JWHS Colonels Set 1955 Football Practices Under Lights
James Wood High School Colonels begin 1955 football with uniforms and physicals at 7 p.m. first practice under lights. Coach Manuel plans a nine game schedule aiming to improve on last season’s 3 6 mark with six home games and a Split T offense.
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Winchester Wins On Forfeit Over Luray in League Play
Winchester earned a forfeit win over Luray, marking its third consecutive Massanutten League victory as Luray could not field a team. In other league games, Front Royal defeated Stanley 17 to 8, New Market beat Strasburg 5 to 0, and Madison downed Woodstock 8 to 6.
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River Conditions Shenandoah and Potomac at Riverton
River readings at 7:45 am show Shenandoah and North Fork and Muddy levels high while South Fork also high, indicating elevated water conditions across Riverton area. Local authorities advise caution for boating and low-lying areas.
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Strasburg Rider Wins Feature in Airport Speedway Race
Strasburg rider Pete Pitcock won the Amateur Final at Winchester Airport Speedway before 2,600 spectators, with Tommy McDermott of Norfolk winning the Expert Final. Maryland rider Donald Cower suffered a dislocated left shoulder. Other winners included Thomas B. Jean and Paul Lassiter in various novice events, and Barbara Ballenger to present awards. Races ran on a 3rd mile dirt track at 22.5 seconds.
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Richmond
Kenneth Day
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Hanover
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WINC Plans Wide Handley JWHS Football Broadcasts
WINC will carry 15 Handley and James Wood football games this season with a four man staff. Handley schedule is under contract and six James Wood games that do not conflict will be aired. Announcers include Wally Hankin play by play Phil Whitney color Al Nelson statistician and Phil Potter or Jim Holder as technician. Three conflicts listed September 23 Musselman at James Wood October 7 Montevideo at James Wood November 11 Clarke County at James Wood. Away games for both schools will be covered.
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Major League Standings Show Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Game
Major League standings note a 7:15 pm game between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The matchup highlights regional clubs in a key schedule slot with teams aiming for earlier season momentum.
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Rockers Draw Crowds on Asbury Park Boardwalk
At Asbury Park New Jersey the popular outdoor pastime is sitting in rockers along the boardwalk. About 400 rockers line the path and are always in demand among visitors and locals enjoying the sea shore.
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Dodgers face potential collapse as pennant race tightens
Dodgers lingerClassed by a 6 4 loss to Philadelphia their eighth defeat since July 9 as Milwaukee New York and Chicago push. The Braves Reds and Phillies win while rain cancels Giants Pirates doubleheader. Don Larsen and Dick Donovan lead AL winners. Woodling Doby pace Indians. Susce earns seventh win for Red Sox.
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West Virginia Favored To Repeat In Southern Conference
Southern Conference coaches split their picks for 1955 with Virginia two on top and Richmond seen as the dark horse. They forecast Virginia Tech’s Dickie Beard as most likely outstanding back and West Virginia’s Bruce Bosley as top lineman after the officials clinic in Richmond.
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Virginia Tech
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Quietly anchored fishing technique from Johnny's Sport Shop
A concise guide describes anchoring in shallow water near a deep hole to avoid spooking fish. It advises casting metal lures and pork rind bait, letting the lure sink, then lifting and pausing while keeping noise to a minimum. A quick net secures the hooked fish.
Pro Football Exhibitions Highlights
New York defeated San Francisco 28 to 17 while Cleveland edged Green Bay 13 to 7 in exhibitions. Baltimore crushed Fort Belvoir with a dominant 61 point margin.
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