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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1937
Page
6
By LOU LITTLE, Columbia's Head Coach. New York Oct. 15. Coaches shift defenses to counter stronger offenses after rule changes. Changes loosened defense with long passes into end zones, 10 yard sideline rule, and limited five to seven man lines. Offense now dominates, making games more spectacular.
The Brunswick Railroaders aim for a second win after a 2-0 victory over Takoma Park Fuemen. They host the Hopfheser Brewers of Hagerstown on the Brunswick city park gridiron at 2:30 p.m. Sonny Cannon, the Railroaders’ coach and manager, says rough edges were cleaned up after mud hindered play last Sunday. The Brewers boast a high scoring attack and feature former Hagerstown Waynesboro and Chambersburg players.
Members of the Frederick Chapter DeMolay who wish to play football Saturday are requested to be in Baker Park at 1.30 o'clock by Buddy Price, manager. The silver sword plant is found only in the crater of Haleakala, Hawaii.
Local fight fans expect a strong card at Bernie's Arena tonight at 8 30 presented by Francis Scott Key Post American Legion. The 28 round program features a five round main bout between Charles Brant Garrett and Eddie Malan Baltimore with most fighters from Baltimore Garrett and nearby Pennsylvania. Brant Brant has 21 knockouts in 28 bouts and vows to stop Malan in five. Semi finals feature 165 pounders Vince DePoula and Charles Viney. Other three rounders include Pursley Finko Lehman Arrington Carbone Kolodnicki Moore and more. Captain Fred Kirsch guest promoter from Berlin will attend.
Yesterday in Asco Peoples defeated 3 0. Arcade beat Shell 2 1. Tuesday’s games feature Shell versus Peoples and Arcade against Asco. Wednesday matches include Farmers Supply versus Richfield Staub and Jackson’s heavyweight title bout. Captain Kirsch challenges his brother in Martinsburg West Virginia.
Harvard travels to Baltimore Stadium to face Navy in a premier Ivy clash. The 1937 gridiron program features a marquee matchup with Dick Harlow returning to a near home setting as 50,000 fans are expected. Maryland, Hopkins, Western Maryland, and Mount St. Mary’s also schedule Friday or Saturday games across the state.
Ruppert Thompson, San Diego outfielder and near-MVP of the Pacific Coast League, jumps to the Chicago White Sox in the 1938 draft. He starred for the Waynesboro Redbirds in 1929 before moving to the minors two years ago via the Boston Bees.
The Frederick Fair opened with a record six two-heat settings, the longest program in local history. Twelve heats across harness events produced multiple double-wins, despite a rain-softened track, with Dexter Worthy and Gala among standout winners and spectators enjoying a full slate of grandstand acts and cavalry displays.
NEA Service reports Harvard ornithologist Dick Harlow held during football duties with Harvard preparing for Navy in Baltimore when a caller urged him to take a few days to assist with packing eggs. The appeal came from a woman who insisted he not refuse.
Race heats list entries from Doylestown Pennsylvania with horses like Hollywood Sara Parshall Calumet Edna Olivia Hanover and Bonnie Brae. Officials include E A Koons H M Parshall W O Wright and J Eyler. Purse amounts range from 350 to 400 dollars with times around 2:10 to 2:18 per heat.
The Maryland State School for the Deaf edged Liberty High 2-0 at Libertytown to keep its season intact. Myers starred for the Silentees while Hitzelberger and Spurrier shone for Liberty. Coach Joe Kline prepares to open Northern Division play at Liberty against Emmitsburg on Tuesday.
Frederick Hustlers and guests held a buffet at McCurdy Field clubhouse to honor a season with 21 victories in 28 starts. Attendees included Frank Fraley Alton Twenty Johnny Himes Paul Hildebrand Bernie Brooks and others, reflecting on past seasons as the season’s end noted. Also mentions ice bridge between Minnesota and Isle Royale in 1912 and moose colonization posing a problem today.
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