Sweet Hole fishing and local river lore near Frederick
The piece recalls the Sweet Hole on the Monocacy River two miles east of Frederick, a popular spot from February through December where bass carp catfish and various other species are caught. It notes easy access by bike or foot, traditions of dip nets common in mid February, and memories of older residents and youths who frequented the site. It also covers Pennsylvania small game and migratory bird seasons and a safety note about boating hazards near Seneca with wardens reporting careless boating and stranded boats.
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Tigers fall to seventh straight as Schilling sparks BoSox
Boston rookie Chuck Schilling delivered a broken bat single in the sixth to break the tie, while Frank Malzone hit a three-run homer. Al Kaline led Detroit with a two-run day, but Frank Lary suffered his 9th loss as Monbouquette improved to 12-12 in a 8-4 Boston win.
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Patterson Given Extra Time to Defend Crown
The National Boxing Association backed off its six month rule and doubled the defense period for heavyweight champions. Floyd Patterson now has up to a year to defend the title after last defending March 13 against Ingemar Johansson. Other divisions still defend every six months. In Portland, Denny Moyer and Abdulio Nunez prepare for their Saturday bout after heavy workouts and focus on footwork and bag work.
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Lang Hanover Upset Threatens Adios Don at Yonkers Pace
Lang Hanover owned by Samuel Huttenthaler of Cincinnati is tipped as chief threat to Adios Don in the $120.50 Williams H Cane Pace at Yonkers Raceway Friday night. Eleven 33 cars will race the mile and one sixteenth first of the triple crown. Also on the card are the $70,000 Litt Broan Jug at Delaware Ohio September 21 and the $150,000 Messenger Stakes November 18 at Roosevelt Raceway. Adios Butler is the only winner of the triple crown since 1939. Lang Hanover was 2-1 favorite after a 9 12 start year and defeated Adios Don 157 4-5 at Spring. Lang Hanover is listed as 5-2 second choice.
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Senators Sign Baltimore High School Outfielder Asplen
The Washington Senators announced the signing of Baltimore high school outfielder Brennan Asplen for a substantial bonus. The 18-year-oldMt Saint Josephs graduate will be assigned to Pensacola in the Alabama Florida League next spring after a standout four-year HS career and a 394 average in Baltimore amateur play this summer.
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Larson Headed NBA President in Tacoma Election
Dr. Charles P. Larson of Tacoma Washington was elected president Thursday of the National Boxing Association in Hershey Pa. He succeeds the former head and takes command as NBA leaders chart boxing governance and promotion.
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Orioles Close In On Second In AL Standings
Baltimore Orioles beat Washington Senators 6 to 3 at Memorial Stadium to extend their win streak to five and move within 3.5 games of the second place Detroit Tigers. Milt Pappas earned his 12th win as every Baltimore starter had a hit, while Washington dropped their eighth straight and 22 of 23.
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Maryland Coach Holds Secret Grid Practice With Team
Maryland coach Tom Nugent had his players stage a secret workout away from campus. The session included a pool party and a food feast after a second scrimmage in the heat as the team prepared for a full-team scrimmage Saturday. Tackle Walter Beck is out indefinitely after a cleat wound near the eye.
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LL Is Not Harmful Says Expert
Dr Creighton J Hale director of Little League Baseball argues against critics claiming harm from youth play. He cites research showing benefits for health, social skills, and leadership. notes competitive kids cope with loss and most parents push positive guidance, not pressure.
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Steelers Bears meet in Armed Forces benefit game to cap pre season
The NFL exhibition season ends with the Steelers visiting the Bears for the 16th Armed Forces benefit game in Chicago amid cautious aims to finish with a win. Philadelphia and Green Bay also play Saturday as regular season opens Sept. 17.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From Yesterday's Games
American League standings show New York leading with 95 wins and 45 losses, Detroit at 84 54, Baltimore 84 59, Chicago 65 54, Cleveland 70 50, Boston 68 75, Los Angeles 61 79, Minnesota 59 79, Kansas City 51 88, and Washington 89 64. Yesterdays results include Boston 8 Detroit 4 and Baltimore 6 Washington 3 with other and late games.
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Orioles recall five players from farm teams
Baltimore Orioles added five players to the major league roster including pitchers Steve Daikowsk Arne Thursland John Papa catcher Dave Massarelli and outfielder Jim Liggett from affiliated clubs Swinging decisions pending on roster moves and depth.
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Orioles Add Five to Protect Roster From Draft
The Orioles connect five players to the club roster to shield them from selection by other American League teams. Seven additional players were called up from the minors on Wednesday as part of roster moves.
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Scholastic Football Pairings Listed for Saturday
The schedule shows La Salle versus Fort Hill Petersburg meeting Beall against Allegany Altoona Catholic Moorefield at Oakland Southern North Hagerstown faces York Saturday Berkeley Springs plays Hancock South Hagerstown meets Waynesboro Brooklyn Park hosts Howard.
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Pony Races Sunday At Mountainview Track
The fastest racing ponies in the East converge Sunday at Mountainview Track seven miles north of Frederick on Route 15. The Maryland Pony Trotting Assoc. aims to beat the half mile record of 1 43 2 5. Starlight of Mechanicsburg Pa owns the 1961 mark, with Shady Lady of Frederick and Royal Flash of Williamstown Pa as top rivals. Races begin at 2 pm with five adult contests and two for youths.
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Yanks widen lead with Maris homer in rout
New York batter Roger Maris hit his 55th home run as the Yankees beat Cleveland 7 to 3. The victory extended New York's win streak to eight and gave the club a nine game lead in the American League. Mantle managed a double and two RBI, while Ralph Terry earned his 18th win.
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Pirates Rally Past Cubs 7-5 in Season Finale
Pittsburgh used five hits and an errorful Chicago defense to plate five runs in the third and down Chicago 7-5 in the season finale. Ernie Banks committed two errors, Moe Morhardt debuted for the Cubs, and Bobby Shantz earned the win for Pittsburgh with a 6-3 record.
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Richards Signs Houston Colts General Manager Deal
Paul Richards signed a three year contract in Houston as general manager of the National League Houston Colts. The agreement pays about 60000 dollars per year. Richards had resigned the previous Friday as field manager of the Baltimore Orioles of the American League.
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