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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
10
Frederick High School hosts Hagerstown in a pivotal state basketball clash with both teams carrying strong records. Frederick aims to defend home court as Hagerstown seeks an upset after a previous 49 43 win at their site.
In a girls basketball clash, the visiting Emmitsburg team fell short as the high school girls secured a close victory. Key players from both schools showcased sharp shooting and rapid ball movement, boosting the season's early momentum for the winning squad.
Co A marksmen beat Western Maryland College 1 361 to 1 346 on the local Armory range. Dick Wilcom led Co A with 278x300, Hubach topped the college team in standing with 86. February plans include a Maryland University match February 23 and NRA State Matches at Pikesville February 25, with strong showings from Wilcom, Kinsey, and Rhoads and entries from Washington, Maryland and Virginia teams.
Emmitsburg Feb 15 George Hare drove under Mount St Mary's basket with a minute left to tie and lift Gettysburg to a 71 68 victory over the Mounts. The game stayed tight late with lead changes nearly every possession in the final minutes before Mount St Mary's failed to convert in the closing seconds.
Ray Robinson aims for Joey Maxim's light heavyweight title while holding welter claim and seeking big money fights. Negotiations include a $74,000 Maxim guarantee. state athletic commissions may strip Robinson of the 147 pound crown after last night’s Chicago Stadium win by LaMotta. College basketball and baseball notes follow with scores from Washington to Clemson and highlights on players like Harry Taylor.
Boxing figure Gene Tunney argues Dempsey and Louis would have beaten most classic champions like Jeffries Johnson and Fitzsimmons. He notes that neither would easily outbox the other at their peaks, while suggesting a rare open field for modern matchups and defense over brute power.
New York, Feb 15 A Both Bill Mikvy of Temple and Dick Groat of Duke appear poised to break scoring marks as the season nears its end. Mikvy needs 155 points in Temple’s final six games, while Groat, acclaimed as a top Southern Conference talent, can surpass Yale’s 215 free throws in a season and challenge the single season point record of 740. NCCSA figures show Mikvy and Groat head a group over 500, with Maguire leading field goal percentage at 51.8.
College Park on February 15 will stage the University of Marylands fourth annual indoor track meet bringing nine strong teams from the Middle East region including Navy Duke North Carolina State William and Mary Richmond Catholic U and North Carolina. Maryland won last year with North Carolina second while Navy Duke and UNC are viewed as top contenders. Field events start at 7 15 p.m. and track events at 8 15 p.m.
In Daytona Beach Bill McGowan ventures into his 27th AL season and explains how umpires nearly face death on the field. He recounts Joe Boley’s daring play in 1922 and stresses that umpires must judge instantly under pressure, while detailing a five week course for aspiring umpires and veteran subsistence.
Budgie Pearre Jr of The Hill School joins the varsity after a strong junior year on the Jayvees and a 18 point game against Haverford. The six foot two athlete from Pottstown plans a third base trial on The Hill varsity baseball team after a standout season and is also noted as an honor student and class president.
Creagerstown Youth Fellowship met on Tuesday February 13 at the church with Mrs. Glenna Boyer in charge. Dorothy Swope Janet Wastler and Mrs. Kathryn Long read scripture and led hymn singing. The group resumed and studied two Lenten hymns and ...
Emmitsburg Legion defeats Druid Theatre 92 to 55 at Brmitsburg, taking a 48 0 halftime lead. Damascus lags but rallies in the second half as Entlaadsburg shoots well, with limited defense from Druid Theatre. The game feature names such as Francis X Wider Post, Myers, Kenney, Hines, and Brown in a high scoring nonconference outing.
Maryland announces 1951 football schedule with ten games and three newcomers. The Terps open September 29 against Washington and Lee in Lexington and finish December 1 at Georgetown. Other games include George Washington, Georgia, North Carolina, LSU, Missouri, Navy, North Carolina State, West Virginia, and Washington and Lee foes.
George M Chapline Jr secretary of Kresteriek's group calls a general meeting for Monday at 8 p.m. at Staley Park fieldhouse to finalize the Little League organization, sponsor selection, and schedule for Frederick youths. Temporary fields are assured for this season while a permanent site is sought with strong local and veteran baseball support assisting coaching and management.
A father and son duo, Kiddie Krelz Sr and Eddie Kretz Jr, are entered for the 200 mile expert motorcycle race on the Daytona Beach course February 24. California stars lead a strong field as veteran Eddie Kretz, a Daytona Beach Classic winner, and his son Endre seek top finishes in a nationally acclaimed event.
Baltimore February 15 A decade long study of ACTH in rheumatic fever treatment is set at Johns Hopkins Hospital directed by Dr Helen Taussig head of the cardiac clinic Harriet Lane division The Maryland Heart Association funds the research from money raised in its annual campaigns.
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