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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1945
Page
9
The piece outlines a fictional China Bowl between Army and Navy set in Shanghai with many named officers and players invoked as mock participants. It describes a parade of service members and college stars, a mock race to the “canal” end, and a spirited setup amid wartime sentiment.
A lengthy article discusses Gus Dorais and the Detroit Lions adapting to stop the T formation. It notes prior defeats by Cleveland and Chicago, praises Dorais and his players for learning to counter the era’s top offenses, and suggests future innovations could reshape game strategy.
Troy High earns six spots on the All Scholastic team with standout backs Billy Rodgers and Howie Gala and linemen including George Simmons, Pat Case, and Joe Liss named. LaSalle Institute and Catholic High each place three players, led by Bob Berble and Rudi Ciccolti, as coaches praise selections and praise the season’s strong front.
Canada will enter the Davis Cup North American zone with a challenge from Montreal or Cyninte for the Basis Cup in 194s. Ron Watt, president of the Canadian Tennis Association, announced the move yesterday. A cablegram from Australia confirmed Canada’s participation in the Sat challenge, and Watt confirmed the plan.
The Navy football team returns to basics in practice as concerns mount over key players. Injuries threaten star Jen Kns knee and other veterans while coach Haghelg contemplates lineup changes for the big match.
In a chaotic Westchester County Center show, Rousse outpoints Marteliano in an eight round main, while other bouts feature Brooklyn knockouts and New York decision wins. The capacity crowd watched several fighters including Montreal, Stamford, and Jersey City entrants in a busy lineup.
Hamilton Oat chub of the Class Pony Baseball Tenagie was readmitted to the eu emi yesterday at the annual meeting of the leagues board of dhed tore. The Fat Panyne which had operated the Hamilton franchise for two years was dropped from the league. The Erie club caps to return to the Clisy Widdle Atlantic League which suspended operations during the war. A LG game schedule the same number of contests as last peat was adopted by the directors. The season starts on the 1st Wednesday in May and ends Tabor Day. Robert C Stedler was reelected president and secretary treasurer of the eight team league. Didingh J Ryan mayor of Bradford Pa ss plecked vicu presuluat.
Pimlico today named 15 entrants for the Pimlico Steeplechase with a $1000 added Batt leship Handicap. Chairman George P Mikoney said Mrs Clark and J D Byers face suspensions after salvia tests on the Pimlico winner indicated a stimulant. Several horses, including Topwright and Mercator, plus numerous entries from notable stables, fill the field for the two mile race for three year olds and up.
Disjointed fragment mentions a Cornell player returning from the infirmary and resuming practice after a discharge yesterday. Indicates readiness for upcoming workouts and potential participation, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
The list names players from Troy High LaSalle and Catholic High among others with honors to Garie Sherwit Bol Bronte Rudy Chenttl Ray Anncone Mone Galar Pat Case George Simmons Julian Martin Dick Speidel Tony That Kip Kenzma Tom Ox Ray Holmen and more. The compilation highlights top high school football talent across several schools in the season.
A flurry of notes outlines a Friday State Armory basketball event featuring Troy Farback with Philadelphia links and top American League names. It highlights star Bobby McDermott, Benny Borgmann and John Pellington, plus Ed Law, and notes seating for 3500. The piece frames Philadelphia as a historic hoops town and promises an exciting, high level lineup as rival clubs scout for a strong show.
In New York U7 Brooklyn fighter Reif Kayoes Vic Costa in the first round. Vic Conti 116 New York 229 of the Mel vourat an eight round seiture bout at the Broidway Arama nel Wahl Ruby Roberts 161 New York won st round deelgon. over George Daminway 167 Philadel phon Td another six Monty Kiein in New York outpointed Wick Plunt amid Montreal.
Ithaca College released a 14 game basketball schedule listing opponents such as Hamilton, Potsdam, St Lawrence, Oswego State, Niagara, and others. Notable venues include Naval Hospital and Samp son Tech With dates scattered across February and March.
The Sugar Bowl eyes western teams for its January selections noting Army and Alabama possible entrants while Mississippi and Tulane loom as prominent competitors. Analysts debate whether a western pairing or an Alabama plus Mississippi State match would better fit the bowl’s prestige and schedule balance.
Eight eastern colleges informally tied to the Ivy League signed a nonleague football agreement aimed at preserving academic goals while stabilizing schedules. The pact sets eligibility and administration committees, resumes wartime rule suspensions only for limited stays, and allows independent scheduling with possible future league-style play.
Penn coach George Munger announced yesterday that Schneider will captain the Penn football team in the game against Cornell at Franklin Field. Schneider, a former Air Corps veteran, has been a key defensive cog all season and carried 402 rushing yards on the ground, averaging 77 yards per game, highlighting his versatile contribution.
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