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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
4
The Fort Detrick Comets beat the Hagers town Comets 73 to 7 at Fort Detrick. Smith led with 21 points, Dunlap added 18, and Charles Davis from Emory and Henry contributed 12 as a standout guard and quarterback.
The Hagerstown Comets in a hard fought game led by Detrick and Reel beat a visiting seven-player squad 65 to 28 at halftime. Detrick G F T Smith Bunfap Ramage and Pomorski led the scoring while Reed and Watson added key baskets. The match featured strong foul shooting as practice paid off and the Comets prepared for a Monday game at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Maryland defeated Georgetown 82 to 69 in college basketball. Other scores include Clemson 80 Furman 77 and Oklahoma 57 over A&M with additional notes on minor games and unemployment data from Maryland reports.
The NCAA football rules committee in New Orleans voted a personal foul penalty for grabbing face masks and rejected a bid to expand substitution rules. They also created a defined team area near the sideline, clarified ball usage, and ruled all actions final without NCAA approval. Benedict Arnold died in London.
Chicago reports on the annual winter meeting of American League umpires under Will Harridge and Cal Hubbard. Umpires discuss new rules including ball being hit by a pitched ball in the strike zone and the 20 second speed-up delivery rule.
The National Boxing Association vacates Sandy Saddler’s featherweight title for not signing a defense, with a possible return after a physical exam. NBA official Fred Saddy says they will wait on the New York examination outcome while the New York State Athletic Commission orders Saddler’s manager Charley Johnston to bring him in for tests. Johnston cites a scheduling conflict due to his wife in Miami, and Saddler pledges consideration if he can fight.
Weather and other delays force postponements and rescheduling of several games. Frederick M C A versus Hillwood A C of Baltimore was moved to February 28. Walkersville at Middletown canceled with future date to be set. A Frederick County varsity game is rescheduled for this Monday. In pro play, the St Louis Hawks edged the Royals 166 106 in overtime as Bob Pear contributed 26 points for Rochester.
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