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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1957
Page
4
The Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers, both with quarterback issues and strong second half comebacks, meet Sunday in San Francisco to decide the NFL Western Division crown.
Detroit clinched a Western Conference share by defeating Chicago 24-13 at Wrigley. Tobin Hote led offense after Bobby Layne’s injury, while Howard Cassady sparked a late surge as Detroit held off Green Bay 27-20 and prepared for a playoff with San Francisco. Joe Petry and Gordy Soltau contributed key scores.
Hagerstown Junior College meets York Junior College at South High in the city’s sole game. In the county Williamsport High hosts St Maris Goretti of Hagerstown. Williamsport has dropped its first two, while the Gaels won their opening pair.
San Francisco faced a decisive playoff with Detroit after topping Green Bay 27 20 at Kezar Stadium as Y A Tittle, sidelined by injuries, returned to spark a second half rally. Coach Frankie Albert praised Tittle while Joe Perry boosted the attack. the win sent the 49ers toward the NFL Western Conference title game against Cleveland.
Co leaders Tortuga Restaurant and Lynmar TV stretched their unbeaten streaks to three in Hot City Basketball League play on the State Armory floor. Tortuga topped South End to share first. Lynmar defeated Old Export in a late surge, while Old Export also beat West End in another upset, keeping the race tight as South End falters. Jack Koontz starred for Lynmar with 22 points, and Dick Crouse was held to eight for Old Export as Lynmar remained atop the standings. An afternoon finale saw Old Export fall to Lynmar 39-4, with Koontz again leading Lynmar and Bob Millee scoring 19 for Old Export. The Elks Club completed the night by rallying past Fountain Head in an exhibition game.
Walter Burkemo finally wins a medal play tournament after 11 years in Sanford Florida. He and partners Ed Porkky Quvar and Jay Hebert staged a late surge to a packed windup, with excitement carried through to the final putt.
Ted Williams ages into baseball lore as the oldest player to claim a batting title in the American League. He headlines a season with six players posting strong numbers, including Mantle and Fox, with Williams leading in average and Sievers topping home runs and RBIs.
An upcoming week of Junior Basketball League games unfolds at South Potomac Junior High School. Tonight features Boys Club versus UAW and Bou?lain Head versus Alsatia quintets. Wednesday’s slate shifts to Friday due to a school conflict, with Lions vs Civitan and Police vs Rotary closing the week at Woodland Way.
Local notice advertises a promotional offer titled Let Us Prove It with a mall check or money order option for $2.98. The box shows Winchester Virginia contact details and a Roy J. Becker enterprise.
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