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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1961
Page
6
Tom Bichy number 20 carried the ball on a keeper to the left for a score as the Cadets secured the victory over Fort Hill. Fred contributed on the drive and finish, giving the Cadets the decisive points.
National and American Leagues show tight races as Cincinnati and Los Angeles lead their divisions. Yesterday's results included San Francisco 5 Chicago 1 and Los Angeles 11 Milwaukee 2, with several scheduled games and upcoming clashes among Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Milwaukee and Los Angeles. In scholastic football Hancock defeats Musselman 14 none details.
Washington pennant race shift as Bennie Daniels earns his 10th win with a five hitter. Norm Bass takes the loss after six innings, while the Kansas City Athletics slide to last place. Also note Buckeystown Rangers vs Westminster at Washington Street playground Sunday 1 p.m.
Eddie Machen, the 85 to 1 favorite, says he respects Mike DeJohn's power yet is confident he can beat the Syracuse veteran again. The coast to coast ABC telecast from War Memorial Auditorium features Machen, 29, and DeJohn, 29, in a rematch after Machen outpointed DeJohn last April in San Francisco.
Boston rookie Carl Yastrzemski hits a 10th inning homer to beat the Orioles 3-2 in Baltimore. Gene Conley works all 16 innings, allowing five hits, earning the win. Milt Pappas takes the loss after a 16 inning effort.
Tri County League president Mel Garber proposes an inter league post season where lower finishers from the Tri County meet Maryland State League counterparts in best of three series while pennant winners continue the county championship at McCurdy Field. The concept aims to boost fan interest and could become a permanent feature if trials prove successful.
Frederick High School Cadets stun Fort Hill 13 0 at McCurdy Field as quarterback Tom Bichy shines scoring two touchdowns and guiding the offense. Bichy, the smallest quarterback, led a decisive drive and played all but the final minutes, lifting Frederick to its first-ever football triumph over Cumberland rival Fort Hill.
AP reports rookie Tom Matte from Ohio State will start at left halfback for the Baltimore Colts against the Los Angeles Rams. With John Unitas at quarterback, Ewbank shifts Matte to the backfield enhancing run and pass options.
Detroit 1, New York 11 in the opener as the Yankees extend pennant chase. Yogi Berra and Bill Skowron hit homers to push New York’s season total to 222, Whitey Ford won his 24th, while Roger Maris and Mantle were shut out for the sixth straight game.
In Maryland State League action Frederick VFW Hustlers visit Brunswick while Yellow Springs goes to Creagerstown in Tri County League playoffs. Frederick can wrap up the best of three after last Sunday’s 2-0 win over the Railroaders. Creagerstown and Yellow Springs would meet Middletown or Germantown depending on Sunday results.
Minnesota beat Cleveland 38 to 28 in nine innings with Stange earning the win for Minnesota. Essegian hit a Cleveland homer. In Los Angeles, Grba pitched for a 9 to 6 win over Chicago. Liberty plays at Lucketts Sunday in Heart of Maryland League with Harmony slated for next week’s final playoff series. Lake and Brandenburg are umpires.
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