MacPhail Tells Why Bowie Chief Lost Job in 1953 Trial
Larry MacPhail testified in Towson about the April 1953 arrest that led to his firing as Bowie Race Track president. He seeks $267,000 in damages, claiming he was framed and that he earned 25,000 a year plus 3 percent of gross revenues. He recalled drinking at lunch and a later confrontation with troopers as he defended his conduct amid a battle with throat cancer.
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Towson
Larry MacPhail
Bowie Race Track
MacPhail
Bowie
Prince Georges County
Hyattsville
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
Maryland
Baltimore
Donald Lillis
New York Money
J. Douglas Casey
Casey
Auime Kumi ii
Speiser Fights Young Tonight in Chicago Stadium
Middleweight Paddy Young, 27, of New York, faces Chuck Speiser, 26, of Lansing, Mich., in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium. Speiser aims to improve his 16 3 record while Young pursues his lengthy totals and momentum. ABC televsies at 10 p.m. EST.
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Chicago
Paddy Young
Chuck Spieser
Chicago Stadium
Spieser
Lansing
Mich
Michigan State
Young
New York
Chuck
ABC
Norris And Weill Stage Open Clash Over Marciano Fights
New York promoter Norris and manager Weill clashed publicly over Rocky Marciano's next defense. Norris urged a February title bout and questioned touring for tuneups, while Weill insisted he remains Marciano's manager and viewed the trips as goodwill, noting the existing contract and needed conditioning time.
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New York
Jim Norris
AL Weill
Marciano
Norris
International Boxing Club
Weill
IBC
Morgane 0
Rocky Reiang
African Giant and Canadian Fighter Draw
London November 15 Potsieter the plodding African giant who flattened nine opponents drew one round against Canadian James Parker in his first real rings test. Pattie carried a 225 pound weight gap over Parker who weighed 225 pounds for his heaviest ring weight. The giant hobbled around the ring as Parker struggled to reach his towering chin in what was framed as a test of real fighting ability rather than spectacle.
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London
Potsieter
James Parker
Potsie
Parker
Pattie
Northern Division games prevail amid tight scores
Thurmont edges Liberty 4 to 3 while Walkersville defeats Emmitsburg 10 to 4 in a Northern Division slate. In the Southern Division Elm Street wins 6 to 4 over Frederick, Brunswick 6 beats Middle 5 in a low scoring clash.
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Thurmont
Liberty
Walkersville
Emmitsburg
Vereh Leads ACC Offense Rushing As Citations Grow
In Maryland on November 15, Maryland halfback Ed Vereh tops ACC offense race with 652 total yards and 566 rushing yards, narrowly ahead of Wake Forest’s Nick Consoles. Clemson’s Joel Wells and North Carolina State’s Dick Christy trail, while Duke’s Bob Pascal also contends. Consoles seeks a passing record with 66 completions for 787 yards.
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Greenshoro
N.C
Maryland
Ed Vereh
Vereb
ACC Service Bureau
Nick Consoles
Wake Forest
Clemson
Consoles
Wells
Tiger
Wolfpack
Bob Pascal
Duke
Parkersville Bowling Standings and Honors Report
Parkersville results show Coca Cola, City Motors, and Babe's Package Store leading in team points with Brownie's Garage and Cola Aerick Motors close behind. Top individual scores: C Myers 165 and A Crum 393 in single sets while Brownie’s team notches 572 for high team game and 1,678 for high team set. Also notes Wilton Francis Stitely Jr enlisting in basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas address AF 13560321.
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Parkersville Barling
Monocacy Valley
Coca Cola
Uwels Gar
Laginian’s
Pepsi Cola
Rocky Springs
Fred. Motors
City Motors
Babe's P. Store
Brownie's
Si Cola Aerick Motors
C. & PP. Telephone Co
Cramer's
Babe's
Teochy Springs
Wilton Francis Stitely Jr
Wilton FP. Stitely
Woondsboro
Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Stitery
Rr Force
P.O. Box
Lackland
Thurmont Walkersville reach Northern finals in soccer
Thurmont and Walkersville advanced to the Northern finals of the Junior High School Soccer journey with wins over Liberty and Emmitsburg respectively. Portman scored twice for Thurmont while Ed Shelton and Dick Zimmerman led Walkersville with two goals each in a 4-3 win over Emmitsburg. Elm Street and Brunswick prepare for the Southern final after Elm Street beat Frederick’s 9th Graders and Brunswick edged Middletown after extra time.
