William Smith

NCAA Div. III semifinalsat Homewood Field,Johns Hopkins No. 1 College of New Jersey (14-0) vs. No. 5 Amherst (12-2)Time: 10: 30 a.m.Outlook: A dynasty in Division III, the College of New Jersey has 10 national titles since 1985, including six of the last eight. The Lions have lost just one of their last 132 games -- the 1997 title game to Middlebury. They avenged that loss in last year's semifinal before going on to nip Williams College, 12-11 in overtime, for the championship. Amherst, which upset No. 4 Bowdoin 15-9 in the quarterfinals, has met the Lions just once in the tournament -- falling 19-10 in the 1996 first round.

Comsat Corp. announced its long-awaited restructuring plan yesterday, but instead of winning cheers from Wall Street, the news was met with a yawn.Bethesda-based Comsat said it plans to sell or spin off its 81 percent stake in money-losing Ascent Entertainment Group Inc. of Denver, which owns the National Basketball Association's Denver Nuggets and the National Hockey League's Colorado Avalanche in addition to the SpectraVision hotel movie-delivery business...

William Smith Shipley, 85, Westinghouse supervisorWilliam Smith Shipley, 85, a retired Westinghouse Electric Corp. production supervisor, died June 8 of pneumonia at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia.Mr. Shipley, who lived for many years in Westview, retired in 1974 from Westinghouse. where he had started as a guard in 1945 after his discharge from the Navy.He was born and raised on his family's Telegraph Road tobacco farm in Anne Arundel County. Educated in county schools, he worked on the farm until he enlisted in the Navy during World War II.Mr.

Less than three minutes into the second half, with favored Johns Hopkins leading Ursinus by one goal, Jenn Ward decided it was time to ignite the offense.She buzzed a shot past Ursinus goalie Kim Ryan, and the rout was on.No. 6 Hopkins scored 10 second-half goals, allowing only one, and defeated No. 12 Ursinus, 16-6, yesterday before 233 at Homewood Field to advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Division III women's lacrosse tournament. The Blue Jays (15-2) will meet No. 2 William Smith in a semifinal Saturday at Trenton State.

EWING TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Johns Hopkins junior Jenn Ward hobbled through the second half of yesterday's NCAA Division III women's lacrosse semifinal with probable torn ligaments in an ankle that had been stepped on.But her greater pain was the Blue Jays' 16-9 loss to William Smith College, after Hopkins fell behind 9-3 in the opening 13:03 and couldn't recover."

Rebecca MacMillan Fox, dean of William Smith College in Geneva, N.Y., has been named head of the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore.Dr. Fox, 46, will take over the 767-student private school for girls on July 1, succeeding Barbara Landis Chase, who recently became the first woman head of Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass.Dr. Fox has three degrees from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, the last a doctorate in French literature. (The Baltimore school was named for the women's college and had formal ties with it for a number of years, but there is no longer an official relationship.

MEN'S DIVISION III SEMIFINALGettysburg (12-1) at Salisbury State (14-0)Site: Sea Gull Stadium, SalisburyTime: 1 p.m. todayOutlook: Salisbury State has traditionally had a tough time in the semifinals, where the Sea Gulls are 1-6. To get to their first championship game in three years, the top-ranked Sea Gulls will have to overcome a third-ranked Gettysburg team that is similarly explosive on offense, tenacious on defense and deep ,, overall. Gettysburg's lone defeat came against defending national champion Hobart six weeks ago. The Bullets, making their fifth playoff appearance, are in their first semifinal game, thanks largely to junior A Tim DeMore (43 goals, 46 assists)

COLLEGE PARK -- For the first 15 minutes of yesterday's Division III national semifinal, the third-ranked Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse team dictated the tempo and offense.Then, however, second-ranked William Smith seized the pace, picked up its defensive pressure and generally harassed the Blue Jays (16-1) to capture an 11-9 victory at Byrd Stadium.The Herons (17-0) will meet top-ranked Trenton State, the defending national champion, in today's title game. The Lions (14-0), behind six goals from sophomore attacker Jennifer Mazzucco, beat fourth-ranked Middlebury, 13-8, breaking open a second-half tie with a 6-1 run.The Blue Jays' effort in this year's semifinal was a vast improvement over last year, when they lost, 20-9, to the Herons.

William A. Smith, a retired intelligence officer who as a Navy ensign witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, died May 2 of cancer at Bethesda Naval Medical Center. The former Baltimorean was 78.He retired in 1975 as an intelligence officer at the National Security Agency. Earlier, he had worked for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon where he began his career after World War II.Before the war, he had been a member of the Naval Reserves and was called to active duty as an ensign in 1941.

