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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1955
Page
4
Michigan and UCLA race for Rose Bowl slots as they face tough Saturday tests. Michigan battles Ohio State at Ann Arbor while UCLA hosts Southern California, with potential bid shifts depending on outcomes.
New York sports column previews a slate of classic college football matchups with projected scores and key storylines. It notes notable upsets, rankings, and the impact of injuries on favorites, highlighting teams like Michigan, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Stanford while mentioning others such as Texas Christian, Pitt, and Washington in a brisk, period-voiced digest.
George Washington University hopes to upset Maryland as GW coach Bo Sherman acknowledges a formidable Terrapins defensive line and depth. He praises Maryland quarterback Frank Tamburello while noting GW’s own strength in punting returner Mike Sommer, Yet GW must overcome a shallower roster and seek explosive plays to counter Maryland’s balance in College Park, Maryland.
In a mixed results week for the Bowling League, Patternmakers and Warehouse Machinists posted strong totals. Individual high scores included Patternmakers with 569 and 1644 series, while others such as Melder and Brickwell contributed solid marks. Reprocessing of spent fuel is not presently economical at small reactors, according to industry analyses.
Penn State seeks to finish with a strong showing against Pittsburgh in the 55th meeting of the series begun in 1893. The Nittany Lions enter with a 5-3 record after blanking Pitt in the last three years, while Pitt stands 6-3 following recent upsets of Duke and West Virginia as bowl speculation swirls over Jacksonville’s Gator Bowl invitation.
Walkersville broke a 2-2 deadlock with four points in the third period to defeat Thurmont 74. Dick Zimmerman scored twice for the Glademen, Grayson Ramsburg added one, and Ed Shelton earned a penalty shot. Harvey Glass kept Thurmont in play with a late score, but Shelton finished with a clinching single for Walkersville.
Morgantown West Virginia University football roach Lewis received a threatening letter warning the team against beating Syracuse next Saturday. The note, mailed from Newark, claimed organized punishment and hinted at monitoring efforts, amid WVU’s 26 7 win over Pittsburgh last weekend.
Frederick High hosts little-known Woodward Prep at McCurdy Field at 8 30 p m in the curtain drop. The Cadets seek a defensive breakthrough while showing late season offensive signs despite eight games of rough scoring. Key players include Wayne Fender and Danny Willard with others battling injuries and lineup limits as McCurdy Field awaits the outcome.
Ed Flora scored twice as Brunswick Railroaders dominated Elm Street 7-0 to claim the Southern Division Sumper High Soccer championship. Kim Fleetwood and Tony Walker added goals, while Middletown and Frederick battled to a scoreless consolation in Middletown.
A Linear-ald boy confessed to the fatal slaying of neighbor Mrs Vabet Carmil, clearing his 18-year-old sister of first degree manslaughter. The arrest follows a four month investigation after Carmil was found dead in her home. Police say the boy, Orville Willa Cates, admitted striking Carmil and firing a weapon. Authorities describe the confession as crucial in closing the case and freeing another suspect.
PHILADELPHIA Nov 17 A reading expert ridiculed the "tiss and zroan" phonic method as too focused on sounds. Dr. Emmet A Betts of the Betts Reading Clinic urged blending phonics with word relationships and comprehension, warning against judging instruction by grades alone.
Maryland coach Jim Tatum described the Terrapins as in the worst pre game physical shape he has ever seen. The second ranked team faces George Washington in their season finale. Tamburello and Healy are injured while Nusz and Dave are limited. Beightol starts at quarterback for Tamburello with Burgee replacing Healy. Senior Day includes 36 seniors dressing for the final game. Turkeys to be awarded at Tuscarora Archers turkey shoot to follow.
Nebraska coach Bill Glassford announces he will leave after the current season ending a seven year tenure. He declines the five year option and cites family happiness as a reason. The Huskers, under his leadership, went 31-34-3 with a 5-0 conference run this season.
Two Steelers, Lynn Chandnois and Bill McPeak, will miss the Sunday game in Cleveland due to injury. Chandnois has a torn ligament in his left knee while McPeak carries three chipped ribs from the prior 31 28 defeat to the Detroit Lions.
Valuable household goods from a home sold by F will be auctioned at the premises on Renner road toward Johnsville. Located one mile east of New Midway on Saturday November 19 1954 at noon. Items include stoves tables chairs beds cabinets lamps kitchenware a complete fence making set carpenter tools and butchering supplies with cash terms.
SCRANTON Pa Two Philadelphia promoters Ferrante and Graziano were suspended by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission. The action puts their fighters including lightweight champ Wallace Smith and middleweight Joey Liardello under doubt as the commission cites unprofessional conduct and associations with criminals. Also suspended is Harald Johnson for failing to report an illness before a May 16 bout.
The commission charged he had been drugged, with a suspension ending early next year. Graziano and Ferrante were not immediately available for comment.
Plans are complete for Aldo Rays personal appearance here Saturday He will be met on U S 40 west by a motor cavalcade around 3 30 in the afternoon The 327th Army Band from Edgewood Arsenal will lead a parade along Market Street to Seventh Street The band will play a half hour concert and the star will be interviewed on radio He will stay at the Francis Sentt Ker Hotel and autograph photos Saturday night fans may meet him in the Opera House lobby from 7 to 9 where he will sign photos
Iowa Statewide telecast of the Iowa Notre Dame football game in South Bend Indiana Saturday has been refused. The British House of Commons is described as called for by common people and representing communities.
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