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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1944
Page
15
Ray Billows and Rustas edged Craig Wood and Sam Byrd to force a tie in a best ball match at Albany Municipal Links yesterday. Byrd posted the day’s low 69. Wood and Billows each shot 70 as Rustas and Billows led early before the final holes.
The Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 19 to 7 to notch their second straight NFL win. Lon Zontini kicked a 33 yard field goal and a second half TD put the Rams ahead, while Abe Croft and Jim Benton scored for the Rams as Walter West added key extra points. The Bearsú offense managed only one first down in the first half and were limited overall by strong Rams defense.
A crowded program features stakes for four-year-olds and up across paced and trotting events. Notable entries include Star Henley Abeel, Reval, Vivian Leight, Power Petchen, Bee Harever, Pisy Mate, and Derby contenders with driver lineups and purses ranging to 4300. The Plymouths beat DeSotos two of three with Clarke and Smith posting top marks. Sedans best Coupes aided by Paesi and Mayer. Coupes leader Duke among top scorers.
Albany C B A Eleven overwhelmed LaSalle Institute 39 to 6 at the Cadets North End field. Led by Jack Germann and Jay Biondi the offense rolled four touchdowns while Bill Springfels and Carl Fallvene provided key yardage and extra points in a dominant 4 quarter performance.
Igorete ridden by Charlie Bianco won the Agua Caliente feature, finishing a mile and one sixteenth race in 1 37 25. The six year old defeated Barging Lady Persian Heels and three others to pay $880.52 with odds of 24 35.
The Bainbridge Commodores crushed Camp Lejeune Star rings 38-7 at Bainbridge Md as Harvey Johnson a former William and Mary star kicked a 12 yard field goal to start the scoring in the first period marking their ninth consecutive win since the football program began last fall.
The Texan star, already earning $29,875 this year in golf, plans an umbrella business while remaining active in tournaments. Nelson recalls his humble start as a Fort Worth caddy and his breakthrough at the 1936 Metropolitan Open at Quaker Ridge New York, where early winnings helped his rise. He notes early lessons from veterans and a pivotal first match defeating Lawson Little, and says he will give up only his Inverness Club affiliation while continuing to compete for the substantial tournament income.
Giants defeat Yanks 22 to 10 at Fenway Park in a high scoring exhibition. Ker Strong contributed six points and a defensive play, while BiB Puschel and Howie Livingstone starred on offense. Frankie Liebel and Arnie Herber are noted for key moments as the game ended with Giants extending their lead after a late Yank drive.
The page lists multiple race events with purses from 2400 to 5100 across various entries. horses and odds include Sir Streek 116 Up Front 116 Wise Admiral 116 Belvartan 133 Stager 11 A-Wises 116 etc. Second through Eighth races cover claimes maidens allowances and handicaps with numerous names and numbers.
The Georgia Navy preflight team defeated Cherry Point Marines in Athens. Navy dominated on the ground with 33 rushing yards while Cherry Point managed only 31 total yards and two first downs, recorded late in the game.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute defeated Williams College 3 to 0 on Saturday afternoon. Tom MacDoneld scored two goals and Exometi Mann added one for RPI.
Brooklyn Wender ers blank Brooklyn Hispano 0 in Brooklyn. Brookhattan 3 tied with New York Americans at New York. Kearny Scots 2 2 with Kearny Deities in Kearny New Jersey. Phila Americans 3 defeated Phila Nationais 0. Joe Palooksa is listed.
Green Bay powered past Pittsburgh 34 to 7 as Irv Comp and Don Hutson connected on nine of their first 35 passes with seven to Hutson. Hutson scored on a nine yard strike, while Bob Steerett added a short run and Don Perkins sealed the game with an interception return.
RPI toppled Union College 27-14 in a renewed upper New York State gridiron rivalry. Carpenter, Brewer, DeGraf and Hoyt scored for the Engineers while Widmayer added two extra points, and Union answered with Schmitt and Fox touchdowns and Bradsberg kicks.
Amateur leagues showcase strong play with high individual totals as Trikes to Spare leads a string of top scorers. Ezra Girls and Manhattan teams post wins while Ford Pubilt and Industrial divisions note standout performances.
RPI defeated Union College 27 14 in Schenectady as Rochester fell to Mian 197 at home. Cornell beat Syracuse 16 7 in New Haven. Columbia beat Syracuse 26 2 in New York. Villanova edged Rochester 7 6 at Sampson Training Station in Philadelphia.
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