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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1955
Page
4
Frederick High School Cadets routed Hagerstown 73 to 48, raising their season record to 45-2. Led by a 1-3-1 to man defense and sharp shooting, Cadets overwhelmed Hub with early leads and strong rebounding from Kiracore and Yanos. The win strengthens their bid for a top post-season berth amid national rankings chatter.
College basketball results from yesterday include Seton Hall 83 over Villanova 79 and Kentucky 66 over Alabama 32. Tennessee 86 defeated Auburn 77 while Vanderbilt 78 beat Georgia 57. Tulane 78 topped Mississippi State 39 and LSU 68 beat Ole Miss. Georgia Tech 88 defeated Florida 68. Iowa 72 over Minnesota 70 and Illinois 81 over Michigan 33. Michigan State 93 beat Indiana 77 and Wisconsin 73 over Purdue 73. Colorado 66 defeated Missouri 37. Bradley 69 edged Wichita 67, Drake 87 over Oklahoma City 70. St. Louis 90 beat Houston 87 and Texas Tech 94 over Hardin-Simmons 70. Santa Clara 84 beat St Mary’s California 2.
Thurmont defeated Jefferson 9 to 3 while Mt. Pleasant beat Emmitsburg 9 to 3 and Carroll Manor edged New Market 2 to 1. Week slate shows Mt. Pleasant vs Carroll Manor and New Market vs Ballenger among Thursday matchups. Friday features Jefferson vs Linganore and Thurmont vs Glade Valley. Standings list Carroll Manor Emmitsburg Middletown Valley Jefferson Mt. Pleasant New Market Thurmont Glade Valley Linganore with Middletown Valley posting high team score 1506 and high individual game 336 by R Holter.
Poolesville High School varsity ends a three game skid with a 65 64 win over Richard Montgomery of Rockville at Poolesville The host led 1841 heading into the final quarter but was overtaken by Rockville before Shawver scored a decisive field goal with two seconds left Montgomery pulled away late before Poolesville held on for the victory. next game is at Wheaton on Friday night.
Camp Detrick edged Walter Reed Hospital 70 to 65 on Monday at the military post fieldhouse. Walter Reed started fast but faded late after a key player was ejected for a knee to the face amid a tense rematch setup. Referees Moore and Price supervised a tough civil military contest with Tim zey Cole scoring for the winners and Baker among Walter Reed’s top scorers.
Approximately 250 members and guests are expected for the Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association annual oyster roast at Carp Kanawha near Point of Rocks. The event, open to the general public, features fried and stewed oysters and is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 6 oclock.
VAL C A League f Junior Basketball Lea gue finals playoff March 7 by defeating Lakers 40-31 Monday afternoon in the semi final round Royals play Celtics Saturday for the right to meet the Knicks for the Junior Y championship of 1955 Yesterday's contest was gamely fought by the losers against heavy odds The two contestants were even ending the initial period Lakers took a four point lead at the intermission Knicks capped third quarter offensive five points then stalled a terrific offensive when Grove of the Lakers fouled out in the final period The score Lakers Evans Grove Fisher Graf Hendrickson Derr Knicks Mackler Rinehart Kehne Bond Alexander Reserve-Jack Griffin Timer Ramsburg Seaver Blank IN COMEBACK MINNEAPOLIS Feb 28 Iowa with the comeback heart of a champion subdued Minnesota 72-70 tonight to clinch a share of the Big Ten basketball title before a crowd of 20376 largest gathering ever to watch a game in a college arena
A vintage style demand for a postcard in exchange for a free rupture protection plan. Claims the product blocks rupture opening and prevents escape without bulky trusses. Includes a postal address and department code.
The National League appears deeper and more balanced than the American League as 16 clubs prepare for spring training in Florida and Arizona. Predictions name the Giants, Dodgers, and Reds as contenders with St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati as threats, while Chicago and Pittsburgh look unlikely. Indians manager Al Lopez optimistic about a stronger club led by Herb Score and Ralph Kiner, while Yankees pursue pitching fixes with Turley and Larsen and White Sox seek a power hitter to boost a sagging offense.
In Brooklyn at Eastern Parkway Arena, Bob Baker weighing 214 1 2 pounds defeated Rex Layne who weighed 206 3 4 pounds. Baker earned a decisive unanimous 10 round decision ending Layne’s eight fight unbeaten streak. The Pittsburgh heavyweight strengthened Baker’s claim as a top contender with his eighth straight victory.
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