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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1945
Page
6
Has Beens defeated Hogetius yesterday at Burg Gym Lansingburg High. Key players from the senior class who will graduate soon contributed to the win as the team eyes the 1973 56 season.
Trenton lightweight Williams Kaynes defeated Dorsey Lay of Philadelphia in the 3rd round at Arena Tast night. Williams improved to concluded by a hard left hook that kayoed Lay after Lay had rallied. Crowd of 7,217 watched as Kaynes moved toward a possible title shot in Mexico City April TB. Arch Wilmer won an unanimous decision in the semifinal over Pai Demers.
In a St Nich gles Arena event, Cocoa Kid defeated Williams in a split decision. New Haven boxer Louis Hardwick posted 158 percent CPI for the bout, with a $3,331 purse in an eight round semi final. Nova Esparza, from Mexico City, beat Sammy Mami in a two to one decision in Stamford, Conn. Carl Gilson of New Haven also won a decision in a night crowd.
DePaul of Chicago rallied to a 71 54 victory over Bowling Green of Ohio at Madison Square Garden, led by Mikan with 34 points. Whitehead paced Bowling Green with 17 as DePaul swept the title, setting several tournament records and capturing the crowd of 313,266 over four nights.
A Troy man, E X Lopemas, handled the championship dog in the Albany Kennel Club show held at Yager's Garage in Albany. Adonis, a spaniel owned by BR. EL Allen of Provo Utah, won best in show honors under Lopéman. The Utah dog was awarded the president’s trophy by Dr. William Burress of Menands.
The Philadelphia Phillies hold a camp with Freddy Fitzsimmons guiding a mix of veterans and teenagers including Andy Seminick aged 22 and Bill Sender at 16 as the youngest. The infield averages around 19 summers with veterans Jimmy Foxx and Chuck Klein among the active roster.
Proposals to modify basketball rules dominate a meeting tied to National and NCAA rounds. Backed changes focus on curbing the unlimited substitution abuse, clarifying play near the backboard, and standardizing official signals. Coaches prize moves to speed up play and maintain wholesome away games while debate continues.
Cullendine, a Tribe star, agreed to report soon after a holdout and notified V P Roger Peckinpaugh he would leave Detroit for training. With unsigned players limited, Mickey Rocco remains in camp as Detroit and Chicago camps set for April exhibitions and a Tigers Sox Cubs schedule unfolds.
Sixty five swimmers from top colleges entered the national meet to be held Friday and Saturday. Yale declines participation while Canisius Colgate Cornell Indiana Northwestern Michigan State Minnesota Ohio State Purdue and Rensselaer Polytechnic are among entrants. University squads will vie for titles.
Utica to open spring training April 9 in Wilmington with over 140 players across three teams Bradford Wilmington and the Utica based on a Phillies linked Eastern League setup. Manager Eadie Savver announced veteran pitchers Homokay Copeland Bryngison Blackman join last year’s squad along with rookie Orson Bailey Jr promising a strong camp in Philadelphia organization’s network.
War Manpower Commission rulings on ex players did not alter Les Scarsella's wartime plans. Philadelphias Phil Pensock described Scarsella as hard to reach after a telephone talk from Pinole California. Scarsella, 32, batted .329 for Oakland last season to lead the Pacific Coast League in hits. He said family considerations guide his choices, citing his late wife and daughter's schooling. The Phillies acquired him from Oakland in the winter in a deal including Gabby Stewart, Harv Shusman, and cash.
The New York Giants hammered six runs in the first inning to defeat Bainbridge Naval Training Center 9 to 2. Ernie Lombardi hit a grand slam with the bases loaded in the first. Bainbridge threats were stifled as New York led the rest of the way.
Four leading Area basketball teams vie in a Dig Red Cross benefit at Central tonight. At 8:30 Behr Menning meets Watervliet Sacred Heart. 8:34 Allegheny Ludlum faces Albany Medical College. No admission, donations to Red Cross War Fund. Officials Joe Murphy Ed Oakley. Sacred Heart lineup includes Matafonda Dean Lynch Granate Dwyer.
Katherine Winthrop of Hamilton opened defense of the Women’s National indoor singles title by beating Mrs. Robert Elwell of Dedham 2 6 4 on Longwood indoor courts. Top seed Helen Pader of New York advanced to the third round by defeating Jean Pipes of Wellesley 6 1 6 1. Other notable results include Norma Taubele Barber of New York over Mrs. William Russell of Newton 6 2 6 2 and Melvin M Johnson Jr of Brookline defeating Mrs. William Raye of Newton 6 4.
A testimonial dinner in honor of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute basketballs undefeated East season will be held at The Hendrick Bud 40m on Saturday evening April 7. The event is sponsored by Troy civic and service groups with local orders and the Troy Chamber of Commerce coordinating. An executive committee led by Mayor Ahern and Edmund F Herbert plus leaders from Knights of Columbus Odd Fellows Masons and Lions will oversee arrangements. A later Elks Club meeting will finalize speakers and committee chairs.
Washington Nationals defeat Boston Braves 12 to 5 in Fort Belvoir with 13 hits. Fred Vaughn hit a bases loaded homer and George Binks Frank Drews and Tommy Holmes also connected. Marino Pioretti pitched four shutout innings in relief.
Muncie Indiana reports Frankie Frisch is improving and may reach the training camp by April 1. He hobbles downstairs daily from New Rochelle home as Pirates prepare for spring. New faces include Bill Bargo Buck Etchison Arky Biggs Jack McGillen with two veterans Don Hendrickson and Jack Farmer present.
In London at Stoke Newington Webb defeated Ben Duffy in eight rounds. Webb weighed 127 pounds and Duffy 130 pounds as the Canadian army corporal and Montreal Negro boxer won a decision over one of Britain's best featherweights.
Mickey Owen plans to rejoin the Brooklyn Dodgers, telephoning manager Leo Durocher to say he was preparing to return. The move is seen as bolstering the catching department with rookie Stan Andrews as the No. 1 man. Meanwhile Cardinals and Browns held workouts as spring training opened with asks about salaries and roster moves.
Lt Denny Byers named beachmaster on a South Pacific island as a former coach reflects on isolation and the quiet solace of solitude. He notes the loneliness of the outpost yet finds a single consolation in a distraction from questions about Boston College losing to Holy Cross.
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