton Cooper
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Smukler Plans Return to Gridiron With Detroit Lions
former Temple star Dave Smukler says he will return to football next fall with the Detroit Lions if not recalled to Army service. He has an offered contract from coach Gus Dorias and recently received an Army medical discharge after more than three years in service, currently working in a Gloversville factory.
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Smith the Navy Swimmer Reigns as Great Lakes Instructor
Seaman Second Class Bill Smith, famed as the world’s greatest freest yle swimmer, is teaching swimming at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He trains recruits to tread aqua like flying fish, clocking fast times and helping set relay marks while pursuing AAU indoor goals.
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Beau Jack Ready for Montgomery Battle
In Madison Square Garden a key lightweight title bout looms between Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery. The two veterans have traded the crown across 30 rounds with mixed recognition from NBA and state commissions. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects strong advance and gate. Angott holds another title but lacks Pennsylvania and New York acceptance.
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Curtright Rejoins White Sox With 1944 Contract
Curtright, White Sox slugging rookie outfielder, signed his 1944 contract after being acquired from St Paul. Also returning were Gordon Maltzberger, Pete Sharp, and Don Hanaski. On the Cubs side Phil Cavarretta, unhappy with a unsigned second bid, says he earned a big year in 1948 and seeks better pay.
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White Sox
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Don Hanaski
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Catholic High and C. B. A Battle for Diocesan League Crown
Catholic High meets C. B. A. tomorrow at Albany to decide the Diocesan League title in a rematch of past post season clashes. Both teams enter with eight wins and one loss, aiming to claim the championship as La Salle sits out.
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C.C.H.8. Court Squad Has Triumphed. Catholic High, Long Known Ando. B. A
C.c.hls
George Webber
Ryan Brothers
Bill
Eddie
Jack Flint
Jack Drislane
Joe Davis
Pete Stannish
Walt Yund
Webber
Pete Day
Walt Davenport
Bil Ryan
Bill Liney
Joe Pasinella
Drislane
Dick McIntyre
Watervilet
Siena College
John Kelly
Trojans
Ponzi Extends Lead in 1250-Point Billiard Challenge
Philadelphia pocket billiard ace An drew Ponzi won the fourth block against Wille Mosconi of Toledo after trailing 148 to 48 in the afternoon session. Mosconi still led 509 to 486 after four blocks, with the fourth block lasting 13 innings and Mosconi producing a 64 high run. Ponzi’s beat cluster for the night was 67.
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Philadelphia
Wille Mosconi
Toledo
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