Postponed and Canceled College Games After Kennedy Death
The AP reports major sports events were postponed or canceled after President Kennedy’s assassination. College football games such as Notre Dame at Iowa and Harvard at Yale were moved or canceled with many rescheduled to November 30 or December 7, while others remained unresolved and Thanksgiving weekend date prospects were noted. Pro football and golf events also faced postponements and announcements.
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Frederick High stars earn all opponent team honors
Four Frederick High School football players Blaine Smith Lou Brachey Eddie Hall and Charley Green were named to Waynesboro All Opponents team after Frederick’s 25 0 victory over Waynesboro at McCurdy Field Martinsburg saw only Brachey selected on second team and Tri State also named Eddie Bollinger Mr Everything for Westminster with record setting 128 points Ed Bollinger praised by coach Earl Hersh as having tools and character Local fans will see Bollinger in basketball next season while Dick Shiner’s pennant chase against Maryland continues Baseball weighs in with extended seasons and looming October sports events.
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Cajon Golf Meet Called Off Due to Kennedy Assassination
Cajon Classic Golf Tournament officials canceled Saturdays third round and rescheduled the $20,000 event as a 36 hole finish on Sunday. Bob Goetz led after a 4 under par round Friday in wet conditions. Tulsa game notes mention John Simmons avoiding defense and a substitution rule incident with coach Sammy Baugh.
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Local Girls Invited to Canada Meet by Frederick Track Club
The Frederick Track and Field Club accepts invitation for Maple Leaf Indoor Games in Toronto on January 24 1964. Debbie Thompson and Tammy Davis will travel after special Toronto invitation. Tammy already set US records and Debbie returns from illness to compete.
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Local Guardsmen Begin Water Training Flight
The 167th Aeromedical Transport Squadron from Martinsburg West Virginia began the first water training flight in its new Super Constellation. A crew of 16 National Guardsmen traveled to Puerto Rico for the weekend to learn over water techniques. Lt. Col. Robert H. Weller announced the program will fly twice monthly to train navigators needing up to 200 hours of celestial navigation long range radio and ship check points. The group left the Martinsburg base at 9 p.m. Friday.
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Staubach Leads 63 All America Team by NEA
Roger Staubach headlines the 1963 NEA All-America team chosen by coaches scouts and writers. The lineup includes Gale Sayers Paul Martha Scott Appleton Harry Schuh Dick Butkus and Bob Brown among others with end Billy Martin and Larry Elkins noted for receiving.
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Quarterback Charley Johnson tosses with Cardinals
Charley Johnson, quarterback of the St. Louis Cardinals, completes a practice toss while receiver Bobby Joe Con Tackles a defensive drill at the team’s training session. The scene highlights early drills as the club prepares for the season.
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