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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1956
Page
11
Rice Electric women lead a twin card bowling season showing team standings with Roses Gardenias and Orchids in the top spots. High series by K Branden burg 293 and high game 113. Sweet Peas post a 491 set. First seasonal pair 102.7 and second seasonal average 100.34 by Bearwood.
St. Joseph's of Martinsburg beat St. John's of Frederick 34 to 30 on Friday night at St. John's gym. Coach Bob Marendt's Johnnies struggled with sloppy ball handling and poor passing, finishing the half leading 22 to 16.
Baltimore racing editor reports Pimlico Laurel and Bowie presidents signed a letter to the State Racing Commission seeking formal approval for a 1957 schedule. The plan calls for a February 12 season start at Bowie and suggests cooperation with the commission despite prior opposition.
Mt St Marys used a fast break to beat Hofstra 77-68 in Emmitsburg. Sullivan scored 25 and Bert Sheing 26 as the Mounties opened their season with a victory in a see-saw matchup.
A close Friday night game ended with Damascus defeating Sykesville by two points in the final ten seconds of the fourth quarter. Hans Schwartz of the Green Harpers hit the decisive jump shot for Damascus.
Middletown High defeated Boonsboro High 53 to 38 as Frazer’s team built an early ten point lead and defended stoutly. The Boonsboro zone broke early and the visitors shifted to man to man, while Middletown’s give and go offense found success against the defense. The junior varsity game was tight, Boonsboro winning 25 24.
West Virginia racing officials report Wheeling Downs was the only track to meet the 4 percent purse rule this year. For 122 racing days Wheeling Downs paid 4.73 percent of handle, while Waterford Park and Charles Town fell short. Commission discussions weighed date approvals as Charles Town requested more days but could not meet purse requirements. Bettors wagered $57,169,182 across the year. purses totaled about $2. yak, with Waterford Park and Charles Town far below the 4 percent target.
In Hagerstown on December 14 the Fairchild Cargoettes extended their win streak to 28 with a 71 to 30 rout of the Washington DC First Baptist sextet. The Fort Detrick Packets suffered a 98 to 9 overtime loss to the Soldiers after trailing in regulation but forcing extra time. Joe Howard sparked the Packets with 22 points, while Hayes led Fort Detrick with 20 and Davis, Wessler and Smith each reached 18. The Packets outscored the visitors 37 to 35 from the floor, but struggled from the foul line, with 2 free throws to 22 for Fort Detrick.
The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions fight for the Western Division title tomorrow at Wrigley Field. The Eastern Division may be decided on Dec 23 if the Eagles upset the Giants, who could clinch with a win or tie. Washington and Baltimore eye potential finales ahead of the December 30 championship in New York or Washington.
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