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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1998
Page
6
Frederick County reports a $0.5 million rise in property tax revenue this fiscal year. Dec 31 total is $100.9 million vs $100.4 million expected. Growth stems from reassessments and new construction. Income tax receipts total $17.3 million so far, with $619 million expected for the year.
Maryland senator Timothy Ferguson blasts Senate Republicans Vernon Boozer and John Derr for not backing him and Stoltzfus as Democrats target their seats in November. He vows hard fighting, accuses Miller allies of pressuring rivals, and cites a Post article linking Goodloe Byron Jr. to a possible bid.
The Maryland Senate approved 26 to 18 a bill requiring public school systems to teach about the Irish potato famine of the 1840s. Debate focused on state mandates for curriculum. supporters say it corrects neglect, while opponents warn of precedents and local control.
Ozzie Guillen, 34, agreed to a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles and will be invited to spring training. He will compete for a backup infield spot and can earn up to 700000 with incentives. Guillen played 13 seasons with the White Sox and is a three time AL All Star.
No. 1 Duke defeated Maryland 86 59 in Cameron Indoor Stadium as Trajan Langdon scored 12 of his 16 early points and Gary Williams was ejected after two technical fouls. Duke built a 57 30 halftime lead and extended its home winning streak to 17. Rodney Eliott led Maryland with 13 points while officials cracked down on bench and court conduct.
Anacostia overwhelms Thomas Johnson 54 to 33 at the DeMatha Invitational at MCI Arena. Donte Smith led with 23 points for Anacostia, while TJ struggled early and trailed by 19 at the first break. Cato June added eight rebounds as TJ fights to regroup in Central Maryland Conference play.
Damascus rolled to a 54 18 win over Middletown as Chase York Steve Bennett and TJ Salb led with pins. Eliot Blair Zane Harshman pinned opponents while Middletown seeks state level play and finishes its schedule against Linganore after losses and a 1 1 week.
Kevin Malone, former Expos GM and Orioles assistant, voices concern over escalating baseball salaries and rising ticket prices. He notes small markets struggle to retain stars, warns the game risks becoming white collar and unaffordable for fans, despite owners willing to pay.
Randy Myers left the Orioles for Toronto on a three year 18 million deal. Orioles manager Malone said the club will weigh free agent decisions for 13 eligible players including Roberto Alomar BJ Surhoff Rafael Palmeiro Scott Erickson and Jimmy Key. Pat Gillick is expected to resign after this season as the team begins spring training preparations.
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