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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
6
Frederick newspaper entry from December 1518 detailing local matters unnamed. Calendar oddity indicates possible historic briefing or calendar error rather than a standard report.
Northwestern coach Bob Voigts altered practice to include a defensive scrimmage ahead of the Rose Bowl game with California. California’s camp featured a full press scrimmage as Lynn Waldorf’s team fine tunes for New Year’s Day. Jensen and Swaner pace California’s offense with Jensen scoring 36 points in 36 games and Swaner averaging six yards per rush while Main adds yardage as a key blocker and runner.
New Orleans December 28 Oklahoma faces North Carolina in the Sugar Bowl as the Tarheels fear the Sooners powerful line and single wing attack. Carolina worries over Oklahoma’s front, while Oklahoma notes two Nebraska State and Kansas State games show the strength of its line. Webb arraigned in Baltimore on charges of armed robbery, assault, larceny and burglary with pleas deferred.
New York reports the Wrestling Promoters Association has named Ed Strangler Lewis commissioner and vows to clean house. A heavyweight title claim is to be established, with promotions hinting at marquee venues like Madison Square Garden. The piece rails at promoters and freak gimmicks, notes multiple claimants including Primo Carnera and Orville Brown, and imagines Lewis returning at 59 to straighten the sport.
Texas Miners and West Virginia Mountaineers prepare for the Sun Bowl with Texas fullback Fred Wendt discharged from hospital. Wendt will rejoin practice though not at full speed. Jim Hammond named as backup for the New Year’s game while Mountaineer coach Dudley De Groot fears fatigue from drills.
Baltimore officials say the Federal Housing Experiment has ordered six Baltimore building contractors to repay more than 210000 in alleged overcharges on veterans homes within ten days. Failure to repay could bring federal charges.
After the flu, a lingering cough may become chronic bronchitis if untreated. Creomulsion claims rapid relief by targeting the bronchial membranes and clearing germ laden mucus. Boxed ad urges two bottles with money back guarantee if no quick relief and ends with Creomulsion for coughs chest colds bronchitis.
In Jacksonville on December 29 the Gator Bowl pits Missouri’s Don Faurot and Clemson’s Frank Howard against each other. Faurot’s Faurot T and Howard’s single wing power Clemson’s offense, with Entsminger leading for Alssour. Also notes Swiss ibex adaptation in high Alpine regions.
In Poughkeepsie, District Attorney Grady said no law violation occurred in the slashed wrist incident involving actress Faye Emerson. Elliott Roosevelt spoke after a closed session, reiterating the injury was self-inflicted and that he appeared to address rumors and accusations.
A 31 year old Miss Emerson suffered a cut early Sunday at the Hyde Park cottage they occupy. A police officer noting the incident cites possible misinterpretation while discussing Atlas II and atlas maps.
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