Venice High prepares fall sports with large turnout
VHS reports 50 to 60 football candidates led by coach Jim Powell as sophomores to seniors begin drills. Rebuilding Indians rely on Todd Brooks Mark Detert Tom Peacock after a 9 1 season. Cross country shows best turnout yet 13 with 10 boys and 3 girls. Volleyball welcomes 28 candidates as Sue Donnelly aims for solid year with returning seniors and juniors competing for spots.
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Venice High School
VHS
Jim Powell
Indians
Todd Brooks
Mark Detert
Tom Peacock
Brooks
Detert
Brad Orr
Derek Nelson
Tom Maticka
Nelson
Maticka
Orr
Charlie Powell
Powell
VRFC Clinches Fourth Straight Victory
Venice Racquetball and Fitness Center rides the Harres and Pete Walker to extend its winning streak. Susan Harre Jim Harre and Walker fuel a strong performance as the team continues its march, with continued coverage on page 31.
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Jay Goodley
VRFC
Susan
Jim Harre
Pete Walker
Venice
Venice BMX Track draws 200 riders in Sunshine Series race
About 200 young riders from at least 50 cities gathered at the Well Field Recreation Complex for the opening race of the Venice BMX Track. The new course features the only tunnel in the United States. Venice riders dominated with multiple firsts across age groups and divisions. Roy Hill credited local volunteers and anonymous donations for the track’s completion.
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Well Field
Venice
United States
Roy Hill
Southwest District Parents Council
Billy Rhodes
Scott
Deto
Don O’shea
Billy Greenwald
Mike Geistert
Jerry Orlando
Erik Koszalinski
Sam Maddox
Mike Hendershott
Kirk Fisher
Rob Besosa
Tony Clements
Brade Magai
Lindy Olmsted
Danny Maddox
Venice Club
Mitchell undecided on college plans for Venice standout
Venice High defensive back Alvin Mitchell has not committed to a school despite two concrete scholarship offers from Central Florida College and Indiana State. Indiana State coach George Chaump expressed strong interest and said Mitchell would be welcomed. Mitchell had previously drawn attention from Florida Florida State and Miami but received no offers from them and may instead choose the Air Force. he expects to decide soon.
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Venice High
Alvin Mitchell
Mitchell
WHS
Central Florida College
Indiana State
Indiana
George Chaump
Jack Llewellyn
Jim Powell
Venice
Chaump
Terre Haute
Florida
VHS
Florida State
Miami
Air Force
Willie
YMCA Fall Classes Set
The South County Family YMCA begins registration for fall physical education classes. For times days fees and start dates see the Y column on page 32.
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South County Family
Y.M.C.A
Venice group weighs site for Royals minor league facility
City committee led by John Kalajian weighs a Southwest Florida site after Ron Hicks shifts to Charlotte County. Rumors of a 50 thousand dollar annual rent spark concern, FAA approvals loom, and officials emphasize avoiding a bidding war while pursuing a suitable training site.
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John Kalajian
Venice
Frank Proctor
Kansas City Royals
Charlotte County
Ron Hicks
Hicks
Kalajian
Dick Louis
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Vedder
Courtney Houck
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
KC Royals
Florida
Charlotte
Venice star Mike Scavo heads to Hog Heaven Arkansas on baseball scholarship
Mike Scavo from Venice High School leaves for the University of Arkansas Fayetteville to begin a four year baseball scholarship. He played varsity football and baseball with a string of records including an 11 1 season and a 62 23 combined WHL mark. Scavo pitched and played multiple positions but aims to catch at Arkansas. He cites his Arkansas roots and family influence as key in choosing Hog Heaven.
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Mike Scavo
Venice High School
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Scavo
Mike
Razorbacks
WHL
Venice High
WHE
Indians
Venice
University of Arkansas Pact
Paul Schmidt
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Ly 200
Jim Beans
Greg Bell
H.B. Stivers
Craig Faulkner
Rich Day
Charles Hines
Mike Dunlap
Terry Horan
Tom Swartzlander
Mark Litchler
Peacock
Kevin Clipse
Bob Perkins
Mike Taylor
Dwight Jordan
Gary Graham
Barbara Matthews
Sue Donnelly
Lori Blackburn
Connie Elliott
Denise DeMasi
Paula Cacherell
Malinda Maas
Traci Tay
Tasha Dewees
Lisa Sparr
Clark
Scott Noland
Rusty Harris
Anthony Torri
Mike McCord
Jason Street
Willie Crowe
David Sedgley
Mark Hanson
Bill Preston
Rick Breeden
Steve Carter
Charley Noland
Robert Noland
Keith Harris
Rich Deto
John Jernigan
Tim McElroy
Chad Lynn
YMCA
Charlotte County Committee
FAA
Frank Toplin
Charlotte Group
Dick Balderson
Balderson
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