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Thurmont
Walkersville
Ourney
Brunswick
Elm Street
Gerry Portman
Portman
Liberty
John Wills
Bernie Naill
Emmitsburg
Ed Shelton
Dick Zimmerman
Earl Snyder
Middletown
Frederick
Dick Floyd
Teafs
Ron Fry
Tom Brenenson
Larry Shewbridge
Leo Brandenburg
Clark
Oka Lewis
Rickman
IR Ambroa
Biddinger
Glass
Simons IL Portman
Public Sale of Esther and Minnie Stitely Heirs Property
Heirs at law of Esther P Stitely and Minnie Stitely Rinehart hold a public sale on Saturday November 19 1955 at 10 00 AM on East Broadway and Tagitter St Bridge Marys featuring valuable antiques and household items including clocks china heavy silverware oak furniture a DeWard TV set a sewing machine Frigidaire appliances and numerous personal property items. Terms are cash with proceeds benefiting the Union Bridge Church of the Brethren. Auctioneers Emory T Evans Carroll S Rinehart Alice R Reifsnnder.
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Esther P. Stitely
Minnie Stitely Rinehart
East Broadway
Tagitter St Bridge, Marys
Estes
Joel Stitely
Wehrle
Rogers
DeWard
Union Bridge Church of the Brethren
Harry S. Rinehart
Carroll S. Rinehart
Alice R. Reifsnnder
Emory T. Evans
Auction Notice at 3358 West Patrick St Frederick Md
The undersigned will sell at No 3358 West Patrick St Frederick Md on Wednesday November 23 1955 at one oclock P M. Items include beer cooler compressor refrigerator comp sink Hot Point range gas grill apt size gas range metal cabinets booths chairs griddle sink warming closet water front plywood boat trailer kitchen range and numerous other items. Terms cash. A John Grice, Auctioneer. R L Kelly, Clerk.
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West
Patrick St. Frederick
A. John Grice
R. L. Kelly
Household Goods and Real Estate Auction Brunswick MD
Public sale of personal property at 21 Ef Street Winter's Hill Brunswick Frederick County on Saturday Nov 19 starting 11 am. Items include dining room and living room sets, appliances, beds, dressers, furniture, sewing machine, lamps, canning supplies, 500 potted plants and tools. Real estate at same address offered for private sale, 6 room insulated house with bath furnace and basement, 2 story garage and garden. Owners Thomas N Atkins. Auctioneer Daniel C Poole Jefferson MD. Clerk Mary B Poole. Lunch rights reserved.
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Brunswick
Frederick County
Mearhard
Westinghouse
Ft. Crosley
Thomas N. Atkins
Maryland
Daniel C. Poole Jefferson
Mary B. Poole
Thomas N, Atkins
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Arthur Falk
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Oklahoma
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Pellegrini
Sith Genner
Naslington
Tatum
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Washington
Delphey’s Sport Store
Patrick Street
Shipley’s
Market St
Chuck Speiser
Acheson
Dean Acheson
Eisenhower
Truman
Moscow
Norris and Weill
Middle
Vereh
Tandstane
Pimlico
Potomac Motor Lines
Hagerstown
Atlantic
Aero Oil Company
Q. Box
Frederick, Md
Em'burr
Wal'sville
Hamerick
Green Fisher
Warner . Herring
E. Shelton
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Snyder LR
Zimmerman
Amber
McBride Barnhouse
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Swomley
Homer White
Eyler
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Keller
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Shewbridge
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Staley
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Schick
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May
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Herd
Stevens
Fry
Veterans Administration
Olympic National Park
Washington State
U.S. Park
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Claybaugh Schoonager
Robinson
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L. Cooper Foltz
LFB
Heffner Shafer
Deneen Hendrick
Kline
Higdon
Slifer
Walker ' Lewis
IR Barger Ahalt
Gladstone i Keller IL Flora
Wolfe
Fleetwood
Rudy Deener
Fred‘k
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RFB
Crum On
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