Fort Hill Sentinels Open 1950 Season With Three Wins
Fort Hill High School football team, the Sentinels, opened the 1950 season with three straight victories, scoring 90 points while allowing 13. Key players Lynn Beightol and Ed Landis spark the offense as Fort Hill seeks an undefeated run, with upcoming tests against Mountaineers in Hagerstown and local rivals.
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Cumberland Way
Fort Hill High School
Sentinels
Perennally
Queen City
Bill Hahn
Moorefield
W. Va
Washington
Arlington
Keyner
Washington and Lee
Virginia
Fort Hill
Lynn Beightol
Ed Landis
Mountaineers
Municipal Stadium
Mel Henry
Hageratown High School
Maroon and Gray
Henry
Sentinel
Notre Dame Still No. 1 in AP Football Poll
Notre Dame holds the top spot in the first AP poll of the season with 1,600 points and 63 first place votes from 190 sports writers and broadcasters. Michigan State, Southern Methodist, Army, and Oklahoma trail closely as contenders, while North Carolina and others follow in the ranked list.
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Notre Dame
Michigan State
Southern Methodist
Army
Oklahoma Air
Maryland
New York
Associated Press
Frank Leahy
Oklahoma
South Bend
North Carolina
Michigan
Ohio State
Ross Bowkings
Black Knights
Colgate
Sooners
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Texas
Stanford
California
Washington
Alabama
UCLA
Duke
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Clemeon
Pennsylvania
Rite
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Georgina
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Tennesee
Wisconsin
Penn State
Yale
Northwestern
Arizona
Tempe
State
Texan A
Mt. Wyoming
North Carolina State
South Carolina
Drake
Amherst
Chicards End Sets New Mark in 65-13 Victory
In Chicago, Oct 8, Hob Shaw caught five touchdown passes from Jim Hardy as the Cardinals routed the Baltimore Colts 65-13 at Comiskey Park. Hardy threw six TDs in total, tying an NFL mark, while the Colts dropped to 0-3-1 in league play.
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Bob Shaw
Colts
Chicago
Chicano Cardinals
Hob Shaw
Dim Hardy
Cardinals
Baltimore Colts
Comiskey Park
Hardy
Shaw
Ohio State
Don Hutson
Green Bay
Jon Carter
Philadelphia
Charley Tripp
Mashes
Tront
Williams Triumphs In Welter Scraps Unlikely Clash
Ike Williams fights through a tough rally but Jon Micell outscores him in a late round. Micell, 145, lands decisive uppercuts as Williams, 1424, presses on the ropes. The card also notes Belmont’s Daily Double payout of $3,498.60 with Abbe Boy and Foxy Baby winning.
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Miwatkee
Jon Micell
Willame
Willams
Tto
Ured Micell
Rights
Lefta
Micell
Winlaton
Wining
Mel Henry
Micelli
Hagerstown
Williams
Ant
Yavin P
Allegany High
Cumberland
Allegany
Huha
Weiss
Barton
Maroon
Krayone
New York
Belmont Race Track
Abbe Boy
Foxy Baby
Erdelatz Faces Navy Scrimmage After Maryland Defeat
Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz laments turnovers in 35 12 loss to Maryland and plans rough drills as Northwestern visit looms. Injuries to Tom Bakke and Bob McDonald could sideline them two weeks while scout reports label Northwestern sturdy and sharp. Coaltown to race at Hialeah this winter in comeback bid after sidelining.
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Annapolis
Navy
Eddie Erdelatz
Northwestern
Tom Bakke
Bob McDonald
Maryland
Town State
Erdelate
Phillies Picked to Win Pennant by Sawyer Letter
Eddie Sawyer admits in Philadelphia that he picked the Phillies to win the pennant last April, claiming a sealed April 18 letter predicted a ten game margin. After clinching the NL flag, details emerge amid fan and press chatter, with Stengel and Ennis weighing in on the Yankees series odds.
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Philadelphia
Eddie Sawyer
Philadelpha Phittlies
Sawyer
Brooklyn
Shibe Park
Phil- Hex
Pye
Carl Simmons
Hal Miller
Emory Church
Dodgers
Phillies
Rose Meyer
Phils
Big del Ennis
Yahkees
Aulesman
Dick Lister
Orioles Trail in Little World Series in Columbus
The Columbus Redbirds hold a 2-1 lead as the Little World Series shifts to Columbus. Orioles manager Nick Cullop faces a decision on tonight’s starting pitcher after a 6-1 loss in the series opener. Pitching options include Bi Kennedy or Tanmy Fine, with Baltimore using five pitchers in the 8-5 loss.
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Columbus Redbirds
Baltimore Orioles
Columbia
Oriole
Nick Cullop
Bi Kennedy
Tanmy Fine
Baltimore
Innins
Kennedy
AllStar
Redbirds
Cullop
American Association
Orioles
Karl Drews
Battimore
Speedway Postpones Midget Race Card
Hagerstown Speedway General Manager Zacke announced that Sundays midget races have been postponed a week due to the World Series. The full card will be run on Sunday October it will be offered to race followers as officials prepare the track in the best condition for such an event.
