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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1956

Page

3

Littler Wins Texas Open in Fort Sam Houston Victory

Gene Littler, young golfing star, captured the Texas Open at the 6,566 yard Fort Sam Houston course. He shot a strong final round to finish two strokes ahead of Stranahan, Fetchek, and Vossler. Stranahan encountered a post round ruling on a provisional ball at hole five. Littler earned 3750 dollars with others taking 1600 each, as Ford faded to fifth with 279.

San Antonio Tex Budtingert Pain Springs Calif Freak Stranshan Toledo Ohio Mike Fetchick Mahopie N.Y Ernie Vossier Fort Worth Stranahan Littler Fort Sam Houston Fetehick Vossler Ford Doug Ford Kismesha Lake W.Y Palm Springs Tucson Woo SG

Wolfpack Surrenders at Home to Terps in Raleigh loss

Maryland rallied past fifth ranked North Carolina State 68 to 58 before about 10 000 fans at Reynolds Coliseum. The Terps upset the Wolfpack by pulling away late as NC State shot only 28 percent from the floor.

Raleigh WM. C Maryland North Carolina State Rewells Coliseum Terps Wolfpack

Muscular Califor nia lifter tops 16 pound ball mark

The article notes a strong performance by a Southern California lifter with the 16 pound ball, reporting his best prior outdoor effort of 60 10. It also mentions Bob Backus from New York A C achieving 63 10 inch in the 35 pound weight throw and surpassing his earlier standard.

Southern California Bob Backus New York A.C

Will Rogers Jr Launches New Morning TV Show

Will Rogers Jr 44 launches Good Morning a five day a week CBS TV program at 7 am from New York TV studios. The show aims to mix news with feature reporting and light humor, positioning Rogers as a mild manned host continuing his journalistic roots.

Charles Mercer Rose Will Rogers, Jr Cbs-Tv Rogers Beverly Hills Calif Stanford Congress

College basketball results and world ice dancing winners

A long college basketball roundup lists scores from multiple games including Cornell 78 Yale 11 La Salle 61 and Virginia 107 Virginia Military 91 with many teams across the Northeast and South. In Germany, the world ice dancing championships conclude with Famela Weight and Paul Thomas winning the title as the United States secures a top three sweep in the men's event.

Aed St. Joseph's St. Franciers Temple Lafayette Cornell Yale la Salle Colgate Penn State NYU Fordham St. John’s Hofstrast St. Francis John Carroll Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany Famela Paul Thomas England United States

Former Steeler Traded to Baltimore Colts

John Unitas, former Steelers quarterback, signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Colts, announced by President Don Kellett. A Louisville standout, he was Pittsburgh's ninth draft pick in 1955 and joins a team seeking a longer passing threat despite past injuries.

Baltimore John Unitas Baltimore Colts Don Kellett University of Louisville Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Pittsburgh Unitas Kellett Louisville

Walkersville Bowling League Results and Standings

Nicholson's Grocery leads with 14 points as Bartgis & Zimmerman claim 10 and Rosemont Station Thomunt 6. High game by Cramer at 158 and high set by Fogle at 426. Team notes list Murray's Market, C P Tele Co, Smith's Atl, Gulf Service, Ideal Farms, National Amoco, Lander and Civitan with various records.

Nicholson's Hamilton's Thurmont Rice’s Bartgis & Zim Rosemont Excelsior Dairy Joe’s Ameri Nicholson's Grocery Bartgis & Zimmerman Rosemont Station Thurmont Zee Hamilton Landi Nas Cramer Fogle Heed Murray's Mkt C&p Tele. Co Smith's Atl Gulf Service Ideal Farms National Amoco Lander Civitan

Letter Offering $1000 Life Insurance for Seniors

A Kansas City mail solicitation pitches Old American Insurance offering a $1,000 life policy for seniors aged 60 to 80. No obligation. send a postcard or letter with age to receive free information by mail from Old American Insurance Co.

Ami OLD American Kansas City Wayne Old American Ins. Co W. Std

Local skating champs crowned in mixed results

The article notes Hayes Alan Jekins and Tenley Albright winning titles while Cole retains the men’s championship. It mentions monthly dues set at ten dollars a year, with Colorado Springs and New York figures appearing in the fragmented text.

Hayes Alan Jekins Colorado Springs Cole Tenley Albright Newrom Canter, Mase

Chamber of Commerce Organizational Meeting Report

An organizational meeting of the Chamber of Commerce gathered at Hessen Post to review community efforts. Attendees included members of the American Legion chapters and local officials as they discussed future initiatives and community support.

OBrien Breaks His Own Shot Put Record

Parry OBrien, holder of every shot put record, said he cannot see a limit to how far he can throw. He declined to estimate a future distance and noted surprise at his own improvement.

O’brien New York Parry O’brien Tredelt O'Brien

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