Fort Hill Fortifies Lead in Cumberland Valley Showdown
Fort Hill and Allegany meet in Western Maryland’s marquee battle with undefeated records and top honors in the Cumberland Valley League at stake. Gaffney and Mulligan lead high scoring offenses while Shewbridge and Lattimer’s defense anchors the Sentinel backfield. Fort Hill is favored by six points in a sold out stadium.
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Cadets Ready for Navy Says Hall Ahead of Game
Army coach Dale Hall predicted stronger play from the Cadets in the upcoming service game with Navy in Philadelphia. He cited adjustments this year including later starts, lighter practices, and a targeted effort to keep players fresh for Navy. Hall avoided predicting the final score.
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John Loftus Enters Jockey Hall of Fame
Johnny Loftus, Chicago native and rider of Sir Barton, Man o War and other champions, is elected to the Jockey Hall of Fame. He rode from 1908 to 1919 with 509 wins in 2092 mounts and will be honored at Pimlico with a Hall of Fame dinner and a Henry Cooper portrait unveiling.
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APY
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Pimlico Hall of Fame
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Linus MesAtee
Joe Notier
Fred Tarai
Albert Johnson
United States Leads Philippines in Davis Cup Semifinal
The U.S. team won 2-0 as Barry Mackay defeated Eddie Dungo 6 2 4 in straight sets and Earl Buchholz beat Johnny Jose 3 6 6 0 6 3 in Brisbane. Philippines benched top aces Raymundo Deyro and Felicisimo Ampon and eye a doubles win next to force Italy in the interzone final.
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Ohio
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Chuck McKinley
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Houston sweeps NCAA cross country meet in Michigan
Houston dominates the NCAA cross country championship in East Lansing led by Al Lawrence who won the four mile race in 19 28.2 with teammate John Macy close behind Houston scores 54 to topple Michigan State 80 Western Michigan 84 and Penn State 104. State vows revenge after last year's Navy loss.
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American League to approve Los Angeles franchise plan
The American League aims to authorize a Los Angeles club with 36 players valued at 75 thousand dollars per man after owners vote this week. Walter O Malley opposes 1961 move. Ford Frick may cast tie breaking vote if a fair settlement with O Malley is reached.
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Ellwood Quesada
Federal Aviation Agency
Dell Webb
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Middies Prime Target for Bowl Contest
Navy faces a crowded field as bowls select teams for the postseason with Syracuse declining bids and Baylor accepting a Gator Bowl invite. Navy, Rice, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, and others figure in the scramble ahead of key weekend games including Navy Army and Alabama Auburn.
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AP Poll Signals Close Race for National Title
Minnesota regains first in the AP football poll after a tight contest with Iowa and Mississippi. Missouri falls to fifth after losing to Kansas. Washington rises to fourth. Arkansas climbs to sixth as Navy and Auburn move up in the top ten.
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Maryland Roots Rally For 4-3 Win Over Rutgers
Maryland rallies with three goals in the final period and a late overtime winner by Bob Cummings to defeat Rutgers 4-3 in NCAA semifinal contention. Juan Carlos Maritim scores twice in the frantic finish as Maryland earns a spot versus Connecticut in the Brooklyn College semifinal.
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Cliff Krug
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Oleh Duitkevych
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Two Undefeated Title Teams Meet In Turkey Day Showdown
In Cumberland Aliecany and Fort Hill duel for the city and Cumberland Valley Athletic League crowns after winning all nine games. Fort Hill center Charley Latimer and Allegany coach Ed Schwarz share Maryland connections under Jim Tatum. Both teams feature prolific scorers led by Allegany’s Bob Gaffney and Tom Miller and Fort Hill’s Bob Shrewbridge and Don Heimick as they chase a 10,000 crowd at the city stadium.
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Allegany
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Tom Miller
Bob Shrewbridge
Don Heimick
Scheffing Named Tigers Manager After Weeklong Search
Bob Scheffing ex catcher with a record for developing young talent was hired by the Detroit Tigers to replace Joe Gorin. He signed a two year contract worth about 35000 dollars a year after a seven week search. Scheffing flew in from Scottsdale Arizona for the news conference and faces the task of restoring Detroit to pennant contention for the American League title, a goal unmet since 1945.
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