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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1960
Page
6
A final showdown pits the Cadets against the undefeated Edmondson tonight while Washington franchises face Quesada's syndicate. The article also offers hunting tips on ruffed grouse behavior, hunting conditions, and dog requirements in local woods.
Frederick High School prepares for a final 1960 football game at McCurdy Field against undefeated Edmondson with 16 seniors in the lineup. The Cadets aim for a sixth win in a 10 game season, while Edmondson seeks the Maryland Scholastic Assn. division B title.
Baltimore Orioles farm chief Jim McLaughlin says 75000 dollars would be a bargain to stock two new American League clubs with major leaguers. He notes the club would spend about 4006000 dollars on farm operations, scouting and signings over seven years.
Coach Edmondson leads Frederick High as they chase an undefeated 8-0 season. The report outlines a play sequence with the left halfback blocking the end, quarterback Sam Leishure rolling right and faking a handoff, then pitching to the right halfback behind blocking.
A 10 man group led by Elwood Quesada won the Washington AL franchise. The league adopted a plan stocking the two new clubs with 26 players each, plus two minor league picks. Each club must choose 28 players by Nov. 20 and invest about 2.15 million dollars overall.
Wake Forest ace Wayne Wolff pursues the ACC single season punt record while looming clashes keep him and two rivals on pace for the most punts in a season. Will Frye set the mark with 34 punts in 1955, as Wolff stands at 46 with two weeks left in the campaign. Floyd Hatcher and Ray Farris trail in yardage with 45 and 44 punts respectively, leaving a late surge possible. Len Armstrong of Clemson leads extra points at 16 of 18, with Duke's Bill Reynolds also among kickers noted.
Four Frederick midget squads stage a doubleheader at McCurdy Field with the Giants Tangled Lions opener at 7 p m Giants Redskins and Lions aim to stay undefeated while Colts seek playoff berth under York Boys Club foe.
The second Air County Band Night will take place at McCurdy Field during halftime of the Frederick High versus Edmondson High football game. Seven county bands from Frederick Moldietown Thurmont Brunswick Walkersville Elm Street and West Frederick Junior High will perform in a joint formation, each allotted 212 minutes. The Frederick area Lions Club plans to attend to support Frederick against Baltimore’s undefeated team, and a film of the performance will be made for county schools.
National Hockey League results show Chicago winning 4 2 over Boston. A college football note highlights Wake Forest quarterback Norman Snead completing 7 of 8 passes and Duke receiver Tee Moorman with 37 receptions, well ahead of Maryland’s Gary Collins.
Navy unveils a ten game 1961 football slate with six new opponents including Pitt Penn State Miami Florida William and Mary Detroit and Virginia. The schedule lists two home games eight on the road with Navy meeting Duke Army and Notre Dame on neutral sites.
Dolph Schayes the alltime NBA scorer criticized Wilt Chamberlain after a 106-105 Syracuse win over Philadelphia. Chamberlain missed 18 free throws, tying an NBA record with 27 attempts and 45 points. Schayes urged more practice claiming confidence comes from work and noted Syracuse led late after Schayes scored 22.
AP report from Liverpool England notes Tony Smith secures a points victory over Johnny in a sparse 14 percent bout. The clash marks a notable end in Liverpool with South Africa credited for the 12 percent showing.
Dallas at 5 4 and Boston at 5 5 enter a pivotal AFL showdown to stay alive for a division title. Dallas trails Western leader Los Angeles by one game while Boston sits two behind Houston. Only AFL game Friday with Denver at Houston and Buffalo at Los Angeles on Sunday.
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