Col.ons Look To Install Gym Wall Mats After Injuries
James Wood officials weigh protective mats on the north gym wall after two basketball injuries this season. Clarke County's Steve Denny and Shenandoah College's Lou Smith suffered gashes and head injuries. The Falcons beat the Colonels 32 12 at halftime as speculation grows about a late season showdown between the Judges and Falcons.
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Handley George Mason clash offers rare calm sideline moment
In Falls Church the Handley and George Mason game showcased an unusually composed coaching scene as Ed Summer and Joe Crane avoided theatrics. The report notes past antics and observes a growing effectiveness under Hannas, with hints of future impact on records. The schools’ gridiron and basketball history adds context to a game seen as a rare restraint moment.
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Kentucky Second Loyola Retains Big Poll Lead In AP Top Ten
Loyola leads the AP college basketball poll with 417 points and 43 first place votes. Kentucky jumps from fifth to second. Michigan rises to third and Cincinnati to fourth. Newcomers UCLA Vanderbilt Toledo and Davidson enter the Top Ten as Arizona State Ohio State Oregon State and Kansas drop out.
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Redskins Rehire McPeak as Coach General Manager With Broad Authority
Washington officials vote to retain Bill McPeak as coach and general manager with expansive powers. He receives a 25 percent salary raise and full authority to spend and overhaul talent, aiming to restore the team after a 3-11 season and a historic attendance gain.
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Staubach Tops AP Back of the Year in 1963 Poll
Roger Staubach of Navy was chosen as the outstanding college back in a 1963 AP poll receiving 57 of 107 votes. He led Navy with 1,890 yards in total offense and a 67.3 percent pass completion rate, while Navy earned a Cotton Bowl bid. Other top vote getters included Billy Lethridge Don Trull Sherman Lewis and Gayle Sayers.
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GW freshman team bursts past Shenandoah 121 to 83
GW University freshman squad overwhelmed Shenandoah 121 83 as Kern led scoring with 27 points despite Smith injury. Shenandoah, 2-4, struggled against GW’s height and fast shooting while GW's Ballard led with 33 points and 75 rebounds for the Hornets. The night also featured Washington’s 102 81 win over the Citadel.
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Peters Ford Share Honors Among Hurlers
In Boston AP reports 1963 AL pitching honors go to rookie Gary Peters of the White Sox and veteran Whitney Ford of the Yankees. Peters led ERA at 2.33, won 18 games, and pitched 269 innings. Ford won 20 games with a .774 winning percentage and 269 innings. Pascual led strikeouts with 202 and tied in complete games with 18.
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Nearly 4 Billion Bet At Tracks in 1963 Record
New York AP report shows $3.6168 billion wagered on horse racing in 1962 with 54,373,386 bettors. Harness racing surpassed $1 billion for the first time, as wagering rose across 26 states allowing legalized betting on thoroughbreds.
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Appleton of Texas Named Top Lineman
All-America lineman Scott Appleton of Texas was voted the outstanding college football lineman of 1963 in an AP poll. Teammate Gordon Roberts aided Appleton by his blocking, with Appleton crediting defense and a midseason position move for the honor.
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Shenandoah Sees Action Tonight On Midweek Schedule
Shenandoah College and Washington University freshmen host Frostburg College tonight at James Wood as part of a seven game midweek scholastic slate. The Hornets carry a 2-4 record against Frostburg in Tri-State Conference play and sit 1-1 in conference. High school games feature Douglas at Leesburg, Clarke County at Luray, Strasburg vs Montevideo, Elkton at Warren County, Turner Ashby at Central, and John Mosby at Mathias West Virginia.
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TACs Win Bell's Downs Paul's TV In Two Overtimes
The TACs beat Workingman's Store 101-88 at City League action in the Armory for their second win. Jim Omps scored 25, Roscoe Dean 23, Taylor Finley and Charles Harris 20 each for the losers. In the nightcap Bell Clothes edged Paul's TV 121-118 in two overtimes led by Eddie Grim with 47 and Donnie Oates 30.
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Seat Belt Safety Message Sparks Public Reminder
A brief safety note urges Buck stop Buckle up for safety with a national council endorsement. It emphasizes seat belts save lives daily and thanks readers for continuing year after year.
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