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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1943
Page
10
Army and Navy prepare for the 51st meeting at Michie Stadium with 16 000 fans expected despite snow forecast. Navy carries early momentum after beating Penn and tying Army, while Army seeks redemption after losses.
Welch of Portland Maine won a ten round decision over Ossie Harris of Pittsburg in the feature at Oi Stadium. Welch pressed the action from the start, controlled the early pace and built a commanding margin. There were no knockdowns and Harris showed resilience throughout the nontitle bout.
The Trojans, unbeaten in league play, meet cross-town rival UCLA today as odds favor Southern California 2 to 5.0. Washington awaits in the Pasadena Bowl on New Year's Day with about 45 percent attendance projected.
Detroit Red Wings send defenseman Gordon Sherritt back to the Indianapolis farm club after a game in Chicago. Sherritt played in Detroit Thursday and faced the capital limit earlier.
In Norfolk Virginia at Foreman Field North Carolina and Virginia meet for the 48th time dating to 1892 kickoff at 2 PM. The series is tied 22 wins each with three ties as Carolina favored to win.
Notre Dame faces the Great Lakes Navy team at Ross Field in the season finale with an unblemished record and a chance at the national title. Navy’s Bluejackets, led by Lieut. Hinkle, arrive after a strong schedule including Purdue and Iowa, bringing a tough test for the No. 1 Irish. No gate receipts mean no financial share for Notre Dame from this all Navy show.
New York featherweight champion Phil Terranova agreed to a return title bout with ex-champion Jackie Callura in Ontario Canada. December 27 is the tentative date. Terranova knocked out Callura to win the title last August and vows to again prove he is not afraid.
A readable fragment reports a college basketball result featuring Diareton 39, with teams South Dakota State and Hamline noted. Concerns arise from garbled OCR, but the core entities suggest a game recap or box score portion from a period page. Further readable details are not present in the text.
New York The 1043 college football season ends today with three headline battles and a slate of notable matchups. Army Navy at Michie Stadium and Notre Dame facing Great Lakes Naval Training Station headline the card, plus Randolph Field meets Southwestern Louisiana Institute.
De Mentto A A members top the Troy area bowling scene with totals from 600 to 604 led by Leo Welch 295 in a 664 three game set. Other 600s include Jim Lacy 293-645 and Howie Bode 225-627, with teams Cloverleaf Creamery and Ford LC posting key wins. Industrial A A and B divisions feature mixed results, while De Mento A A edged St Agnes by 13 pins in a late match and various clubs report high game scores through the week.
Boston welterweight Jannazzo and Providence’s Zanelli agreed to a ten round feature bout at the Boston Garden. They last met in Providence where each floored the other before a split decision.
Ti jingia Racing Board met five Chicago track representatives to discuss 1944 date allotment with no immediate announcement, leaving schedule decisions pending into next week.
Philadelphia owner Robert Carpenter promises Fred Fitzsimmons will be abso lutely in charge on the field. The ex Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, who signed for next year, says the club needs a shortstop and catcher while the pitching and outfield look solid. Trades undecided. Herb Pennock’s GM authority not settled. Coaches named: Chuck Klein, Melvin Shea. Red Miller to be conditioner.
The Jewish Community Center varsity team tips off the season hosting the Cohoes Merchants led by Ray Trombtey with a 7 pm start. The Juniors meet St Peter's Intermediates. the Midgets face St Peter's Midgets at 8 pm. roster includes Newton Mennen Sax Cohen Platt Reizen Sommers. Also the Sunday league opens with eight teams and early games featuring Lan singburg Monarchs versus Presbyterian Church, Royals versus a TBD team, Watervliet Indians versus Center Juniors, and A B G Fraternity against Waterford Aces.
The 1943 Army Navy game looms as a colorful but intimate clash within ten miles of West Point. Both service teams carry strong records, with Navy slight favorite on manpower, Army seeking revenge for last year. Notre Dame and Great Lakes also draw attention as Notre Dame aims for an undefeated season. Ken Dolan joins Camp Butner basketball, while Joe Lynch’s bantamweight title history and Sammy Baugh’s NFL passing chase headline other sport notes.
Johnny Potenti of Worcester extended his winning streak to eight with a technical knockout of Gene Margarida of Fall River in three rounds at the Worcester arena last night.
Boston manager Art Ross signed Tommy Brennan and Joe Schmidt of the Boston Eastern Amateur Hockey League club to pro contracts. Brennan, 21, from Philadelphia now in Montreal, played last season in the Eastern League. Schmidt, 17, from Regina, Sask, is Jack Schmidt's brother. Brennan to right wing and Schmidt as third line center against the Maple Leafs. 14 players traveled, leaving one veteran dressless for Toronto.
About 30 000 fans expected at Grant Field for the 37th Georgia Tech versus Georgia football clash. Kickoff at 3 p m. Last year Georgia upset Tech 34 0. Tech seeks revenge while both teams feature top passers Eddie Prokop and Johnny Cook who rank high in total yards.
St Louis Browns report three more players have been inducted into the Army. Pitcher Fred Sanford catcher Ardys Keller and infielder Henry Schmulbach now join 19 other Browns in military service, reducing active players to 21% of the roster. Sanford and Keller had played with Toledo in the American Association on option last season. Schmulbach, signed late in the year, made the last eastern trip with the Browns.
College grid matchups listed include Army versus Notre Dame, Randolph Field against Southwestern Law Institute, Minnesota versus Iowa Pre-Flight, California versus Del Monte Pro Flight, Georgia versus Georgia Tech, North Carolina against Virginia, Oklahoma versus Nebraska, Texas Christian versus Southern Methodist, Southern California versus UCLA, Lafayette versus Lehigh, and Southwestern Texas versus Rice.
Miami University footballers defeated the 176th Infantry Eleven from Fort Benns in the Oranges Bowl 21 to 0. Arnold Tucker stood out with a 52 yard run on a trick play setting up Bill Eisner’s two plunges for touchdowns. Al Rosen added the extra point.
Reading, Pa. boxer Samuels outpointed Joe Amico in eight rounds at the Reading show. Speedy Duvall won a six-round semi with a decision over Charley Gaines in Philadelphia. Wilmington, Del. results not clear.
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