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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1964

Page

4

Federalsburg Eyeing Title Playoff After Denton Win

Federalsburg ends regular season atop standings with a 3-0 win over Denton to force a title playoff scenario. Ridgely, 6-3-2, upset Greensboro 1-0 to stay in contention as Denton lingers with one win. If playoffs occur, they would be held Sunday March 1 at a neutral field. league finances jeopardize the event.

Federalsburg Denton Ridgely Caroline County Southenders Wayne Tull Terry Williams Greensboro Bucky Hunter Max Greason Paul Coulby George Walls Montgomery Ward Lockerman Wildcats

Barber Counsels Pony Leaguers at Nite of Baseball

Baltimore ace Steve Barber spoke to more than two hundred fans at Federalsburg urging young players to focus on their pitching talent. He highlighted that physique need not determine success and used his 20 win season as proof. Lew Davis MCed as FDNY Leaguers were honored for 1963 with Denton winning pennant and individual awards to Larry Lewis, Gary Hastings, Cooper, and Phillips.

Baltimore Steve Barber Federalsburg Lew Davis Denton Larry Lewis Gary Hastings Cooper Preston Phillips

Lockerman Bets First Win Of Season Over Garnett

Lockerman Wildcats beat defending District Four champions Garnett 69 to 50 on Friday. James Brown scored 29 points before fouling out, with Nichols adding 18 as Lockerman pulled away early and led at halftime 33 to 24 in a key district showdown likely to be repeated in March at Washington College.

Lockerman Wildcats Wildcats Garnett Caroline Countians Lockerman James Brown Nichols Russell Washington College Brown Taylor Jackson Johnson Downes Wilson Hunley Sampson Cooper Fisher Gilbert Darcey

Where They Play February 21 Colon el Richardson at South Dorchester

College Richardson and South Dorchester host varsity and girls games on February 21. Easton checks North Caroline for varsity and junior varsity, while North Caroline meets Iyaston in girls action. Ridgely and Denton Jr High venues listed with others. February 23 Ridgely at Denton soccer and February 25 North Caroline at St Michaels varsity and JV.

Colonel Richardson South Dorchester Easton North Caroline Iyaston Lockerman Worcester Ridgely Denton Jr. High Greensboro Jr. High Federalsburg Preston Jr. High Denton St. Michaels

North Caroline Girls Defeat Eaglettes For 9-1 Record

The Bulldogettes beat North Dorchester 34 27 to stretch to a 9 1 season. Linda Lankford led Dorchester with 15 points while Helen Ringgold scored 14 for North Caroline and freshman Karen Seeser added five on defense and offense.

North Dorchester Linda Lankford Helen Ringgold Karen Seeser Jr. High High North Caroline Spidle Downes Ringgold Brinsfield Ring Wilson Seese Brown Era Lankford L. Wheatley Fleming

Eagles Lose Heavy To North Carolina In 91 39 rout

North Dorchester brought a short squad to North Carolina last Friday and was routed 91 to 39 as the host team used many players. Top scorers included North Caroline’s Pat Barrett and Bob Jester with standout stat lines, while North Dorchester spread baskets among its lineup.

North Dorchester North Caroline Bulldogs Pat Barrett Bob Jester Hoopengardner Lane Williams Barrett Hayman Lewis Jarrell Bilbrough Gelletty Jester Irwin Webb Smith Holland Passwaters Rogers Tobat Vansant Brohawn Bounds Pinkett Eskridge Mills Allen Bradley Reid

North Caroli ne Bulldogs defeat Centreville 66 50 on road

North Carolina used its starters sparingly in the second half as the Bulldogs rolled to a 66 to 50 road win over Centreville. Key scorers included Jarrell with 21 and Thompson 9 for North Carolina while Centreville’s White led with 8 points and Dudley added 3.

North Caroline Tuesay Bulldogs Centreville Hoopengardner Lane Williams Barrett Hayman Lewis Jarrell Bilbrough Gelletty Jester Good Irwin Smith Holland Passwaters

Bulldogettes Defeat Centreville 33-24 in Tight Home Win

In a small Centreville gym, the Bulldogettes beat Queen Anne County 33 to 24. Kay Spidle led North Caroline with 14 points, while Conley scored 13 for Centreville as Downes added 9 and Ringgold 7 for the visitors.

Centreville Bulldogetts Queen Anne Countians Kay Spidle North Caroline Conley Spidle Downes Ringgold Brinsfield King Wilson Fuchs Seese Bishop Brown

Saturday League Praise in Denton for Boys

Lee Weller reports strong response to a new Saturday morning basketball league for elementary boys in Denton. The program split into four teams with two Saturday sessions featuring half time for fundamentals and half for a game. Assistants include Roger Hoppengardner Larry Lewis Ronnie Thompson and Ricky Hall.

Lee Weller Denton Weller Roger Hoppengardner Larry Lewis Ronnie Thompson Ricky Hall

Unbeaten Football Team Defeated Last Season

A prominent undefeated football squad faced an upset last season as rivals capitalized on a key turnover. The loss reshaped standings and raised questions about consistency, coaching adjustments, and next season prospects for the team and its opponents.

