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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
6
In a Cascare Tournament game Middletown's Cadets defeated Lincoln with a strong finish after a tight third period. Drake, Snowden, and Ris led the Cadets through the final minutes as they built a late lead to secure the win.
Scores from multiple tournaments list Richmond over Williams in the Richmond Invitational third place game, Colgate over Bowdoin, Bates over Delaware, Virginia Tech over Mississippi State, Pepperdine over San Jose State, and several bowl or classic games including Georgia over Florida State and Wake Forest over North Carolina. double overtime noted in Duke versus Dayton.
The article reports a Seattle player delivering his best game after a trance like state, scoring 21 points in the Wee Association Tournament consolation and drawing comment from Dr. Grimm and Coach Vince Cazzella about mental pressure relief. It mentions a later note on Greene joining the Chargers and a Davis Cup result where Alex Olmedo loses to Pancho Segura 6-2 6-4.
Coach Duffy Daugherty faces selecting a starting quarterback for the East squad for the Saturday East fest game. The contenders are Dean Look of Michigan State George Tzo from Notre Dame and Ivan Toncie from Pitts. Daugherty leans toward Look due to fit with a simplified offense after only 10 days of practice. Toncie may play defense if needed and Toncie showed strong passing in earlier charity games.
A 14 year old attempted a robbery at a store, produced a pistol, and fled with companions. Police were phoned after he slipped away, and the incident prompted a report from local authorities. Nearby, a church auction yielded brisk sales though a donor box of children's toys was incidentally sold.
Wisconsin led by Dale Hackbart and Ed Hart meets Washington with Bob Schloredt and George Flemmz in the Sugar Bowl preview. Coaches discuss confidence and respect as experts note talent on both sides and a likely close game.
Georgia and Missouri square off in the Orange Bowl with Georgia aiming to extend a bowl success streak and Missouri seeking a first bowl win. Wally Butts and Danny Devine push brisk workouts as both teams prepare for a nationally televised showdown before a 76,000 crowd.
In Miami Fla a photo finish mix up at a park carded Deemster as a $6 winner by a nose in race six with Teacher second and Whose Baby tied. A second look later declared Teacher in a dead heat with Deemster. Track pays $5.30 win mutual on Teacher as fans salvage torn tickets amid scuffles.
The three arbitrators recommended paying Charles Harney an additional 435,785 beyond his 37,046,000 stadium contract for Candlestick Park. San Francisco Stadium Inc. president A A Browne rejected the extra funds. The decision awaits joint review before January 6.
Middletown escapes St Johns 27 26 as Sam Hays makes three foul shots for a 27 26 lead with under two minutes left. Hays scores 32 points to clinch third place, while St Johns fights back from an early 21 19 deficit before mistakes and late free throws decide the outcome.
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles plans to start two All-America running backs against Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Moots returns at left halfback and Moots's running mate is Lance Alworth, a rising sophomore star. Tech counters with a deep cadre of dangerous runners led by Faucette Williamson Nix Graning and Thompson. The tossup game is set for CBS telecast at 2:15 p.m. EST before about 42 000 fans.
A New Midway man, Jack Horn, lost his two blue tick coon dogs while hunting in the Thurmont watershed area of the Catoctin mountains. He searched the area again but found no trace. One dog is registered and both are three years old. A reward is offered for their return.
In a high school Holiday Tournament clash at Frederick, the Cadets edged the Saints 66 48 despite a brisk start by St John’s. Ronnie Lipps hit clutch free throws in overtime, while Gene Snowden’s near 40 point night highlighted Frederick’s attack. Middletown struggled to score and saw a late, rough game marked by a malfunctioning scoreboard.
AP reports early betting lines for New Year games including Cotton Bowl Syracuse over Texas by 13, Grange over Missouri by 12, Sugar Bowl East over West by 7, Rose Bowl Washington over California by 5.2, and Gator Bowl Arkansas against Georgia Tech even money.
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