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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1949
Page
6
Notre Dame stars head the slate as they prepare for a likely walkover against North Carolina at Yankee Stadium. The Irish enter as No 1, with Charlie Justice potentially limited by an ankle sprain as UNC fights to at least spark some offense.
Ann Drugan posted a 191 and 188 for a 554 series to top women’s scores, with Rosemary Wielkind rollings 533 and other notable tallies across Cohoes Center Keglers. The event featured high marks from multiple players including Alice Turpin and Sue Owen as men’s and industrial leagues posted strong scores.
RPI and Coast Guard Academy meet at Alexander Field in a key Division I match as RPI aims to extend a three game win streak and Coast Guard seeks its fifth straight win. The Engineers face a rugged attack while Union and Williams also contest crucial league games.
The sixth doping case of the 1949 Chicago racing season was disclosed by Sportsman's Park stewards. Misty Eight, winner of the sixth race last Wednesday, tested positive for procaine. Jockey Gene Pederson rode Misty Eight to a $43.40 win, while owner D. J. Higgins and trainer L. F. Warby were suspended and referred to the Illinois Racing Board. Procaine is a freezing agent used to dull horses’ leg pain.
The Hudson Falls Greenjackets host Whitehall Pachyderms with a tie clinching the Eastern crown while Watertown Red and Black travel to Frankfort for the Western title. Whitehall’s win would shift the East title, Watertown needs a tie to secure a share.
LIU cagers plan a four game tour in Puerto Rico beginning Monday in San Juan. They face Puerto Rican University, then another island team, before meeting the Puerto Rican Olympic squad Thursday and Friday. Coach Clasr Ree leads the New York squad, currently in Germany for a basketball climb with European army teams.
The Ace Admiral horse from Chance Farm has been retired after a long career at Spanton Farm and Bay Meadows. He has been honored for his achievements and will enter retirement following recent events.
Nicholas Restivo 21 of Brooklyn an apprentice jockey was booked by police in Terry on charges of attempted malicious interference with a race horse after a man tied to two incidents sought to stimulate King Eric who finished fourth in the third race. Restivo previously rode about 40 races with one win and had one mount at the current Rockingham Park meeting.
In Cincinnati police court, charges against boxer Tommy Campbell of Rock Island and promising local fighter Wal lace Smith were dismissed, clearing the way for a 10 round bout scheduled for next Monday night. Judge Frank M. Gusweiler expressed doubts about the constitutionality of the prize fight law and did not explain his reasons.
Robert J. Kaphuth, Yale athletic director for 166 years, collapsed while playing handball with two Yale coaches. He was treated at New Haven Hospital after suffering a heart attack and remained in critical condition with no change in his status.
Prayo and Coleraay A. M. College players Rame and Boghem Toure forced a late fumble then kicked a field goal to salvage a 16 14 upset over Brigham Young. Tosage scored in the first half, giving a 10 0 lead at the break while BYU struggled to erase the deficit in a tense comeback bid.
The Miami Hurricanes defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 18 to 7 before 4 185 spectators at the Orange Bowl. Miami opened with a quick 10 yard march and Whitey Campbell scored from the nine and a half. Gordon Watson added a second score after a drive from the 31 yard line, and Jack Hacker sneaked in to cap the third quarter with a 13 point lead. The Gamecocks rallied late as Wadiak connected with Prezioso for a 27 yard strike and punched in a late score with Kulley converting the extra point.
In a Hawking Stadium scholastic clash Schuyler was awarded a 1-0 forfeit over Poughkeepsie after coach Sam Malloch pulled his team from the field in the third period. Referee Gid Hawley ruled the forfeit following a dispute over an offensive holding penalty and field-protest conduct.
The Pawling Club hosts two bowling matches tomorrow with Troy Police facing Albany constabulary in the afternoon and Hermans Matt and Mike meeting Bill Barrett Morris Cramer in the evening. Police players Bill Donovan Paul McMeel Audie Rokjer Jack Manning Art Finkle Bob Coon adt Bud Murray aim to rebound after recent losses. The 3 p.m. start follows a 2 game win streak by the Toy Police over Cohoes then a rough run against Schenectads.
Harrisburg Pa hosts a national record sale with 717 harvest horses sold for 2 782 225 total and an average of 81 644 per head. The all time high prior record 120 557 was surpassed as yearlings headed to race tracks this spring.
Michigan State coach Evashevski called Notre Dame “not dirty just nasty” in a Breakfast Club talk. He praised Notre Dame as a big fast “disgustingly rough” football machine, noting aggression rather than dirty play and ranking the Irish as the finest offensive team seen, with a minor weakness in their fourth team.
After two weeks of drills at Notre Dame Field under Coach Chuck Testedeema, the Troy All-Stars prepare for tomorrow's return clash with Bennington Shamrocks on the Vermont grid. Bennington has not beaten Troy since 1947, and Shamrocks seek to rebound after a wobble start.
The Marconi Club from Cohoes plays Clem's Clippers of Schenectady tonight at Schenectady Armory in the open of the season. Ron Winkler handles the Cohoes squad with Lamsang Char man Aronowitz Burt Sweeny Baker Cohen La Dotia among the rest.
Carlton freshman Teger of 1 Ninth Avenue, Troy, was one of thirty Carleton College freshmen to receive numerals for participation in intercollegiate football. The yearlings defeated North Dakota and Seward, with Hal consecutively contributing as halfback in two Midwest Conference games.
In New York Irvington welter Fusari stopped George La Falga to win by eighth round knockout as crowd of 19 074 paid 38759. Fusari, weighing 148, used reach and power to dominate the older rival despite Young firing hard in spots. In semi final Georgie Small stopped Vinnie Cidone in 47 seconds of the seventh round.
Colby College defeated Bates College 33 to 21 in Waterville Maine as Jack Alex scored three touchdowns to lead Colby and help end the season tied with Bowdoin for the Maine State football title.
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