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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1945
Page
9
Waterford High edged Spa Five 34 to 33 after a tense finish in overtime. Patterson and Saratoza led the scoring with crucial late plays and a key free throw clinched the win for Waterford.
The F. M. C. A Juniors beat the Sycaway Aces 25 to 23 yesterday afternoon in a regu lar Wednesday invitation game. Weshgarian led with nine points Sovick added eight for the winners while Esser topped the losers with 13. The teams traded momentum after a 12 to 11 halftime margin as Sycaway pushed back in the final period. A basketball clinic was held before the game.
Washington sources say the War Production Board has no current plan to ban night games in baseball or other sports. Officials discuss lighting use but conclude there is no pressure to restrict evening events now.
Chicago track fans learned Hagg along with five current American champions and Gunder Hegg the Swedish world record holder will compete in the ninth annual Chicago Relays at Chicago Stadium on March 17 The meet is sponsored by the Chicago Daily News The featured Bankers Mile will pit Hagg against Simmy Rafferty of the New York Central American champion miler Other contenders include Ensign Tommy Quinn of Bainbridge Md Rudy Simme of the New York Pioneer Club and the Hume twins Ross and ?
Troy Area cagers prepare for five game slate on the scholastic card. The lineup includes Pleasant prospects and key matchups as teams chase berths in their leagues. Lansingburg High ends season early due to fuel shortages while St Marys of Austerdan and Catholic High vie for titles in their leagues.
St. John’s and New York University captured wins in the final Garden doubleheader, lifting St. John’s to 13 victories as Don Forman scored 20 points. NYU opened with a 12-0 run and led 35-23 at halftime before coasting to a 75 43 win over City College. The crowd reached 1185 and the Garden posted its highest attendance in 21 years at 299124. Ray Wertis led St. John’s with 19 points while Snaith topped NYU with 310 points on the season.
Barlund faces Baksi in a Miami bout as a final tuneup before the March 26 Garden clash with Lou Nova. Barlund at 193 pounds and Baksi near 3) weight, with a three inch reach edge for Baksi, amid other semi final bouts featuring Norman Chi Hoy Silver and Jock Leslie.
Siki returns to Troy to meet Steinborn on the La Salle Institute mat as the weekly show features Don Evans of Buffalo versus Mike Leene of New York City in the main bout with a 30 minute opener. Arrangements for a semi final are in progress.
The Sacred Heart of Watervliet basketball team meets Northville at Watervliet High School gym tonight at an unspecified time. The Worthville club substitutes for Breadalbain Merchants who postponed. Don Caswell leads with 17 ppg and 626 points in 12 games while Sacred Heart trains a lineup of Cassell Richardson Vetters and Di Bacco McGrath. The junior varsity faces Dookmafian Aces in the preliminary.
The Troy CLO All-Stars left the floor in protest during a night game at Albany against the Albany CEO All-Stars. Troy accrued 26 fouls to Albany’s two as officials were accused of one sided officiating. the score showed Troy trailing 4 35 at the stoppage.
Troy Seniors defeated Watervliet Hi E 31 to 27 in ALY League action. Lansingburg Sophs beat Lansingburg dusters 42 to 6, and Watervliet edged Lansingburg Sophs 39 to 23. East Lansing report notes MSU coach Schiademan’s team false start incident.
Army defeated the Liner Shop cagers 20 3 in Class A Parmien s Cup play at Waterville High School. Tank Sop won Class B 3 24 over Shop 3h in the other playoff contest. Cap Les Gott led Army with eight and Commando Ec Kittrick scored 19 points, including 10 in the first half. Don Lamperilis top scorer for Class B with 13, Wes White 17 for Shop 33, and Garret along with Dick Charbonneau led losers with seven each.
The New York Yankees announced 16 players reporting for spring training in Atlantic City. The Giants expanded their roster to 17 with four new signings including pitchers Fatty Feldman Johnny Gee Don King and catcher Ernie Lombardi. players span positions including Bert Berens Walter Dabiel Allen Gettel and Joe Page.
The Big Ten Indoor track meet is scheduled to be held at the University of Chicago fieldhouse on Saturday. The event brings together top teams from the conference to compete in multiple track events, showcasing sprint and distance talents.
Washington Nationals opened spring training at College Park with only three position players showing up for the initial drill. Pitchers Lennard and Wolff and catcher Evans led the on-field activity as officials and fans watched, amid manpower debates and pending draft legislation.
Lou Novikoff, former Pacific Coast League slugger, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels yesterday. President Stewart announced the deal, but the salary was not revealed. Novikoff joins the Angels today after a recent sale from the Chicago Cubs.
Whitney Marton reports the 1940 American League Red Book outlines rosters and prospects amid wartime constraints. It notes Washingtons large roster, Boston and Philadelphia with smaller groups, and a wave of rookies including Pete Gray of the Browns alongside former majors who have switched affiliations.
Waterford High teams clash with Verona High in a charity basketball game at Wayne Ford to aid Joe Schofield now hospital bound. Proceeds support Schofield’s home made Waterford bulletin for service members and fund his outreach. The item also notes past season highlights and a verse by Hilligan.
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