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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
11
The article notes two teams eliminated from a tournament amid broad data about US chick hatching figures. It states an estimated 1.5 billion baby chicks hatch annually in the United States, with most occurring in spring.
Cary Middlecoff, who left dentistry for golf, shot a two under par 70 to win top money in both the medal play and pro-amateur at the 11th annual Seminole Golf Tournament in Palm Beach Florida. He tied with Jim Ferrier in the pro-am with partner Leroys Bordeau, while Olympian contenders and top pros earned prizes in a 54-hole medal and 36-hole pro-am.
University of Maryland sends eight boxers to the Southern Intercollegiate Tournament in Columbia South Carolina led by 130 pound Quattrocchi who carries a 15 5 record. Quattrocchi beat Ellerson Fowler of South Carolina to avenge a prior loss and faces Ted Trash of LSU who beat him in a Baton Rouge dual. Maryland lines up in all divisions with Glass Kostopoulos OBrien Oliver Gregson Smith and Fuller joining Quattrocchi. Events begin tomorrow night in South Carolina.
The dodo on Mauritius failed to fly or defend itself as humans invaded and knocked it down. The text notes an early aviation fatality, the first American airplane death in 1908 at Fort Myer, Virginia.
New York reports on top contenders for the 13th National Invitation Basketball Tournament. City College of New York eyes a late victory run led by speedy sophomores, while Bradley and St John’s loom as strong local threats. Purdue potential remains a topic as radar detection advances are noted in passing.
Allegany High meets Wicomico in the Class A Maryland basketball championship at the University of Maryland. Allegany seeks its 22nd title, while Wicomico eyes a third straight crown, with Lankford, Baibune, and Loukabaugh leading for the Eastern Shore and Alleghany aiming to extend a 18 game win streak.
Local prep action in Frederick Maryland March 18 1950 shapes the Class A final with Cumberland loans and Catonsville winning while Elkton hosts El Aberdeen Elston game for Class B. Lonacaning Central High faces Iberdeen Elston, and Bars ton High meets Class B foe as teams eye the league schedule opening April 23 with new clubs seeking franchises.
The Heart Of Maryland League reorganized at a Frederik YM meeting on a Wednesday night for the 1930 season. President WE Now Mt Ay was re elected as was Secretary Treasurer Dewitt Maung. Last year’s teams were represented except Florence. The franchise holder was given until March 22.
Frederick YMCA hosts an 8 o'clock meeting of league managers and officers to lay plans for the 1950 season. President Harry O Smith will oversee the gathering and conduct the election of officers for 1950.
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