Wollensberger shines in duckpin show at VA hospitals
Jimmy Wollensberger of Hagerstown, fresh from a national duckpin title, toured VA hospitals in Northampton Bedford and Brockton Mass with Lew Malitz as his sidekick. He averaged about 140 over 26 games, delivering brisk scores and a popular demonstration that drew eager patients.
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Jimmy Wollensberger
Hagerstown
Bowlers Victory League
Veterans Administration
Wollensberger
Northampton
Bedford
Brockton
Mass
Fairchild Aircraft Corp
Wolfensberger
Lew. Malitz
National
Duckpin Congress
Malitz
Wolfy
Wally
Walfensberger
Knicks Win Fifth Straight As Celtics Fall Short
The Knicks beat the Celtics 116-110, extending their unbeaten stretch and closing the gap behind the leaders. Carl Braun led with 24 points, while Sweetwater Clifton added 16 as New York rallied in the late stages to topple Minneapolis? Lakers 100-81, bolstering their push in the division.
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Celtics
Aeuse Nationals
Dolph Schayes
New York Wnickerbockers
Chester Royals
Fort Wayne
Boston
Knicks
National Basketball
Carl New York
North Hagerstown Gridders Open 1957 Season at York
North Hagerstown High announces a 1957 football schedule led by coach Mel Henry. The season opens September 13 in York, Pa. against William Penn High, the fourth straight opener vs that opponent. Nine games are planned with potential add‑on. The Hubs meet South Hagerstown October 4 on the new field, marking the first North‑South showdown here. They share home games with South on the South field if conflicts arise. Other CVAL matchups include Westminster, Allegany, Martinsburg, Fort Hill, Handley, and Frederick with Bel Air added November 8 on the road. Fort Hill and Worth Hagerstown were co‑champions, sharing the circuit last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Henry
North Hagerstown High School
Hubs
William Penn High
York
William Penn
North Hagerstown
Henry
Seard
Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley Athletic League
South Hagerstown
Saturda
South High
North Hagerstownn
CVAL
Westminster
Allegany of
Cumberland
Martinsburg
Fort Hil
Handley of
Winchester
Frederick
Worth Hagerstown
Fort [Hilt
Bel Air High School
North Hagerstowns High School
Cubs Hold Key To Big Trades In Tight Market
Chicago Cubs ace Bob Rush sits at the center of three proposed multi team trades as National and American Leagues huddle in meetings. Philadelphia, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn and Boston weigh deals involving Ashburn Rush Moon Thomas Boyer and others amid jockeying for position before executive sessions.
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Clucago
Chicago Cubs
Bob Rush
David Haroms
Ureik
Cubs
Rush
Philadelphia
Richie Ashburn
St. Louis
Wally Moon
Frank Lane
Cardinals
Frank Thomas
Pittsburgh
Will Ashburn
Pirates
Hush
Ashburn
Phillies
Thomas
Roy Haney
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Lowis
E. 3
Buzziey Bavasi
Dodgers
Randy Jackison
al (Rube) Walker
Gind Cimoli
Vio
Ken Boyer
Lane
Alvin Bark
Jstead
Bayasi
Senators
Boston
Mantle Wins American League Batting Title in 1956
Mantle, of the New York Yankees, led the American League with a .453 batting average and 133 runs. Ted Williams of Boston and Harvey Kuenn of Detroit trailed, while Kaline of Detroit finished eighth. Detroit topped team batting at .279, with the Yankees at .270 alongside Boston.
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Chicago
Sckey Mantle
New York Yankees
Mantle
Ted Williams
Boston
Harvey Kuenn
Detroit
Charley Maxwell
Bob Nieman
Baltimore
al Kaline
Yankees
Raston
New York
Maryland Hunters Set New Deer Records During Six Day Season
Maryland hunters bagged about 3,199 deer unofficially in the six day gun season led by Garrett 660, Worcester 267, and Washington 263. Western Maryland counties posted record totals as mild weather aided hunting while does fared poorly. West Virginia and Pennsylvania also reported high activity with notable harvests at Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Army Chemical Center.
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Maryland
George Shields
Garrett
al Jegany
Worchester
Washington
Bradeno
James W. Ivens Jr
Chestertown
B. H Robinson
Geer
Nhe
Usua
J. C. Smith
Belle
Mary Island
King's Creek
Somerset County
Allegany County
Allegany
West Virginia
West
Charleston
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Harford
Kent
Queen Annes
Somerset
Talbot
Wicomico
Action Carded For YMCA Floor Tonight
First Christian cagers seek their first win in the Sunday School league at the YMCA but face leaders Washington Square Methodist 4 1 for the year. Grace ECB meets second place First Baptist in the second game. Baptists 5 1, Grace ECB 3 3, tied for third with Christ Lutheran and Church of the Brethren. Doubleheader expected strong turnout.
