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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1954
Page
9
New York sports column notes holdouts sprouting as six figure TV contracts loom. Owners face payroll pressures while players seek World Series and All Star TV cash. Despite friction, most holdouts will be signed by opening day.
Maryland pressed a tight defense and sharp shooting to beat Virginia 70-56 in Norfolk. Bob Kessler led with 15 points while Buzz Wilkinson scored 24 for Virginia. Maryland rebuilt a 37-24 halftime lead and controlled boards to stretch its ACC mark to six wins against one defeat.
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Fights listed last night show Carmine Fiore stopping Freddie Herman in Brooklyn, Glen Flanagan outpointing Bobby Bickle in Butte, Tony De Marco beating Wilbur Wilson in Boston, and Adrien Hefel stopped by Jed Black in Detroit, amid a 1930s mood note noting population estimates.
Poolesville trailed at halftime 27-25 but surged in the final period to beat Sherwood High School 61-57 on Monday. The game featured zone defense, team play, and marked Poolesville’s fourth straight win as the hosts JV fell 30-36 to the visitors.
Kendall School for the Deaf star George Lusby led with long-range shooting as the Washington Silents defeated Maryland State School 63 to 51. Jones paced MSSD with scoring flair while Ward and Crites propelled Frederick Silents in the third period. Tonight MSSD faces Thurmont High at home.
St. John's defeated Elm Street 21 to 17 in a junior varsity game at St. John's school. The Elms shot poorly early, missing close shots until the third quarter when they tied the score, then traded leads down the stretch. Free throws aided St. John's with 14 attempts to Elm's five.
Mary land coach Jim Tahim received a remarkable letter from Mrs Ola Grigg of Sherman Texas praising his Maryland team that topped the nation in 1953. She recalled traveling 1500 miles to see the Oklahoma game and lauded the players and sportsmanship. Also noted Stirnweis signs as Schenectady manager and geographic note about Thousand Islands.
The Baltimore Orioles announced the sale of fourteen players to Richmond of the International League for 50000 dollars. Nine active players include pitchers Dick Starr Ken Heintzelman Joe Ares Wimpy Naridaella catcher Marty Tabacheck infielders Russ Kerns Eddie Kaske outfielders Marv Rackley Roy Weatherly Ares and Kaske are returning servicemen. Five restricted players Bux Donnelly Ray Poat Gordon Mueller George Byam Butch Wayte transfer with contracts. Richmond will replace Baltimore in the International Circuit.
Lakers 15 Knicks 8 Bullets 13 Celtics 5 also a 30 minute 16mm sound film of Armed Forces Participation in the 1952 Olympics is available for local showings. Contacts Lt Cecil K Haga Camp Detrick Catcher Clint Courtney weds Dorothy Knelanne in Ciudad Obregon Mexico.
New York and St Louis Cardinals organize a strong rookie contingent at St Peters burg camp. Notables include Ellis Deal Bud Greason Joe Frazier Tom Burgess Dick Rand Alex Grammas and Memo Luna with prospects like Hammons and Blaylock.
Boxing fans await the middleweight title bout between Bobo Olson and Kid Gavilan at Chicago Stadium on April 2. The piece weighs in on Gavilan’s form, Olson’s pace, and the possible outcome as the “Whirling Windmill Caper” stalls or stuns in a high stakes clash.
Eddie Mathews, 22, and the Milwaukee Braves remain far apart on salary terms after leading the majors with 47 home runs. He may hold out, wants a one year deal, and favors playing left field if moved.
Moses S. Hecht, head of a major Baltimore department store chain, died Jan. 6 and left a charitable foundation about 230000 dollars in stock. Hecht's will filed in Orphan's Court tonight names 10000 shares of Hecht Co. common stock to the MEN'S TEN PIN DIV. First Half standings and details follow, with trustees named for the remainder of the estate including two sons Samuel M. and Keary. The Hecht company, with stores in Baltimore and nearby cities, will fund the foundation through the trust for grandchildren and others. The article also lists bowling statistics and standings for the league’s second half.
Michigan State and Kansas filled posts as Hugh Daugherty and Charles Mather moved up. Penn State Minnesota Texas A M Marquette Idaho North Carolina State Toledo and William Penn Iowa also seek new head coaches with names like Bill Jennings Frank Reagan Bob Odell George Munger Frank Broyles and Milt Bruhn frequently mentioned.
University of Baltimore will play Western Maryland College in a doubleheader with the fresh men teams to follow. Baltimoreans average near 100 points per game and expect a large Frederick fan turnout if weather permits.
Price Electric League s keeps him from reaching 20 or more in the season. Pierce led the American League standings with 186 strikeouts and ranked second in earned run average at 292.72. He pitched seven shutouts and 23 scoreless innings in a long string, with 40 1 3 scoreless innings noted. Other top stats include high individual game tie by L Bief and R Tucker 133, high individual set by R Tucker 394, high team game 534 by Shipping and 1,537 team set, and seasonal average 117.16 by L Barrier. Charlotte Ausherman posted 129 and 398 for high individual. High team game by Coil Department 429 and team set 1,235 by Personnel.
Chicago January 12 Billy Pierce signed his 1954 contract and General Manager Frank Lane said the left handed pitcher becomes one of the top paid players in the White Sox. Terms were not disclosed. Pierce, 26, had a standout 1953 with 18 wins including four over the Yankees, though he slipped in the final month.
National Basketball Association All Star selections name Carl Braun and Harry Gallatin as East starters alongside Bob Cousy Ed McCauley and Dolph Schayes with West lineup pending. Giants sign two ends Ken McAfee and Clif Livingston after service-team play.
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