Harlem Globetrotters to Perform at Handley High School
Ben Dutton of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival announced the Harlem Globetrotters will appear at Handley High School gym on Wednesday December 17 at 8 p.m. The show combines basketball excellence with a top notch variety act and features a two in one program against the New Jersey Reds starting at 8 p.m. Wood Handley.
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Films Tonight At JAA Meeting In Winchester
The Judges' Athletic Association hosts a 7 30 pm event at Lee Jackson Restaurant featuring film footage of the Handley James Wood game and Handley AD Jimmy Omps as speaker. Meadowlark Lemon headlines a star lineup with Ginny Tiu in a high profile variety show. Tickets are $5 with no standing room. outlets include Peoples Drug Stores Plaza Shopping Center Loudoun Street and Snag's Sports Shop. Ben Dutton reiterates limited seating and early purchase.
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Georgia Tech Stuns Virginia In ACC Opener
Virginia fell 72-49 as Georgia Tech upset the Cavaliers in an Atlantic Coast Conference clash. Maryland defeated Buffalo 97-77 while Duke edged Virginia Tech 66-63 in two overtimes.
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Keydets Open Season as New Talents Dominate Opener
East Carolina, Furman, Richmond and The Citadel won openers in a night of fresh faces. Lisco Thomas led Furman with 35 points, East Carolina's Jim Modlin scored a 42 point ECU record, Mary had 30 points 15 rebounds, VMI and Richmond also posted victories.
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Texas and Arkansas Lead AP College Football Poll
Texas and Arkansas hold the top two spots in the AP rankings with 708 and 612 points respectively as they prepare for Saturday’s Texas at Arkansas clash in Fayetteville. The poll notes a late-season lull with little change among the top teams and flags the Texas-Arkansas game as a key for the Southwest title, Cotton Bowl host, and possible No. 1.
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Trade Winds Stir As Epstein On Block In Winter Meetings
In Fort Lauderdale the winter meetings begin with a slow opening as. Mike Epstein Felipe Alou and Rick Reichardt are named trade candidates. Clubs eye Dec 15 inter league deadline with the Senators Yankees and Indians among teams believed ready to deal.
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Handley hosts Harrisonburg in season opening tilt
Handley under coach Jimmy Omps begins the 1969-70 season against Harrisonburg High at home. Harrisonburg, led by Charley Thomas and Ray Williams, arrives with high expectations after a strong pre-season buildup and a demanding schedule including Fort Defiance, Amherst, and Albemarle before facing Handley.
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Deacon Praises Jurgy As Redskins QB Lights Up
Rams defensive end Dave Jones called Sonny Jurgensen a great quarterback and noted Jurgensen's quick release. Jones admitted it's frustrating to rush him as the Redskins passer often gets the ball away before defenders can touch him.
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Hare Caps Fort Hill Victory in Turkey Day Rout
Fort Hill defeats Allegany 27 to 0 to end the season 8-2 as Greg Hare shines. He throws two touchdown passes, runs for a score and grabs two interceptions while also leading the Sentinels in baseball with a .458 average and scoring title in basketball with 22.2 points per game. Bishop Walsh beats Beall 26-0 to close Turkey Day action.
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Beightol Named Cumberland Area's Top Football Quarterback
Winchester native Lynn Beightol, former Fort Hill star and Maryland standout, is named the Cumberland area's all time greatest quarterback. The panel cited his Cumberland record and Orange Bowl punting fame with Maryland. his daughter Bonnie won James Wood Homecoming Queen, and his sons Larry and Lynn show athletic promise at James Wood.
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Strasburg Rams Seek Turnaround With Height And Experience
Strasburg Rams eye a rebirth after a 4 15 season. Coach Bagwell cites 6 0 guards McCoy and Miller, 6 5 Ralph Richmond, 6 2 Ray Ausberry, and competition for starting forward spots between Gleaton and Cooper. Openers tonight vs Stonewall Jackson at 8 p.m. in Strasburg High. West Virginia freshmen football started 3 0 before a 9 7 loss to Penn State.
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