Denton Teams Dominate County Court Play

Denton dominates league play with a 46-14 win over Greensboro and remains unbeaten, while Federalsburg, Ridgely, Lockerman, and Preston show varying fortunes in close games. Key scorers include Denton’s Collins and Davis, Federalsburg’s Jones and Kowalewski, and Ridgely’s Montgomery.

Christopher Pauley Worm Willoughby Murdock Nagel Cheezum Lockerman Denton Greensboro Steve Collins Pumps Bill Davis John Radick Denton Boys Holland Shaffer Quick Collins Hughes Trice Q S<open Thomas Mason Newnam Butler D Davis Butler M Anders Greensboro Boys Nashold Griffith Boyd Blades Gianninato Stewart Dentonians Brenda Hulliger Jeanne Petroski JoAnne Cahall Hornettes Terry Leese

Rotary Court Teams Split With Easton

Denton’s Saturday afternoon Rotary sponsored girls basketball teams coached by Elwanda Gelletly split with Country School. Jr. Rockettes won 24-14 led by Lane 12 and Gelletly 10, while the feature fell 24-17 despite bright spots from Thomas and defensive work by Davis, Smith and Wheatley.

Denton Rotary Elwanda Gelletly Country School Jr. Rockettes Kathy Lane Grace Gelletly Gelletly Faye Thomas Davis Smith Wheatley

Colts Amuse Fans In Denton Benefit Basketball Night

Baltimore Colts played a lighthearted game at North Caroline High School raising funds for the Denton Volunteer Wire Company. The 66 62 victory over Caroline All-Stars featured top scorers Bob Boyd Jim Parker and Jackie Burkett with 10 points each. Mezzick led Caroline with 16 points in a brief appearance.

Baltimore Colts North Caroline High School Denton Volunteer Colts Bob Boyd Jim Parker Jackie Burkett Lockerman Clarence Mezzick Caroline Boyd Brasse Burkett Sandushky Nelson Unitas Parker Marchetti Matte Schuback Caroline All-Stars Palmer Weller Todd

Duck Pin League Results Note Top Scores and Leaders

The Lucky Strike Girls league reports Patsy’s Five 8 and Strikettes 54 as top teams with high game 130 by FE Fleetwood and high set 364 by E Fleetwood. Other leagues list high team marks, individual high games and sets across multiple teams including Alley Cats and Nat Bohlers with scores and standings across dates.

Lucky Strike Girls’ League R. H. Wright Patsy Strikettes Reg Wings FE. Fleetwood E. Fleetwood Caroline Learue American Legion Everngam Nuttle Lamb Cooper Furn Plasti-Mets Pop's Ridgely Sup Nat. Bohlers W. Spicher Nat Bohlers

Eisenhower to aid ABC at 1964 Republican convention

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower will assist the ABC News team as an on the air consultant during the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco. He will participate in informal interviews daily, discussing convention trends and activities and offering his experience to the nation. The segment is announced by ABC News President Elmer W. Lower.

Lawrence Witt Dwight D. Eisenhower ABC News San Francisco United States Elmer W. Lower Red Skelton Cbs-Tv Bell Telephone Fiour Nbc-Tv Shirley Jones Jack Cassidy Miss Jones Barbara McNair Maria Tallchief Nicholas Magallanes Robert, Gaby Jean Casadesus Donald Voorhees Bell Telephone Orchestra Julio DiBenedetto Jim Hutchinson Jimmy Dean DiBenedetto Kim Carlton England Hutchinson Wisa D’orso Art Linkletter Lois Horby Hills Cal Springfield College Springfield Mass Linkletter YMCA Jerome Weidman Hermione Baddeley Stanley Holloway Herbert Machiz Barbara Griner Howard Blankman Ann Blyth David Brinkley NBC Janet Blair Barry Nelson Roddy McDowall Bob Hope Chrysler Theatre NBCTV Nick Mayo

Daytona Conti nental and other NASCAR notes drive weekend racing

The Daytona Continental saw Phil Hill and Pedro Rodriguez win in a Ferrari with three Ferraris in the top four and Gurney and Johnson on a Cobra close behind. A J Foyt won the American Challenge Cup in a Scarab Chevy, averaging 106.190 mph. Fireball Roberts and others followed in prototypes. Upcoming NASCAR events include M/S and 900 races, with Lee Roy Yarbrough leading a 55 Studebaker in a 250-mile event on March 22 and a $31,000 purse drawing many stars. Also noted are broadcasting plans by WDOV Dover and a Delaware Racing Club banquet on March 6.

Phil Hill Pedro Rodriguez Ferrari Dan Gurney Bob Johnson Hill Rodriguez A. J. Foyt Fireball Roberts Lotus Porsche Lee Roy Yarbrough Studebaker Yarbrough Bobby Johns Pontiac Jr. Johnson Tiny Lund Ford Nelson Stacey Wendell Scott Danville

When a person knows all answers to problems

A terse philosophical remark notes that mastery of all solutions can imply a lack of true understanding. It suggests that knowing the outcomes may prevent grappling with the underlying issues and the ability to adapt to new challenges.

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