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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1960
Page
6
Sports column describes the looming two week stretch for the Cumbe Frederick Cadets as they duel with rivals including Reneke and Martinsburg in a tough chase for the CVAL league title. A sweep could seal it but obstacles loom as Frederick aims to sting Martinsburg and stay in the hunt.
Maryland crushed Yale 103 to 80 to set a new team scoring mark as Al Bunge poured in a career high 43 points. The Terps built a 23 point lead and led 40 32 at halftime while Yale clayed back to within 10 late, Dan McFadden led Yale with 27. Maryland out rebounded 47 40 and hit 52 percent of floor shots.
Boston newspapers report Ted Williams may end his playing career. The Boston American says Williams received a broadcaster offer from WHDH at last year’s salary, while the Boston Traveler notes Williams is recovering from leg trouble and may be unable to play next season.
A fragmented OCR notice highlights a Wednesday night event in the BTM League with a single game, noting a $35 entry or prize and mentions Rigs Nerts Food as a sponsor or onsite vendor. The readable lines suggest a small, community sports or recreation gathering with casual stakes.
Cincinnati remains the lone unbeaten in the latest college basketball rankings after a 70-63 win over Dayton and a pair of festival wins. West Virginia falls to third as California holds second, with Bradley climbing to fourth after beating Butler and St. Utah.
Frederick travels to South Hagerstown as both teams sit 2-1 in CVAL play. Frederick, 5-1 overall, relies on Ron Hartsock Wayne Rinehart and Pete Nelson to lead a strong front line while South Hagerstown leans on Eddie Strawther Billy Couden and Melvin Monroe as it eyes a 3-3 season mark.
Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck pursues Michigan State athlete Dean Look as a possible major league signee despite coach John Kobs expressing doubts about his readiness for the majors. Look, an all-Big Ten quarterback and .? batting average hitter, has attracted significant attention and a high signing bid.
Walkersville faces Brunswick in a Blue Ridge Catholic League matchup as Brunswick’s leading scorers Spurrier and Wenner aim to clash with Walkersville. Johnnies host St James and St John’s battles continue with Yawson Grove and Rob Martin key scorers. Middletown eyes a win over Boonsboro to snap a skid as Hays and Hass shine in the Holiday Tourney. Lincoln hosts Rockville and Thurmont meets Smithsburg in county games.
In Columbus Ohio Jerry Lucas and Larry Serziried combined for 56 points powering the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 97 73 win. The game report notes a dominant performance by the pair and emphasizes a wide margin of victory.
A compilation of scores includes Iowa State 69 Kansas State 69 Duke 72 Bucknell 36 Wake Forest 77 Clemson 62 Florida State 93 South Carolina 75 Northwestern 61 Indiana 37 Detroit 94 Creighton 78 William and Mary 72 Davidson 6 One State 97 Timnors 73 Maryland 103 Yale 80 Maryland Freshmen St Johns of Washington 54 Service Fort Meade 82 Walter Reed 58. NBA: Boston 127 Syracuse 120.
North Carolina State College coach Everett Case suspended three guards for disciplinary reasons. Captain Dan Englehardt of Seymour Indiana, Anton Mueh- Tauer from Brooklyn, and George Finnegan of Rye, NY were removed from the team, with Finnegan a leading reserve. Case gave no further details, stressing the action concerns basketball matters only.
Akron AP reports Dick Weber of St. Louis won the Professional Bowlers Association Bowler of the Year award. Don Carter, Ray Bluth, Henry Smith, and Eddie Lubanski rounded out the top five in the balloting.
Match maker Lone Surreal signed Harold Gomes of Providence R I to defend his world junior lightweight crown against Flash Elorde of the Philippines in Manila in early March.
Miami’s immediate future in a professional football league will be decided within three weeks. Commissioner Joe Foss of the new American League will visit to meet with applicants. The National League plans a Miami Beach meeting on January 20 to consider expansion. Storer’s sale of the Miami Marlin franchise to William B. McDonald is seen as evidence of his bid to enter the National League. South adds Cowboy Woodruff to Senior Bowl roster to replace Marvin Lasater who was injured.
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