Harness racing hope grows for Frederick and Hagerstown
The Spotlight On Sports notes Frederick County Agri cultural Society may introduce harness racing with pari mutuel betting at the fairgrounds. State approval and a General Assembly exemption are needed, with 60 total days already allotted to Laurel Raceways. Hagerstown eyes 10 days annually, likely during fair week, reviving a local harness scene once famed years ago.
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Preakness purse cut to seventy five thousand dollars
Baltimore January report notes inflation ends with a purse reduction for the Preakness to 75000 from 100000, aligning with prewar levels. Maryland Jockey Club cites cost-of-living drops and delays setting Pimlico dates as tracks await New Jersey schedules.
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Speed Boat Group Elects President
New York January 11 The guiding fathers of speed boat racing elected a new president and revised Gold Cup Race rules at a meeting yesterday C King Bragman of Los Angeles was named president of the American Power Boat Association succeeding Leonard H Thomson of Detroit He is the first western head of the body Other officers include Albert A Bauer Philadelphia senior vice president Guy Lombarda Freeport secretary and Claude Fox Knoxville treasurer
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Y A Tittle Leads Colts in Beloved Local Cage Battle
Sports editor notes a Friday doubleheader at the State Armory featuring Y A Tittle headlining the Baltimore Colts basketball squad against the Hagerstown Cabineers. The Colts roster includes Charley O Rourke Racehorse Davis Johnny Vardian and Lamar Davis. Tickets go on sale at Ridenour during square hours with 0 cents for kids and 1 20 for adults.
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Al Dark and Goodman Named Boston's Best Rockies
Al Dark of Lake Charles Louisiana and Billy Goodman of Concord North Carolina were named Boston's rookies of the year by the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. The award will be presented at the annual dinner February 3 with Bare Whitman, veteran sports editor of the Boston Herald, officiating.
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Hub Cagers In Action Tonight at Potomac Ave
Hub High basketball returns from the Christmas break with the varsity facing Greencastle High in the main game of a double header at Potomac avenue school. Jayvee teams from both schools meet at 7 15 PM. Coach Pauli Burger plans a lively lineup, with Fat Lane Tom Shank Don Stever Karl Huyett Nob Vasore and Roy Snyder likely to see significant minutes.
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Fairchild Bowl Goes to Massanutten in Overtime
In Woodstock Virginia Massanutten Academy edged the Fairchild Packets 62 to 57 after overtime. Deems Hankey and Barnhart sparked a late rally, lifting Fairchild from a 54 52 deficit to force extra minutes before the visitors pulled clear. Hankey and Barnhart led Fairchild with 15 points each while Wonek and Fernandez paced Massanutten with 26 and 13 respectively.
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Saints to Meet Quincy Tomorrow on Hard Court
Saint James School cagers clash with Quincy School in a feature double bill with jayvees. After holidays the Saints showed ability and, under Coach Sinder, now work hard. Prospects are bright for a balanced, winning team this season.
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Billikens Risk Perfect Record
New York Jan. 11 The St Louis Billikens top ranked after Sugar Bowl win over Kentucky head to Madison Square Garden to play Long Island University in a bid to extend their undefeated streak to ten. Ed Macauley leads an in good health squad as parts of a double header with West Virginia vs City College of New York. The night also sees Western Kentucky stretch to 11 straight, Minnesota reach 10, and upsets including Oklahoma Aggies over Bradley 64-20.
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Olivet Assumption Cage Controversy Ends in Forfeit
Olivet College and Assumption of Windsor clash in a heated game marked by fights. Olivet declared 2 to 0 winner by forfeit after a 57 tie in regulation and overtime was not played. Windsor cancel March return game. coach Ham resigns as league president Carroll Brown, Martinsville, Va., resigns as Carolina League Class B president.
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St Joseph's Tops St Marys Gaels in Armory Thriller
St Joseph's of Martinsburg defeated St Marys Gaels 43 to 4 in a tight game on the Armory court. McDonald led St Joseph's with 16 points while Keller scored 17 for St Marys. St Joseph's improved to five straight wins, Gaels suffer fifth loss in nine starts.
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Harman Out With Torn Ligaments For Penn Basketball
Philadelphia January 11 guard Phillips Harman of the Pennsylvania team is expected to miss the next several weeks with torn ligaments in his left knee. Coach Howie Dalimar said the injury occurred in Penns 72 to 42 Ivy League win over Yale at New Haven last Saturday.
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New Peace Move Reported Underway In Pro Football Today
New peace talks surface as Dan Topping may pull the New York Yankees from the All-America Conference and rent Yankee Stadium to the Boston Yanks. Publicist Red Patterson said any move would require A A C consent, while the AA C and NFL plan joint meetings in Chicago to pursue a settlement amid heavy gate losses and ongoing player signings like Ole Miss end George Barney Poole.
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Williamsport High Teams Face Alumni In Main Game
Williamsport High School cagers seek their first win after an 0 3 start as they host the alumni quintet on the Williamsport court. The nightcap features a heated girls alumni clash amid strong teams. Coach Doub has Williamsport ready for a balanced lineup tonight.
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Warriors Rally Sinks Cabineers In Intra-Mural Clash
The Hagerstown High School Junior Senior Basketball League game ended 22 to 18 as the Warriors erased an 11-10 halftime deficit. In a five-player Cabineers lineup, Cabineers scored only two points in the second half while Warriors leaders Slick Berry Brandenburg Ricketts Hoyle Moser Minnich fueled the rally. Referees Erwin and Semier.
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New Teachers at Connie Mack Camp in Florida
Lou Dringie and Elmer Valo join Connie Mack’s baseball school staff in West Palm Beach starting February 7. Ira Thomas Chief Bender Eric McNair and Bernie Guent also teach, forming a strong Athletics scouting and instruction team.
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