Rule Books Spark 1949 Frederick Soap Box Derby Plans
The 1949 American Soap Box Derby rule books arrived in Frederick. John R. Cheatham announced a meeting with the three sponsors to discuss the local races and plans for a larger event with more contestants and faster racers. The News and Frederick Post, Junior Chamber, and Key Chevrolet back the derby with broader regional sponsorship and home-built cars.
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Former Conference Champion Is Dead at 32
Baltimore reports the death of Thomas J. Birmingham, once a Southern Conference lightheavy standout and University of Maryland athlete in the 1930s. He died after an operation at Mercy Hospital following hospitalization. He leaves a widow Barbara Bassett of El Paso, Texas, and a two year old daughter.
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Radio schedule and brief arts notes from New York
In New York on January 6 Lily Pons and conductor Andrew Kostelanetz say they sold the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and will not perform with it while Wilhelm Furtwängler remains as principal conductor. Pons, a Metropolitan Opera soprano, cites opposition to Furtwängler due to his World War III era conductings in Germany with Hitler aides in attendance at some performances. Francois Boisvert, French inventor, perfected a storage battery in 1896.
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Charter slate lands easy victory in Montgomery County
Jan 67 candidates backed by the charter committee swept a first county council election in Montgomery County Maryland. Fewer than 90 of about 51 000 eligible voters cast ballots amid widespread apathy and no party endorsements.
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Moose To Play Celtics Here In Eastern League Clash
Frederick Moose cagers meet the Alexandria Celtics Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Frederick Armory to defend their Southern Division lead. The Celtics, led by Jack Hageerty and Tommy Guire, boast a deep roster and fast play as they challenge the league leaders on neutral soil.
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Frederick High School Alumni Five Clash With Varsity Quint
Frederick High School hosts an interscholastic basketball event pitting the varsity five led by Skip Zimmermann against Alumni Coach Buzz Rhodenek’s grads. The program features two court contests and dancing after, with a recent outreach inviting participation and hopes for future sports program improvements.
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Varsity Tilt Planned With Dance Night In Gym
The News notes a Friday event with a non varsity tilt and early games. The gym floor will host dancing and music for spectator students until midnight. Admission is 35 cents for alumni and adults, 25 cents for students, with dancing included.
Yankees Still Are Title Club, Weiss Says
George Weiss, general manager of the New York Yankees, declares the club remains a championship unit needing only fuel to regain form. He references prior seasons and contrasts with rivals like the Boston Red Sox in discussing the team’s future prospects.
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Scrappy Anniversary Incident Reported in Cleveland
Police report Mrs Helen Sholtes aged 38 was shot by her husband Andrew during a 25th wedding anniversary celebration. She was treated at St Johns hospital with injuries described as not life threatening.
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