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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1952

Page

5

Unbeaten Wyoming extends Mar-Del lead in league play

Wyoming defeated Felton 7 to 1 to maintain its league lead while Frederica moved to third with a 13 to 10 win over Farmington. Harrington edged Viola 6 to 5. Ellendale beat Hickman 9 to 0. Schedule shows games July 4 and 6 with multiple matchups and roster changes noted.

Wyoming Felton Harrington Viola Frederica Farmington Ellendale Hickman Billy Messick Junior Messick Tommy Wells Milford Highlet Wells Wilson Jones Dave Greenly Dave Burton Jake Cannon Earl Quillen Dale Palmer Maryland National Guard

Ocean Downs Races Set to Open August at Ocean City

Ocean Downs Race Way President Earl E Conley announced 13 nominations for the Shamrock Farms Trot, a key race in an 14 stakes schedule opening a 20 night meet August 5. The event on August 20 will honor Norman Lynch of Frankford Del with a trophy presentation by Lynch himself. Notable entrants include Jenko Hanover driven by George Michel and owned by Thomas Dunn, plus Joe Hylan driven horses Fallow Boy and Chum B. Other contenders span high profile Maryland and East Coast stables, with racing officials praising the field as the strongest in Ocean Downs history as drivers from Rosecroft Laurel and Baltimore circuits plan circuit swings to the coast.

Ocean City Earl E. Conley Ocean Downs Raceway Seaside Oval Norman Lynch Frankford Del Lynch Jenko Hanover Thomas Dunn Philadelphia Sportsman George Michel Joe Hylan Maryland Shamrock Farms John Black Ocean View Chum B Marty Burke Troy N. Y Jim Stokley American Lou Jim Gallon Stokley Laurel Tom Lewis Jeb Steuart Roy Riddick David Spencer Pat Hubbard Inert Siskiyou William E. Miller Marjorie Mac Mary M. Dillon Gypsy Frisco Pay Way Luke Hanover C. Stuart McLean Buffalo Raceway Ocean Downs Rosecroft Baltimore

Moody wins at Delaware Speedway amid crash filled program

Ralph Moody of Littleton Mass charges to the 20 lap feature at Delaware Speedway in a win marked by multiple crashes including a spectacular wall contact involving George Hawkins and Buck McCardell. Moody set a past speed record after turning 9 minutes 41 seconds for 10 miles, with Norris Reed and Bob Tice chasing early and Jake Twilley close behind.

Ralph Moody Littleton Mass Delaware Speedway Ralph Lane Bros Mitchell Norris Reed Bob Tice Tice Moody Reed Jake Twilley Peanuts Smith J. R. Jones Jimmy Marks Buddy Killen Eddie Adams Johnny Martin George Hawkins Buck McCardell Grandstand O. K J. D. Jones Dick Twilley Jim Hayes Delaware Stock Car Racing Association Freddie White Pittsville Jones Hayes Freddie Twilley Chick Elson Walker Killen Bob Langshaw Langshaw Ballard Hall Bill Billings George Campbell Cohee Downes Downes Ralph Corbin Bill Hill al Goodne

The Ship of Sleepless Men in New American Weekly

The July 6 issue of the New American Weekly, a Baltimore Sunday American color gravure magazine, features Fulton Oursler last stories written under the pen name Anthony Abbott and other thriller material.

Fulton Oursler Anthony Abbott New American Weekly Baltimore Sunday American

All Midget Show Set At Delaware Speedway

An all midget show featuring at least 35 competitors will be held tomorrow evening at Delaware Speedway under the auspices of Mr. McGee of Bridgeville and promoter Joseph. It is billed as a match well worth seeing.

Delaware Speedway McGee Bridgeville Joseph

Women Drivers To Feature Capital Speedway Program

Capital Speedway at Pearson's Corner 5 miles west of Dover adds women drivers to a feature race starting July 16 promoted by Townsend Tomlinson. Pearl Spanish drives car 71 Boots Hayward car 12 and Mary Alice Henry car 38. Walker wins 20-lap feature for fourth straight despite earlier mechanical setback amid a hard crash.

