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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1952
Page
6
Chicago Jan 18 The White Sox board accepts Charles A Comiskey II resignation as vice president and secretary amid a salary dispute. His mother Grace R Comiskey hints the door remains open for a return. the squabble centers on compensation and board politics.
An underdog Capital Pages basketball team from the Senate and House of Representatives in Washington challenged Poolesville High School, but the hosts won 36 to 35 on a last second basket by Poolesville center John Roberson. Poolesville will host Clarksville next.
In a Friday night Hoosier style clash at F H 5 gym Hagerstown guard Leo Burke erupted in the final two periods to lift the Hub City to a 42 27 victory over Frederick. Burke poured in five baskets and a foul shot in the fourth as Frederick managed just eight points. The Frederick JVs fell 33 31 to Hagerstown JVs in the late stretch.
New York Jan 18 A possible shift in bowl game policy surfaced as Sugar Bowl sponsors were eyed for conference tie ups on New Year’s Day bowls The Southern Conference was mentioned as potentially approving contract based bowl participation Rex Enright of South Carolina suggested a permanent contract pairing a champion with another team Similar arrangements exist with Rose Bowl Pacific Coast Big Ten and Cotton Bowl Southwest conferences Enright noted no specific bowls were named Sugar Bowl president Charles Zatarain said no policy change had occurred yet The Sugar Bowl board will meet in about 10 days to consider proposals from the Southern or other conferences No immediate comment from Orange Bowl officials Southern Conference Commissioner Wallace Wade denied consideration of tie ups Maryland Clemson were sanctioned for playing non conference foes Sugar Bowl has seen frequent SEC representation since 1935 with 14 appearances The Sugar Bowl has represented the SEC in 14 of 18 games and the Orange Bowl in 15 of 20 with only two SEC teams in that bowl period
Pfc Arch McCartney earned the Post football trophy as most valuable player for the Hushpuppies who defeated rivals at the fieldhouse ceremony. Lt Col Cecil Miller presented the award to McCartney with teammates Pics James L Clay Frank G Siler Paul Schneelock Donald McGuire Charles R Mayfield Jr Ralph Knoernsepild William L Aspy Jr Carl Darigo and James L Gault in attendance. Singles and doubles winners in the Post ping pong tournament received trophies for December events.
George Marshall refused to approve a transfer of the New York Yanks franchise to Baltimore under present circumstances. Marshall noted the Redskins hold territorial rights and said a Baltimore group would need solid money and organization. a five man committee offered an old Colts stake but lacked funds. Edward G Barrow founder of the Yankee baseball dynasty underwent prostate operation at age 83 in Port Chester New York.
Weekly division standings list top teams and high scorers. Taylor Mac's Grocery records high individual game, while Stop Texaco leads in team totals with 571 and 1942 pins. An item from the Raleigh historic museum notes a large specimen with measurements and weight.
GEHRMANN BESTS WILT PHILADELPHIA, January 18. Don Gehrmann surged from far back in the final lap to win the mile race, edging Wilt in a tight finish.
In Philadelphia Inquirer notes run tonight as Gehrmann edges Fred Wilt in the homestretch. Gehrmann clocked 4 10.2 to set a new meet record and win.
The board of transportation says either two track subway line can move 100000 people per hour in one direction, equaling twenty automobile super highways in New York City.
In the MEN'S division Baptist, 2 doubles. Luth., 1 Buckeystown, 2. Grace Ref, 1 Middletown Ref, 2. Calvary, 1 Mt. Pleasant, 2. Midtown Luth, 1 Evan, Ref, 3. Brethren, 0. High game Swomley, 144. high set Marendt, 358. high team game Mt. Pleasant Methodist. high team set Ruckeystown Methodist and Mt. Pleasant Methodist tied at 85. team average 1.641. In the WOMEN'S division Calvary Methodist, Mt. NT, Urbana, Doubs Methodist, Ald Bucktown Meth, Baptist, Mt. Pleasant, Ch. of Brethren, Fred. Lutheran, Mid. Luth. Ref, standings show St. John's 14-6-8, Urbana 14-6-8, Doubs Meth 24-15, Ald Bucktown Meth 22-17, Baptist 20-19, Mt. Pleasant 18-23, Ch. of Brethren 13-26, Fred. Lutheran 12-27, Mid. Luth. Ref 10-29. Weekly statistics list J. Hahn high set 317, M. Reese high name 125, and St. John’s as high team game 500 and set 1,477. A note mentions a high eastern A earthbound tower atop Clingman’s Peak in North Carolina with Mount Mitchell nearby.
Blue Ridge bowling results show Moose 2, Coliseum 1, Legion 3, Snow White 2. Damascus 0. Saturday features Damascus at Sherwood Feed and Legion at Coliseum. Snow White at Moose. High game Jack Landis 157. high set tied Jack Landis and Roderick 403. Coliseum leads high team game 631 and 1,801 in set. Season averages list Copenhaver 123.23, Wolfensberger 123.14, Myers 121.48, Chicorz 121.38, Koontz 121.37, Palladino 121.35, Moberly 123.17 on 33 of 34 games.
Industrial Bowling League standings show High team game Coca Cola 596 and 1751, high individual game K Ford 141, high individual set tied between Crampton Sr and Poole at 372.
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