Wrestling Card Ends With Bouts and Chaos at Armory
At Winchester Armory Kermit Bats promoted all star wrestling action. Bibber McCoy required stitches after an arm wound from the Golden Terror. The Golden Terror fled the arena after the bout as police followed. Referee Vince DePaula officiated a chaotic night with multiple holds and near brawls. Lorraine Johnson defeated Betty Hawkins in a two out of three falls girls match amid crowd boos and a paper shower.
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Winchester Armory
Kermit Batt
Wendy Re
Middleburg
Vince DePaula
Baltimore
Golden Terror
Bibber
Terror
DePaula
McCoy
Cosenza
Tony
Ruffin
Villian
God
Austeri
Gob
Lorraine Johnson
Betty Hawkins
Brundage Says AAU Must Reevaluate Sports Values
In Daytona Beach President Avery Brundage of the U S Olympic Committee declares sports under attack. He criticizes commercial profit motives and urges amateur groups to restore true sports values beyond money making.
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Daytona Beach
Ome Te
Avery Brundage
U 8. Olympic Committee
Amateur Athletic Union
Brundage
AAU
Team Six Maintains Lead In Local Bowling Standings
Team Six tops Team Three in two of three close games. Team Six also edged Team One as Marcus Haines led with 126. Fraula and Haines posted notable scores in a night of high bowling totals and shifting leads.
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Ee Fraula
Hie
Nice
Marcus Ys
Ina Berkelor Aen
Anes Haines
Bill Fraula
Marcus Haines
Real value of sports lies in character and strength building
A view highlights sports as more than wins, stressing character formation and physical development. Emphasizes disciplined training, teamwork, and long-term personal growth as core benefits beyond competition.
Howard Johnson Bowlers Protect League Lead
Howard Johnson Coffee Winchester kept first place in the Valley League by beating Harrisonburg at Health Center Alleys. Ed Clevenger led Winchester with a 418 set as the team totaled 1846 pinfall to 1834 for Harrisonburg. Clevenger had 126 147 145. Rhea added 118 134 101 and the squad rallied with final-frame marks to secure the win.
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Howard. Johnson Coffee Shop
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Ed Clevenger
Inger
Howard Johnson
Rhea
Clevenger
Moore
Romick
Bradley
Evening Star Ladies League showdown centers on high scores
In the Evening Star Ladies League, individual leaders Mabel Grim 120 Miriam Clevenger 115 Dorothy Rice 112 pace intramural play. Capper's Jewelry Store used a comeback to seize the match and extend its lead over Farmers & Merchants National Bank to four games.
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Mabel Grim
Miriam Clevenger
Dorothy Rice
Doro Rice
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Farmers Merchants and National Bank
Capper
Woolen Co
Fair Play Meat Market
Ruby Boyd
Hilda Renner
Friday Night's Fights Draw For Young and Duran
Paddy Young of New York and Ernie Duran of Bayonne New Jersey fought to a draw in a welterweight bout. The decision left both with a record showing no winner.
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Associated Press
New York
Paddy Young
Ernie Durance
Bayonne
N. J
Drew
Matthews Aims at Walcott and Marciano in Heavyweight Push
Promoter Jack Hurley says Harry Matthews plans to target Joe Walcott and Rocky Marciano after pressuring Joe Louis Maxim to defend the light heavyweight crown. The 64 win, 1 draw veteran recently beat Irish Bob Murphy at Madison Square Garden and weighs about 178 to 180 pounds for a potential heavyweight run.
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Jack Hewins
Newsfeatures
Seattle
Harry
Kid) Matthews
wWere
Wytad 60
Joe Maximi
Jack Hurley
Matthews
Maxim
Jack Kearns
Pepe
Joe Walcott
Rocky Marciano
Marciano
Bob Murphy
Madison Square Garden
Maryland Regents Clear Athletic System Of Deceit
The University of Maryland regents released a 16 page report ruling the athletic system is not deceitful or in violation of intercollegiate rules. They stated football players receive no preferential treatment and aid complies with Southern Conference limits. The report includes letters from conference officials and university leaders confirming compliance and fairness in scholarships and aid.
