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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1956
Page
6
A tentative basketball preview highlights Kansas advancing to the lead as Wilt Chamberlain, a 4.5 point scorer, anchors the team. The article notes strong early play and key moves that push Kansas out front.
Baltimore editor Matt Ewbank’s job status amid Colts fortunes is uncertain as Don Kellett, Colts president, refuses to comment beyond Ewbank’s contract year. national writers and fans weigh Weeb Ewbank’s prospects for 1907. The piece reviews top college and pro teams and notes Birmingham Classic and other tours shaping the season.
Highlights from Melbourne past games note three way tie for outstanding male athlete among Bobby Morrow Murray Rose and Vladimir Kouts. Betty Cuthbert tops women’s sprint events and a strong Australian team earns best overall nation. Controversies include England’s Brasher disqualification reversal and George Breen’s swim setback. Also covered are China seating politics, a dramatic water polo clash, and Hungary and French airliner departures.
Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. December 10. Head coach Sauer announces resignation effective December 31 citing personal reasons. Sauer began as backfield coach with the Rams and previously at Florida and West Point. The Citadel finished 3-5-1 this season, 6-4 last year, the best in 13 years. He expressed gratitude for support and cooperation during his tenure.
Fort Detrick defeated Camp David 41 to 19 in a junior league basketball tilt on the Fort Detrick court as Rochester beat Syracuse Nationals and UCLA Navy teams posted wins in related intercollegiate action. The Fort Detrick Comets used a strong second half to pull away after a tight first half.
Frederick High School meets Fort Hill High School tonight in Cumberland to open the Cumberland Valley Athletic League season. Coach Homer Brooks brings 10 players led by forwards Bucky Summers and Charlie Keller, center Bob Mors, guards Don Keller and Bobby Poole, with Keller returning from last year’s squad. Fort Hill, with eight lettermen including Morecland and Lewis, seeks a fast-paced attack as the Cadets emphasize speed and shooting.
Baseball notes report the St Louis Cardinals acquiring pitchers Jones and Davis for a deal with questions about a No 1 catcher while Poholsky is viewed as a stronger younger option. Jones led the league with 176 strikeouts last season and both he and Davis showed effectiveness against the Dodgers.
Broyles praised Pitt noting their speed and conditioning. He said Joe Wallon is the toughest end they will face and stressed the team has not only power but strong, in shape players.
Sandor Szabo, a leading Hungarian stage and screen star, arrives in the United States with his family after fleeing terror in Budapest. The Szabos are housed in Hope Valley Rhode Island, and Szabo recalls organizing actors against communism while describing separation from family and later reunion in Russia before flights to the U.S.
Ex GI middleweight Joey Giambra defeats Rocky Castellani before 5 500 fans at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco earning a possible title shot. Castellani, from Cleveland, weighted 160 pounds and fought through heavy exchanges, but Giambra found range after the third and clinched the decision with body shots in the ninth.
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