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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
7
Cleveland relishes a rally as Mickey Roecs Jeff Herth Ken Keliner Pat Seerey George Sutce and Russ Peters drive runs while Lee and Gorden Matuberzer struggle. Ki rookie southpaw toed the mound in the loss, his first decision of the year.
Wright of Clairton PA fought Ernie Robinson of New York to a unanimous eight-round decision. Wright weighed 149 to Robinson 146. At the same card Phil Muscato of Buffalo won a unanimous decision over Lou Jones of Newark after scoring four knockdowns. Sammy Heiman of Brooklyn earned a KO over Al Clark after Clark quit with a cut lip.
New York 2 Ford reports Frick fined Leo Durocher 195 dollars and Jim Wasdell 50 dollars for conduct on the field. Durocher argued and delayed the game against the Giants at the Polo Grounds, while Wasdell threw his bat in the first game.
St Peters Sixth Graders defeated St Peters Fourth Grade yesterday afternoon by 21 to 16 at "Barm Yard" Gizmond on Seventh Avenue. Tom Melnemey Harry Leonard John Moore Tony Mancinelli and Ivor Foley starred for the winners. Romeo Naples and Junior Graber led the losers. A return contest is scheduled for today.
Jimmy Wilson steps down as Chicago Cubs manager after a string of losses. Veteran coach Roy Johnson will assume control as the club searches for a turnaround. Wilson will stay in Chicago briefly before returning home.
National: yesterday no games. today Philadelphia at New York with Shantz facing Voiselle. Beeston at Brooklyn. St Louis at Pittsburgh. American: Cleveland 9, Chicago 3. Washington 4, Boston 0. Probable pitchers listed for today include Johnson at Philadelphia Newsom, Miggeling at Boston Byha, Dietrich at Cleveland Smith, Trout at Detroit, Bandra at St Louis.
The Troy Bowling Association championship concludes tonight as three squads compete in singles and doubles at Hudson Allers. Johnston and Hill surged to first in Class A doubles, while Zak and Lasher led the best Class A doubles performance in eighth place. Various standings shift across AA and B divisions as Inglis, Weisn, Allais, and others post notable scores and positions.
Peaks, a 160 pound Detroit fighter, and Johnny Lawer of Cleveland, battled eight rounds to a draw in the main event at Arcadia Sail, KOF. Morgan of Detroit scored a knockout over José Riera in the seventh round of a six round semi windup.
La Salle Institute boxers gear up for a return match with Christian Brothers Academy in Albany after a setback last week. Coach A Patrick plans lineup decisions this week as eager fans anticipate a strong La Salle showing Saturday night. CBA beat LeSalle 18 to 10 in the prior bout drawing a large crowd.
Tommy Reed of New York stopped Gus Dorazio in the fourth round of a scheduled ten rounder at St. Nick’s Arena before 3,000 fans. A hard right punch opened cuts over Dorazio’s eyes in the second round, prompting referee Frankie Fullam to halt. Dorazio drew Reed’s nose blood in round two. two knockdowns occurred.
In a 10 round bout at the Axena promoter venue, Willie Pep defeats Jack Leamus by decision. Leamus, a New Yorker weighing 131 and a half pounds, gave Pep sharp rallies, opened a cut near Pep's eye in round three, and many fans felt Leamus deserved the nod despite Pep's jab scoring.
Lee Oma defeated Zar Lowman in a ten round decision at Laurel Garden in Newark Newark. Oma controlled the bout with a sharp jab and outpointed Lowman across nine rounds while one round was even. The Philadelphia fighter Lowman started strong but Oma maintained distance and commanded the action for the win.
NYU may revive football after a spring call for candidates issued by athletic manager Al Nixon with the Board of Athletic Control. Candidates report to John Weinheimer each afternoon May 3 through May 12 to gauge available material. final approval hinges on Chancellor and University Council action.
Washington Nats pounded four Boston pitchers for 23 runs and a 11 to 4 victory. Seger Wolff started for the Nats, delivering strong innings as Boston’s hurlers were roughed up yesterday.
Providence report: Charles Cabby Lewis, New York Negro featherweight, gained a close unanimous decision over Dell Orta of Philadelphia in a two bout here. Lewis had previously dropped Orta for a one count in round one and controlled several later rounds but did not threaten a knockout. Score: Lewis 123 to Dell Orta 130. Speedy Duval of Philadelphia won a clean decision over Bobby Howard of Barford in the semi final.
Preliminary plans for the formation of C Y O Senior Baseball League were set in motion at a Records News offices meeting. Parish representatives from St Peters St Pauls Sacred Heart Watervliet St Anthonys St Josephs St Michael's Our Lady of Victory attended. Rev Harold B Hinds directed. Jim McCarthy named temporary chairman to preside at next meeting Tuesday night at 8. Players lists bylaws schedule and diamonds will be announced.
Nashville Vols manager Larry Gilbert announced the release of six youngsters from the roster. Pitchers Hank Stone and Jim Kirkton were sent on option to Erwin, Fenn in the Appalachian League, First Baseman Travis Howard was sent to Lockport, Pony League, outfielder John Sebastian and fielder Burton Solomon also reassigned, Bona Phipps from Oklahoma was farmed to Pottsmouth in the Piedmont League.
The Albany Senators finished a long workout at Hawkins Stadium in preparation for the Eastern League opener against the Hartford Laurels. Manager Collies plans a lineup with Bip Collins at first base and Gilmore as starter, plus Clemence Hawley and Tustin handling early pitching. The team travels to Hartford tonight and returns Friday for the home debut.
The K of C National League gala marked the end of the bowling season with a whoop and a holler. Larry Meyers and Orv Van Zandt led with 1142 total pins and a 21 pin handicap for 1 04. Courtemanche Cassidy scratch team 1140. Meyers 658 series led individual honors. Cassidy 259 high single. George Courtemanche 375 to top the league.
Scholastic baseball prepares to start the season with games Thursday and Friday as Catholic High hosts Cohoes High and Lansingburg High in Sallefeld. Watervliet and Troy debut Friday with Ed Pic lensmen at Prosper Park, while coaches cope with a pitching material shortage and rely on veterans Sweta and Karafanda as they project a competitive field in the Principals League.
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