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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1962
Page
6
A fisherman recounts a wife’s sly act that sabotaged his carp fishing, unwinding part of his line and leaving him with two spools as punishment for missing a Sunday drive, a tale in local fishing lore with humor and frustration.
A humorous yet sharp look at spousal tricks in a small town as wives sabotage fishing men with boot paint, waders decorated to trap, bleach on lines, and even selling boats. The speaker notes men bear the brunt, jokes about puppy love turning into a dog’s life, and longs to go fishing again this weekend.
The world lightweight title fight between Joe Brown and Carlos Ortiz was canceled when Brown was found to have tonsillitis with fever and aches. Brown, 35, could not fight for at least a month. co promoters plan a substitute bout that will be nationally televised. Ortiz, 25, expressed disappointment but remained hopeful for a future title shot in Las Vegas.
Olympic shot put champion Parry OBrien will miss the NCAA indoor championships in New York after injuring his finger during a workout. OBrien, who dominated the event for years, feared the injury could end his shot putting career, noting only rest will help.
The Washington Senators opened spring training in Fompano Beach with six left handed pitchers. Alongside Pete Burnside, the group includes Fred Green Claude Oestein Carl Mathias Tom McAvoy and rookie Carl Middleton. Manager Mickey Vernon hopes to keep three. Hector Maestri arrived from Cuba after signing following a talk with GM Ed Doherty. Dale Long and Jimmy Piersall are not yet signed.
Western Maryland defeated Towson State 78 to 42 in the Mason-Dixon Conference finale. Tom O Malley led WM with 19 points, Dave Martin added 14, as Towson ended 1-15 while WM improves to 9-3 in the league and 12-4 overall. Towson finished the season 1-15.
George Zinkham of Thurmont is identified as the leading scorer among juniors, not a senior as previously listed in the All Area second team selections. The correction notes his junior status and standing in the scoring table.
Thurmont senior team led by George Zinkham with 20 points edged Middletown 77 69 after a tight first half in Thurmont. Harald Harne led Middletown with high scoring while Thurmont also claimed the junior varsity win 56 43. Debbie Thompson and Tammy Davis starred in Baltimore AAU meet events for Jack Griffin's Frederick Track and Field Club with multiple sprint titles and a 440 relay win.
Memphis State, finishing the regular season 15 6, received an at large bid to the NCAA tournament. Bernie Shively announced the selection, completing the 25 team field aside from the Ivy League champion slot. Memphis State will face Creighton in a Midwest regional first round with date to be set.
Amos Alonzo Stagg, the famed American sports patriarch, is 99 and recuperating from a knee problem at a rest home in Stockton California. He was hospitalized on February 3 and later moved to the facility where Mrs Stagg visits him during a stroll.
Saint John's beat St Francis Prep 55 54 in Spring Grove Pa. Frank Grove scored 21 to lead the Saints with Bob Stull adding 11 and Ken Tregoning 10. The Saints trailed 26 22 at half then moved ahead by one after three periods.
The American Football League said on Thursday it held a supplementary draft for players graduating in 1963, with 24 red shirts drafted who had already been selected by the NFL. AFL cited NFL dominance and longer scouting, stressing the draft was legal and not the prior secret draft voided by Commissioner Joe Foss.
Five players average 30 points a game as the college season nears end. Bill McGill leads with 37.5 points per game, followed by Jack Foley 32.94 and Len Chappel 30.0. Terry Dischinger also averages 30 for Purdue. In milwaukee the Braves announce Johnny Antonelli will be placed on the voluntary retired list after his sale to the Mets.
Brunswick stays hot with a 68 58 win over Emmitsburg in a seesaw game. John Wenner pumps in 25 points while the Wenner Kubat duo fuels the late burst to seal the victory.
Lincoln Tigers stave off a late surge by Maryland School for the Deaf to win 76 73. Vincent Marion led with 24 points while Neel Hall added 22 as Lincoln recovered from a third quarter deficit. Doug Herbert Dave Allen and Wayne Brown each scored ten for Lincoln.
Hank Foiles competes with Jim Gentile as he joins the Orioles in Miami for spring training. Gentile hits big in practice while Foiles belts three homers, and Marv Breeding agrees to 1962 salary terms as the Orioles plan ahead with Whitey Herzog and Charley Lau.
The Detroit Lions posted a net profit of 160000 dollars for last season marking a tenth straight year above 100000. NFL club directors approved the annual report and declared a five percent dividend for the sixth consecutive year.
Pvt Tony Kubek, at Fort Lewis with the Army amid the Berlin crisis, hopes to reclaim his Yankees shortstop role. He notes the constant fight for a spot and keeps in shape by basketball and possible Army baseball. Clete Boyer could move to third while rookies Ed Linz and Tom Tresh challenge for shortstop.
Edith Zimmermann of Austria swept the icy Davos course in 1 minute 25.7 seconds to win the women’s giant slalom race in the Coppa Grischa series.
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