Merchants, Braves outline two home games at Municipal Stadium
Rufus Edwards general manager of the Hagerstown Braves and Mel Jennings announce local merchants will back and host two semi pro football games at Municipal Stadium the first November 3 versus Front Royal with another opponent to be announced. The Merchants aim to play at least two home dates before local fans while weather restrictions protect the upgraded infield.
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Hagerstown High School
Chambersburg
Ennings
Ben Roulette
University of Maryland
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Bing Crosby Stadium
Virginia
Reservoir
Vanderbilt Junior Racks Up 764 Yards in 3 Contests
Vanderbilt quarterback Bill Wade racked up 764 yards in three games, averaging 254 yards per game, as he challenges Drake's Johnny Bright for the national total offense lead. Wade has 722 passing yards and 42 rushing yards, with ten touchdowns on 32 completions.
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Johnny Bright
Bult Wade
Sinkwich
Commodore
Bright
Wade
Frank Sinkwich
Georgia
Big Drake
Oklahoma A & M
Alabama
Vandy
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Tempe
Arizona State
John Dottley
Mississippi
Sam Etcheverri
Denver
Don Heinrich
Washington Huskies
Washington
Huh McElbenney
Jack Calvert
Clemson
Billy Cox
Duke J
Scooter Muuney
North Carolina State
Branch Rickey Poised To Buy Browns, Paper Claims
New York reports the Daily Compass says Branch Rickey would become president and owner of the St. Louis Browns with financing from the American League. Browns president Bill DeWitt denies plans for changes and Rickey’s purchase.
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Brooklyn
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Herb Goren
Canmpass
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Charley
League
W and L Name Smith as Starting Man for Virginia Clash
Washington and Lee selects veteran Bob Smith to start against Virginia. Smith, at 212 pounds, sparked a famous 12th man effort last year, drawing AP praise for his late bench jump and a key pass play that set up a Cavaliers score.
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Bob Smith
Washington and Lee
University of Virginia
Smith
Wo& L
Virginia
Associated Press
Ressell
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Hessell
Annather Cavalier
Two Terp Regulars Out With Injuries
In College Park Maryland two first string backs may miss the Georgetown game. Ed Modzelewski hurt his knee last week and Ed Fullerton injured a knee in practice today. The Terps worked on split offense during practice.
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Army Faces Yankee Stadium Test After Clean Record
Army, ranked No. 1 by the AP, pursues another strong showing against Michigan after two sturdy wins. Critics note the offense struggled at times, with the line bending near goal, while defense remains solid with several key players and reserves contributing.
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Associated Press
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Michigan
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Colgate
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Fenise
Penn State
Guy
Earl Bhik
Local YMCA Swimmers Enter National River Swim Contest
Youths from the local YMCA join the nation-wide Down the Mississippi River Swim program. They record daily pool laps on a large chart. prizes will go to top distance swam and top single-day distance. Over 20 days of local participation, results feed national charts.
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Aunation Iinded
Harry; Eavey
Boxing results roundup with scattered match outcomes
The report lists several boxing results with fighters and places. Salient bouts include Joey Maxim defeating Bil Peters in Cleveland by points, Elmer Rettz drawing with Vic Cardell in Hartford, and Irish Bob Murphy knocking out Delph Quijano in Paso. Other entries include Frankie Soldano in Philadelphia and Spartan in White Plains with various outcomes.
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Salt Lake
Joey Maxim
Cleveland
Bil Peterson
Portland
Ore
Hartford
Conn
Elmer Rettz
Wartford
Vic Cardell
Wilson
Tos Angeles
Bob Murphy
San Diego
Delph Quijano
Paso
White Plains
N. Y
Frankie Sodano
Philadelphia
Spartan
OSU Golf Star Turns Pro After College Summons
Sandusky Ohio golfer Woody Hendrickson, a former Ohio State University star, announced he has turned professional and will not return to school. The 21 year old winner of the 1946 National Caddy Tournament and 1949 1950 Ohio Intercollegiate titles joins the pro ranks today.
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O. Oet
Woody Chi Hendrickson
Ohio State University
Star
Notable Past Sports Moments Across Decades
Eight years ago in Detroit a lightweight named Talmadge Busses died after a knockout by Luther Rawlings. Five years ago San Francisco beat Seattle 6-5 to win the Pacific Coast League playoffs 4-2. Ten years ago Can't Wait defeated Gilded Knight by a head in the Continental Handicap.
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Luther Rawlings
San Francisco
Seattle
Gilded Knight
Gravenhurst Mourns Loss of Hockey Great George Hainsworth
Canadian hockey icon George Hainsworth, famed goalie for Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs, died in a highway crash near Gravenhurst Ontario. His career spanned over four years with notable goalkeeping performances in the National League.
Stengel Sees Yankee Future Amid External Competition
Casey Stengel, signed to a two year Yankees deal, says Boston Cleveland Detroit and Washington pose strong challenges for 1951. He outlines openings for young infielders and outfielders and notes pitching depth with Ed Ford. He lists farm system prospects like Jim Brideweser Dick Carr Gil McDougald Mickey Mantle Hank Workman and others as potential future contributors.
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Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
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Yankees
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Willard
Nixon
Ellis
Ted Williams
Luke Easter
al Rosen
Bucky Harris
Ford
Jim Brideweser
Binghampton
Dick Carr
Gil McDougald
Beaumont
Mickey Mantle
Joplin
Bob Cory
Hank Workman
Kansas City
Joe DiMaggio
Johnny Mira
Tommy Henrich
Starliper Elected President Of Washington County Soccer League
Charles Starliper of Clear Spring was chosen president at a 1950 1951 season reorganization meeting at the YMCA. Officers include Thomas Clopper Boonsboro as VP Marcells Swain Boonsboro secretary and Charles Clopper Clear Spring treasurer. Four teams were represented Hancock not fielding a team this year South End may join to bring count to six. Next meeting October 17 at 7 30 pm with entries fees and contracts on the agenda. season starts November 6.
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Clear Spring
Washington County
YMCA
Thomas Clop’per
Boonsboro
Marcellus Swain
Charles Clopper
Starliper
Maryland
Mamanport
Sharpsburg
Funkstown
South End
Hancock
Eagles Back Out Injured Halfback Pritchard Undergoes Knee Surgery
Philadelphia reports veteran Eagles halfback Pritchard will have knee surgery to remove a cartilage piece. The Virginia Military Institute alumnus hurt his knee in an August exhibition against the Rams in Los Angeles.
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Philadelphia Eagles
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Virginia Military Institute
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Los Angeles
Mistake Nets $1849 in Bowie Race
In Bowie Maryland an unidentified man bought a $10 place ticket for No 3 on Merry Nymph and Rocky Play. He used the wrong race and won a record $1849 after Merry Nymph, running second, paid $371.80 for the place ticket and $126 for the show.
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