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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1958
Page
13
Frederick County high schools report a marked rise in enrollment in science and mathematics over recent years. The program expands from junior high core science to senior high biology chemistry and physics, with a special advanced biology course at Frederick High School.
The Frederick area held a CD Radiological course on February 1 at the Reserve Armory with participants from Frederick County and nearby areas. Trainees included Isaac Logart Vince Martinez Virgil Akins and many others who completed the program and will receive Certificates of Graduation from the Maryland Civil Defense Agency.
The Baltimore Orioles start camp in Scottsdale Arizona with Manager Paul Richards and five captains on hand for the initial workout. Starters Connie Johanson and Billy Lees, plus 10 more players, report with Dave Nicholson the 17 year old outfielder who signed for a 115000 bonus. Other pitchers and catchers report February 20 with the full squad training by March.
Washington confirms veteran end Gene Brito will play one more season with the Redskins. Marshall announced the decision at a Washington Touchdown Club luncheon, after Brito received a trophy, a watch and a portable TV as top Redskin of 1957.
Rear Adm. H. G. Rickover told a House Education subcommittee that defense funds could be used to supplement teachers’ salaries in selected subjects. He argued good pay attracts capable teachers and criticized current education as overemphasizing facilities and fringe courses while Russia’s system shows how hard work and efficiency can elevate standards. He cited examples from European and Russian schools and noted odd courses like how to rest and fly casting in Florida.
Attendance reached 216 for adult education courses sponsored by the Board of Education at city and county high schools. Courses included preparation for equivalence exams, woodworking, typing, bookkeeping, home economics, art, and more across multiple locales such as Fredo High School Emimilsburg Middletown Thurmont and Lincoln.
New York reports 23-year-old Pancho Hoad, a former Australian Davis Cup star, credits emotional control and tightened play for his pro tennis progress. He notes fewer spectacular shots, improved concentration, and hopes to challenge Pancho Gonzales in the Madison Square Garden series as he weighs Davis Cup prospects for the Americas. Also covered are vending stands as a $30 million aid program and Roy Campanella’s improving condition.
Mickey in Detroit beat Crawford by knockout to remain undefeated at 34-0 with 20 wins in 23 starts. Crawford, 23, from Saginaw, fought at St Nicholas Arena and weighed 142 as Gonzalez tipped 155. Judges and referee boosted anticipation for a Crawford return against Martinez or Akins if he lands a title shot.
Frederick anglers Charles Mariman and Henry Decker aboard the Sea Alder II at Marquesas Keys forty miles off Key West Florida hauled a mixed catch of eight king mackerel and bonita. The largest fish weighed a pound and the Earth shark over six hundred pounds was delivered to migrant farm laborers struck by frosts that wiped out crops in Florida. Captain Letty Reagan cheers the haul as the Sea Raider II returns.
Kansas State rises to No.1 in the AP ranking after a win over West Virginia. West Virginia drops from lead as Cincinnati and Kansas follow, with USC and Oklahoma State among others in the top 10 per the voting breakdown.
The roundup lists numerous college games with final scores including West Virginia 82 over William and Mary 64, Kentucky 72 over Mississippi State 82, Tennessee 68 over Mississippi 63, Georgia Tech 88 over LSU 61, Alabama 8 over Georgia 14, Marshall 98 over Ohio 87, Fisk 73 over Lemoyne 54, Norfolk State 85 over Newport News Apprentice 18, Kansas 60 over Colgate 88 in overtime, and Notre Dame 166 over Marquette 7.
Property deeds transfer names including Dora L Half to Carl L Ramenburg and wife for 10 dollars in the county and several other transfers such as Calvin L Russell to Marie Harrington for 10 dollars. Meeting attendance notes detail district agency conference in Baltimore by cooperative managers and employees. A separate injury report states Charles W Springer, 29, was treated for a finger fracture after being struck by heavy lumber at Gingell quarries.
The Associated Press reports a diverse boxing card with several outpoints and draws. Mickey Crawford from Saginaw defeats Mex Gonzalez in a contested bout while Ollie Wilerson from Hartford stops Charlie Norkus. Paris Jimmy Marlines and Germinal Balarin fight to a draw. A separate military notice places Specialist Paul D. Delaughter, 25, with Fort MacArthur in California as part of the Antiaircraft artillery unit.
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