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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1945
Page
8
RPT to face away today at 3 p m in a college baseball opener. Two players are moved into starting roles from last week while relief pitcher Bortest will start on the mound. Regulars West and Grapin return as Smith and Heat join in fielding shifts with Onslow at short.
Philadelphian Connie Mack, manager of the Athletics, predicts Detroit Tigers will win the American League pennant due to strengthened pitching with Al Benton returning and Roy Cul Jenbine added from Cleveland. He notes the Yankees and Browns will provide opposition but favors Detroit’s edge and cautions about his own club’s pitching depth.
Ray Puts Daniels Away In Sixth Round as Ray, the Miami slugger rated fourth among heavyweight contenders, dominates and stops Perk Daniels in the eighth round at Pittsburgh. Daniels fights back, but Ray lands decisive blows, ending at 2 2:35 of the eighth. Gollendeck of New York also loses in a separate six rounder to McNatt of Baltimore.
The RPI lacrosse team defeated Army 3-1 to avenge a 1945 setback, led by Bob Hutcheon with all three goals. Ned Harkness’s squad built momentum in the third and fourth periods as Army’s lone score came from Ray Waen. Goalkeeper Walt Griber and a strong defense limited Army’s offense, with standout defense from Chuck Mettlinger and Dick Hutcheon. West Point rematch notes and upcoming schedule include Stevens Tech, CCNY, Dartmouth, and Williams as RPI closes the season.
The standings show Chicago and New York leading, with Washington and Philadelphia mid pack. Probable hurlers include New York at Boston with Dubiel against Cecil and Philadelphia at Washington Newsom versus Wolff, plus St Louis at Detroit Kramer against Newhouser.
St Michael's baseball team prepares for its 1950s debut meeting Waterford Red Raiders at Geer Field. Manager Marty Dwyer says his South End squad will be in top condition for the contest as a tune up before the Senior YO League opening. Capt Jack Snelling notes Waterford arrives at full strength and will test Dh ace hurler, who yielded a one hit game last night.
Former Alabama football star White returns to La Salle gym Monday night to meet Boston’s Jim Spencer in a supporting wrestling bout. Spencer beat Gus Rapp in a prior La Salle matchup. other planned bouts include Young Bull Montana versus Johnny Siatis and Detroit strongman Glo Steinbarn versus Don Sermo.
New York 4 boxing, a wartime success, anticipates bigger showdowns as ex-service stars and promising contenders return. Cochrane, a former Navy welterweight, may headline in Cleveland while Robinson, also service-bound, awaits a major bout. Other noted names include Freddie Schott, Tony Jankra, Billy Arnold, Jimmy McDaniels, Lee Oma, Bob Montgomery, and Fritzie Zivic, with early summer plans forming around Army camps and furloughs.
Hartford club loses righthander Harry Petril from New Brunswick XL who won eight ends last season and was returned to the Hartford Laurels by the Boston Braves while the National League club also announced the purchase from Hartford of pitcher Hal Schacher.
Widdoes charges Brown with attempting to lure Ohio State players into professional football. He cites Joe Whis, Lou Grova, and Hal Dean as shown being approached while Brown, now at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, says he seeks education first. Brown defends his stance as unchanged despite pro commitments.
The Washington Nationals signed Vitgert Ventura an outfielder described as a right handed batter with power. Ventura a service discharge player previously with Chattanooga in the Southern Association is said to be about a 29 hitter. Pedrogomez has been sent to Buffalo in the International League on recall.
Danas Ter. Gi James W St Clair 3 head of the physical education dept at Southern Methodist University since 1924 died at his home yesterday afternoon from a heart attack. He chaired the National Basketball Committee to the United States and Canada and led the NCAA basketball rules committees.
Washington 42 defeated Philadelphia 34 in the first game of the season. Marino Pigretti led the Nats with a strong performance on the mound while Dick Siebert provided run support with a key double and four singles. Athletics' Pieretti struggled early as four first inning runs keyed the victory for Washington.
Cornell varsity and junior varsity crews start the season on the Charles River in a three cornered regatta with Harvard and MIT eights. Harvard loss of bow Pete Roll and lineup changes mark a shifting Crimson squad amid talk of Navy last week. The Navy stole two wins over Cornell last season, and upcoming races at Ithaca May 18 will pair Cornell against Columbia. The Crimson face adjustments as Polhemus moves up, Strange exits the junior varsity, and Witt May steps in. MLOT boasts its tallest crew ever with Geoff Thor and 18‑pound stroke Street leading the line against Beldovera from last year’s strong varsity.
Promoter Jesse McMahon announced the Swedish Angel and the Blimp for a Capitol Arena bout in Albany next Wednesday night. The two mal freaks will headline a finish contest with a best two of three falls format. The Angel recently defeated Rudy Durek in Albany and appeared at La Salle gym previously.
Marty Dwyer's St Michael's club begins official 1943 baseball in South End with a home opener against Waterford Red Raiders at Geer Field. Mayor Ahern to toss first ball. big crowd expected as Troy showcases local talent and wartime program plans amid power shortages and spring thaw.
Montreal report says Baltimore manager Tommy Thomas announced the acquisition of Mike Skaff, brother of Frank Skaff, as the new second baseman. Skaff has played in the Pacific Coast and Eastern Leagues, is 73, and weighs 180 pounds. The signing was described as sight unseen to boost the Orioles weak spot.
Rain and wet grounds forced postponement of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Rochester track meet. A triangular meet with Colgate and Rochester planned for next Saturday in Troy, replacing the opener against Colgate at Hamilton on April 23. RPI tennis team to host Colgate as Tech netters seek third win under coach Dick Schmelzer.
Business Manager Fred Seymour of the Uties Blea Sox announced that Bob Jacobus rookie shortstop from Verona New Jersey has been optioned to Greensboro North Carolina in the Carolina League. Seymour also said Jack Deacon Donahue and Ken Blackmann have been placed on the voluntary retirement list.
In Providence Louisiana, Louie Long the Chicago heavyweight stopped Lorient Bouchard of Montreal in the first round of a ten round feature at the KRTL Auditorium. Long dropped Bouchard early with a right to the jaw and secured the knockout at 2 58 of the round. This return match follows a previous decision win by Long.
Norfolk light heavyweight Jones from Washington, D. C. won a unanimous eight round decision over Babe Kelly of Philadelphia in the feature bout of a boxing show last night.
Ossie Stewart defeated Burt Daniels by an eight round decision at the Cambrian Ski EXPERT WOUNDED. Salt Lake City article notes Ski expert Friedl Pfaffer and Fred Stith commenting on the incident in North Italy.
Chicago and Cleveland will complete a postponed game on Monday with both clubs idle until the date, officials announced yesterday. Home diorama context cells placeholder.
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