Frederick Cadets eye first strong basketball season in years
Sport notes report Frederick high school basketball heading into winter with seven veterans remaining and no new talents. Coach Widmyer aims to build a cohesive unit capable of winning the majority of 15 or more games. The article also covers baseball Hall of Fame ballots and minor league manager changes, plus reflections on basketball systems and teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Widmyer
Frederick High School
Park Avenue Institution
Height Gain Sparks Debate Across Species
A provocative line of thought questions whether science that has increased human height also affects animals like hogs. While humans may grow taller, critics argue intelligence and behavior remain unchanged, suggesting the height trend offers no clear advantage.
Giants Enter Chain Store Baseball Plan in New York
New York Giants president Horace Stoneham moves to build a system of minor league clubs to supply major league talent. The plan targets Jersey City as a key center, with Albany’s International League franchise eyed for transfer. Yankees GM Ed Barrow supports more strong baseball locally, aiding the Giants’ expansion. Stoneham aims for six to seven affiliates across Class D to A, pending price talks on Albany and municipal stadium use by April 15.
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New York
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Red Sox
Horace Stoneham
Giants
Albany International League
Jersey City
Stoneham
Joe Cambria
Albany
Yanks
Newark
International Loop
Ed Barrow
Yankees
New Jersey
International
Syracuse
Iedarate
Hague
Municipal Stadium
Cambria
Larry MacPhail
Reds
Charity Day Set at Coral Gables Track by Dwyer
Tropical Park manager William W. Dwyer designates December 21 as charity day at Coral Gables racecourse with proceeds to Dade county welfare. Donations from employees will be voluntary while the racing routine remains unchanged. Jockey moves include plans for Johnny Longden to ride for Woodward Belair stud in 1987.
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Wiliam W. Dwyer
Tropical Park
Coral Gables
Fla
Dade County
Dwyer
Johnny Longden
William
Woodward
Belair Stud
West Coast
Longden
Granville
Jimmy Stout
New Jersey
Guardsmen Oppose Waynesboro Quint in Armory clash
The Company B Maryland National Guard basketball team hosts the Knights of Pythias Quint of Waynesboro Pennsylvania Sunday at 1 PM. The Pythians bring a balanced lineup likely to test the Guardsmen, with Steve Richardson shifted to forward for Waynesboro. A large crowd is expected as the Dorsey Marketeers meet the Paw Paw Tankers in the night cap.
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Maryland National Guard
Knights of Pythias Quint
Waynesboro
Armory
Kk. of
Merce
Frederick
Steve Richardson
WarnesBoro
Dorsey
Paw Paw
Extra session set on unemployment law in Kentucky
A special Kentucky General Assembly session will be held Wednesday December 23 to consider unemployment insurance legislation. The plan was confirmed by Legislative Council members labor leaders and associates of Governor A B Chandler.
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Frankfort
Kentucky General Assembly
Legislative Council
A. B. Chandler
Classified Suction Delivers Daily Budget-Friendly Offers
Readers can find ongoing money saving offers in the Classified Suction, featuring deals designed to be friendly to readers’ wallets. The listing emphasizes daily opportunities to save on products and services.
Terrors Oppose West End Eleven In Sunday Grid Battle
The George Street Terrors meet the West End eleven on George Street gridiron this Sunday at 2 30. West Enders boast a strong squad while the Terrors show solid play and fans can expect a hard fought contest. Terrors practice today at 2 on George Street field with full attendance expected. They seek a Christmas Day game with any 14 pound team. contact Ralph Lushbaugh at 105 High Street for details.
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George Street Terrors
West End A. C
George Street
West Enders
Terrors
Ralph Lushbaugh
Dizzy Dean Denies Being the Cardinals' "If" Force
Jerome “Dizzy” Dean told reporters in Bradenton he is not dissatisfied with the St. Louis club and would rather be in St. Louis than anywhere else. He disputed Branch Rickey’s remark that he is the team’s “if” and said he opposed Daytona Beach training only because he is a home lover.
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Bradenton
Fla
Jerome Herman
Dizzy
Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Branch Richey
Daytona Beach
Cardinal
Len Warneke
Cardinals
St. Louis
Soccer Loop Opens Second Half After Snow Delay
McFadden Soccer League resumes Sunday with Wildcat Club defending first half pennant against Sharpsburg Bluebirds at 2 30 PM on the new high school pitch. Funkstown Fleetwings meet Cabbies at South Potomac Junior High at 2 30 PM with lineup changes planned. Clearspring visits Middletown for a county league game at 2 30 PM with Barnhart in charge.
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Wildcat
McFaddin
Sharpsburg Bluebirds
Sharpsburg
Cats
Ikxnode
Ebersole
Anagerson
Poffenberger
Long
Stumbaugh
Barnes Brothers
R. Ebersole
Seymour
Weiderhold
Metz
Funkstown Fleetwings
Boonsboro
MacFaddin Soccr
Clearspring
Middletown
Barnhart
Frederick County
Funkstown Peaks Williamsport In Upset Victory
Funkstown defeats Williamsport Fire Company two games to one as I Rock O Rock and Bailey lead Funkstown scorers while Kaplan and the Snyder brothers top Williamsport. Antietams topple Pioneer squad with Whitmer Smith fighting hard. Hook and Ladder loses to Mauck Everly Jacobs and Capt. Shambaugh. The Enterprise wins three from First Hose Company led by Mowen Hendrickson. Standings show Hancock at Fort Frederick to face Stenger in McFaddin League action at 2:30.
