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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1956
Page
9
Elma Street walloped Middletown, as Fresh Elm Street limited Middle town High Freshmen to just two points, extending Cadets’ unbeaten run.
Bobby Schick rolled a high 4 strike and led the Raiders to a 403 378 victory over the Blue Fins in the YMCA Inter Mediate Bowling League. Clyde Stone spun a 91 for the Red Devils who edged the Sharks 373 365 in the other match.
THREE SIGN NEW YORK, Jan. 24 The Giants received the contracts of three players today mailed to VP Chub Feeney from Puerto Rico and Venezuela. The trio includes pitcher Steve Ridzik of the Puerto Rico league Yeading Saniturce club catcher Ray Murray of Caugas and catcher Len Jackson with Magallanes in Venezuela. Murray, 36, a former American Leaguer, starred for Dallas in the Texas League last season with a .329 average and 25 homers.
Baltimore headlines report Weeb Ewbank awarded a new two year contract to remain head coach of the Baltimore Colts. The club declined to reveal terms, noting only a pay raise possible. The Colts finished 5-6-1 last season, fourth in the Western Division, with a late championship chance.
Thurmont defeats Walkersville 64 to 36 at Walkersville to secure its first league victory. Ray Hoffman scored for Thurmont as the team led from start to finish, building a 10 point halftime edge and widening the gap to 44-26 in the third period. Thurmont JVs also beat Walkersville JVs 36 to 4.
Chicago Cubs pitchers Warren Hacker and Bob Rush formalized their 1958 deals in Chicago. With three players signed, the club totaling 12 more reads to complete the roster. Hacker posted an 11-15 record with a 4.27 ERA in 1955, while Rush went 13-11 with 14 complete games and a 3.50 ERA, finishing strong.
New York promoter Tex Sullivan stood alone before Julius Helfand as the New York State Athletic Commission probed methods used to recruit fighters for the London Sporting Club shows. Wille Gilzenberg resigned, selling his stake, but Helfand kept the resignation pending inquiry. Gilzenberg cited involvement of managers Charley Johnston Bill Daly and Jack Kearns in DuMont TV contract talks, while DuMont executives admitted contact with the managers.
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