Maryland high schools boost Terps with native football talent
Maryland football gains from a surge of high school programs in the state. Maryland, once reliant on Pennsylvania and other states, now draws more local players as Dr. Byrd and Coach Tatum push football into Maryland high schools. Key Terps from Maryland schools include Elmer Wingate and Johnny Scerbath, with several others from Baltimore Poly and Hagerstown area. The trend promises stronger future rosters for College Park and regional teams.
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Maryland
States General
University of the Free State
Michigan State
Jim Tatum
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Westminster
Whicn
Itelf
H. C. Byrd
Tatum
Pennsylvania
Terp
District of Columbia
New York
New Jersey
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Arizona
Alabama
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Ohio
Illinois
Elmer Wingate
Baltimore Poly
Bull Rueh
Cumberland
Massanutten Military Academy
Johny Scerbath
Jack Targarona
Dave Cianelli
Eddie Semler
Hagerstown
Iyne
College Paris
Byrd A Tatum
Colts Sign Fletcher First Negro Player For Baltimore Colts
Inter-Church Bowling League report notes Colts of the NFL bought end Art Fletcher from the Los Angeles Rams for an undisclosed sum. He will debut against the Philadelphia Eagles in Baltimore Sunday, joining coach Clem Crowe’s thin line at both ends. Fletcher, 6 feet 4 inches and 210 pounds, was a star at Washburn College as a sprinter and football back and end. In Chattanooga Tennessee,Tyery Jack Onslow signed a one year contract to manage the Lookouts, replacing Fred Walsh, as the former White Sox manager takes over the Southern Association club.
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COLTS
Baltimore
Art Fletcher
National Football League
Los Angeles Rams
Philadelphia Eagles
Bletcher
Clem Crowe
Fietcher
Washburn Colege
Onslow Chattanooga
Tean
Jack Onslow
Chicago White Sox
Chattanooga Lookouts
Yeague
Fred Walue
Lookouts
Rams Top NFL in Total Offense Despite Loss to Eagles
Statistics released show the Los Angeles Rams leading the NFL with 1,654 total yards, mostly through the air as Bob Waterfield and Norman Van Brocklin combine for 1,004 passing yards and 590 rushing. The New York Yanks follow with 1,540 yards, while the Bears sit third at 1,481. Inevitable leaders also include Cleveland’s 50 percent pass completion, Chicago’s 792 rushing yards, and Pittsburgh’s Joe Geri atop passing efficiency. The data also highlights scoring leaders the Yanks with 187 points, and Lions and Giants as top defenses allowing 25 yards per attempt.
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Philadelphia
Los Angeles Rams
Philadelphia Eagles
Rams
West Coast
Bob Waterfield
Norman van Brocklin
New York Yanks
Chicago Bears
Los Angeles
Cleveland Browns
Baltimore
Browns
Green Bay
Cleveland
Philadetonia
Yanks
Eagles
New York Giants
Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh
Joe Geri
Pittsburgh Steelers
Geri
Harry Gilmer
Washington
Zollie Toth
Dan Edwards
Doak Walker
Detroit
Horace Gillom
Herb Rich
Russ Craft
Don Doll
Bud Sutton
Frontiers Of America Back Charity Grid Game
A charity football game features Morgan State Bears of Baltimore opposing Wilberforce Green Waves of Ohio. The event, sponsored by the Frontiers club of Baltimore, will be held Saturday night November 4 at eight at Baltimore Memorial Stadium. Proceeds benefit Harriet Lane Home Johns Hopkins Hospital South Baltimore General Hospital and church aged homes. Tickets through Lee's Men’s Shop and Henderson’s barber shop.
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Morgan State College
Bears
Baltimore
Wilberforce State College
Green Waves
Ohio
Eight O'Clor
Baltimore Memorial Stadium
Frontiers Club of
Frederick
Charles E Henson
A. G Bourne
AG. Bourne
Harriet Lane
Johns Hopkins Hospital
South Baltimore General Hospital
Baptist
Methodist
Lee's
Henderson
Babe Ruth comparison surrounds rising lefty Casagrande
Casagrande, a 20 year old left handed pitcher who also hits far, was pursued by ten major league clubs including the Yankees Braves Reds and Red Sox. Alexander noted scouts filled Fordham practice sessions as well as St. Louis workouts where 20 Cardinals watched him. The Phillies reportedly won out with a $40 000 offer, accepting because he loves the Phillies.
