Walkersville Clinches Frederic County C Championship
Walkersville defeated Emmitsburg 43 to 34 Tuesday night in Emmitsburg to claim the Frederic County Class C high school basketball title. Coach Bill Talley’s Gladers advance to face Poolesville for the District Class C championship and a shot at the State tournament in College Park. The game featured a tight first half before Walkersville pulled away with strong defense and Dan Albaugh’s scoring to seize the third and fourth quarters.
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Clinchless Fight Sends Ward to Defeat at Olympia
In Detroit last night Willie Troy of Washington, D. C. knocked out Moses Ward in the eighth round at Olympia Stadium. Referee Lou Jallos had a calm night as Ward, despite early pressure, tired after five rounds. Ward’s dream of stardom cooled as Troy, a seasoned counter puncher, tilted the bout in the sixth and finished Ward with a decisive two punch combination.
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First televised bout ends in upset for Detroit fighter
It was his first time on national TV and he was floored for the first time. Troy, exhausted after the bout, extended his seventh straight knockout win since a loss to Holly Mims. His record stands at 25 wins and 1 loss. Ward moves to 1729-2. About 2,183 spectators paid a gross $4,239.30.
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Charles Town Track Opens February 20 for 25 Day Meet
Charles Town West Virginia begins a 25 day horse racing season on February 20 with daily post time at 1 p m Monday through Saturday, eight events per day, the earliest opening in 21 years for the half mile oval. The club house has been expanded and glassed, with further improvements planned before the summer season. A special $3400 purse marks the George Washington birthday program on February 22 for three year olds and up, with prize money from 1000 to 3500 and midweek high purses. Racing secretary J Gilbert Haas returns to lead the operations, opening February 15 to prepare.
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Phillies To Give Roberts More Rest In 1954 Plan
Philadelphia manager Steve ONeill announced a three day rest pitching rotation for Robin Roberts in 1954. Roberts, who led the league with 347 innings last season, will share starts with Curt Simmons Bob Miller and Steve Ridzik while Murry Dickson schedule remains undecided. Thornton Kipper praised as a promising rookie with Caribbean League success.
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Orioles Exhibition Date Near for Frederick Lions Dinner
Frederick hosts Baltimore Orioles executives at a Lions Club testimonial dinner marking plans for a major league pageant and the 1954 season. Clarence Miles outlined an opening day exhibition, 400000 advance tickets, and profits funding a pennant push, with spring training in Arizona and opening at Detroit then Baltimore.
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Three Fined for Hunting Illegally Near Clear Spring
Hancock Md Feb 3 Magistrate Edward P Fost fined three Clear Spring men a total 650 for illegal deer hunting with a spot light in the area north of Clear Spring near the Pennsylvania line. George E Leasure and Charles W Repp 27 each got 150. Robert H Yeakle 350 plus confiscation of their shotguns. Wardens cooperated with Pennsylvania officers after complaints of cross border violators.
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Frederick Rifle Club Wins Its Opening Match
Frederick Rifle Club won its opening Blue Ridge Marksmen's League match indoors defeating Cumberland Valley on Tuesday night. Junior Young led with the high total. Metz of Cumberland Valley topped the visiting team in standing five. The league includes Little Heiskel Hagerstown Frederick MD Waynesboro Greencastle Cumberland Valley Mount Alto PA.
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Mount St Marys Hosts Loyola In Key Emmitsburg Clash
Mount St Marys opens the second half at Emmitsburg against Loyola Greyhounds led by Joel Hiteman and Jerry Chadwick with Ed Balsco and George Niggemeyer in the backcourt. Stay tuned for a close Mason-Dixon Conference game as Mountaineers seek rebound after sparse schedule and home court edge.
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Warmath names four assistants to Minnesota staff
Minnesota coach Murray Warmath announced four Mississippi State aides for the Gopher staff. Denver Crawford, a Tennessee captain and former Yankee, has coached at Washington and Lee and Maryland and last worked with Warmath at Mississippi State. Also joining are Billy Jack Murphy, Bill Heldebrand, and Jim Camp, all with college playing and coaching credentials.
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Eagles Sign Irish Notre Dame Players For 1953 Pro Football
Philadelphia Eagles officials sign two Notre Dame players for pro duty. General Manager Vince McNally and Coach Jim Trimble inked fullback Neil Worden and guard Menil Navaraides after Worden was the Eagles’ top draft choice and Navaraides the fourth pick. A local tip offers a household grease and odor remedy using hot salt water through sinks, drains, and tubs weekly.
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Selvy Marvels Could Brennan Appointment At Bevo Francis
In New York and Notre Dame news, Furman star Frank Selvy discusses Rio Grande’s Bevo Francis, while Notre Dame faces coaching questions as Terence Brennan emerges as a potential successor to Frank Leahy. The piece contrasts Selvy’s scoring feats with Notre Dame’s evolving leadership amid scholarship cuts and roster shifts.
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Braves And Giants Deal Smart Move For NL Title Fight
New York reports outline a Braves Giants swap aimed at curbing the Dodgers. Braves gain power with Bobby Thomson and Danny OConnell, while the Giants add Johnny Antonelli and Don Liddle to shore up pitching. Willie Mays returns for the Giants, boosting the lineup as Cooper nears release by Milwaukee.
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Rookie Kwak Signs with Orioles from Chicago
Baltimore on February 3 signed 1984 contract with Karol Kwak a rookie left handed outfielder from Chicago who led the class of his league. Kwak joins the Orioles after a standout minor league season and is expected to compete for a roster spot in spring training.
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Navy schedules big time football in 1954 return
Navy plans a tougher 1954 football slate adding Stanford and Pitt to a schedule that previously softened. Replacing Ivy foes Cornell and Princeton, the changes follow a trend after back-to-back softer seasons.
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Detroit boxer Troy stops Ward in third round
In Detroit last night Willie Troy knocked out Moses Ward in the third round at 13953 Detroit venue. The bout featured Detroit fighter Ward facing Troy with Troy securing a knockout in the third round.
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