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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1959
Page
7
Yale rises from last year’s Ivy League cellar to lead the loop unscored on major teams. Yale crushed Cornell 23-0 as LSU and Northwestern win near rivals, while Penn, Syracuse, and Penn State hold East strength. Alabama and Oklahoma stay strong nationally with key wins shaping season outlooks.
Washington AP report notes Calvin declines to state whether he will move the Washington Senators while hints grow that Minneapolis is pressing a deal. Griffith says offer is wonderful and will consult league owners before deciding to seek league permission. If moved, league approval and potential expansion talks with Minneapolis loom. attorney De Orsey cites a $430,000 yearly minimum return and possible subsidies if vetoed.
Wilt Chamberlain, at 7 ft 1 in, looms large as the NBA season opens. The rookie sensation boosts attendance, salaries, and gate receipts as he battles legends like Russell, Lovellette, and Pettit. His early play star power hints at a new era in professional basketball.
The proposal outlines 750000 admissions for each of five years and a stadium seating its capacity, 92000 annual rental at 7 percent of gate receipts, transfer of concessions to the club with 10 percent city share during the base season and 50 percent for other events, plus free broadcasts and rights to TV and radio for the club. The city would gain parking concessions and license the club to omit charges.
Maryland defeated North Carolina 14 to 7 as Tom Nugent's team rebounded from three straight losses. The Terps showcased a robust offense that undermined the Tar Heels, while Navy suffered a Friday night 23 to 8 loss at Miami. Johns Hopkins and other minor programs are mentioned in the regional recap.
Western Maryland remains unbeaten as Johns Hopkins wins 296 over Haverford and Hampden-Sydney edges Westminster 20 14. Maryland State falls from the ranks with a 133 0 loss to North Carolina A and T. Morgan posts its first win, 140 over Howard. North Carolina quarterbacking shines with a pair of 67 yard drives and 44 yard bursts by Dwayne Fletcher as guard Tom Gunderman recovers a crucial fumble. End Al Goldstein blocks a pass and scores on a 40 yard return for UNC.
In Fort Detrick league play the Dollarettes lead with top team scores and S. Babington posts the high set of 357 while S. Babington and B. Grabill claim top individual performances. Team results include Wachter Bros 4 Arcade Five 0 and Locust Valley 4 Fort iths Pies 3 with several interleague matches listed.
Recap of league standings and past week results across multiple leagues including Diamond Bowling League and Urbana Circle League with team wins, top games and next matches. Notable high scores include Mt Pleasant 385 game and 1,622 set, Urbana high marks 336 in women’s and 380 in men’s, and upcoming fixtures among Jeffersonian Dem, Urbana II, Araby II, Flint Hill teams.
The Celtics edged the Royals 129 125 while the Pistons beat the Lakers 106 105. Elgin Baylor starred with 22 of 36 FG and eight of 12 FT for Los Angeles. Detroit fended off a late Laker surge to hold on for the win. St Aloysius Church in Washington marked its 100th anniversary with a Mass led by Archbishop O Boyle as Eisenhower sent best wishes.
Clemson leads the ACC at 3-0 and visits South Carolina as the conference title race tightens. North Carolina, at 2-2, travels to Wake Forest, with Wake Forest boasting 2-0, as the contenders face decisive games nearing the season’s midpoint.
Wake Forest in a tight race atop the ACC standings with a 4 0 mark and 3 0 in the tie, while Clemson and South Carolina remain unscheduled. North Carolina State beats Duke 21 6 as Virginia fears mount after a 40 14 defeat to Virginia Tech. Maryland idle as Wake Forest edges NC State, and Virginia’s rough start continues with losses to Virginia Tech and Duke falls to Army.
Big Ten upsets rock the rankings as Purdue loses to Ohio State 15-0 and Iowa falls 26-16 to Wisconsin. Northwestern appoints a temporary, unranked leadership after a 20 7 victory over Michigan. Notre Dame and Georgia Tech stumble alongside top ten peers as the AP top tier suffers further setbacks.
Yale stays undefeated and untied after routing Cornell 23-0 to join Penn as Ivy favorites. Elsewhere Mississippi edges Kentucky 0 LSU 17 game. Ole Miss looms Oct 31. Southern California tops Washington State. Oregon ends Air Force bid 20-3. Syracuse and Penn State win to protect rankings and bowls.
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