Army and Navy To Renew Historic Football Rivalry
New York November 25 Army and Navy will meet on the gridiron for the eleventh time this year with big stakes beyond sport. The Philadelphia game in East Municipal Stadium drew 102000 spectators and nets over 250000 per school from tickets, concessions and programs, helping fund athletic programs without federal aid. Navy won the first game in 1890 24 to 0, while Army once practiced in full dress uniforms. A goat mascot tradition is noted in the build up.
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Fort Hill wins CVAL title as Sentinels down Martinsburg
Fort Hill capitalized on second half Allegany fumbles to beat Martinsburg 64-33 for the CVAL title. John Kesler scored twice and Dalton Nillegas once as Keyser and Westminster notes noted athletic moves and coaching changes for next season.
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No Hell Pheasant Not Legal Game In Md
Game Warden Richard W. Jacques clarified Maryland pheasant laws saying no hen pheasant or any pheasant species is legal game. He warned violators will be prosecuted and noted confusion from residents who confuse the law with “all species” phrasing. Several calls and verbal arguments have been logged at his office.
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Americans Beat Russ In Throwing Hammer
At Melbourne in the Olympic hammer final Hal Connolly of the United States won with 207 feet 4 76 inches while Russia's Mikhail Kravonose, second with 206 feet 7 inches, fouled his last three attempts under pressure. The report notes American practice field psychology aimed at unsettling the Russians.
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National Football League Holds Draft For Nine Teams
Representatives from 12 NFL franchises meet to conduct at least four rounds of the annual player draft and to let Green Bay and the Chicago Cardinals observe for the bonus pick.
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Wanlioo Marines Wallop Fort Monmouth in Naval Title Chase
The Wanlioo Marines routed Fort Monmouth Thursday as Atlantic Fleet Amphibs prepare to meet the Gyrenes on November 30 for the East Coast naval title. Betty Grove recalls leaving a B&O job in 1920 to join baseball, saying he has no regrets.
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Cards Defeat Steelers On Snow Encrusted Field
Chicago Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 38 27 at Comiskey Park in snow encrusted conditions. Ollie Matson scored twice and gained 159 yards, lifting the Cardinals from a two game slide and keeping them within one game of the Eastern Conference leading New York Giants after a 17 17 tie between the Giants and Bears. Lamar McHan returned to form as punter and scorer, while Pittsburgh jeered for a late surge.
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Redskins Edge Browns In Last-Minute TD Drive
Washington Redskins beat Cleveland 17-14 on a 26yard touchdown pass from Eddie LeBaron to Johnny Carson with 90 seconds left after a roughing the punter penalty set up the drive. It marked Washington’s fifth straight win and second this season over Cleveland.
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Bears Tie Giants 17-17 in dramatic NFL finish
New York Giants and Chicago Bears battled to a 17-17 tie at Yankee Stadium as Ed Brown's late heave found Harlon Hill for a key play. The game featured a 55,192 crowd and left both clubs atop their divisions with rugged to-the-wire action.
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Farm Home Near Hancock Destroyed by Fire
HANCOCK Md Nov 25 A large farm home 16 miles west of here was destroyed by fire. John Wharton and his wife returned to a 12 room stone and frame house as flames swept to the second floor. Firemen arrived too late to save the structure. Dr Harry Desehamps one of the volunteer firemen estimated the damage near 30000 with no one in the house when the fire started and the blaze appearing to start in a chimney.
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Navy Shakes Up 1957 Football Schedule
Navy announces a major schedule overhaul for 1957 adding North Carolina California Georgia and George Washington to replace four current opponents. North Carolina replaces Cornell, California replaces Tulane, Georgia replaces Cincinnati, and George Washington replaces Virginia. William & Mary remains, with Penn Notre Dame Duke and Army kept on the slate.
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