When Janine Tucker took over as coach of Johns Hopkins' women's lacrosse team, outgoing coach Sally Anderson gave her some advice about All-America attack player Rebecca Savage."

Austin William Smith, a former Maryland Toll Facilities official and decorated World War II veteran, died of a heart attack Monday at his Severna Park home. He was 88. Born in Cullman, Ala., he served in the Army for 20 years and fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He earned a Bronze Star "for heroic achievement in military action" during fighting in January 1945 in Belgium. While on duty in Italy after the war, he met his future wife, Ester Franceschini. They married in Gorizia in the province of Venetia Julia in 1949.

On December 25, 2008, WILLIAM SMITH, beloved husband of the late Margaret Smith, devoted father of Evelyn and Steve. Also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Henry W. Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home, 16924 York Road, on Sunday 2-4pm. Graveside Service at Loudon Park Cemetery, on Monday at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Mr. Smith's name to the GBMC Foundation, 6701 N. Charles St., Towson 21204.

On September7, 2008, QUEENIE FLORENCE SMITH. Survived by sister, Evangelist Jean R. Lann(Elder Robert Lann), nieces, Faye Cherry, Barbara Abdullah, Tanja Johnson, Sherry Brathwaite, Sharon Leads, nephews, Riley Smith Jr., William Smith, Edward Smith, Robert Lann and Roderick Smith and a host of other family and friends. Family will receive friends at the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME of BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road Thursday from 6-8 P.M. Services will be held Friday at the New Psalmist Baptist Church, 4501 M-BM-= Old Frederick Road, 10:30A.

Ithaca College soccer goalkeeper Andy Wilhelm (Centennial) is building quite a resume in the net with 20 career shutouts through his junior season at the upstate New York school. Wilhelm ranks fourth on the school's all-time shutout list. But the three-time All-Howard County selection and Sun All-Metro honorable mention hasn't come close to realizing all of his goals. There have been no NCAA tournament bids for the Division III school or league championships. Just a lot of nice individual awards.

On May 19, 2006 HOWARD (FRED); beloved husband of Anne C. (nee Worth) Smith and devoted father of Virginia E. Clark (Ginny) and her husband Michael, Wayne H. Smith and his wife Marsha. Cherished grandfather of Patricia, Victoria and Danielle Clark and Samantha Smith. Loving brother of Hollis, Willard and William Smith, Anna May Daughtery and Helen Cage. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned PAUL STELLA FUNERAL HOME P.A., 7527 Harford Rd, (410)

On April 12, 2006, HELEN L. SMITH; beloved wife of the late Joseph Smith; devoted mother of William Smith; loving grandmother of William Smith, Jr., Dawn Januszkiewicz and Joseph Heid. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the SCHIMUNEK FUNERAL HOME, INC, 9705 Belair Road (at Forge Road) on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park.

Dec. 17 1835: Colonel Smith dies During the War of 1812, Harford County citizens furnished men and materials for the promotion of the war. Col. William Smith was commander of the Harford Regiment known as the 42nd Maryland Militia. The 42nd was organized in the lower section of the county around 1813 and existed for 12 years. The regiment drilled on Patterson's Old Fields on the road from Havre de Grace to Bush. On July 14, 1814, a detachment of four companies of the 42nd was called out for duty.

On July 31, 2005; AUDREY MAY MAJOR; beloved mother of Norman S. Smith, Jr.; loving sister of William Smith, Dorothy Ellen Smith, Yvonne Morris, Alice Fleming, Shirley Howard, Roberta Ward, Thelma Dailey. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. On Wednesday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Balto. Nat'l Pike, from 3 to 5 P.M. and from 7 to 9 P.M. On Thursday, Mrs. Major will lie instate at Mt. Olivet UM Church, 823 Edmondson Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 A.M. with services to follow.

On February 1, 2005, DORIS ATKINSON (nee Johnson); beloved wife of the late Edward D. Atkinson; devoted mother of Joyce M. Smith, Elaine D. Ketterman, and Ginger G. Street; dear sister of Vera Ketterman; loving sister-in-law of Louise Johnson and Robert Atkinson; BELOVED grandmother of Michele Wiley, Tracey Smith, Terry Jacobsen, William Smith, Dave Ketterman and his wife Lisa, and Joseph, Thomas, Christine, and Katie Street; great-grandmother of Aubrey...

On December 24, 2004, RICHARD B. SMITH beloved husband of Mary T. Smith, loving father of Barbara Gunzelman and William Smith, loving grandfather of three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 610 W. Mac Phail Road, on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M where funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Interment will follow at Bel Air Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association.