Capital Speedway Pearson’s Corner Dover Townsend Tomlinson Pearl Spanish Boots Hayward Mary Alice Henry Denton Paul Walker Lewes Speed Demon Walker George Campbell al Goodnew

Eastern Shore League Results From Sunday Games

Easton defeated Greensboro 9 to 0 while Ridgely stopped Bay Hundred 7 to 0 Cambridge edged Trappe 8 to 7 For Sunday July 6 schedule Ridgely visits Henderson Easton at Cambridge and Greensboro plays Trappe

Eastern Shore Baseball League Easton Greensboro Ridgely Bay Hundred Cambridge Trappe Henderson Pet Cambridge Easton Ridgely Henderson

Social News From Hillsboro and Vicinity

Mr and Mrs Frank Fleming visited Federalsburg last Thursday while Mr and Mrs J R MacSorley and daughter Judy plus sons Jimmie and Johnny from Wilmington joined Mrs F E Fleming on Sunday. Lt and Mrs Norman Harrington of Easton welcomed a son Craig Jarrell on Sunday June 29. Stacey and Scott Harrington stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs J M Faton this week. Mr and Mrs M W Beaven with Miss Ethel Holt went to Baltimore Friday. Miss Jean Beaven of Baltimore and Miss Ann Beaven of Aberdeen visited home for the weekend. Ethel Holt spent Monday with Mr and Mrs G L Wilson in Ridgely. Mr and Mrs Hiram Moore of Crumpton visited Mrs Laura Griener on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ross Betts of Chester Pa are visiting Mrs G H Tarburton.

Frank Fleming Enoch Nuttle Federalsburg J. R., MacSorley Judy Jimmie Johnny Wilmington F. E. Fleming Norman Harrington Easton Craig Jarrell Little Stacey Scott Harrington J. M. Faton M. W. Beaven Ethel] Holt Baltimore Jean Beaven Ann Beaven Aberdeen Ethel Holt G. L. Wilson Ridgely Hiram Moore Crumpton Laura Griener Ross Betts Chester G. H. Tarburton Richard Lister Wm. Woodward Langmaid Greensboro Elmer Butler Milton Hammond New Jersey Amos Scott Frank Nuttle and Elias Nuttle Denton W. G. Holbrook Ann Butler Capt Stanley Woodward B. R. Smith Washington, D. C Caroline Messrs Junior Bobby Willis National Guard C. V. Clarke Calvin Middletown Artley Clarke Ellen Butler Ralph H. Wooters John French Paul Ebling Queenstown Geo. Fountain Chas. Sewell Larry Janice Lee Queen Anne Cleveland Henry

Free miniature golf at Denton Lions Club course

Denton residents are invited for a free miniature golf evening at the Lions Club Golf Course on Monday night July 7. All facilities will be open to the public free of charge, offering a pleasant chance to enjoy putting practice and a relaxed outing.

Lions Club Denton

Pastor Rev Turkington Back From Hospital

Hobbs reports Rev T J Turkington, humbly recovering at Veterans Hospital Ft Howard for nearly three weeks, preached last Sunday and drew a hearty welcome as he resumed duties. WSCS notes included July August vacation, September meeting, investigations into Community House work, and invitations to join. Several social visits and weekend gatherings with Greensboro and Denton guests are listed, including 4-H camp for Ellen Butler and a Guards camp for Junior and Bobby Willis.

T. J. Turkington Veterans’ Hospital Ft. Howard Frank E. Adams WSCS L. H. Thomas T. H. Towers B. B. Allen Edward Pippin J. A.willoughby

In Memoriam for Charles M Harris

In memory of Charles M Harris who passed away four years ago on July 6 1948. A token of love and remembrance to one never forgotten. His absence is sorrowful and his loss long remembered. Sadly missed by mother.

Charles M. Harris

Unity Homemakers Meet in Denton on June 25

Unity Homemakers Club met Wednesday afternoon June 25 at Mrs. Herbert Craft’s Denton home. Twelve members answered roll call on It Pays To Register and Vote. Reports covered Short Course cookies and various club activities including lectures, trips, and classes.

Unity Homemakers Club Herbert Craft Denton Lee Wyatt Unity Club Earl Crouse Ralph Horsey Phyllis Leese James Henry Roy Adams Oron Smith George Lowe D. Ralph Horsey Lloyd M. White

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