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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1945
Page
8
AP picks Notre Dame and Ohio State as favorites in a crowded college football slate. Predictions name Wisconsin and Texas among hopefuls, with Arizona State and Navy also noted, while several upsets are forecast across conferences and rivalries.
RPI runners Amay and the Army JV team prepare for a late season meet in New York. Officials confirm a varsity finale and discuss recent results as coaches note strong performances from Donters and Seneetters.
New York light heavyweight champion Gus Lesnevich offers to fight in London and asks $50,000 with about 40 percent of the gate. Manager Lew Diamond also discussed a potential bout with Pat Patterson and promoter Billy Waterman amid arranging talks in Portland, Oregon.
Notre Dame and Navy, both undefeated, prepare for a feature game in Cleveland as Army readiness looms and the season’s decisive stretch continues. Navy seeks stability. Notre Dame aims to defend a perfect record ahead of key matchups with Villanova and Army.
Bryan Grant, noted tennis figure and wartime serviceman, has been discharged from the Army. The former national clay court champion and member of the We UR Days Cup team had been cited for notable service, including victories and rankings, with details of his postwar status and future competition plans noted in local reports.
Confusing OCR text shows Don Meade seeking suspension relief before a national commission. Fragmentary details mention a prior suspension, stewards, and a governing body, with unclear dates and organizations. Reconstructed facts remain uncertain due to garbled source.
Chile Gomez, former Philadelphia Phillie and Washington National, has been contracted by Celente OK of the Cuban League and will toast at there. Immediately long try BRT WL Syrhenna.
The week featured the Halloween party with costumes and prizes at the school gym as Ella Cowle dressed glamour girl won first prize while Mary Rainey and Betty Thorns also drew attention. In bowling, teams and individuals across leagues posted high scores led by Mary Rainey 472 and Ella Cowle tops in events, with strong showings from the Mayfair Victory and Alpha Victory leagues and several clubs earning wins and awards.
Diavolaw won the Prospect Purse feature at Charenti Downs on a muddy track. He forged a late drive to nose out Dinvalaw by a nose with Reytless close behind, paying 860 to 32 as the betting favorite.
Cornell University football coach Ed Mekteovny announced regular guard Hemith will start against undefeated Columbia. The lineup adds McKerver nha and The Quint as new man to boost the Big Red to six starters from the season roster. New York weather morning notes the team faces a tough opening clash.
Navy football team faced internal strife rumors as Captain Humphreys urged players to keep feelings from impacting play in the game at Municipal Stadium. Coach Hagberg stressed discipline and readiness, while Navy officials planned a pep talk by Adm Ernest J King to boost morale ahead of the matchup.
New York boxing card highlights Fred Archer rallying to outpoint former welterweight champion V. Zivic over ten rounds before 4,271 at St Nicholas Arena. Postfight moves include Archer joining manager Chick Wergeles and Beau Jack’s looming return. other bouts feature Jack and Hoosman in a heavyweight showcase.
A dense slate of football matchups appears across the nation with Navy at Notre Dame Northwestern facing Ohio State, Maryville at Maryland, Georgia Tech at Georgia, Minnesota at Michigan, Villanova meeting Army, Duke against Georgia, Texas A&M versus Arkansas, Cornell versus Columbia, Alabama and Kentucky, Missouri and Tulane, Texas Christian at Oklahoma, Princeton versus Penn, Washington against Oregon, Minnesota against LSU, Wisconsin versus Town, Missouri against Michigan, Kansas State vs Kansas, Nebraska against Temple, Penn State versus Syracuse, Yale versus Dartmouth, Brown versus Coast Guard, and North Carolina battling.
Troy High dominated Catholic High 34 to 0 to win the city championship and extend its unbeaten run. Pat Case, Dick Speidel, Jim Ford and Sam Donnelly scored for the Tigers as Troy erased a tough, muddy start and pulled away with multiple touchdowns in the second period and after halftime.
Vincentian Institute’s Jam Murphy, hailed as a top scrambling back, starred against Christian Brothers Academy at LaSalle Field in North Troy. Murphy scored the lone first half touchdown and set up several drives as Vincentian pressed the unbeaten foe, with LaSalle's defense tested by Troy Cadets’ next big clash.
Keveny Alumni quintet opened the basketball season by defeating the Columbian Squires 25 to 4 at Keaveny High School court. R Trombley led with 10 points, while O Rourke, W Trombley, and frombley added seven each. Matthews scored eight for the Squires. Halftime score was 13 to 10.
West Point prepares for a 15th straight victory as Army cadets, led by interim duties following an incident involving Cpl Earl Blaik, face Villanova. The Navy Notre Dame game in Cleveland is noted in Blaik’s absence amid ongoing football schedules.
Rumors swirl that Bill Dickey, former Yankees catcher, may become the Boston Braves pilot as baseball drafts unfold. Executives Roth Lay Perini and Sonn Quinn visited town, with Quin indicating the job is wide open. Other figures note Lefty and Trautman’s connections, while discussions hint at Muddy Ruel or Leslie O’Connor stepping into major roles.
Mint Hooper announces Hoop Jr will return to racing next spring after recovery from a bowed tendon. Owner Fred W Hooper confirms the colt known as The Hoop ran second to Polynesian in the Prenknosa after winning the Roses and plans a comeback in racing. The horse’s condition is improving and plans to bring him back to the track are underway in Lexington, Kentucky.
Eske w defeated Bisson in the first round after a rapid exchange as Hens ry Dykew of Brookton scored a 165 knockout. The bout lasted a single eight round effort with strong power early in the match.
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