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College Park
University of Maryland Regents
Regen
Beeport
Seul Streit
New York
Maryland
University of Maryland
Regents
H. C. Byrd
Max Farrington
Wallace Wade
Byrd
Harold F. Catterman
Seven State Quints In Action Tonight
Seven state college basketball games mark the opening pre-Christmas weekend. William and Mary debuts at Madison Square Garden against NYU while Virginia Tech faces Washington and Lee in Richmond. Randolph Macon hosts Richmond Royals as Emory and Henry plays Paty Lumber, Bridgewater meets Catholic University, and Roanoke College faces City College of New York. Virginia defeats Catholic University 56 to 50 as Charles Cooke scores 14.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Nail
Tase Atten
Woes
Maase
W William and Mary
Opson Square Garden
Spain
New York
Eaganoo
W & M-Nyu
Virginia Tech
Richman
Washington and Lee
Norfolk Navy
Lexington
Randolph Macon
Richmond Royals
Ashland
Emory and Henry
Paty Lumber Company
Johnson City
Tenn
Bridgewater
Catholic University
Roanoke College
New Jersey
City College of New York
Hampden- Sydney
Lynchburg College
Tigers
Hornets
Cavaliers
Big Six
Dark Horse
Catholic U
Charles Cooke
Bus Male
Texas Coach Change Marked by Regents Action
A recap of historical football milestones notes Ed Price's 1960 election to replace Blair Cherry as Texas head coach by the University Board of Regents. Also referenced are past NFL and college football milestones, including the Rams' 31-21 win over the Giants, Minnesota's top AP poll standing, and Oklahoma City's long unbeaten run.
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Associated Press Today
Ed Price
Blair Cherry
Texas University
University Board of Regents
Bob Waterfield
Los Angeles Rams
Rams
New York Giants
Minnesota
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Richmond Defeats GW 20-19 In Finale
Richmond Spiders beat George Washington 20 to 19 in the 1951 season finale. GW star Andy Davis amassed 230 yards of total offense and scored all three GW touchdowns, challenging Richmond throughout.
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Richmond
Spiders
William and Mary Indians
Billy Bauder
Endedao
Bobby Tyler
Corky Johns
Beililett
Ed Merrick
Indians
Andy Davis
Davis
Charlie Justice
North Carolina
Justice
Colonials
Bing Barreira
John Zupicich
Vis
Friendship Keglers Take Two Games In C League
Friendship Fire Co wins the first two games over Winchester Automotive before Winchester salvages the nightcap with a 641 team effort. Marshall Clevenger 138 and Bill Boden 129 highlight the match, while Skyway pliers lead in individual scores. Carr Publishing Co defeats Jackson Sinclair 6 pins in the first game and sweeps the series, paced by Arthur Golightly 349 and multiple Clevenger scores. Team totals: Skyway Grill 1613, Carr Publishing 1597, Winchester 1558.
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Arthur Golightly
Jack Hoover
En Clevenger
Bill Be
Marshal Clevenger
Ed Clevenger
Bill Boden
Skyway Grill
Carr Publishing Co
Winchester Automotive
Browns and Lions Top Sunday's Pro Card
Cleveland seeks a sixth straight title by beating the Chicago Cardinals as the New York Giants host Pittsburgh. Detroit faces San Francisco with a slim lead over Chicago and Los Angeles, while Chicago meets the Rams. New York Yanks play Green Bay and Philadelphia visits Washington amid a crowded NFL playoff race.
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NEW York
Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
Cleveland
Browns
Chicago Cardinals
New York Giant
Giants
Pittsburgh Steelers
Lions
Chicago Bears
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49Ers
Detroit
Bears
Rams
Chicago
New York Yanks
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Washington
NFL
Doak Walker
Bobby Layne
Bob Hoernschemeyer
Leon Hart
49Ers
John Stravkalski
Joery
Verle
Pittsburgh
Joe Geri
Lynn Chadneis
Fiie
Los ‘Sa
Yankees Drop Henrich From Coaching Staff
Tommy Henrich is cut from the New York Yankees coaching roster due to inability to work outside the Metropolitan area. Henrich and George Stirnweiss have become distributors for a beer company, while the Yankees keep a three man staff of Bill Dickey Frank Crosetti and Jim Turner.
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Yankee Stadium
Yanks
Henrich
George Stirnweiss
Bill Dickey
Frank Crosetti
Jim Turner
College Basketball Back In National Sports Picture
National college basketball returns with five major conference champions set for key early season games. N. C. State meets Furman, Kansas State faces Purdue, Arizona clashes with Baylor, and Washington plays Utah in a Madison Square Garden doubleheader headlining the opening night.
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New York
Washington
Uteh
Utes
N. C. State
Furman
Kansas State
Purdue
Arizona
Baylor
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Delicatessen
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Valley Ave
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Atu. of Maryland
Sports Mirror
Nattery
Buncutter Tire CO
Braddock
Geo. E. Pulley
Geo. E. Pully
F&m Bank
Tommy Henrich
Schwinn
W. C. Willis
E. Piccadilly St. Ilan
North Carolina State
Ham Young
Southeastern
Siena
Bam
New York University
Duke Vanderbilt
McPhail Paint & Glass CO
B. Smalts & Son
Ave
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Vo Reme Deanne Lee
South Main St
Urniture CO
Capper’s Presents
Lord Elgin
Capper's Jewelry Store
W. Boscawen St
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