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First Christian Cagers
YMCA
Washingte Square Methodist
Bill Grace
Christ Lutheran
Church of the Brethren
Fang
Former Fairchild Star McDonald Eclipses GW Lineup
Bucky McDonald, former Fairchild Pack Jets standout and Martinsburg High School alum, has become a key sophomore on George Washington University’s basketball team. He scored 29 points against William and Mary as GW lost two straight games to Wake Forest and W&M, while WVU led in a 80-16 win over Washington and Lee.
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Bucky McDonald
Fairchild Packjets
iGeorge Washington University
Martinsburg
W. Va
McDonald
Fairchild Aggregation
George Washington
Wake Forest
Wiliam & Mary
Mc ‘Donald
William and Mary
West Virginia
Washington & Lee
Rod Hundley
Dom Flora
Charles
Ton
S. C
Citadel
Skein
David
Richmond
Virginia
Butch Lambiotte
Warren [Stitehell
VMI
Tennessee
Games Postponed in Washington County Soccer League
Postponements hit the Washington County Soccer League as play was delayed due to poor field conditions after noon yesterday. Hancock was set to visit Clear Spring and Mercersburg was to play Williamsport, with rescheduling to be decided at Thursday night’s meeting. Sunday NBA scores include Syracuse 116 and Boston 110, Rochester 101 and Fort Wayne 100 in OT, New York 100 and Minneapolis 91.
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Washington County Soccer League
Mnoon
Hancock
Clear Spring
Mercersburg
Williams
NBA
Syracuse
Boston
Rochester
Fort Wayne
New York
Minneapolis
Bud Wilkinson to Stay at Oklahoma Amid Texas USC Speculation
Oklahoma football coach Bud Wilkinson dismissed talk of leaving to Texas or USC. He said he was speaking hypothetically about the Texas job, insisting he has five years left on a current one year contract and plans to remain at Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sfootbeh
Bud Wilkinson
Texas
University of Southern California
New York
Wilkinson
Southern Cal
Junior Cage Loop Carded For Tonight At SPJH
Hagerstown Junior Basketball League enters week two with double header at South Polo. Jancers meet Exchange Club in the opener at 7 pm, followed by Optimist vs Jewel Sow. Knight of Columbus top South Potomac 2-0. Police 1-0. Woodland Way leads tied at 0-0 among Lions Elks St Mar Boy's Club and Alsatia.
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Hagerstown
Imac
Jancers
Exchange Club
Ihe
Knight of Columbus
Police
Woodland Way
Lions
Elks
St. Ma. Boy's Club
Alsatia
South Potomac View Lott
Terrapin Club to Honor Hubs Senior Gridders
The Terrapin Club will honor 17 1956 North Bagerstadt Mish School football seniors at a dinner tonight in the main ballroom of the Baltimore Hotel Alexander. Ralph Balel announced a Kalá program for the Hub seniors with Tommy Mont, Maryland head football coach, as featured speaker and film of the Terps victory over Carolina State. Joe Moss, Terps offensive line coach, will also attend as part of the event.
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Tommy Mont
University of Maryland
North Hagerstown
Tommy
Mel Henry
Hotel Alexander
Henry
Maryland
Din Cleby
Norte Bagerstadt
North
Soult Playstown
Bolel
Terps
Carolina State
Joe Moss
Bairel
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New York Knickerbockers
Joe Lapchick
Lapchick
St. John’s
Joe
Hite
West Point
Barnard College
Redmen
Knickerbockers
Cavetiwn Planing Mill CO
Dick Kelly
Daily Mail
Wm. Penn
Marlinsburg
Fort Hill
Bel Air
Fredereck
Rams
Calts
Joe Marconi
Los Angeles Rams
Joe Campanela
Baltimore Calts
Colt
Ram
Bob Boyd
Teavmanin
Ayman
Behdy Plinepol
Ehorw
First Baptist
Christ
Fairchild
THE
Potomac Edison CO
Boonsboro
SPJH
Portland
Maine
Harold Johnson
Bert Whitehurst
Arneld
Johnny EU Ybanks
Matz
Tittsburgh
Charley Glover
Cincins
Nau
Kingston
Jamaica
Gerald Grey
Phil Burton
Pofmanss
Potomac St
Comuiler
Kofi
Terrapin Club
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