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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1975
Page
3
Local sports briefs summarize notable performances and upcoming events from Frederick area teams. Highlights include high school and college action with scores, standings, and player achievements as reported by the Frederick News-Post.
Linganore baseball, after a 9 9 finish last season, pivots to a young squad as ace Steve Smith leaves for the Eastern Shore and top hitters Lier and Young switch sports. Coach Bob Dawson calls seven sophomores and four ninth graders the core, with Gesling and Sherald anchoring pitching and infield help from Cline Gorsuch Beachey Shook Lutey Phoebus and Cole to share catching duties.
Muhammad Ali fought when he felt like it and used sharp jabs and head punches to wear down Chuck Wepner in a 15 round heavyweight title bout in Cleveland. Ali knocked Wepner down in the 15th, the referee counted out at eight and halted the fight with 19 seconds left.
New Catoctin coach Jack Patterson plans to play it by ear as the team hosts Boonsboro to open the season. He aims to improve on last year’s 6-8 mark, emphasize speed, and evaluate a pitching staff with many players contributing equally. Remaining position battles include infield and catching spots.
Aubrey Dixon, Fort Detrick physicist turned entrepreneur, opened the Tuscarora Racquet Club in October 1972 with a two court bubble near Beckley’s Motel. Despite skeptics, the venture expanded from 90 members to 350 in three years, with court time sales rising from $20,000 to $60,000 and plans for a permanent four court facility as stock sales progress.
Dixon outlines a red barn like steel building on Renn Rd near Feagaville with four courts and a central clubhouse including a teaching court. He expects 420 playing hours, 500 members in two years, and a future bubble expansion plus hired help while continuing lessons at Frederick Community College.
The Maryland House of Delegates gave tentative approval to a four million dollar state loan to aid in purchasing the Baltimore Orioles. The bill, pushed by the Mandel administration, would require full repayment if the club leaves Maryland and repayment within fifteen years, with a cap of twelve point five million on the sale. Jerold Hoffberger, principal stockholder, is negotiating to sell the team for the twelve point five million asking price.
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