Athletics turmoil and coaching changes highlighted by 1956 notes
Local column recounts tensions in college and pro football including Eddie Erdelatz scheduling at Navy, Eddie LeBaron’s potential Redskins exit for law studies, Sam Baker and kicker changes, Abe Gibron’s move, and Giants versus Rams promotional concerns. Also mentions Maryland trespass law and Maryland hunting penalties, with odd comments on Payton, Payton Hoenting, and coaching shifts at Cornell and Army.
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Navy
Annapolis
Eddie Erdelatz
Naval Academy
Hub City League to showcase triple header Sunday
Hub City Basketball League action returns Sunday at the State Armory with a three game card among six teams in the second week. Lenmar battles Old Export in the opener while Shanks faces Gunther and Tortuga meets West End in the after noon slate. Officials anticipate a large crowd as fans expect close, high level play.
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Astin
State Armory
Washington County Lavcor
Tontorsfow
Loop
Lenmar
Old Export
Snatiay Lenmar
Shanks
Tartuge Quint
Gunther
Lynmar
Gunthers
West End
Tortuga
Armory
South High opens with win over Mt Savage 70 to 63
South Hagerstown High and its jayvees opened the season strong. Terry Strock led the locals with 22 points, Ken Keyes added 14, while Nick Carter contributed 10. South Hagerstown took a 34 39 halftime edge and pulled away late to defeat Mt Savage 70 63 on their home court. Bowers and Potterfield reached double figures for the jayvees, with contributions from several teammates in a hard fought opener.
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Haverstand High School
Mie
Mt. Savage High
Filers
South High Jayvees
Cavers
South Hagerstown
Terry Strock
Mr Savage
Paul Flick
Strock
Ken Keyes
Nick Carter
Schildes
Hott
Hine
Goat
Strack
Jed
South Hagerstown High Jayvees
Bowers
Potterfield
Jin
Leah
Mar
BisMt Sarare
Mts Smaschaidey
Op Henrker
Rai Haney
Tolsts
Sauih
Cantrell Watson
Nauge
Williams
Marth
Shovery
Dons Win 58th Straight in Cage Contest
The San Francisco Dons remained unbeaten and stretched their winning streak to 58 games with an 82-54 victory over San Francisco State. The win keeps their record at 3-0 as they prepare to open a new gym. Other West Coast games included Texas 64 Oregon State 63, Portland U 73 Oregon 46, Southern California 72 Wyoming, Wichita 81 Michigan 76, Oklahoma A and M 70 Washington 43, Columbia 105 Colgate 98, Seton Hall 86 Scranton 78.
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Kansas
North Carolina
Bill Russell
K. C. Jones
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UCLA
San Francisco State
Dons
West Coast
Corvalis
Ore
Texas
Oregon State
Little Portland University
Oregon
Ken Cleveland
Monte Gonzales
Southern California
Wyoming
Wichita
All America Stars in Televised Tilt at Orange Bowl
Two national stars, Don Rasseler of Miami and Joe Walton of Pittsburgh, highlight a nationally televised regular season finale at Orange Bowl Stadium. Rasseler, a back, averages 4.5 yards per carry and powered Miami to a strong start, while Walton, an end for Pittsburgh, anchors the defense and has six receptions for touchdowns this season.
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Fla. Ue
Don Rasseler
Miami
Joe Walton
Pittsburgh
Hurricanes
Panthers
Orange Rowl Stadium
Rosseler
Walton
Olympics Set New Attendance Record in Melbourne
Melbourne faced drizzling rain yet the 11986 Olympic Games drew about 2.0 million admissions and record attendance across track and field, field hockey, soccer, and basketball. Final profit is uncertain after large promotion costs and a possible village loss, with figures to be audited in days. funds may support amateur sport and an Australian Rome 1960 team effort.
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Melbourne Itricket
Australia
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Olympic
Rome
U.S
Olympic Village
Boonsboro and St James Play Sudden Tie in Soccer
Boonsboro and St James played to a deadlock as Reese and Hogers provided a goal apiece after St James opened the scoring. The match on the county pitch ended with neither side breaking the 1 1 tie, featuring solid defense from Rothams Ais Mayed gond and strong saves by both goalies.
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SL James
Boons Horo High
Boonshorn
St. James
Hogers
Reese
Rothams Ais
Roth
Lincuns
St. Jamre Rhs
Veanahore Wolte Gani
Armor Potts
Duarns
Ny Char Bantaga al Dae
Rowen
Pert Amin
Tae Murray Fee
St Marys falls to Greencastle in twin bill loss
Greencastle High School swept the night double header at the State Armory, with the Gaels winning the varsity 39 to 32 after taking a 21 20 halftime edge. St Marys Jayvees trailed 26 20 at halftime as Pennsy’s Binkley led with 18 in a 45 23 third quarter lockup. Oberhulzer and Mowen paced the visitors with 12 and 11 while Wills top scored for St Marys with 18 in a hard fought contest.
