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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
16
The article details Conn sealing a June bout with Louis Bout and outlines contract talks, promoter involvement, and the expected schedule. It notes Johnny’s trial work and other boxers like Billy and Joe, with references to dates, locations, and obstacles in securing the return match.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Hudson on K G Portland and a person named Findson heading toward a Tacques. context unclear, Exposition Building referenced with scattered words. no coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable text.
The 1945 international tennis revival is assured with Australia and the United States agreeing to cooperate. Teams from France Canada Mexico Brazil Chile Argentina and Ecuador are expected to vie for the trophy, once held by the U.S. Australian players Bromwich Quist and new partner Ducky Pails are set to compete. Preliminary rounds may begin in late March with British and European zones managing earlier stages.
Three former Cornell players discharged from the services return to Ithaca to join the football program as coaches. The article notes their prior Cornell careers and aims to bolster the team with experienced leadership.
Fragmentary notes show Jamestown Club naming a new OGiener with limited details. References to cast, Matiné headquarters at W ten, and Revear-oid Univer appear unreadable, while price remains unrevealed.
Numerous bowling results from league play are reported, with Macard Vans and the Predigers trading wins in the Clesson League, while Lew Anderson and Ewing led high-scoring performances across several matches. Other highlights include Tully A A Jack Burke’s 283 single in the Bowl ing League, Yale and Army top scorers, and Notre Dame’s improved double win paced by Tory Daniels and Art Jonson.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shifts to signal practice to cap a grueling week as it prepares for a 2 pm kickoff tomorrow against the Army Junior Varsity. The Engineers, aiming for their sixth win in seven games, recently lost to the United States Marine Academy at Kings Point. The Army jayvees, 10 6, boast wins over Barksdale Field and Maxfield Field teams, led by Ralph Datis, brother of Glenn Davis, as noted by West Point reports.
In the Church of Christ League at Mayfair the Reds took two from the Blacks. Al Ives led the winners with 492, plus 162 168 and 170 games. L Hobbs added 150-482. Brewer topped the losers with 39. The Grays swept the Greens as Robinson led 336. Hendry and Coyne both 477. Browns beat the Blues, Schonger 299, 159, 361 for 78, Whites swept the Yellows as Van Antwerp totaled 583, Willett 2806-503. In New York Power & Light Bowling League, Agnes Curran led with a 2446 triple and 362 singles. Marion Cusack high single 166. Marion Wiberly 156-434. Mary Welch 1543-?. Mrs. Fischer 150-416. Hurst 34412. Adah Johnston 353 408. Mary Cushing 159-265. Welch’s team, with Mate and Altheim, plus Curran, won three straight.
Bury and Waterford high school soccer teams battled to a 1-1 tie at Knickerbocker Playground yesterday. Lansingbury's Bunter scored for Bury in the fourth period, while Waterford's Tex Rom found the net in the opening frame. Lineup lists Lansingburg Waterford Singleton Bick Cotalls Rev.
Promoter Mike Jacobs announced a six show schedule for Madison Square Garden in November and December. Bouts include Nev S Tony Janko of Youngstown versus Johnny Greco of Montreal for eight rounds on November 12, Willy Joyce of Gary against Allie Stolz of Newark for ten rounds on November 16, Tippy Larkin of Garfield versus Nick Moran of Mexico for ten rounds, and Dee Vi-Beau Jack of Augusta versus the winner of the November 2 Greco bout on December 21, plus Al Davis of New York versus Morris Reif of New York for ten rounds. Jacobs also said four other boxing shows would follow in December, the most in a single month to date.
The Hereny Memorial Academy Alumni quintet will meet the Columbia Squires on the Hereny Memorial Academy court on November 2 in the season curtain raiser for Cohdes. The game is a homecoming reunion for the Alumni squad of returning veterans. The Squires, organized this year, are a young team coached by Walt Parsley.
In an American Hockey League clash at Indianapolis, the Huffate Bisons rallied to tie the Capitals after Indy took a second-period lead. Murdo Mackay tied the game at 9:23 of the third, with Paul Mundrich tallying five minutes later assisted by Nakina Smith. Bill Allum opened Buffalo’s scoring in the second period.
Laurel stewards fined jockey Johnny Gilbert $100 after a race at Laurel Race Track. He rode Mrs. Pp. A. B. Widener’s Polyne sian, who finished second to Pentagon Stabie’s The Dog in the Phar Lap Handicap. The stewards cited a careless finish as the violation.
Wesley Haight, longtime athletic trainer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is credited with helping the Engineers stay healthy during a tough season. He has guided teams through injuries, returning players quickly, while building a standout career from Springfield College to Rhode Island State and beyond.
New Haven Providence Rede chalked up their second straight victory over the New Haven Eagles, 7 4, in the American Hockey League opener. A capacity crowd witnessed the first professional apex hockey contest in New Haven since the season start, as Providence overcame the Birds.
Philadelphia middleweight Billy Fox 168 stopped Eddie Rossi 168 Boston in the first round at the South Main Street Armory before about 2 000 fans. The 19 year old Fox scored with a short right to the jaw for his 15th straight victory. Rayo, the scheduled six rounder Aster Rice 142, Binghamton NY, had a technical knockout over Teddy Turner 146 Philadelphia at end of first round.
The Cleveland Rams, leaders in the National League football race, signed Chet Adams a former Ohio University Ram tackle and Jack Wilson a Baylord back field ace. General Manager Charles F. Walsh said both stars, currently in the Army, would likely be available for play.
First Fiddle heads the Pimlico Ritchie Handicap field as top weight at 328 pounds for the $10,000 race opening a two division possibility on the nine race card. Apache and Armed follow two pounds back while Polynesian, winner of last spring’s Preakness, sits fourth. 52 horses declared for the six furlong stake on Pimlico’s October meeting. Daily post time to be announced.
Colorado Springs report states Fireball Frankie Sinkwich will miss the season for the Second Air Force Superbombers after Maj. Claude F. McGrath confirms lingering left knee injuries from prior play at Georgia and Detroit Lions end his year early.
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