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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1958
Page
8
The Big 12 era college football roundup highlights Army and Notre Dame as top contenders amid a day of ranked clashes. Oklahoma faces Texas while Ohio State tangles with Illinois and Michigan tackles Michigan State in a slate featuring several top teams and closely watched matchups.
Hudson roughed Watervliet 34 6 at Notre Dame Field. Spodris scored three touchdowns and Van Ness added rushing TDs as Hudson capitalized on a late start to weather the storm. Ed Marhain connected on a 12 yard pass to Bonlante Ube for a score, with conversions failing at several points.
The Colts travel to Milwaukee to face the winless Green Bay Packers as the NFL schedule opens a volatile week. Baltimore, Western Conference leaders, boast wins over Detroit and Chicago while Green Bay’s best result is a loss to the Bears and a tie with Detroit.
Hill Kickers of Springfield meet undefeated Maroon at Wanton Field today after routing Hofstra Boston University and Wesleyan. Springfield, New England champions, chase a 2 0 record and aim to topple their alma mater Robuch-led team faces Irv Schmid’s Maroon in a high stakes national title contender clash.
Sid Gillman, coach of the Los Angeles Rams, signed a new contract with the NFL club as the team flew to Detroit for tomorrow's game against the champion Lions. General Manager Pete Rozelle announced the deal, which takes effect next year, while Gillman expressed satisfaction with the pact.
The Worcester Mass game between Boston College freshmen and another team was postponed due to wet fields and morating period concerns. The teams will move to Boston for a later date and location unspecified.
New York Yankees announced they have secured an option to purchase the Richmond Virginians of the International League. Exercise of the option depends on completion of satisfactory agreement details. The club has had a working agreement with the Virginians for the last three years. Ed Lopalo, former Yankee hurler, has been to manage the Virginia club.
AP reports a rumor split between Casey Stengel and George Weiss with Co Owner Del Webb over Stengel contract and status. Cannon in the New York Post sparked talk of Stengel quitting and a possible replacement while Stengel’s recent team comeback and public image are noted.
LSL and CBA meet tomorrow in a key Yioresan League football showdown at Empire Raceway. La Salle visits in a bid to break a scoreless run, while CBA aims to extend its line of strong defense and blocking as veteran Mike O’Brien is out with a torn knee cartilage. Dirk Lavigne returns for GBA as Notre Dame Field hosts Catholic High vs undefeated Vincen tian in another Diocesan League test.
Burg upset Shenendehowa at Knickerbocker Field in a Tri County League game. Roy Miller kicked a field goal in the second period and Frank Catri cala added a third period penalty. Bill Claney contributed a field goal for the Maroon. Shenendehowa remained undefeated before this loss.
Song Hi Le a four year old gelding by Peter Song, owned by Fred J. Coyle of Weymouth Mass, led from the start to win the $7,000 Class B Trot at Saratoga Raceway. Count Vonian, aiming to end his 13 season run with a victory, faded late to finish second to High Sierra who surged from sixth at the half to win. The trophy went to Count Vonian's owners for racing at the Spa in every campaign. High Sierra driven by Dick Ward beat Count Vonian by a length, with Phoebe Darnley and Lassi Little Kind also among top finishers.
Detroit sources report a smoldering feud between coach Avons and star Layne over a trade to Pittsburgh amid locker room tensions. The Detroit Times cites a Green Bay meeting and claims players were relaxed and others drank. club president Anderson calls the story ridiculous with little truth.
Albany High crushed Troy High 40 to 0 as Alvin Dedtress scorched four touchdowns and Dave Stammel and Talfrace led a dominant ground game. Albany improves to 2-2 in Class A while Troy drops to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in league play amid penalties and turnovers.
In Chicago Bobby Boyd won a unanimous decision over Johnny Beecham in a tightly contested 10 round bout at Chiewsa Stadium. Boyd built an early lead, fought even in mid rounds, and faced a strong challenge from Beecham who hurt Boyd in the sixth. All three officials gave Boyd the edge on the Squint system with a televised finish.
Gil McDougald of the New York Yankees World Series era will appear at the Latham Shopping Center in Gay. He is slated to meet a select group of area Little Leaguers and sign autographs on baseball equipment. The event marks the center's first anniversary celebration with invited youths from Troy Albany and Schenectady areas.
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