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Greencastle High School
Spaile
St. Maria Goretli
State Armory
Gaels
Greencastle Jarvees
Wit Greencastle
Scormig
Wills
Oberhulzer
Mowen
St. Mary's Jayvees
Pennsy Bays
Binkley
Aes Nugneas Mader
Devine
Ec Grove Prasmker
Toals Tardis
Vastee St. Mary's
Mumia
Leven
Rosenmarictl
Totais
Smithsburg High Cagers Fall In Double Loss At Quincy
Smithsburg High School suffered a double defeat as Quincy High swept the day. The varsity trailed 20 to 13 at halftime and faded 83 to 4 percent in scoring, while the Jayvees lost 35 to 12. Quincy led 14-2 after the first period and 24-0 before the final frame, with Marlowe and Watgen pacing the winners and Smithsburg's top scorer tallying 31.
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Sininsburg Wick School
Quinny High Cagers
Jayvees
Smithie Jays
Smitties
Ihe Quincy Behets
Smithsbury
Nfone
Quincy
Watgen
Oberholzer
J. Marc
Lowe
Smith
Marlowe
Rishack
Taps
Quincy GY
Reamuneere Firhs Watson
Uyeas
Amun Eoe
Taras
Giants and Lions May Clinch Conference Titles Soon
The New York Giants and Detroit Lions can clinch NFL conference championships on the next-to-last weekend. Giants need a win or two ties against the Browns to seal the Eastern title while a Lions win over the Steelers and a Bears loss could lock the Western crown for Detroit. Green Bay and San Francisco look to rebound, with Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington also in the mix as the season nears its end.
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New York Giants
Detroit Lions
Giants
Cleveland Browns
Detroit
Pitsburgh
Chicago Cards
Chicago Bears
Lions
Green Bay Packers
San Franciscn
Baltimore
Angeles
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Kim Lee Howell
Browns
Frank Gifford
Chuck Conerly
Olia Graham
Bobby Layne
Bears
Steelers
Pitts
Hugh
Los Angeles Rams
Chicago
Cards
Redskins
Green Bay
San Francisco
Tobin Rate
Packers
Carifs
41Ers
St James Quint Faces Mercerburg Academy Clash
St James School opens season with a 2 PM game at Mercerburg Academy against Pennsy hoopsters. The Saints beat Clear Spring High in the opener as coach Bill Hopkins tests new lineups and aims for quicker reactions against a tougher, more experienced opponent.
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St. James School
Mercerseburg Academy
Saints
Bill Hopkins
Hopkins
Junior College Faces Mount Allo After Open Loss
Hagerstown Junior College travels to Mt Allo tonight to meet Penn State Forestry in a 1 o clock road game. Coach Easterday drills rebounding and under basket shots as he weighs a starting lineup with several squad members likely to play.
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Shepherd College Jayrees
Hagers- Town
Soccer Leaders Set for Sunday Contests in Washington County
Washington County league leaders Williamsport and Clear Spring eye the title as week end games near. Clear Spring travels to play Merceburg while Williamsport hosts upstate rivals. both aim to extend margins and avoid upsets while expecting strong attendance.
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Washington County
Williamspor
Hancock
Hat Haa Gan
Iast
Clear Spring
Merceysburg
Witlanaseport
Hele
Aherys
Williamsport
Camnot
Hubs Fall To William Penn In One-Sided York Loss
North Magerstown High School’s varsity and junior varsity were decisively defeated by William Penn High in York, Pennsylvania. Final scores: 76 to 36 for the varsity and 47 to 34 for the JV, with William Penn pulling away in the third period and dominating the boards.
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William Penn
North Magerstown High School
York
William Penn High
Mel Henry
North High Capers
Willamsport
McPhail
William Pann Jayvee
Hub Jays
Brown
Jos Thomas
Everett
Youchott i
Mick Eine
Bone
Becker Vue
Exterminator Handicap at Pimlico Draws Near
Mine horses Entarad Baltimore and other entrants prepare for Pimlico’s 10,000 added Exterminator Handicap over a mile and a half. Wise Margin carries 126 pounds and Paper Tiger 133 as likely favorites vie for the ninth running of the event.
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Baltimore
Pimico
Sam Tifano
Wise Margin
E. D. Dacabs
Paper Tiger
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