Griff Girls 3rd A at Millrose Games in New York
The Frederick Track and Field club relay team of Tammy Davis Ruth Thompson Marlene Snowden and Debbie Thompson finished third in a six-lap event at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden. Coach Jack Griffin said bad weather caused a late arrival as 15 000 spectators watched the 13 to 14 year olds compete in the women’s class. Ohio Track Club won in 2 01.9.
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Rabbit Ramsburg Still Dominates City League Third Base
Former star Rabbit Ramsburg recalls the golden era of Frederick Maryland softball. He notes top teams Economy Oil DeMolay Yellow Springs and Dr Pepper, playoff crowds, and the Central Atlantic Regional Tournament hosted in Frederick. He laments declining participation and management interest, urging revival of the game.
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Rabbit) Ramsburg
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Zimmerman’s Grocery
Frederick Iron and Steel
Yellow Springs
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Baker Park
East Germans Face Travel Ban Extends to Amateur Wrestlers
State Department says travel ban on East Germans in NATO nations will likely cover amateur wrestlers and ice hockey players. Restriction targets worlds events in Colorado Springs and Toledo, prompted by Berlin wall. East German Ice Hockey Association protests and Soviet and Czechoslovak teams pull out in Colorado. The Hannah schooner from Beverly, Mass., is noted as the first Continental flag bearer in the American Revolution.
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Cadets Rally Past St John’s In 63 51 Victory
Emmitsburg Liners overcome St John’s after a slow start with a 63 to 51 win driven by Don Sweeney’s 22 points. Kenny Slick and Jim Hewitt reached double figures. St John’s Frank Grove led with 19 as Emmitsburg also won the junior varsity 41 to 27.
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Kenny Slick
Jim Hewitt
Saint John
Frank Grove
Buzz Langan
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Stull
Hewitt
Duke to Defend ACC Top Spot in Key Conference Clash
Duke sits atop the ACC with a chance to extend the lead against North Carolina in Durham. Art Heyman’s status remains in doubt due to a sprained ankle from Tuesday, with coach Vic Bubas hopeful he can play. The Duke-North Carolina game opens a busy ACC slate across Greensboro and surrounding matchups reshape the standings.
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Serious $850,000 offer for Philadelphia Warriors
A group of New York and Los Angeles businessmen has made a serious $850,000 bid for the Philadelphia Warriors. Owner Eddie Gottlieb will study details after the season. buyers may move the team to San Francisco. The deal adds to West Coast expansion talk amid costly cross-country trips.
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Brunswick Railroaders extend win streak with Thurmont victory
Brunswick Railroaders earned their tenth straight win by defeating Thurmont 46 to 4. John Wenner led scoring with 24 points as Brunswick built a 24 15 first quarter lead and stretched it to 40 34 at halftime. Thurmont’s George Zinkham and Charley Boilers tied for team high with 16 each. Other Brunswick scorers included Wilson Beacht 22 and Bill Kubat 14. Thurmont also featured Bob Free 15 and Richard Dewees 10 in a high scoring setback.
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Associated Press
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Lou Gehrig
Cy Williams
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Harmon Killebrew
Jim Gentile
Orlando Clepeda
Ocky Colavito
Norm Cash
Willie Mays
Vault record may fold at VMI Relays
Maryland pole vaulter John Belitza leads a strong field at the VMI Winter Relays in Lexington as 18 schools and more than 350 athletes compete in an 11th annual meet. The event features top Maryland Navy North Carolina vaulters and a potential two-mile relay record by Navy, with favorites from Georgetown and Duke among others.
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Walt Cormack
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George Bennett
Eddie Rector
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Heath Whittle Jr
Dick Estes
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Georgetown
Dick Gesswein
Duke
Ed Cooke
Mike Berkowitz
Cooke
Gesswein
Virginia
Tony Sepp
Don van Reenan
Baseball Faces Shifts In Home Runs And Rules
In a discussion by Jack Hand, baseball icons from Ruth to Frick weigh the home run’s dominance and a potential return to base running. Executives debate strike zone changes, fans’ calls for action, and the sport’s balance with television revenue.
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Seven for Bulldog Quint Triumphs In Carroll League
Mt. Airy Bulldogs defeated North Carroll 55 46 to extend their league winning streak. Bill Franklin led Mt. Airy with 21 points while Doug Day and Vernon Dodson controlled the boards. North Carroll top scorer D Hale had 14 points. Mt. Airy JV won 31 22.
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SEC Gives Commissioner Broad Powers to Punish Violations
The SEC granted Commissioner Bernie Moore power to declare players permanently ineligible for flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct. The move, endorsed by all 12 member schools, follows a season with notable personal fouls including a Birmingham incident that damaged Georgia Tech and Alabama. A disciplinary board would review films, officials reports, and other information before action.
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Maryland Racing Commission cannot approve transfer of 12 Cumberland days
The Maryland Racing Commission was told it cannot approve any agreement transferring Cumberland track days to Timonium. Assistant Attorney General Joseph S. Kaufman called the move premature, noting legislative action next month would be needed to cancel Cumberland 12 days and add Timonium 24. Timonium had announced a January agreement for leasing Cumberland’s 12 days. Sen. J. Glenn Beall said the deal does not involve the track property or annual fair. SPRINGERS TO MEET Yellow Springs Tri-County League team to meet at Yellow Springs Community Hall at 7 pm Manager Tom Geiser urges players and interested persons to attend.
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Hubs Defeat Frederick 45 41 In Tri State Clash
North Hagerstown outlasted Frederick Cadets 45 41 after a late fourth quarter scoring drought by Frederick. Tom Colvin and Henderson starred for the Hubs while Frederick battled back to lead late in the third before a pair of technical fouls swung momentum.
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U.S. Marine Tops 16 Feet In Millrose Pole Vault
John Uelses of Quantico set a historic pole vault mark by clearing 16 feet at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden. In Christchurch New Zealand Peter Snell lowered the world mile and 800-meter records, running 1:45.1 for the half mile and 1:44.23 for the 800 meters.
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NYU overwhelms Mt. St. Marys 77 to 59 at home
New York University built a 47 point surge in the second half to defeat Mt. St. Marys 77 59 securing its 49th straight home win. Barry Kramer scored 27 and Mark Reiner fueled the fast break while John O Reilly led Mt. St. Marys with 30 in defeat.
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Results Scholatic Basketball Night Across Teams
A compiled score summary shows Hagerstown topping Westminster 78 50 while N. Hagerstown edged Frederik 45 41 and St. Maria Goretti defeated Williamsport 66 40. Other notable results include Waynesboro Pa 70 over Biglerville 53 and Dunbar 71 over Patterson 44.
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