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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
4
The article extols live baits for trout fishing and details a skilled approach using worms minnows and crawfish. It highlights technique depth patience and depth control with various rods like a 9 14 foot cane and portable 6 piece cane and Mohawk steel tele rod for wilderness trips.
The piece promotes NGLE and Old Hi scope rods of 814 feet, paired with Lakeside or Mohawk reels and Meadow Brook line. It recommends nylon leaders, Saranac sinkers, and various size hooks, plus free booklets on fishing for trout and coastal saltwater sports. Readers are urged to request copies by postcard.
After the first week of Denton Softball League play, morale runs high despite minor injuries. American Legion beat National Guard 9 6 in opener as Nuttle and Mowbray shut down a late Guard rally. Hallowell’s tops Mellit’s Junior All-Stars 13 9 with a key sixth inning rally. C P Telephone downed Nuttle’s 4 10 4 with Sonny Henry winning. Top hitters include Kenney Palmer Lane and Bennington with three hits each. next week showcases four matches and trophy fund plans.
Eastern Shore Coon Hunters Association announces field trials near Ingleside Maryland at the intersection of routes 19 305 and 312 on Saturday May 17 1952. Entry is 3 dollars with heat money. Sunday May 18 1952 entry 5 dollars heat money 35 dollars and a 500 dollar guaranteed purse with 100 percent overage if more than 120 dogs enter. Last March there were 264 entries. Rules posted on the grounds. Senior and junior heats run together.
In the finals. Management not responsible for accidents. Overnight accommodations arranged. For information write Edgar E Walls Henderson Md telephone Centreville 206 1 1.
Ocean Downs Raceway in Ocean City reports a record 365 entries across 14 early closing events for the 20 night meet starting August 5. Track president Earl E. Conley calls this unprecedented turnout a stamp of approval from nationwide horsemen.
Sunday action with Henderson at Ridgely and Cambridge at Easton both called by rain. Greensboro defeated Trappe 6 2. The league sustained Greensboro’s protest over the use of an ineligible player in Henderson’s 13 2 win on May 4.
Sunday May 18 schedule lists events at Greensboro Bay and Ridgely with matches and times. Includes Aston at Greensboro Bay and Hundred at Ridgely with venue details and expected start times.
The Mar-Del League begins its 13th season with a new club alignment as Wyoming hosts Viola while Harrington meets Felton Hickman travels to Frederica and Farmington debuts joining Ellendale at Frederica. Opening contests Sunday feature community rivals across Kent and Sussex Counties with home talent shaping lineups as college and high school players join later.
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