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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1950

Page

8

Overlapping seasons blur fall sports with baseball and basketball

The article notes football nearing midseason while baseball playoffs linger and basketball looms. It cites Purdue’s upset of Notre Dame as page one news, clubs shuffle in the NBA, and teams like Stew Paxton’s Fairchild cage plans and Kenny Ridenour’s CabiMeers exhibitions ahead of a 368 game NBA schedule starting October 31.

Purdue Notre Dame Anson Mace Cuuic Washington County Fairchild Stew Paxton FERA Kenny Ridenour Ind National Basketball Association National Association New York Philadelphia Baston Washington Baltimore Byracue Minneapolis Rochester Fort Wayne Tri-City Moline Rock Island

Knickerbockers Lose Byrd to Army Call Up

New York Knickerbockers announce Leland Byrd, former West Virginia star, has been ordered to Ft Meade for a physical and will rejoin Army reserves. Byrd had planned to join the NBA club two years ago but was inducted and served two years.

Knicks Byard New York New York Knickerbockers Leland Byrd Army Byrd West Virginia Ft. Meade National Basketball Association

Clemson Eleven Has Fine Record

Clemson unbeaten and piling up yards leads major college offensive averages in three games. Arizona State and Army slip as Clemson ranks top in total offense while passing and rushing marks also feature in the national tally. Reds Sign Crossin adds young pitcher from New Orleans to Tulsa farm club.

New York Clemson Frank Howard Arizona State Tempe Army Princeton Tigers National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Sun Devils Arizona State Shaw Misalesippi Southern Methodist jFrea Benners Mustangs Chuck Matey iColgate Holy Croan Lers Vanderbilt REDS Crossin Cincinnati Cintcinnati Reds Michael Mickey) Crossin, Jr New Orleans Paul Florence Tulsa Boston Red Sox E- Troit Tigers New York Giants New York Yanks Philadelphia Phils

UVA President Says School Violates NCAA Sanity Code

Virginia University President Colgate W. Darden told the board of visitors that the institution breaches two NCAA sanity code provisions. He cited alumni funded scholarships, exceeding tuition limits, and nonstandard aid practices, while defending loyalty to the code’s core aims and urging possible amendments.

Charlottesville Colgate W. Darden University of Virginia National Collegiate Athletic Association Darden Board of Visitors Virginia NCAA Association

Army Center Is Lineman Of Week

Army center Elmer Stout, a 20 year old junior from South River New Jersey, was named the Associated Press college football lineman of the week for his defensive play against Michigan. Stout led the Army defense that held Michigan to few threats, aiding Army to remain No 1 in the AP poll.

New York Michigan Elmer Stout Army Associated Press Legiona Ann Arbor Stout South River New Jersey A. P Col Red Blalk Stont California Bill McColl Stanford Santa Clara Paul Williams Texas Bob Ward Maryland Williama Oklahoma Ward Georgetown Jim Staton Wake Forest Holdand North Carolin Jerry Deluca Citadel Tmm Guilford Gene Schroeder Virginia

Potomac River Flows Clear for Fishing Survey

Daily Mall noon survey finds Potomac and tributaries Antietam and Conococheague in excellent fishing condition. River appears clear and normal across all tested sections. Army Cadets extend lead in Lambert Trophy Eastern college football ratings with 996 points.

Daily Mall Potomac River Antietam Cong Cocheague Potomac New York Army Cornell Pennsylvania Villanova Princeton Dartmouthal Yale Pittsburgh Syracuse Fordham Navy

Maryland Coach Praises North Carolina State Ahead of Game

Jim Tatum of Maryland lauds N.C. State as a strong foe for Homecoming Saturday in a schedule opening six straight Southern Conference games. He notes Maryland’s poor physical condition and lists injured players while mentioning Joe Petruzzo as a key upcoming performer. Exhibition basketball results follow.

College Park Jim Tatum University of Maryland Wolfpack North Carolina State Terps Duke N.C. State North Carolina State Tatum Jas Atartera Maine Ed Modzelewski Lynn Naris Johnny Idzik Ray Krouse John Trohs John Alderton Joe Petruzzo N. C Georgestown

Plank Key Defender for Hubs Impresses in Wins

At Hagerstown High School Coach Mel Henry lauds Bruce Plank as an unsung star on the Hubs defense. Plank helped secure three straight victories over Chambersburg Allegany and Frederick with timely tackles and passes broken up. Henry predicts Plank will again key the effort Friday against Martinsburg as the team refines passing and kicking games at practice.