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Casagrande
Alexander
Fordham University
St. Louie
St Loues Cardinal
New York Yankees
Boston Braves
New York Palate
Cineciminaty Reds
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox
Babe
Phillies
Philles
Oklahoma Lineman Weatherall Named Week’s Top Blocker
Jim Weatherall of the undefeated Oklahoma Sooners earned lineman of the week honors after starring in a 34 28 victory over Texas A&M. He played about 50 minutes, fractured a late extra point miss, and helped fuel the decisive drive and winning touchdown. Maryland coaches praised Ward and Gierula, while Tennessee’s Bob Davis drew high notes for blocking against Duke. The weekly nominations highlighted Weatherall’s peers across guard, center, end, and tackle positions from Tennessee, Maryland, and other programs.
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New York
Jim Weatherall
Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma
Texas A. & M
Weatherall
Bob Ward
Maryland
Chet Glerula
Michigan State
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Bob Davis
Duke
Davis
Hank Lauricella
Phils Sign Top College Player for 40000 Bonus
The Philadelphia Phillies signed the top college baseball prospect today for a 40000 bonus. The deal makes the player one of the most valued entrants in the Phillies organization this season.
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Phils Sigh
Philadelphia Orth Wi
America
Philadelphia Phighies
Questions and Answers from a historic quiz card
This item presents a series of quiz questions and answers on historical flags, religious reformer Hussite history, emu versus ostrich differences, and a note about popularizing limericks in American public discourse. It includes references to Crescent flag origins at Fort Johnson in 1775, John Huss’s martyrdom, emu anatomy, and Edward Seaton’s 1846 humorous prose.
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Fort Johnson
James Island
Terps To Play Georgetown In Washington Clash
Maryland and Georgetown renew a historic football series at Griffith Stadium in Washington Saturday at 2 p.m. The Terps lead 4-5 in the modern era after close games through the years. Maryland, fresh from a Michigan State upset, faces a keyed up Hoyas in a high stakes nonconference test.
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College Park
Norwood Sotheron
Charlotte Hall Academy
Jack Stonebraker
Terps
Bill Guckeyson
Maryland
al Vaccaro
Maury Nee
Georgetown
Hoya
Guckeyson
Charley Weidinger
Jim Meade
Hoyas
Joe Murphy
Mount Rainier High
Michigan State
Cadets Set For Friday Night Football In Hagerstown
Enthusiasm rises for the Frederic Cadets vs Hagerstown clash at Hub City Municipal Stadium broadcast on WFMD and WJEJ. Coaches Brooks and Hummell prepare after injuries and lineup shifts, with Dick Shipley playing in a splinted hand and the Cadets adjusting from a modified T to single wing offense.
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Federick Cadets
Hagerstown
Hub City
WFMD
WJEJ
Brooks
Hummell
Frederic
Dick Shipley
Mel Henry
Weather, apathy threaten local baseball playoffs
Rainy September weather and faded player interest disrupt several league play offs. Union Bridge and Blue Ridge Summit close their seasons with Union Bridge winning again. Blue Ridge Summit star Lee Calimer contemplates leaving. several key players skipped final game. County and Maryland State League finals face similar attendance and commitment issues as teams vie for titles in Baker Park and Brunswick. Ballenger leads soft ball. Day and Middletown in other finals. Ernie Wolfe sidelined with ankle sprain from Hagerstown win.
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Uce
Union Bridge
Blue Ridge Summit
Summit Nine
Lee Calimer
Blue Ridge Summit Nine
Thurmont
Upton Bridge
Mouch
Point of Rocks
Sjamsville
Brunswick
Middletown
Buckeystown
Day
Myersville
Heart of Maryland
Jefferson
Ballenger
Baker Park
Mysterious Dykes Mystery Hits Philadelphia Athletics
The Philadelphia Athletics face questions over Jimmy Dykes amid rumors of quitting or moving to another major league post. Roy Mack declined to confirm plans, Earle Mack suggested offers would not be blocked, and Connie Mack wished Dykes well. Dykes denied quitting and said he is happy with the club.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmy Dykes
A’s
Jimmy
Roy Mack
Earle Mack
Connie Mack
Loughine
Antique Public Sale Of Antiques In Gettysboro Pa
Public auction scheduled Monday October 23 1950 at 9 30 am to dusk in former Warren s Garage Gettysboro Pa east of Center Square. Items include period Pennsylvania furniture polished and rough walnut cherry poplar refined and in need of refinishing, pattern glass Meissen Dresden Staffordshire ironstone china plus prints copper goblets and other collectibles. Open for inspection October 22 with full list available.
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Warren's
Center Square
Gettisbore
Dresden
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Brethren
Douks
Mt. Pleasant
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Ernestine Murray
Elizabeth F. Crum
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Anne Willis
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Mary Shockley
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Bud Sherrod
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Ted Daffer
John Huss
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Edward Seatom
Tom Casagrande
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Mica
Reading
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Allegany High School
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S W Hess
Chambersburg
St. Gettysburg
Schmuck & Klinefelter
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