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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1952
Page
9
As September nears, fish become livelier with bass northern pike walleyes and other species more active in cooler temps. Musky and bass fishing improve as water cools. autumn angling offers strong sport with trolling bait casting or stilling. For bass near rocky shores after frosty nights, troll with a Ranger rod and simple gear for faster action.
Anglers are advised on luring walleye bass and pike with controlled trolling speeds and proper lure depth. Old Hi shares techniques for king and silver salmon, stressing taut line play and quick rod action. Free guides offering fishing methods, tackle lists, and best spots are available via postcard request.
Kent and Sussex Racing Association announced officials for the fall harness meet at Harrington led by Harvey Hartman as Presiding Judge. Other judges and staff include Cecil Wheatley, Ed Leatherman, Essel Farlow, Earl Thomas, Clarence Dyer, Genie Anderson, George C. Enslen, Dale Ferrow, Earl Sylvester, Eldridge Lusby, Jack Holloway, Harvey Griffith, and Dr. Harry McDaniel as Track Veterinarian. Beginning Sept 1 horses from Yonkers Freehold Ocean City and Foxboro will move in for a hoped for strong 1952 season finale on the shore.
A survey of 23 Sunday paper film critics across cities named in the August 31 issue of the New American Weekly, printed in color gravure with the Baltimore Sunday American, will reveal the ten best movies and the five top performances by actors and actresses.
Promoter Joseph plans a 25 car field plus a 50 percent purse as Delaware Speedway tests a shift after a purse dispute with the Delaware Stock Car Racing Association. Friday featured an 8-lap heat and a 5-lap match race with riders led by John Mundorf, Phil Booze, Jug Laster, George Hawkins, Blackie Rider, Joe Wolf, and Ralph Moody. Al Higgins finished third in the heat, Moody blew a power plant in the fourth turn.
Frederica moved to second in the Mar-Del League by beating Harrington 12 to 5, while Farmington edged Viola 8 to 6 to ignite a three way tie for second with Viola Ellendale and Farmington. The schedule includes a Labor Day playoff if ties recur, with venue decisions to be made by coin flip after Sunday results.
Labor Day 1952 at Alcyon Speedway features a 50 lap 25 mile Modified stock car race in the third annual Sportswriters Memorial Sweepstakes. Time trials start at 12 30 with reverse starts, and promoter Bill Vail offers cash awards for the three fastest circuits as drivers chase speed.
Classified ad request directs readers to call the Denton number ten for placing an ad. No additional details or context provided.
Harry Barrett comes to the rescue as miscues by teammates hurt Riley. Frederica bats surge with 7 runs in the 4th frame while Barrett allows only 2 runs in the last inning. Farmington outs Viola 8 to 6 in a see-saw game. Speedway events: first of five races at 2:30 pm, 32 laps prelims, then 50-lap feature. Reservations via Alcyon Speedway by mail or phone Pi 3-4063 Pitman New Jersey.
Sunday results include Ridgely 5 Henderson 2 and Cambridge 3 1, Aston 1 Trappe 11 Greensboro 9. Upcoming games Sunday August 3: Greensboro at Cambridge Ridgely at Trappe Bay Hundred at Henderson doubleheaders 1 30 p m. Labor Day Monday Bay Hundred at Ridgely Cambridge at Trappe Aston at Henderson 2 30 p m.
Sergeant Wilson R Smith son of Irvin Smith Jr Denton recently completed a tour in the Philippines and heads home aboard General Ault for reassignment. He will report at the 239th Personnel Processing Center Calif for further orders after arrival in the Zone of Interior. He attended Caroline High School and enlisted in June 1949. He served as ground radar mechanic with the 854th AC&W Squadron at Clark AFB 60 miles north of Manila. A/1C John O Quillen Denton is in Korea with APo 970 c/o P M San Francisco. Charles Ex Trice of Federalsburg has been promoted to Corporal with the 40th Infantry Division on the Central Front in Korea amid mud and skirmishes. Trice serves as a cook in Tank Company 223rd Infantry Regiment.
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