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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1959
Page
6
Frederick High School Cadets present Coach Homer Brooks on fundamental skill mastery through constant repetition and varied drills. He emphasizes personal responsibility, team cohesion, disciplined defense, one game at a time play, conditioning, and learning from both victories and defeats.
National League rookie Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants looks ahead to 1950 as his first real test. Giants manager Bill Rigney backs him to excel at Candlestick Park, praising his talent and noting the wind could boost his power. McCovey debuted July 30 and slashed 2354 with 13 homers in 52 games.
Predictions feature New York versus Chicago with the Browns and Lions noted. Cleveland beats Pittsburgh 28 to 21 while Philadelphia edges Los Angeles 28 to 27. Green Bay tops Washington 16 13 and Baltimore defeats San Francisco 21 to 18.
The Cu ban Baseball League announced three spring exhibition games between the Cincinnati Redlegs and the Baltimore Orioles in Havana Cuba March 28 30 at Havana Stadium home of the Havana Sugar Kings. College basketball results list Indiana Tech 107 Giffin 39.
The United States adopted a copper nickel alloy of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel for the five cent piece in 1866. This alloy remains in use for today’s nickels, preserving the historical composition in current coinage.
Frederick County six high schools began practice for the 1959 60 season with 18 players on the first day. Class C teams Railroaders Emmitsburg Liners Snowder Lincoln Middletown Thurmont Walkersville and class B Walkersville open an 18 game slate December 8. Veterans back include Wayne Hawes Mike Spurrier Teiss Umble Jack White Bill Zimmerman Bob Only Bob Rippeon Sam Palmer Roy Anders and Bill Fuller leads a large pool of hopefuls.
Peter Dawkins, former Army All-America halfback, arrived in England as a Rhodes Scholar six weeks ago and has impressed as a rugby player at Oxford. In seven games he has become the likely starter for Oxford against Cambridge at Twickenham, a feat rivaling historic bridge records. He stands six feet tall, about 200 pounds, and says he runs better without padding while still learning game subtleties like pass positioning.
Maryland motorists face license actions as reported by the Maryland State Department of Motor Vehicles. Richard Donald Cool of Emmittsburg and Thelma Virginia Dorsey of Frederick have had licenses revoked. Austin Atlee Holland of Burkittsville and Clark Leslie Keeney of Walkersville face suspensions of one and three months respectively. Simard Lester Sexton of Clarkburg and Gustuv Schott of Taneytown have had licenses reissued to them. Basketball results list Boston Detroit in double overtime and New York Cincinnati scores, with schedule details for Wednesday and Thursday games.
Yale and Harvard quit the federal student loan program over the loyalty affidavit requirement. Presidents Griswold and Pusey said the pledge conflicts with college principles and constitutional oath. Harvard returns 357,873 dollars. Yale with 160,000 received and plans to return most of 50,000.
Court actions include marriage licenses for Lionel Earnest Prout of Gettysburg and Nancy Louise Lingg of Emmitsburg and Jarvis M. Beach of Warrenton with Edna J. Carroll. Property deeds between Amos A. Holter and Harry D. Rhoderek, and William W. Dedmon to Kenneth H. McGrew. Equity suit for injunction by Foster Summers et al. against Morris Spence. divorce suit filed by Jennie Mae Eppley against Samuel Eppley. Bruhn denies Madison exit. reports of Minnesota job interest unfounded.
Yvon Durelle said he is finished with boxing after a 22nd-round knockout by George Chuvalo in Toronto. The battered fighter required six stitches for a cut above the right eyelid and hinted he would not return to ring wars, with promoter plans for Olson versus Durelle canceled.
Southern Cal’s unbeaten eight straight win over Baylor 17 8 earns twin linemen Mike and Marlin McKeever AP linemen of the week. Mike logged 15 tackles and helped limit Baylor to three ground yards. Marlin added 12 tackles as Cal forced multiple losses. Controversy around McKeever earlier in season noted. Other college highlights include Maryland Gary Collins 80 receiving yards and Chicago’s Mike Ditka key blocks in Pittsburgh win. Illinois Bil Burrell opened gaps for Wisconsin upset.
Washington AP reports Senate Antimonopoly subcommittee will unveil startling disclosures at prizefight hearings next year. Dixon Committee Lawyer Paul Rand Dixon says inquiry will involve boxing figures and underworld figures tied to the Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson title bout. probe may open late January to consider federal supervision of boxing.
Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas trails the season TD pass record by six with four games left after throwing 22 in a 28 24 victory over Green Bay. He also leads the league in passing yards with 2133 as Frank Rice surges to the top in attempts and completions. Ground gainer Jim Brown leads rushes with 1199 attempts and 902 yards. Ray Berry tops receivers with 148 catches for 679 yards. A three way tie for second in receptions includes Lennie Moore Jim Murscheller and Billy Wilson.
In Melbourne the Canada Cup opens with Australia South Africa and the United States favored for the team title. Peter Thomson Kel Nagle lead Australia while Gary Player Harold Henning pace South Africa and Sam Snead Cary Middlecoff pace the U S. Caddies drafted from local students after imported help balked at wages. Thomson and Nagle drew their town pro caddies. Brazil and South Africa supply most of the world's sisal.
West Frederick dominated the county cross country meet held yesterday at their school. Richard Wiles, unbeaten this season, won the mile in 5:17.8, as West Frederick swept the top four places and earned ribbons for 15 finishers. The team scored 17 points to edge Elm Gardner and Walkersville among others.
NCAA Service Bureau data show Syracuse leading major college football in scoring, total offense, rushing, and touchdowns from passes. The Orangemen posted six scoring passes against Colgate, equal to an all-time mark for a major opponent, boosting season totals and cementing top billing in multiple categories.
Boxing results list multiple bouts with outpoints and stoppages across cities including Lisbon Boise Oakland Miami Beach Toronto and London. Names include George Logan Paolo Ross Freddie Blades Yvon Durel Henry Cooper and Joe Erskine with various weights and venues.
National hockey schedule lists Detroit at Toronto and New York at Chicago with no games on the current card. No additional fixtures or results are shown.
Associated Press praises 19 year old Georgia junior quarterback Francis Tarkenton for leading a late drive to beat Auburn 13 7 clinching the SEC title race. He hits Herron for the winning score after a Soberdash connection and Dye fumble recovery. Penn State’s Richie Lucas also shines with 216 yards in a win over Holy Cross. Flowers and Gibbs contribute notable performances.
A 13 man NCAA committee discussed a letter of intent and financial aid based on age at a Tuesday meeting in Chicago. The group will study recruiting practices and survey NCAA members to consider new legislation. The proposed letter would bind a prospective athlete to the college he announced or lose intercollegiate eligibility.
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