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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1936
Page
5
A flooded, garbled sports update outlines college football bowl game plans for New Year’s Day. It mentions Pandena, Washington, and several players, with notes on injuries, lineups, and coaching staff preparing for matchups and contingencies amid uncertain conditions.
Ambiguous OCR note lists players and teams including Wisconsin Duke Purdue Acme Five Acet and John Drake. Mentions quarterback Clarence Parker and ballbacks with scattered references to matches next Wednesday and backfield roles.
The Bord boarketball team of the Mo A Dearne edged the Wees 42s in a three overtime YMCA league game. The final score at regulation ended 30 to 6. In the extended play, players like Sonik and Eeworgiy contributed, while the boarders celebrated their persistence and teamwork.
The article surveys Mis Magazine’s annual ratings, noting Braddock’s rise, Laub’s standing as a top heavyweight, and Granville and Omaha leading turf earnings. It cites Lewis’s $711,929.16 career purse, Jacobs’s $39,338.92 from 22 bouts, and overall sport stars amid a year of notable victories and shifts.
The article reports a tight basketball game won by a small margin with key baskets by Rus, Wegter, Tennie, and Wilson. Darren led scorers with 46 points, while the opposing team, Дет Teens Phy sett, faced a decisive late rally that turned the outcome in favor of the rowers.
Coaches from major colleges converge for discussion on amateur status and transfer rules amid hints of changes. National committee plans tables on injury issues and enforcement while Kipke moves toward Michigan presidency. College Track Creches and College Physical Education Association also hold conventions. Krim Ko Kids defeat Excelsior Dairy Indians 14 8 in speedball with Brightwell and Fisher leading the winners.
A cryptic bridge hand discussion questions the impact of opening leads and defense choices. The author argues Wert should have opened a diamond, suggesting A J Gitek of Cleveland would have faced a different contract, but West played differently, with standard bidding and a solid club suit influencing the outcome.
The deal features South in a no trump contract with diamonds and tint, the king of clubs winning the second trick before the declarer forces the ace with his eight. Despite a squeeze sequence and multiple discards, South could not secure the contract, as East’s fretteh defense and a spade switch thwart the attempt.
Approximately 250 couples attended the Frederick Mah School Alumni Association mid winter dance at the State Armory Monday night. J Clarold Wooper, dance committee chair, said the event was the largest holiday affair yet for the organization. Music by Johnny Johnson's thirteen-piece orchestra. Notable attendees included Miss Marcela Knell and Lee Jobson. Dancing continued until 1 a.m. Armory decor featured a large crystal ball and Frederick high school colors. Lighting effects were provided by Willard Marley.
James Forrester of Los Angeles unveils a contraption using electric rays to judge pitches. The system would flash color signals on the umpire and transmit data to a handheld meter, with power sourced from the stands. Skeptics wonder about practicality and safety amid playful quotes from baseball figures.
A clipped sports style note recalls rain, umpire challenges, and old timey phrasing. It mentions Mount Walakeate in Hawaii where 462 inches of rain fall annually and notes a distant, unclear reference to 13 miles away. The prose hints at a baseball setting with arguments at the plate and crowd reactions, using outdated imagery.
A fragmented report notes bowling scores and pecan shipments around town. It mentions Tyson, Pecan Grove, and Deane Of Divin with references to carloads and supply meeting demand in California.
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