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Funkstown
Williamsport Fire Company
I. Rock
O. Rock
Bailey
Kaplan
Snyder Brothers
Williamsport
Antietams
B. Whitmer
Smith
Mauck
Everly
Jacobs
Jim Shambaugh
Enterprise
Mowen
Hendrickson
Middlehauff
Hose
P. Smith
QO. Rock
Rings For Sally NOL synopsis in Warrenton
Philip Page publisher of the Warrenton Courier falls for Sally Warren the society editor who cannot forget her former fiancé. He campaigns for better living conditions while contending with Mary Morris whose father owns property. Sally helps Mary pursue Philip as Giles Benton a Morris ally accuses McDonald of causing a theater fire.
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Philip Page
Warrenton Courier
Sally Warren
Philip
Mary Morris
Sally
Mary
Giles Benton
Morris
McDonald
Benton
Sally and Bob Seek Giles Benton at Hillcrest
Sally and Bob Dawes travel to Hillcrest hoping to spot Giles Benton near the Gray Inn ballroom. Sally suspects Benton may be involved with Marty and aims to learn where he went, while Nina Mary and Philip Page stir personal tensions as Sally probes Benton’s whereabouts.
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Philip
Sally
Giles Benton
Say
May
Morris House
Mary
Bob Dawes
Bob
Dennison
Mr. Morris
Warren
Giles
Merry
Hillcrest
Bee Dawes
Gray Inn
Giles Rest
Clark is Best New York All America Selection
Earl Dutch Clark of Colorado College has been named to the National Professional Football league all star team for the fifth time in six years. Coaches favor Green Bay Packers by placing four Lambeau players on the first team.
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St. Louis
Browns
St. Louis Blue
Rajahs
Rogers Hornsby
The
Rajah
Blue Birds
Wildcats
Hornets
Mustangs
Brown Larks
New York
Earl
Dutch) Clark
Colorado College
Green Bay Packers
Curley Lambeau
Hovs
Pastor K. O's Imperlittiere at Madison Square Garden
Former New York University heavyweight boxer Pastor K O who turned pro, drew big crowds at Madison Square Garden. He knocked out Ray in seven rounds before 5,240 fans, after years of modest pro success and prior college fame.
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New York
Bob Pastor
New York University
Pastor
Fieser
Big Ray
Madison Square Garden
Y Cagers Defeat Carlisle 41 to 35 on Local Court
Hagerstown Y M C A basketball team edged Carlisle Y 41 to 35 before a fair crowd. Hart and Hammaker led the winners while Dinkle and Kutz starred for Carlisle. Referee Harper officiated a 10 minute period game.
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Hagerstown Y. M. C
Carlisle
Hagerstown
Hart
Hammaker
Dinkle
Kutz
Wright
Harg
C.de
Hazen
Middlekauff
Carpenter
Giancoli
Dorsen
Shenk
Kitmer
Multon
Harper
Precious Stone Bowling League High Scores Report
Naomi Myers led individual scoring with a 154 in the Precious Stone Bowling League last night, followed by Emma Snider at 133 and Dot Newcomer at 131. Team standings show Rubies 32 10, Diamonds 24 18, Pearls 21 30, Amethysts 22 22, Turquoise 17 25, Emeralds 11 31. A door prize was not awarded.
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Naomi Myers
Precious Stone
Emma Snider
Dot Newcomer
Market Five Set For Tanner Quint
Faced with stopping the Paw Paw Tanners and their scoring team led by Price, the Dorsey Marketeers will work to present a creditable showing Sunday. The game starts at 2 15 with Company B and Warneskora WK of P playing a preliminary at 1.
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Paw Paw
Price
Tanners
Dorserys
Company B
Warneskora WK
Weight Lifters Seek State Championship Win
The M. C. A. weight-lifting team gears for the Maryland State meet in Baltimore in January led by Athletic Director Harry Eavey. Members Mason Hylan Grimm Spong Pentz and Robert F. Knodle train with the W. O. W. bar and top Maryland equipment. Knodle, a veteran of national contention, seeks to reclaim gold medals as the team aims for the state title. Knodle holds two recent American records: two-arm military press 154 pounds and one-arm clean and jerk 132 pounds approved by the AAAU.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Harry Eavey
Hail¢Ancicli Ges
Wai Eys
Mason
Hylan
Grimm
Spong
Pentz
Robert F. Knodle
Bob Knodle
Knodle
Chilean Nitrate Workers Risk Dynamite Contests
Report recounts nitrate miners in Chile wagering on how long they can hold a lit fuse against a stick of dynamite. The dangerous bets illustrate how casual risk and endurance challenges persist in harsh mining environments.
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Chile
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Cy Young
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Tris Speaker
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Jack Pitter
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E. Baito St
Sport Shop Toy and Gift Headquarters
W. Franklin ST
Goodrich
Silvertown
Albany Club
Associated Press
Phil Reuter
Elwood Sachsenmaier
Atlantic City
Johnny Westrope
Florida
Westrope
Roman Soldier
Quint
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Washington St
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Firemen’s Bowling League
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Soldiers
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Sally Nol
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Mr. Benton
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Warrenton
Bailey Wolfe
Clark
Professional Football League
Allstar
Pastor K. O’s
Imperlittiere
Carlisle Quint
Precious Stone Bowling League
Harry S. Myers
Roney Bros
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John D. Myers , Co
N. Potomac St
R. & G. Dep’t Store
Cauffman
Caskey’s
Antietam
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Antietané & Potomac Sts
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