American High Coach Burns Sparks Controversy After Jacket Incident
American High School wrestling coach Dennis Burns faced backlash after a 25 25 tie with Irvington Vikings. He handed an Irvington Varsity Jacket to his team, who then tore it apart amid a hostile pro Irvington crowd. The act followed Burns’ past ties to Irvington High and angered readers who complained of poor sportsmanship.
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Burns
Irvington High
Irvington
Argus
Editor notes coaching conduct at Irvington High wrestling match
An Irvington High wrestling night drew criticism for American High School staff behavior. The American coach, a former Irvington coach, brought an Irvington varsity jacket and had his team tear it after a close 25 25 draw. The incident prompted calls for strong disciplinary action and praise for Irvington students’ restraint.
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Irvington Hgh School
American
Irvington
American High
Principal lacks judgment in jacket incident at match
The ex principal of Irvington High now at American High is accused of poor judgment after a wrestling event where his Irvington Varsity Jacket was torn by supporters from North Centerville. The editor questions whether the American High coach brought the jacket to provoke a clash with Irvington High and asks the principal for an explanation.
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American High
North Centerville
Irvington
Burns apologizes over jacket incident at American high
Burns said he was sorry for the episode and did not intend harm to Irvington. he sent apologies to the Irvington wrestling coach and student body. The incident, while avoiding violence, may affect respect for American High among Irvington parents, who cite discipline concerns at the new school.
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Ray Wrestlers
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Irvington
Winter rains shape Mission Valley soccer tensions
In Northern California the MVAL faces weather driven issues as winter soccer fights muddy fields. Coaches like Irvington’s Bill Sinnott say dry surfaces favor speed and skill while rain slows play and favors physical teams. Mangiola notes all weather myths and teams debate fall scheduling but field availability and playoff timing keep winter soccer.
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Frank Mangiola
Mangiola
Newark
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North Coast
Jim ‘Sperou
Miller edges Choate in key match ties foe, then wins JFK 167 title
Dale Miller of American High defeated undefeated Bill Choate of Irvington 8-3 in a 167 pound bout to forge a 25-25 team tie with the Vikings. He then captured the 167 pound crown at the JFK Invitational with four wins, helping American place sixth, while coach Burns notes Miller’s improving leg work and takedown comes.
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Dale Miller
American High
Bill Choate
Irvington
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Choate
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Vikings
John F. Kennedy
Mission Valley Athletic League
Decker and Larrieu Aim to Break World Records at Cow Palace
Mary Decker and Francie Larrieu seek new marks at the All-American Games in San Francisco. Decker holds multiple world records and Larrieu has records in the mile and two miles. others like Tamara Kasatchkova and All Feuerbach will also compete as tickets go on sale at Macy's, Ticketron, and Cow Palace outlets.
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Francie Larrieu
Cow Palace
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San Mateo
MVAL basketball week one leads with two unbeatens
Mission San Jose and John F Kennedy sit 2-0 after the first week of MVAL play. Tonight Mission San Jose hosts American while Kennedy visits Newark High to face Memorial. 7:20 p.m. starts with Washington vs James Logan at the Huskies gym and Newark vs Tevington at Irvington, also 7:30 p.m. start. Soccer features Irvington at Newark, Washington at Logan, Kennedy at Memorial, and Mission San Jose versus American on the Eagles field. All 3 p.m. starts.
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Joon F. Keenedy
Press Maravich to resign as Appalachian State coach
Appalachian State University coach Press Maravich, father of Pete Maravich, announced plans to resign at season end after a 1251 record over two and a half seasons. He cited the move as best for his future and ASU, and he urged program reevaluation. His tenure included prior stints at Clemson NC State and LSU and followed his wife Helen's death last fall.
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Clemson
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Helen
Asquippan Pa
Davis and Elkins College
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West Virginia Wesleyan
Davis and Elkins
Baldwin
Alquippa
Johnson claims British Commonwealth heavyweight titles in knockout
Bunny Johnson defeated Danny McAlinden by knockout in the ninth round of a 15 round bout in London to win the British and Commonwealth heavyweight boxing titles. Johnson used sharp boxing, countering McAlinden as he pressed forward with body punches.
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UPI
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Danny McAlinden
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McAlinden
Warriors fall as Golden Arches upset in free throw onslaught
Stockton's Golden Arches upset the Tri-Valley Warriors 84 at home, drawing 33 fouls and sinking 29 of 56 free throws while the Warriors led from the field but had only 12 trips to the arc, eight makes.
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Rankin wins Senior A yacht race at Frostbite series
Jack Rankin of the Fremont Sailing Club won the Senior A division in The Annual Frostbite series held at Lake Elizabeth. Hans Wolf Neon led the Senior B's, while Dave Vance captured the Junior A class and Selly Ward won Junior B.
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