Mel Henry Hagerstown High Eleven Martinsburg Bulldogs Municipal Stadium Ernie Wolfe Bob Barton Fortune Oden Hal George Smith Noel Spence Joe Wells Kenny Mason Hagerstown High School Bruce Plank Plank Chambersburg Allegany Frederick Henry Bruce Prank Matthaisburg Maroon and Gray Martinesburg

Clear Spring Beats Williamsport in Fieldball Tilt

The Clear Spring High School fieldball team downed the previously unbeaten Williamsport elevents 54 to 0 in a decisive win. Myers Shank and Mason led the Clear Spring attack as they led early and never relinquished the lead. Merchants to drill practice announced with preparations for Sunday’s game against the York White Roses in Pennsylvania.

Clear Spring High School Gimex Williamsport Elevents Myers, Shank Mason Clear Spring William Aport Hagerstown Bance Seecerior Mel Jen “Butte Mackenderry Myers York White Roses

Keeps Em Guessing Branch Rickey’s Next Year Plans

Rumors swirl over Branch Rickey’s future with baseball as his Dodgers contract nears expiry. The Brooklyn GM is linked to acquiring or backing the St. Louis Browns or joining the Pittsburgh Pirates as GM. A Dodgers stockholders meeting looms to decide Rickey’s fate.

Ralph Roden New York Branch Rickey Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Browns Pittsburgh John Galbreath Pirates Dodgers

Williamsport Highs Fourth Straight Soccer Win Over Clear Spring

Williamsport High School earned its fourth consecutive victory and third in county league play by defeating Clear Spring 2 to 1. Byers scored early from a penalty and then Baker added a second after a pass. Kriner converted a late penalty for Clear Spring, but Williamsport held on with tight defense in the final minutes.

Williamsport High School Clear Spring High Rickey Galbreath Williamsport Lo Go Dodgers Eas Tate William Zeckendorf Tare Byers Baker Hands Kriner Harah Carter Dundas LP Shirk Maitehen C. Miller D. Brine Mither LA iLowmen Mason Luces Byer Mawbaker Barties Baker Bowers Wiiamaport Potaythe Mateh Sword Bheach Meyers Memset

Rickey awaits decision on Brooklyn stock situation

Rickey, now on vacation in Billings, says he is not ready to retire but provides little light on the plan. He mentions possible control of the Browns if the Brooklyn stock deal with partners O Malley and Mrs Smith moves forward, while Mrs Mulvey refuses to sell.

Rickey Walt O’malley John L. Smith Smith O'Malley James Mulvey Mulvey Billings Mont Brooklyn Browns St. Lata The

Fights Last Night By The Assertates Wresey

In Los Angeles Enrique Bolanos outpointed Marte Docusen. In Philadelphia Arthur King outpointed Bobby Lloyd. In New York Tony Allegro stopped Julie Colon. In London Randolph Turpin knocked out Albert Finch for the British middleweight title.

Wresey Los Angeles Enrique Bolanos Marte Docusen New Orleans Toronto Arthur King Philadelphia Bobby Lloyd Wilkes-Barre, Pa New York Bronx Winter Garden Tony Allegro Julie Colon London Randolph Turpin Albert Finch

Maryland Soph Jack Scarbath Repeats as Soph of the Week

Maryland sophomore quarterback Jack Scarbath earns his second straight AP Southern Conference soph of the week honor by scoring the clinching touchdown in the Terrapins 25-14 win over Georgetown. Wake Forest defensive back Jack Lewis and Larry Spencer also key ashire notable sophomores in wins over North Carolina and North Carolina State.

Raleigh N. C Maryland Jack Scarbath Associated Press Southern Scarbath Jim Tatum Terrapins Michigan State North Carolina Chalmers Port Deacon Duke Bill Keziah Blue Devils North Carolina State

George Street Terrors Scrimmage At Reservoir Field

The George Street Terrors schedule a 5 30 pm scrimmage on the Reservoir field. Coach Thomas asks all squad members to attend and bring their equipment for the workout.

George Street

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