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Mixed Ta TeamMatch HereFebruary 14thMISS CAROL CAROTAlohnny Orr Big Sun In Union Vin Over Vo IsAthens' own Johnny Orr was ne of the big guns Thursday light as Union University won f the University of Tennessee, lartin Branch by 77-73.Orr, a freshman forward, drop-ied in 17 points to be Union’s eeond highest man in a game t’hich saw Union in one of their iest nights. The tall, lanky, tring-bean, former Athens High tar basketballer and footballer, ►’as up on the boards all night ong, and was the biggest single actor in Union’s ability to con-rol the ball.Most of Orr’s 17 points came inAthens’ fifth American Legion sponsored wrestling match will take place here Tuesday night, February 14, at the Athens armory.Matchmaker Nick Gulas has lined up for the first time here, a mixed men and ladies tag team battle.Lee Fields, who won the first TV popularity contest will team with Miss Carol Carota. 140 pounds from Cincinnati, Ohio.Their opponents will be the Purple Phantom and Miss Belle Starr. 143 pounds, from Charleston, West Virginia.To round out the card promoter Gulas has signed a one fall match to open the action. The Purple Phantom will encounter Lee Fields.First match starts at 8:15 p. m. at the National Guard Armory, Tuesday night, February 14.Advance tickets can be purchased from any member of the American Legion.FIELDS
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Limestone Democrat
Athens, Alabama, US
Tue, Feb 07, 1956
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