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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1954
Page
11
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers accepted a bid to the NIT as Duquesne weighed a bid. Kentucky faces NCAA eligibility issues with Hagan Ramsey and Tsironopoulos leading a probe as NIT organizers noted possible invitations for teams meeting conference standards. Ed Diddle’s squad eyes a long NIT run at Madison Square Garden.
Latest scores show Fred'k. Paint 3 Schlitz Beer 0. K. and H Tinners 3 Gladhill 0. Fred'k. Paint 3 Harold's 0. Marlow's 2 K. and H Pimbrs. 1. Stup-Crowther 2 Morgan Lunch 3. Schlitz Beer 2 Riddlemoser 1. Warren Shop 2 Groff Bros. 1.
Frederick Md shooter Mrs Lu cille Wolford held a national open rifle record with a perfect 200x200 over two days at Beltsville Maryland using a small bore rifle from a sitting position hitting 13 straight before a miss. Arthur Jackson Brooklyn claimed master class with 783x800 while Arthur Cook substituted as second.
New York coverage notes the rise of electric and automatic features in outboard motors at the National Motor Boat Show. Makers tout push-button starting, automatic bailers, and quiet operation as the latest advances rivaling traditional steam and oar propulsion. The shift aims to expand market reach beyond hobbyists to family boating, with sales projections and shows planned in Chicago and San Francisco.
Ames, Iowa Feb 14 Former All American lineman Alex Agase, ex Baltimore Colts tackle, has been recommended by Iowa State College football coach Vince Difrancesca for an assistant post. Difrancesca would name four staff picks, but did not list the others. Agase, speaking from Evanston, said a prior commitment could block the Colts and that an announcement would come soon.
Middletown High School girls beat Thurmont Hicklassies 36 23 in Monday afternoon action. Barbara Gladhill and Dorothy Grossnickle led scoring for Middletown with 18 and 7 points respectively Rosie Ogle added eight for Thurmont and W Long had seven for Thurmont in a lopsided loss.
Doak Walker, former SMU All American and Detroit Lions star, signed to assist Coach Woody Woodward in SMU spring training starting Feb 10 and will serve as contact man for the athletic department. Hank Bauer and Steve Kraly also signed with the New York Yankees, bringing the 1954 season total to 18. Bauer hit .304 in 1955 over five seasons with New York, while Kraly, a left handed pitcher, spent most of last year with the Columbus/Trenton farm system before joining the majors in August.
Today in history highlights include Sir William Phips born 1651 and Delia S Bacon born 1811. Notables Knute Nelson 1843 and Borax Smith 1846 lie among births and deaths. Also covered are historic events from 1790 through 1954, plus brief notes on birthdays, a horoscope, and Nelson Fox signing with the Chicago White Sox.
A fragment expresses a cynic view that money substitutes for brains, suggesting a person with wealth can avoid seeking intellect. The terse remark hints at social critique rather than a reported event. No clear names, dates, or places are present.
Brunswick High defeated St. John's High 52 to 45 as the Johnnies dropped their fourth loss in 14 starts. The junior varsity also split, with St. John's JV beating Brunswick 45 to 34. Old Scouts forfeited a Frederick Rifle Club match to the Pioneers. Mrs. Loubille Wolford led scores, while Lu Cashour of the Pioneers tied for top total. Lou Brissie was sold by the Cleveland Indians to the Indianapolis Indians. The piece ends noting a nostalgic line about a forgotten coin.
NEA Sports Editor Harry Grayson reports Kentucky seeks an exemption for Cliff Hagan Frank Ramsey and Lou Tsioropoulos to play in the NCAA tournament but NCAA officials reject the idea The piece cites ASA Bushnell of the ECAC and criticizes the four year in five rule as a loophole used by coaches to prolong eligibility The Kentucky saga reflects a broader debate over college athletes and degree timelines with coach Adolph Rupp seeking vindication but facing a likely setback
College basketball scores from The Associated Press include Duquesne 70 over Villanova 54 at Boston U, Colby 59, Kings of Pa 110, and several others across Bloomfield, Furman, Richmond, West Virginia, Miami, Tulane, Murray Ky, Wichita, and more with numerous regional matchups and standings noted. The report also covers contract chatter in Harrisburg and local auto collision notices.
Lisbon High School boys and girls teams defeated Walkersville in a doubleheader. The varsity won 47-38 while the Jayvee varsity triumphed 57-45. Baker led the Lisbon varsity with 24 points as the hosts pulled away in the third period. In the JV game Patrick scored nine field goals and ten free throws to power the win.
Milwaukee Braves acquire Bobby Thomson and Sam Calderone from the New York Giants for four players and cash. Johnny Antonelli Don Liddie Ebba St Claire and Billy Klaus move to the Giants along with the cash as part of the winter trades. Thomson, 30, expected to anchor left field. Calderone, 28, played 35 games last season.
The Frederick Lions Club hosts a Wednesday 6 30 p m social dinner at Calvary Methodist Church featuring Baltimore Orioles leaders and local major leaguers. Movies of the 1953 World Series will be shown as talks outline a Spring exhibition game at McCurdy Field. Distinguished visitors include Clarence Miles Art Ehlers Bailey Goss and Frank Skaff.
The Baltimore Orioles, returning to the American League after 41 years, released its 1954 schedule. Opening at Detroit, Baltimore hosts Chicago White Sox April 14 with 218 night games total. Highlights include holidays and key matchups, while Pitchers Tark Lowi and Jackie oi Bras tran signed with the Chicago Cubs.
In the MEN'S DIVISION standings DPalynt leads with 4, Col Dept. 4, and Shippine 3. High team set Sealing 525, high seasonal average L Barkier 22. WOMEN'S DIVISION shows Plant No 3 4, Blan Sand 1, and Assembly of 1. Notable highs include Virginia Main 332 for high individual, Plant No 3 497 for high team set, and Virginia Main 118 for high individual set.
SOUTH BEND Ind Feb 1 Terence Patrick Brennan a 25 year old former Mount Carmel Chicago coach and Leahy protege was named Notre Dames head football coach signing a 3 year contract at about 12000 dollars per year. Brennan becomes the youngest major college head coach and succeeds Frank Leahy who retires for health reasons after six unbeaten seasons. Brennan led Mount Carmel to three straight city titles and studied law at DePaul while coaching Notre Dames freshmen and teaching business law. He is praised by Fr Theodore Hesburgh and considered a rising coaching talent with potential to guide the Irish into 1955 and beyond.
Darrell Royal, former Oklahoma quarterback, was named head football coach at Mississippi State, succeeding Murray Warmath who moved to Minnesota. Royal, previously Edmonton Eskimos coach, was announced by President Ber Hilbun and athletic director C. R. Dudy Noble. Details of his contract were not revealed.
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