Donkey game at Woodrow Wilson draws big crowd and funds
Athletic Director J R Van Meter reports the donkey basketball event at Woodrow Wilson High School was a financial and social success. Wrestlers rode trained donkeys, with Doug Lewis stabilizing a lively mount. Net proceeds of about 70 dollars benefit the wrestling program as the sport plans to grow, while nearby prep teams and critics eye state title hopes.
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Browns and Redskins to Play in Pro Bowl
The champion Cleveland Browns and runner up Washington Redskins lead the Eastern Conference all star team for the sixth annual Pro Bowl to be held January 15 in Los Angeles. The Eastern squad features seven Browns and seven Redskins, plus five Giants and four each from the Eagles Cards and Steelers.
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Hollywood Caps Two Grade League Games
Hollywood defeated Mabscott in both grade levels at the Town District Grade School League. Sixth graders won 18-7 and eighth graders 30-18 at the Rec Building. The schedule lists intercounty games at Stotesbury and Colcord courts with Mark Twain Authors hosting Marsh Fork Bulldogs and Trap Hill facing Clear Fork.
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WVU GW Game Tops State Card In Washington Tonight
West Virginia and George Washington, both 3-0 and ranked, meet in a Southern Conference clash in Washington as a six game card unfolds. Beckley lost 89-70 to West Virginia Tech while Potomac State beat Shepherd 121-104. E and H game at Concord was cancelled. West Virginia State upset by Howard 89-91 in a Central Intercollegiate affair. WVU freshmen beat WV Wesleyan 107-91 in Clarksburg as the Mountaineers seek revenge for two late season defeats last year. Tonight Alderson Broaddus visits West Liberty, Salem.
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WVU Conference Standings and Local Scores Recap
W V lead in standings shows Davis and Elkins 4-1 after beating American University in Washington. Tech improves to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in state play as Hammond and Harless pace 92-? win over Beckley. Potomac tops in-state foes with 1st league victory. Shepherd’s John Shearer nets 38 for 2-3-1-3 squad. State fails late at Howard as Harris pours 29. Concord’s game rescheduled after Emory and Henry no-show. few details left.
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Wesleyan Jayvees Edge WVU Freshmen In Roster Duel
Southern Conference class said the contest would not be rescheduled. Casto Ramsey of E and H said the game would be forfeited to Concord if a check of the contract showed the contest set for last night. Bob Smith, ex Stonewall Jackson HS Charleston, led WVU freshmen with 27 points, while Ronnie Retton and Dave Coombs added 19 each. Peter Weber topped Wesleyan Jayvees with 18 and Gary Hess added 17.
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City Basketball League Opens Tomorrow At Rec
The revived City Basketball League debuts a three game program tomorrow night at the Recreation Building with six teams including Raleigh Service Station versus Army Engineers Prince Appalachian versus Dias Floral and Rodriguez Service Station against Sons of Italy. League officers include Jack Lilly as president and Sam Misher on the board. each team posts 40 for expenses plus a 10 forfeit fee returning at season end if schedule is met. Players listed include Frank Rodriguez and Steve Alaki with regional names such as Paul Elliott and Robert Duren. Prince roster features players from eight states. Officials will be paid and Leonard Greco serves as official scorer. remaining schedule to be announced.
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Stratton Hosts Washington in ACL tilts set
The schedule lists 11 basketball games tonight across tri county with two Raleigh County League matchups and Stratton and Beckley home openers plus Pineville hosting its Alumni game. Stratton, a former W V Athletic Union finalist, meets Washington High of London at 7 30 p m on Stratton court with Pineville beating its Alumni 78 63 in last area action.
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Hoop Card Stock at Fayetteville and Other Weekday Meetings
Fayetteville hosts 0 1 at 1 0 while Oceana sits 1 1 against Logan Sophia at Pineville Trap Hill. Saeger travels to Baileysville as Gilbert visits Herndon. Marsh Fork aims at Mark Twain, Meadow Bridge meets Ronceverte, Pax visits Spanishburg, Conley travels Elkhorn and Washington plays Stratton.
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Five-woman team sets Hawaii bowling record
A Hawaii bowling record was established by a five-woman team scoring 1037. Lilly Kinzie led with 229, Lillian Sato 213, Frances Klein 207, Mildred Omura 206, and Dot Andrade 182 for the total.
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Charley Trippi Quits To Become Assistant Coach
Former All America halfback Charley Trippi retires as an active player after nine years with the Chicago Cardinals and is named an assistant coach. Trippi, a Georgia great, set Cardinals marks with 3510 scrimmage yards and 37 touchdowns. he turns 33 tomorrow.
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Dons Lead Poll No. 1 as AP Ranks SFU Top
The Associated Press releases San Francisco as the nation’s No. 1 college basketball team with 60 first place votes and 910 points. North Carolina State rises to No. 2, Kentucky drops to 12, Temple moves to 11, and Utah climbs to third. SFU meets Marquette in the DePaul Invitation Tournament after departing for Chicago.
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Palermo Given Month To Answer SAC Charge
Four boxing figures are given until January to respond to Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission charges. Attorney Morton Witkin sought a clearer bill of particulars and more time. Named are Frank Blinky Palermo, Jimmy Wilson, Herman Taylor, and Archie Pirolli. Taylor and Pirolli are accused of seizing control of George Johnson by coercion and threats. Palermo and Wilson are accused of associating with criminals and gamblers. Seven of Wyoming's 12-man basketball squad are 6 feet 5 inches or taller.
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Blinky) Palermo
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