Celtics Meet Martinsburg Here Tonight
Semi pro basketball returns to Frederick as Stapley's Celtics host Martinsburg West Virginia in a Penn Maryland League opener at Frederick High School gym. The 8 p.m. tipoff follows a pregame Co A Maryland National Guard vs Middletown Independents game with local notables and college graduates on both rosters.
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Maryland Edges Texas Tech As Cincinnati Struggles
In Owensboro Kentucky Maryland as the second seed upset Texas Tech 58 to 34 advancing to the Kentucky All-American City Tournament semifinals. Bob Kessler led Maryland with 24 points as Rhode Island defeated Wesleyan 108 100 in a high scoring opener. Cincinnati faces Evansville while Maryland meets Rhode Island at 8 30 tonight in a key semifinal.
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Richards To Teach Managers Scouts In Baltimore Plan
Baltimore December 2007 Pau l Richards new Orioles manager announced a plan to teach his teachers He summoned four scouts and five minor league managers to San Antonio January 23 to be lectured on Richards play style The group will then develop rookies to fit the club immediately Managers include Don Heffner George Staller Barney Lutz Bill Krueger and Buddy Bates Scouts receiving instructions were Fred Hofmann Bill Enos Frank McGowan and Phil Gallivan
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Graham Quit While Ahead
New York Dec 28 Otto Graham announces retirement from professional football while at peak after leading the Cleveland Browns to a 56 10 playoff win over Detroit Lions at a wet field. The piece compares Graham to other athletes who quit at top form noting age 33 and potential depreciation but highlights his exceptional performance and “swan song” impression.
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Limbums Ren True To Form This Year Survey Discloses
Baltimore December 28 sports observers chronicle 1954 prognostications from Jim Tatum Bobby Dodd Art Lewis and others with notes on how wrong many were. The piece lists famous last words on Bowl games heavyweight bouts Derby and more and ends with a note that the Baltimore Bullets seek a receiver as their NBA franchise faces dissolution after a suspension.
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Syracuse Maintains Division Edge in Basketball
Duravle Dolph Schayes sparked the Syracuse Nationals as they beat Rochester 84-82 in New York, extending their Eastern Division lead to 14 games over the New York Knicks in the opening game of a doubleheader. The Knicks then lost 84-78 to Philadelphia in the second game.
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State's Backs Give Hill Major Concern
Pasadena, Cal 28 Ohio State University backs show explosive power versus Wisconsin and Os Buckeyes. Hill notes three dangerous Wisconsin runners at risk if Buckeyes slow them. Hill cites Aramis Dandoy Jon Arnett and Lindon Crow as Trojan threats yet trio lacks Buckeye trio’s consistency. Cassady 609 yards Watkins 596 Bove 382 for Ohio State. Arnett 478 Crow 353 Dandoy 356 for USC.
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Aussies Win Doubles to Finish Davis Cup Challenge
In Sydney, Ken Rosewall and Rex Hartwig beat Tony Tiabert and Vic Seixas in the final two singles. The U.S. had already won the cup, leaving Australia with a consolation match and a final score of United States 3 to Australia 2. Rosewall won 5-7 7-5 6-3, Hartwig 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-3.
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College Basketball Tournament Results and Sluggish Play Report
Readable college basketball results show NC State edging North Carolina 47 44 in the ACC Classic semi finals while Minnesota wins 79 13 over Duke in the consolation. Other invitational results include George Washington 92 Colgate 77 and Richmond 85 Boston College 68. A slugging issue in the Orange Bowl teams prompts coaches to stress scrimmage and conditioning as Duke and Duke’s Barger Jursens showcase sharp passes in early drills.
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Coaches of East Team Optimistic Before Shine East West Game
East coaches voiced optimism ahead of the Shine East-West clash on New Year’s Day as two linemen were sidelined by injury. Ralph Gueuili of Notre Dame missed practice due to a football banquet trip to Los Angeles with UCLA’s Jack Elena, while Dan Bailey of Penn State led quarterbacking duties in morning drills.
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Odds Favor Navy Drops Further in Sugar Bowl Prep
XEW New Orleans reports Navy football odds shifted as practice revealed Navy slower than expected after a mild scrimmage at Tulane. Mississippi coach Johnny Vaught faced rain delays in Biloxi forcing adjustments to drills and game plans. The story notes lingering weather and practice disruptions ahead of the Sugar Bowl.
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