Spin casting grows in popularity for fresh and salt water fish
The article extols spin casting as accessible to beginners and versatile for catching a wide range of species from bonefish to perch. It highlights gear setup a 7 foot freshwater rod, fixed spool reel, braided line, and a seaworm bait, noting advantages like staying out of fish sight and ease of learning. It also mentions Old Hi’s booklets Fishing For The Millions Salt Water Sports Fishing and Pacific Coastal Fishing as helpful resources.
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Old Hi
Bradco
Hi’s
Williams Edges Twilley For Delaware Speedway Feature
Horace Williams of Bridgeville driving car 59 outruns Dick Twilley in 41-X to win the 20-lap Delaware Speedway feature after a dramatic early race with Walker. Al Higgins and Lawrence Tucker trade spots, a first turn pileup slows the field, and J.R. Jones, Jake Twiley, and Hawkins involved in crashes. Williams completes the 10-mile run in 9 minutes 33 seconds before 2100 fans as Niblett Bros. cars and a $1000 purse with $10 appearance money are noted.
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Delaware Speedway
Horace Williams
Bridgeville
Dick Twilley
Horace
Paul Walker
Walker
Williams
Twilley
al Higgins
Ralph Moody
Higgins
First Money
Lawrence Tucker
Tucker
Higgins- Walker
Sears, Roebuck Racing
Joe Komoroski
Tom Brown
Johnny Martin
Jake Twilley
Tuckers
Milton Niblett
Niblett Bros
Elwood Tucker
Norwood Ellingsworth
Russ Hastings
Richard Twilley
Bob Tice
George Hawkins
Hawkins
Pete Moxley
Tommy Johnson
J. R. Jones
J. R
Tommy
In memory of John T. Carter Henderson Md
In memory of John T. Carter of Henderson Maryland who died July 21 1951. Deep in our hearts you are fondly remembered with sweet memories clinging round your name. True hearts that loved you with deepest affection will always love you in death. Loving wife and daughter Mrs John Carter and Mrs Mildred C Radcliffe.
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John T. Carter
Henderson, Md
John Carter
Mildred C. Radcliffe
Bay Bridge opens to aid Ocean Downs attendance
Harness fans in the Baltimore and Washington areas cheer as the Bay Bridge opens on July 30 paving the way for Ocean Downs Racetrack's 20 night meet beginning August 5. Ocean Downs officials anticipate a record tourist year with a major influx from riders and guests. Paula Jablon becomes assistant general manager joining S Rudy Brittingham under Earl E Conley as track president. The facility undergoes a fresh paint program, complete resurfacing, and a buildup of 14 stakes events with record nominations. The team will tour major East Coast tracks including Roosevelt Saratoga Buffalo Bay State Foxboro and Baltimore Raceway to adopt innovations for Ocean Downs patrons.
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Baltimore
Washington
Bay Bridge
Ocean Downs Raceway
Seashore
Ocean City
Ocean Downs
Maryland
Paula Jablon
Rosecroft Raceway
S. Rudy Brittingham
Earl E. Conley
Roosevelt Raceway
Saratoga
Buffalo Raceway
Bay State
Foxboro
Mass
Stuart McLean, Jr
Baltimore Raceway
Ocean Downs Entries Tied to Baltimore Horses
Ocean Downs entries come from horses based in Baltimore that have campaigned at Rosecroft and Laurel meetings, reflecting regional participation and prior proving grounds for the contenders.
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Ocean Downs
Baltimore
Rosecroft
Laurel
Ridgely Horse Show Set for August 3 at Park
The Ridgely Chamber of Commerce hosts the second annual Ridgely Horse Show at Ridgely Community Park on Sunday August 3 starting 12 15 p m. Chairman M L Sutton reports twenty seven classes including Hunters Jumpers Ponies and Gaited. A trophy and ribbons will be awarded in each class. Eastern Shore horses in four divisions may compete for cash prizes donated by four Eastern Shore shows. Classes differ from last year with six pony classes three Junior classes and two divisions of musical chairs. Post entries accepted at regular entry fee. exhibitors urged to mail entries promptly.
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Ridgely
Alcyon Speedway Foils Fourth Challenger This Year
Alcyon Speedway again denies a challenger as Lou Mood fails to break the three straight wins mark. Drivers including Frankie Schneider Paul Barbidhe Johnnie Karp and Bill Dean are expected for Friday night races starting at 8 30 p m at the track.
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Alcyon Speedway
Lou Mood
Frankie Schneider
Paul Barbidhe
Johnnie Karp
Bill Dean
Delaware Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament Opens At Milford Park
The 1952 Delaware Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament kicks off at Milford Park on Thursday evening July 24. Ten top teams enter a double elimination format with Maryland and Eastern Shore of Virginia clubs included. Fort George G Meade New Castle County Air Base Patuxent NAS and Chincoteague NAS head strong service contingents while Milford Yanks host as early favorites.
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Delaware
Milford Park
Maryland
Virginia
Lyn Taylor
Wichita
Kansas
National Baseball Congress
Fort George G. Meade
New Castle County Air Base
Patuxent Naval Air Station
Chincoteague Naval Air Station
Toom
Fort Meade
Jim Lemon
Jim Breenan
Nashville
Yanks Rally Behind Hard-Hitting Pitching Trio In Tourney
The article highlights a strong Yankee lineup led by pitching from Ben Hill Johnny Banks and Clif Hughes as the team remains in contention for spring tournament honors.
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Yanks
Ben Hill
Johnny Banks
Clif Hughes
Work of U S couriers fraught with danger
Lowell Thomas relates the perilous duties of U S diplomatic couriers in the July 27 issue of the New American Weekly. The magazine, in color gravure, is serialized with the Baltimore Sunday American.
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U. S
Uncle Sam
Lowell Thomas
New American Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
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W. C. Dillow
Greensboro
Gale Electric Company
Ridgely Horse Show
Alcyon Speedway News
Milford
Will’s Sporting Goods Store
Franklin St
Denton
Del
Coca-Cola Company
Easton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc
Easton, MD
Leo Meadt
Meadt & Beck Distributing Co
Madison, Wis
Tyros
Dodge
Bamberger Motor Sales
2Nd Street
Denton, Md
Nlewepaper al Dhive
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