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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1957
Page
6
The Harlem Globetrotters are slated to appear February 14 at South Hagerstown High School to face the House of David quint. The article recalls notable tour moments from Wheatland to Hong Kong, Alaska to Ecuador, and a historic Nimes arena visit.
The Baltimore Colts signed Dick Nyers as a free agent for the 1957 NFL season and released Jackie Simpson who will miss 1957 due to Army call up. Nyers, a defensive halfback from Indianapolis and Indiana Central Teachers, had been noted for sterling play before a late hip injury.
North Carolina State faces another setback as leading scorer John Richter sprains an ankle and will miss tonight's game against North Carolina. Coach Fveredt Case cited Richter’s absence as a hurdle while Maryland beat South Carolina 66-50 in College Park.
South Hagerstown High announces an eight game 1957 football slate under new coach Douglass J. Cochran. The Rebels will face CVAL foes Martinsburg Worth Hagerstown Frederick and Westminster plus non conference opponents. Home games are on Saturdays at the new South High Stadium with five scheduled this season.
PENKELEY Calif Wy The University of California may announce its new football coach tonight with Nebraska’s Pete Filiott rumored as front runner. No official word has been issued as Athletic Director and ASO head prepare to report. Elliott of Michigan is also mentioned. Waldorf resignation noted and contract terms at Nebraska described as verbal.
South Hagerstown High hosts Walter Johnsough of Montgomery County in a 2 30 pm varsity game at Tebels gym. Junior varsity follows as schedule shifts. Hagerstown Junior College welcomes Wesley Junior College of Dover Del at 8 pm with a 6 43 pm prelim. Hancock hosts Boonsboro while Williamsport visits Clear Spring. Mantle And Morrow honored at Maryland Professional Baseball banquet with Manlle and Griffey mingling.
Mickey Mantle, the 1956 AL MVP and triple crown winner, has returned his 1957 contract unsigned to the New York Yankees. The 25 year old slugger reportedly seeks $74,009 for next season and confirmed at a banquet last night that he turned down the first offer.
The Harlem Globetrotters will visit Hagerstown on Thursday February 14 for a game at South High with House of David. Promoter Kensy Ridenour says the new gym seats the largest capacity in the area and bleachers have arrived. Saperstein leads the show with vaudeville acts between halves and a table tennis exhibition.
Baltimore Colts quarterback George Shaw was in good condition after emergency appendectomy at Union Memorial Hospital. The former Oregon star, who had missed much of the 1956 season with a knee injury, underwent the operation and was discharged from Johns Hopkins Hospital. He planned to fly home to Portland, Oregon, today.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Rules Committee, meeting in New Orleans, reported broad satisfaction with the game as is. Chairman Fritz Crisigi noted fewer rule suggestions this year, while coach Lowell Little proposed expanding substitution rules to allow starters and subs to return at least once per period. Grisly said there is unanimous feeling against returning to the old sitation system.
Reported boxing results list several bouts across cities including Breany New York Sugar Tiart and Gene Jolay with various scores and points noted. Names such as Jimmy Martinez Vince Martinez Clarence Cook Jimenez and others appear with locations Paterson St Louis Toronto Philadelphia and Phoenix.
Baltimore coverage notes Mickey Mantle receiving the Babe Ruth crown at the Tops Sports banquet as a world champion slugger. Quotes indicate Mantle plans to be in New York for talks after February 28 with Yanks officials about contract terms, while Yanks executives downplay the event. Also mentions De Crandall agreeing to terms for 1957 with the Milwaukee Braves.
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