Waterloo Springs Upset Rome 44-41 In County Tourney
Waterloo Springs defeated Rome 44 to 41 in a dramatic Athens County League semifinal. Gene Thomas led Waterloo with 19 points, while George Walravon and Keith McFadden added double digit scoring as Rome fell from favorites. The Rockets pulled away late in the fourth period to claim the upset and advance to the county final.
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Ron Rockwell
Sinue
Athens
Albany
Ames-Bern
University
Aterloo
Shade
Connto
Rockets
Gene Thomas
Ade
Leon Henson
Keith McFadden
Waterloo
Eockets
Ray Brooks
George Walrav
Jcaumus
Panthers
Ames-Bera
Des ‘Er
Perate
Greenies
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Son
Henson
Charles Simmons
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Rio Grande and Cheshire Reach Sectional Spots in Tourney
Rio Grande and Cheshire won semifinal games to reach the Athens Class B tournament final. Cheshire Wobcats upset Cadmus Redskins marking their county finals debut while Rio Grande eyes Friday night title clash. Kentucky tank squad visits local natatorium amid a 2-6 season, and UCLA's Ronnie Knox is credited with a 2-yard punt against College of the Pacific last season.
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Pepe Teeta
Cheshire
Washington School
Joh
Is Auuret
Dick) Ratliff
Cheshire Wobcats
Cadmus Redskins
University of Kentucky
Ilueass State
Seyard
UCLA
Ronnie Knox
College of the Pacific
Hounds and Cats Edge Openers in First Round Games
In the Non-County tournament opening night Lowell Cole's Greyhounds defeated Crooksville 76 68 to advance while Glouster also won their first round game. The report notes Leamnurun-oelbbn ville and Glouster securing early victories.
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New Leamnurun
Oelbbnville
Glouster
Lowell Cole
Greyhounds
Crooksville
Dane Kurt Nielsen Aims To Brighten Indoor Record
New York based Kurt Nielsen, the giant Dane, starts defense in the indoor championships at Seventh Regiment Armor. He seeks to erase a bridesmaid tag after twice finishing runner up in outdoor events and previous Wimbledon finals. Nielsen previously reached the Canadian Championship final to lose to Dick Savitt and then fell to Art Larsen in the 1954 Masters Invitational final.
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New York
Kurt Nielsen
Seventh Regiment Armor
Dick Savitt
Art Larsen
Jacksonville
Rosen Hand in Shape as Orioles Open Spring Workouts
Orioles begin spring training in Scottsdale Arizona with Lew Burdette set to join Saturday after a hand injury. Two rookies Streher Moncada and Sristello suffered minor injuries but are not expected to miss more than a few days.
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Lew Burdette
Arsery
Baltimore
Scottsdale
Ariz
Oriole Rookes
Streher
Moncada
Joe, Sristello
Middlecoff Favored In Houston Open
Cary Middlecoff, the odds on favorite, seeks his win in the 72 hole Houston Open a $90,000 event at Memorial Park. He posted 14 birdies in practice rounds on the 7122 yard par 72 course as 51 of 144 players qualified for Thursday’s start, alongside medalist scores for Harry Dees Bob Gajcia and Bill Williamson.
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Cary Middleoff
Memphis
Memorial Park
Harry Dee
Hartsdale
N. Y
Bob Gajcia
Detroit
Mich
Bill Williamson
Charlotte
N.C
Point Wallops Wahama In Preview of Tourney
Wahama battles Point Pleasant in a sectional playoff preview as both teams seek momentum. Wahama and Point Pleasant split the season, with Wahama aiming to shake a recent loss and bolster confidence before next Wednesday’s key game in the tournament race.
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Masun
Falcons
Ravenswood
Point Pleasant
Big Blacks
Poca
Wahama Point Pleasant Gop
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WAHAM
Sprouse
Roush
Ford
Oliver
Piersall
Pauich
Boston
Arnold
Jim Piersall
Dick Gernert
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