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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1947
Page
6
A compact item lists a U S envoy to Sweden H Freeman and an Oriental guitar measure of paper and Babylonian deity, with clues pointing to terms like shield bears pillar trials Eskimo garment and Roman road. The page shows a vertical word puzzle with numbered entries and cryptic hints.
The article reports on charity work by the American Contract Bridge League now under the Children's Cancer Fund Inc. It highlights Bob Hawk's role in promoting charity causes and recounts a bridge defense by Hawk that showcases strategic play and signaling. It notes a separate listing: Villanova College and the University of Kentucky chosen as football opponents for the Great Lakes Bowl at Cleveland Stadium on December 6, with sponsorship and contracts arranged.
The Associated Press reports heavy rain ends October drought in Maryland. Baltimore area totals reach 2.14 inches by 6 p.m. with 32. of an inch in Cumberland. Winds to 50 mph in Hagerstown cause power outages, factory shutdowns at Victory Products and Staten Furniture, roof blown off in Funkstown, and six to seven foot tides at Ocean City. Rain eases but showers continue.
New York observers predict Notre Dame will crush Army in the upcoming game. Green, a former Army captain, calls Notre Dame's squad the best he has seen under coach Frank Leahy. He notes a big, vicious line and swift ends, with Johnny Lujack shining, while Army struggles to find a path to victory.
In a loosely played Tri County Soccer League match at New Windsor on Sunday New Windsor defeated Emmitsburg 2 1 to climb out of last place. Boone scored both Windsor goals in the third period and Green Jenkins and Crabbs added Emmitsburg goals. Referee James Lantz.
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy prepared for the farewell meeting with Army noting no hard feelings toward Earl Blaik. Leahy opposed post season play and favored a home and home Notre Dame series continuation. He suggested restoring the series to reduce over emphasis and weigh the nine game season as sufficient.
Frederick County Basketball League starts at the Armory tonight at 7:30. The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors an eight team circuit with four games each week this season. Camp Dettrick and Bright Spot join the league.
Arcades show Ebert's with 3 states 0 and High Roe Hyattstown beating M J Grove 3 0 Ketlholtz 2 Blue Lite 1 Coca Cola 3 Co Cousins 0 Cromwell 0 Monrovia Sup 0 forfeit. High individual game and set A Kelly Ebert's 1685 and 386 Ebbert's 625. Hunting rabbits out of season at night with a light costs Charles M Reed Thurmont Route 1. Reed found guilty on several counts paying 25 for night hunting 5 per rabbit and 10 for loaded rifle. Total 345 and costs. Rabbit season starts November 15.
A historical radio timetable outlines prime time shows across networks including ABC CBS NBC and local WMAL WEMD WEAL stations. The schedule features news reports music talk and drama segments from 6:00 PM through late night with programs like News Report Silent Hour Sports Frontiers of Science Lum and Abner Red Barber News and various variety shows and comedies.
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