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Zacke
Hagerstown Speedway
Amateur Horse Show Planned by Blue Ridge Riding Club
The Blue Ridge Riding Club plans a 16 class amateur horse show at Mt. Tammany Farm Route 11 near Hagerstown on Sunday October 8 starting at noon. Prizes include cash and ribbons with classes for children Western ladies three called Tennessee walkers hunters and more.
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The
Blue Ridge Riding Club
Mt. Tammany Farm
Route 11
Hagerstown
Aryan Snapp
Mar- Hasburg
Marlin
Burkholder
Chamberadure
J. 8
Johnson
Racerstown
Tingmater
Fugene
Ryan
Ed Martin
Charles Keadle
John Needy
Wallace Mullendore
Raymond Shifler
Pat Eakie
Keedysville
Bullets Open Season With 38 0 Victory
The Funkstown Bullets defeated Security 38 to 0 on the gridiron and prep for a 2:30 p.m. Sunday tilt at Frederick. Coach Carr and Manager George Stotilerger praise the offensive line for opening holes as backs rack up scores. Strong prospects for the season are noted.
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Funkstown Bullets
Frederick
Carr
George Stotilerger
Facts Figures On The Series Contenders Phillies And Yankees
Facts and figures on the World Series between National League champions Philadelphia Phillies and American League champions New York Yankees. Series details include game locations Shibe Park and Yankee Stadium, start times, attendance, and broadcasting. Probable pitchers Vic Raschi for the Yankees and Robin Roberts Ken Heintzelman or Bubbe Church for the Phillies.
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Philadelphia Philies
New York Yankees
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Yankee Stadium
New York
ABC Network
ABC
NBC
CBS
Vic Racchi
Robin Roberts
Ken Heintzelman
iBubbe Church
Phillles
Miami Celebrates Return Of Baseball Star Al Rosen
Miami plans a "welcome home" festival for Al Flip Rosen who starred with the Cleveland Indians. Rosen, reached by phone, declined a personal gift and suggested the fundraiser benefit Variety Children's Hospital instead. He said he recently bought a new car and would not need another gift.
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Miami
Fla
Rosen
Variety Children's Hospital
S.C. Schneider
Whitehall 4-H Softball Team Wins County Title
Whitehall 4-H captures the Washington County softball championship by defeating Hurtts 18 to 2 at Huyett’s. It marks Whitehall’s second straight title and the eastern division crown as plans begin for a stronger 1951 season.
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Witehall
Washington County
Huretts
Huyetts
Whitehall
Iplans
Tatum Plans Tough Practice Run For Terrapins
Maryland coach Jim Tatum studied scout reports on Michigan State's upset of Michigan and ordered three days of strenuous workouts. He calls Michigan State the finest team in the nation and prepares to face them in Lansing this Saturday. Three linemen watched yesterday's practice from the sidelines due to injuries sustained in the Navy game.
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Vollese Park
Maryland
Jim Tatum
Michigan State
Michigan
Tatum
Lansing
Navy
Roberts to Start World Series Opener for Phillies
Philadelphia previews tomorrow’s World Series opener at Shibe Park with Robin Roberts likely facing Vic Raschi of the Yankees. Manager Eddie Sawyer may start Ken Heintzelman in relief. Roberts could be the main stopper after a 20 win season and a grueling recent stretch.
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Sawyer
Yanks
Jack Mayo
Phils
Yank Skip
Eddie Sawyer
Phil Skipper
Ken Heintzelman
Roberts
Philadelphia
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phils
New York Yankees
Vic Raschi
Shibe Park
Ken Heintzeleman
Tke Roberts
Grover Cleveland Alexander
New York
Yankee
Casey Stenzel
Raschi
Hely
Allis Reynolds
Eds Lopat
Chicago
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia A's
Sawyers
Baseball Bosses Favor Yankees In World Series Clash
Major league managers most back New York Yankees to win the World Series while Philadelphia's Phillies receive mounting NL optimism. Burt Shotton and Leo Durocher predict the Phillies will gain a late surge to surpass the favored Yankees entering Game One in Philadelphia. Eight managers split with the Yankees on opening day eve. Eddie Sawyer aligns with Shotton and Durocher in naming the Phillies NL champs.
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New York
New York Yankees
Philadelphia
Phillies
Bridea
Maida
Brooklyn
Burt Shotton
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Shotton
Durocher
Yankees
Bob Carpenter
Eddie Sawyer
Pacific College Faces Eligibility Clash With Coast Conference
The Pacific Coast Conference challenges the eligibility of COP sophomores who attend Stockton Junior College while playing for COP. COP and Stockton share campus and student body arrangements, prompting Stanford and Cal to schedule games amid the dispute. PAC officials warn the issue could damage intercollegiate athletics.
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Los Angeles
Little College of the Pacific
Pacific Coast Conference
Victor O. Schmidt
COP
Stockton Junior College
Stockton
Isyatem
Pacific
Schmidt
Stanford
University of California
Boyd Thompson
Cor
Pigeon Club Race From Roanoke Stakes Dowler Loft
The Dowler loft won the 200 mile Hagerstown Racing Pigeon Club race from Roanoke Va with 1020.32 yards per minute. Kershner loft took second at 1019.72. 47 birds from eight lofts liberated at 11 33 a m in hazy conditions with a west wind. Next Sunday a 100 mile race from Elkton Va precedes the 300 mile final.
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Hagerstown
Roanoke
Kershner
Elkton
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Red) Howell
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