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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
6
Maryland coach Tom Nugent eyes a strong finish as the Terrapins, 2-5 at one point, chase two more wins to title a comeback after a rough season. Dale Betty and Gary Collins shined against Clemson, while Virginia looms on homecoming day at Byrd Stadium amid ACC chatter and a shaken coaching landscape.
New York AP reports Russian men and women basketball teams will arrive next Monday for a series of games against American amateurs. The tour opens November 26 at Madison Square Garden with stops at Cleveland Lawrence Kansas Denver Seattle and Peoria. Five players from the men’s squad played in the 1956 Olympics and the first opponent is Phillips Oilers of the National Industrial League.
Melbourne AP report describes Peter Thomson and Kel Nagle forging a large early lead at the Canada Cup after Thomson shot 67 and Nagle 70 in the opening round on the Royal Melbourne course. The United States team of Sam Snead and Cary Middlecoff stood fifth with 145, while Ireland remained the defending champion from 1958.
Washington Senators center fielder Bob Allison is named the American League rookie of the year for 1959 by the Baseball Writers Association. He polled 18 votes, outdistancing Jim Perry and Russ Snyder, with a .261 average, 30 homers, 85 RBIs, and 18 doubles.
Baltimore Colts top the NFL in total offense with 2946 yards through eight games led by Johnny Unitas and a strong passing attack. They sit one game out of first in the Western Division after beating Green Bay and lead all clubs in points scored with 235. Cleveland and New York vie for Eastern Division top spots as San Francisco trails. Roy Campanella’s banquet appearance highlights Maryland event as he speaks on boosters helping youth and adults despite his disabled condition.
Bob Elliott, 42, former major league outfielder and third baseman, signed to manage the Kansas Athletics for one year. Announcement made by Parke Carroll, Athletics GM, after Craft was fired following seventh place finishes in 1958 and 1959. Elliott played 14% years in MLB, starting with the Pirates in 1939 and later with the Braves Giants Browns and White Sox.
Perry Moss 33, former Florida State quarterback, named head coach and general manager of the Montreal Alouettes in the Big Four Football Union. President Ted Workman announced the hire to fill vacancies created by the dismissal of Coach Douglas Peahead Walker and General Manager Gorman Kennedy.
Maryland star Gary Collins, a 200 pound sophomore from Williamsport PA, grabbed two touchdown passes in the 28 25 win over Clemson. Coach Tom Nugent praised his hands in crowded coverage and noted his ability to snare passes while defended by two or three opponents. Collins also punted three times for a 43.3 yard average and was named ACC Sophomore of the Week by the AP.
New York AP reports an unprecedented inter league trading period from November 21 to 15 with several deals already laid. Baltimore trades Bob Nieman to St Louis for Gene Green while Boston sends Dick Germert to Chicago Cubs in exchange for Dave Hillman and Jim Marshall.
The women's division of the Exter-Church Bowling League presents team standings for the latest round. Current leaders, win totals, and points reflect recent matches, with several squads jockeying for top position as the season progresses.
AP sport writer Grimsley lists weekly picks across major colleges and pro teams. Wisconsin expected to beat Minnesota 25 to 7 while Tennessee tops Kentucky 24 to 7. Harvard over Yale 13 to 10 and LSU favored at home against Pitt are noted among other college and pro matchups.
Easton Maryland AP scouts see Jerry Borga as a future major leaguer after a standout Little League season. As shortstop he hit 40 of 48 official at bats for 21 home runs and 60 RBIs, with 60 runs and a .833 average. As right handed pitcher he had 3 strikeouts in 33 innings and a no run game in the playoffs aiding the Elks to the league title. He received two trophies at the Easton Little League banquet.
The 51. Louis Cardinals unveiled a two game spring training plan to finish with a six game Western road trip. They begin March 12 after camp in St Petersburg Florida and play 23 games there. The Western trip starts in San Francisco against the Giants on April 12.
AP results show New York 106 over Minneapolis 105 and Syracuse 138 over Boston 103. Detroit 110 Cincinnati 53, with Toronto 3 Detroit 2 in the NHL. Upcoming games include New York at Cincinnati and Syracuse at Boston.
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