Colonels Face Yorktown in Opener as HW Set to Challenge State Power
James Wood wrestlers, riding a 17 match win streak, prepare for a tough fifth season under Coach George Walters. Four district champions return with talent across weight classes from 95 to 180 pounds. Yorktown, a top five team, opens JW’s schedule as they target speed and finesse against strong opponents including Pulaski and Gare Field.
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George Walters
James Wood
Blue and Gold Grapplers
Jim Stover
Jim Brown
David Cather
Charlie Troxel
Roger Soule
Brad Tizio
Freddy Russell
Jerry Combs
Colonels
Walters
Pulaski
Blair Star Blair High Star Signs Four Year William and Mary Grant
Blair High School football star Mike Korczowski signs a four year athletic grant to attend the College of William and Mary. He will join James Levy’s program as a versatile fullback linebacker and is expected to contribute immediately when he enrolls in September.
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Williamsburg
Mike Korczowski
James
Blair High School
College of William and Mary
Korczowski
John
Tom
Eleanor
Les Hooker
William and Mary
Marv Levy
Indians
Mike
Levy
ACC Winter Meeting Opens With Football Upgrade Debate
Atlantic Coast Conference opens its winter meeting in Greensboro with a push to allow junior college transfers as sophomores to boost football, a proposal likely to fail on a three-vote margin. Virginia and Duke oppose loosening academic rules, while South Carolina’s Dietzel also opposes junior college recruiting, with other items including baseball playoff tie arrangements, wrestling official fees, and lacrosse expansion.
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ACC
Virginia
Duke
South Carolina
Paul Dietzel
Nomarks and Flips Tie for 1st in Country Club League
Northside Lanes reports Nomarks and Flips sharing the top spot after a 4-0 Nomarks win over Dum Dums led by Ruby Boyd at 191 509. Kathie Perry led Flips with 183 484 while 3M Co’s Judy Bogner posted 182 445. Ups & Downs beat Go Getters 4 points with Lois Kinner at 170 429 to boost Go Getters to 2nd.
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Ruby Boyd
Nomarks
Dum Dums
Kathie Perry
Judy Bogner
Lois Kinner
Go Getters
Bowl League Scores Reflect Tight Races Across Circuits
Eddie Simmons led Pat's Restaurant with a 593 second high series as they edged Crown Cork & Seal 3-1. J Schoenman’s B team beat Hem ingway Transport, while Winchester Electric fell 3-1 to Schoenman’s A despite a 588 third series by Earl Sealock. Diverse leagues report high games, shifts in standings, and top scorers across multiple teams and venues.
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Eddie Simmons
Pat’s
Crown Cork & Seal
Jr. Oates
J. Schoenman
Hemingway Transport
Earl Sealock
Winchester Electric
Cream & Sugar
American Billiards
Polly
Don C R
Dave Newlin
Bob Carter
Jim Newlin
Kenny
Lineburg
Handi Cap League Bowler Posts 255 Game and 625 Series
Frank Cooper starred for second place Truck Suppliers with a 255 high game and 625 series in a 3 1 win over Terry 1.
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Frank Cooper
Terry
Notable scores from recent high school games
James Wood 71 Hampshire 58. Trojans Central 62 Page County 60. Luray 70 Montevideo 60. Browns 31 Redskins 20. Cleveland struggle noted. Eagles routed last week. Overall tally shows 269 correct 77 wrong.
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the Trojans
Page County
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Luray
Montevideo
Bulldogs
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Stonewall
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Mosby
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Williamsport
Shepherdstown
RMA
St. Christopher’s
Romney Jr. High
Capon Bridge
Frederick County
Ama
Clarke County
Quantico
Rock Hill
Wardensville
Marlinton
Central Strasburg
J.W
Area Sports Schedule Highlights Saturday Events
Athletic lineup lists Shenandoah at Wesley Saturday 2 p m in college action. James Wood hosts Yorktown in high school wrestling at 6 30 p m with jayvees. Pro football features Baltimore at Green Bay 2 p m.
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Wesley
James Wood
Yorktown
Jayvees
Baltimore
Green Bay
Stonewall of Manassas
Randolph-Macon College
Frosh
RMA
Dr. Fager Named Horse of the Year by TRA
Dr. Fager of Tartan Farm was chosen as Horse of the Year by the Thoroughbred Racing Association with 54 of 55 votes. The 4 year old son of Rough n Tumble, recently retired to stud, also secured the Champion Older Colt title and top gelding honors.
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Tartan Farm
Dr. Fager
The
Thoroughbred Racing Association
Rough ’N
Tumble
TRA
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