Martinsburg Bulldogs Dominate Local Basketball Scene
Martinsburg leads the Western Maryland and West Virginia Panhandle with a nine game winning streak and a 12 1 record behind star players as Frederick trails. South Hagerstown and North Hagerstown push hard as nearby rivals. South Hagerstown posted an 81 38 victory over St Maria Goretti with Ed Strawther scoring 18. Frederick’s offense averages 472 points while allowing 516. Indoor track at the Washington Evening Star games features Don Bragg and Bob Gardner among others. A $300,000 Brunswick bowl center with 16 duckpin lanes is planned for Bruns wick next to the Bruns wick Cooperative.
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Terr
Walier Athletic League
Explorers Ubkere
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Tri-State
CVAL
John Bar
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Rebels
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Negro players seek first class status in spring training
In Chicago AP reporting, writers describe Negro players aiming for first rate status in spring camps, noting growing resentment at second class treatment. An outstanding Negro player told reporter he is tired of being kept as a spring training novelty rather than a regular season regular.
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Chicago
Wendell Smih
Smuth
New Head Coach Provo Prompts Fresh Starts in Utah
A new era begins as Hal D. X, a 30 year old former UCLA musician, is named head coach of Utah youth basketball, signaling a fresh start for the program. The announcement comes amid season challenges and a push to raise team performance and morale.
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Utah
Hal D. X
Los Angeles
Mavie
UCLA
Icham Youns
CAGE RESULTS AND SEASON ACTION ACROSS COLLEGE HOOPS
AP reports college basketball results with Stetson beating Georgia Southern 65 62 while Minnesota overpowered Purdue 89 62 Michigan State 70. Ireland renames a stadium after John Kennedy and Lions president quits amid ownership turmoil. Farrell is honored for courage by Philadelphia Sportswriters. Des Moines bank buys naming rights in a conflicted sales counter note.
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Thurmont and Walkersville Clash in Class B Contest
Thurmont and Walkersville meet in a Class B game as Brunswick hosts Lincoln at West Frederick Jr High. Emmitsburg travels to Smithsburg while Lincoln and Brunswick both chase wins on a packed county slate.
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Herb Daugherty
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Tubman
Joan Horiie
Tomont
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Eagles Name Skorich As New Head Coach
Philadelphia Eagles hire Nick Skorich, age 39, as head coach after Buck Shaw leaves. Skorich, previously line coach, has NFL coaching history with Pittsburgh and Green Bay, signed a three year deal around 25000 dollars annually. He notes the team must replace Norm Van Brocklin and relies on Sonny Jurgensen to lead the offense and strengthen the secondary.
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Green Bay Pa Skerich
Norm van Brocklin
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Jurgensen
Tar Heel quint may withdraw from ACC tournament
UNC asked the Atlantic Coast Conference for permission to drop from the ACC tournament scheduled for March 24 in Raleigh. The request follows a one year NCAA probation for UNC, tied to recruiting violations. State, NC State, and South Carolina are noted as having recent NCAA histories with probation and tournament performances.
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O. K. Covell
Brooks James
North Carolina State
Jim Penny
University of South Carona
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Maryland Racing Commission Sets Feb 3 Hearing on Dates
The Maryland Racing Commission named February 3 for officials of Laurel Race Course to present their views on date conflicts with Laurel Raceway. Chairman R. Bruce Livie said thoroughbred officials will address the issue at the next meeting. Laurel Race Course President John D. Schapiro requested the hearing after calendar conflicts were announced for April 14 to May 11.
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Livie
Brandywine
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Maris says Ruth record safe despite longer season
Roger Maris, the 1960 American League MVP, predicts Babe Ruth’s home run record will stand even with 162 games this season. He notes Ruth’s 60 in 1927 is unmatched, cites few 50 homer seasons in AL and NL since 1938, and reflects on tougher pitching and defense as reasons to expect modest averages.
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Palmer Named Pro Athlete Of The Year In Rochester
Arnold Palmer 31 of Latrobe Pa won the 11th annual S Rae Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year belt by more than 100 points in sports writers and sportscasters voting. Floyd Patterson placed second with Norm Van Brocklin close behind. Bill Mazeroski Vern Law and Warren Spahn followed in the top ranks. The Rochester Press and Radio Club dinner announced the award with proceeds to charity.
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New York
Sam Snead
Metropolitan Golf Writers
Deane Bevan
Silver Spring
High School Star Games May Be Ruled By College Group
Promoters of post‑season all star games seek NCAA approval after a NCAA decree threatens high school graduates with loss of varsity eligibility if they participated in non approved all star contests. Indiana officials argue the NCAA has no say over athletes after school and emphasize the need to curb commercial exploitation of young players. The issue touches many states and leagues including NAIA and NJCAA as deliberations continue.
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