Overemphasis and a Tri State League commissioner debate
The article argues principals avoid naming a Tri State League commissioner to prevent overemphasizing football arguing track and basketball offer broader seasons. It notes football finances many activities, critiques secretive league practices, and discusses Martinsburg and Waynesboro scheduling pressures, potential expansion, and the risk of Tri State dissolution as Maryland schools grow.
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Thurmont Beats Walkersville 81 68 In County B Clash
Thurmont overwhelmed Walkersville 81 68 in a county class B game after a 37 31 halftime lead, switching from man to man to zone in the second half. Larry Brown 23, Bill WIlldasin 19, Bernie Thompson 16 for Thurmont. Ed Esworthy 23, Garber 16, Bowers 10 for Walkersville. Thurmont 3 0 in B, 1 overall, Walkersville 1 1 in B, 3 7 overall.
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West Virginia names Jim Carlen new football coach
Jim Carlen, 32, a Georgia Tech assistant, is named head football coach at West Virginia University to replace Gene Corum who resigned amid team discipline issues. Carlen will assume duties immediately after interviews with staff and set to name assistants by February 15.
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Jim Carlen
Ce Tech
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Red) Brown
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Cookeville
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Kentucky Kept Unbeaten Against Vanderbilt In Lexing ton Clash
Vanderbilt hosts unbeaten Kentucky in a key Southeastern Conference clash as Lee leads the Commodores with 23 points and 17 rebounds per game while Jaracz defends and Dampier and Riley pace Kentucky. Coach Skinner notes tight defense and balanced scoring from Vandy’s lineup.
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Clyde Lee
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Louisville
President Elected At AFCA Convention
Washington AP Daniel Jessee coach of Trinity College of Connecticut is elected president of the American Football Coaches Association at the annual convention ending Thursday. He is the first small college coach to hold the AFCA presidency. William D. Murray, former Duke coach, is named full time AFCA executive director.
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Daniel Jessee
Trinity College of Connecticut
American Football Coaches Association
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AFL Tries Out Revised Star Game Plan Today
Buffalo Bills face AFL All-Stars in a new postseason format game televised on NBC at 2 p.m. EST. The champions clash with a handpicked All-Star squad from seven teams, marking a shift from the traditional East-West Pro Bowl setup.
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Damascus Beats Peary 69 60 Behind Brake 32
Damascus Hormets 69 60 over Peary as Glen Brake pours in 32 points and Mike McAllister adds 14 in a second half surge. Peary leads 33 29 at half before Damascus dominates third period to secure Montgomery County win. Junior varsity see Peary 61 46 over Damascus.
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Mount St. Mary's Varsity Beats Western Maryland 107 84
Mount St. Marys, ranked tenth nationally, defeated Western Maryland 107 84 in a Mason Dixon Conference game. Mounts built a 42 37 cushion late in the first period, led 54 43 at halftime and poured in 53 points in the second half. Fred Carter led Mount St. Marys with 26 points, while Ralph Wilson Larry Suder and Richie Eigen each scored 18 for the Terrors, dropping them from first to third in the standings and lifting Mount St. Marys to 5 2 conference mark.
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Richie Eigen
Charles Town Rallies To Beat Brunswick 70 64
Charles Town trailed Brunswick at halftime then surged in the fourth, beating the Railroaders 70 to 64. Ernie Jones scored 25 for Charles Town and John Walters 19, while Brunswick leaders were Russ Lancaster 19 Gary Carter 16 and Jim Cole 14. The deciding factor came at the free throw line as Charles Town hit 16 of 27 to Brunswick 6 of 12. JV Brunswick won 51 38. Buddy Gilbert led with 17 for Brunswick.
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Cadets Defeat Boonsboro 77-66 In Tri-State League Clash
Frederick uses a 22 point second period to pull away for a 77-66 win over Boonsboro. Ron Hart and Willis Hall each score 18 to lead Frederick. Hall adds 17 rebounds. Jeff Freland contributes 17 points, Tim Ambrose 13, while Howell nets 27 for Boonsboro. Junior varsity Frederick prevails 65-35. In elsewhere news, Sam Rutigliano named Maryland football backfield coach.
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Ron Hart
Willis Hall
Jeff Freland
Hall
Tim Ambrose
Ambrose
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Dorsey
Koetzel
Willard Davis
Craig Bowie
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Mt Airy Bulldogs Roll Past Knights 81 65 in Win
Mt Airy led by four in double figures opened strong and defeated Middletown 81 to 65. Mike Day scored 20, Wilson Etzler 18, Charles Magi 16, Charles Miller 13 for Mt Airy. Tom Bidle paced Middletown with 22 and Mike Troup 16. The Bulldogs built a 10 point edge after one, led 45 34 at halftime, and pulled away in the final two quarters.
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Loughery Lifts Bullets Past Hawks In Triple Double Night
Kevin Loughery scored 30 points and sank two free throws with eight seconds left to lift the Baltimore Bullets to a 121 119 win over the St. Louis Hawks in a Friday night NBA game.
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Edwards Traded from Yankees to Indians for Clinton
New York Yankees sent catcher Doc Edwards to the Cleveland Indians on Friday in exchange for outfielder Lou Clinton.
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