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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
13
Maryland hosts North Carolina State in a homecoming showdown seeking to end a three wins three ties skid in the series since 1909. The Wolfpack hold two decisive wins while Maryland has edged ahead in a few tight bouts under tough previous weather conditions.
A tangled letter from a reader under the byline Sour Grapes critiques Hoops action and coach Johnny Hamer’s comeback, mentions West Virginia and Roosevelt upsets, and references St. James and Randolph Macon Cadets in a late score recap.
Edgar L. Big Ed Barr of Boonsboro wins the 1059 batting title in the Washington County Baseball League with a .440 average after 44 hits in 100 at bats. Jack Forsythe of Williamsport Willcats follows at .405. Joel Harte, Bonnghero, sits fourth at .385. Minnick of Funkstown places third at .294. Drake Dollenger and Williamsport share pitching honors with eight wins, no defeats.
Martinsburg high school prepares a young starting eleven at Municipal Stadium to challenge Hagerstown High. John Cobourn, veteran West Virginia coach, relies on two holdovers Potts and Kibler with several promising newcomers. The Bulldogs have won three of five and aim to slow Hubs stars including backs VanNten and Netoskie and ends Paint and Church as they seek an upset.
Noon reports from Washington County streams show fishing conditions favorable at Potomac Antietam and Conocochéague. All three reachs are clear and normal as anglers plan for the day.
On Saturday at Pankstenan field the Funkatown Redskins face Frederick with a 2 o'clock kickoff. Nedshins seek a third win after beating South End and Halfway. all players must assemble by ten o'clock.
Harold Claassen projects Saturday outcomes for Maryland and other leading squads. He highlights Maryland’s homecoming, Oklahoma and Texas A&M showdowns, and notable matchups with Stanford, Cornell, Michigan, Tennessee, and Southern California as key tests for the top ranks.
Boonsboro High School soccer team posted its third consecutive victory, defeating Smishsboro High in a league match. Excellent field play by the county eleven’s halfbacks kept the ball in the visitors’ territory most of the game. Ean scored two goals and Baker added two, with Rachtell and Miller contributing as well.
Coach John Thomas announced practice for The George Street Terrors at 3 4 and 2 p m on Saturday on the George Street Field. They travel to Waynesboro Sunday to face the Waynesboro Junior Tigers and host the Hamerton Merchants for a scrimmage next Wednesday evening.
Jimmy Dykes accepts the Philadelphia Athletics manager post to replace Connie Mack. He faces a heavy rebuild after a last place AL finish, vowing hustle from spring training and weighing farm system options. Arthur Ehlers becomes GM as the duo start shaping the roster.
Welterweight champion Sugar Ray Robins will box Bobby Dykes of Austin Texas in a non-title one round bout at Chicago Stadium on November. The fight was announced by Treimatt Gibson secretary of the International Boxing Club.
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