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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
4
Hagerstown and Washington County hoops fans follow 11 games this week. Key clash tonight features South High Rebels hosting North High Hubs in the intercity opener with a return at North High on February 12.
The 49ers built a strong playoff bid after a preseason win over the Rams and a blockbuster trade that sent Earl Morrall to the Steelers in exchange for Marv Maluszak and Mike Sandusky plus Pittsburgh’s top picks. Steelers also gained a QB in Mostall as the deal reshaped defenses.
The Kentucky Wildcats, ranked No. 5, suffered a second straight defeat dropping 64-? to SMU on the road. The loss came as they eyed a weekend tournament and a shot at North Carolina’s 36-game win streak. Multiple upsets and varied scores dot the night, including Georgia Tech over Baylor and Texas Tech over LSU.
In a rough Pennsy game the Hagerstown Hawks fall 86 to 70 to York Junior College. Tony Wiles drew officials for disorderly conduct and Harry Parks fouled out as Hagerstown suffers its second loss in five games. Ted Dofflemyer led a late rally with four straight baskets while York’s Jones and Brown scored 22 and 19. Hagerstown hosts Hershey Junior College next.
The Eastern squad for the All Star Pro Bowl in Los Angeles Sunday January 12 was announced by Paul Lehissier. Redskins players lead a list of six with Jim Brown of the Browns as a standout. Other teams like the Giants Steelers Eagles and Cardinals follow in selections from an NFL coaches vote.
New York CBS plans to telecast a Sunday major league game next season draw swift criticism from Ford Frick. He calls it bad for baseball and hopes Congress will let baseball regulate telecasts. Minor league head Shaughnessy and Georgia Trautman echo opposition, as CBS negotiates for five teams amid a congressional Monopolies probe.
Broadfording Church of the Brethren remained undefeated with a 36 to 30 victory over Grace HUB keeping them tied atop the Sunday School Basketball League along with St. John’s Lutheran. Miller led with 16 points, Carter added nine for Grace HUB, as the close game featured steady defense and balanced scoring throughout.
Dick James, Washington Redskins backfield star, will attend the Herald-Mail Christmas dinner for more than 500 newspaper carriers and guests in Franklin Court auditorium. James, 5 9 and 180 pounds, recently completed his second Redskins season after Oregon honors, will speak alongside former Congressman Jennings Randolph of West Virginia, now Capital Airlines PR director. The 6:30 event will feature these two speakers and a wife accompanying James.
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