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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1961
Page
3
Maryland educators denounce the unequal treatment of students in state honors arguing band and choir members are eligible for All-State status while athletes face restrictions. The writer calls for a revision of rules to end the bias and insists Maryland athletes deserve equal recognition.
New York AP reports the 26th NBA season starts with Lakers at Knicks in a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden. Chicago joins the league coached by Jim Pollard, while Frank McGuire and Eddie Donovan start new stints with Philadelphia and St. Bonaventure connections. The league adopts 13 minute rule changes including a two-shot foul rule after six fouls in a quarter and a 9-team schedule of 30 games. Boston opens at Detroit, New York visits Philadelphia in a national telecast.
South Hagerstown Rebels led by quarterback Phil Petry, a 6 foot 185 pound junior, sit atop the Cumberland Valley Athletic League standings after a 2-0 league mark and 42- overall record. Petry has 11 touchdown passes with Dwight Guyton as his main target, plus 77 rushing yards in a key Allegany win. The Rebels face Waynesboro and Chambersburg upcoming, hoping to rebound after a 45-13 loss to Chambersburg.
Frederick and Waynesboro Pa. race for Tri-State League football titles after a vote to award the title to the top percentage team. Both schools could win despite not playing each other due to prior schedule commitments.
Annapolis reports Navy faces undefeated Detroit in a pivotal midseason test. Coach Hardin praises Detroit quarterback Jerry Gross and ends Larry Vargo and Steve Stone’s speed, while promoter Solomons delays the Folley Cooper bout amid title implications for Patterson.
A fragmented report notes Carry Back’s Laurel in Maryland with unclear lines and mentions Gene Fulmer agreeing to a title defense against Kid Paret on December 9 in Las Vegas. The text blends racing odds, purses, and boxing details with missing portions and garbled words.
Mount Harriers clinched victory in a local triangular meet as Cape riders led early but faded. Multiple runners posted strong times for the host club, with Us team standings shaping a competitive afternoon.
University of Maryland coach Tom Nugent announces three first string backs will be out for the Air Force game in Denver. Tom Brown will start at right halfback, Ernie Arizzi at left halfback, and either Pat Crass or Joe Hrezo at fullback. Burton and Davidson are injured. Hacker expected to be ready. Maryand also reported as potential Eastern Baseball League expansion site with Hagerstown linked to a franchise.
Grimsley quotes pick predictions for college games including Michigan over Texas, UCLA, Navy, Detroit, Memphis State, Rice, SMU, Texas Tech and more. Mentions odds and overall sentiment that good teams are due. selections mention Friday games and implied spreads.
Frederick junior varsity defeated North Hagerstown 20 to 7 at FHS. Jim Hall scored on runs of 69 and 82 yards and added an 82 yard kickoff return for a second lead. Rod Sewell and Larry Stasey each had seven tackles, Sid Miter four, and Bruchey four as Frederick hosts South Hagerstown next Thursday at 7 30.
A garbled report from a cadet track meet records mixed results as athletes compete in sprint and distance events. Names and details are unclear, but the text references a split meet and prior year performances.
In the annual AP poll Joey Jay of the Cincinnati Reds edged veteran Mil Was and Duke Snyder for top honors. Jay received 59 of 151 votes from Baseball Writers Association members, with Was second at 45, reflecting a notable comeback after a pennant season.
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