Handley Hosts Waynesboro in Home Debut as Clarke Plays JWHS
Handley Judges open at home against undefeated Waynesboro in District Five action at 8 p m. James Wood hosts Clarke County at 7 30 p m with Clarke favored after a 48 34 January 2 win. Clarke County and Handley seek wins as standings show Waynesboro atop the district.
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Handley
Clarke
JWHS
Waynesporo
Mes Wood
Clarke County
Waynesboro
Waynes
Shepherdstown
Wilson Memorial
Charles Town
Harrisonburg
Jim Blackburn
Wilbur Kersey
Robert Gipe
John Arnold
Meredith Boyd
James Wood
Robert Kline
Luther Dorsey
Fred Hilderbrand
Boyd Swartz
Ben Rogers
Robert Fuller
Bill Feagans
Kenneth Stickley
Preston Pitta
Thomas McCarty
Guards
Tate
Staunton
Watura
Bridge
Otrasburg
Pront Royal
Arrisonburg
Winchester
Lexington
Clifton Forge
Virginia Cagers Snap Losing Streak
Virginia Cavaliers end an 11-game drought by beating VMI 69 60. Richmond Spiders host Cavaliers in Charlottesville while Generals shift Jey Handlan to center after a 3 11 start. Roanoke College tops Virginia Tech 77 74. Bridgewater edges Eagle alumni 86 85 with Rev Bob Richards contributing 28 points.
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Richmond
Washington and Lee
Generals
George Washington
Colonials
Scotty Hamilton
Jey Handlan
Handlan
University of Ohmond
Virginia
Cavaliers
Virginia Miltary Institute
University of Richmond Spiders
Charlottesville
Roanoke College
Maroons
Virginia Tech
Gobblers
Bic
Bridgewater College
Eagle
Bob Richards
Wake Forest Beats North Carolina in Overtime Thrill
Wake Forest nips North Carolina 55 to 22 in an overtime upset, lifting the Deacons over the Tar Heels and leaving NC State alone atop the Southern Conference standings with a 6-0 record. The Wolfpack remained unbeaten overall.
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Associated Press
North Carolina State
Wolfpack
Wake Forest
Deacons
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Judges Rally Past Panthers 34 to 30 in Hard Fought Win
Handley High School edged Charles Town 34 30 after trailing at halftime. Meredith Boyd led with 11 points, Jimmy Post added eight, while Ramer scored 15 for the Panthers. Handley faces Waynesboro next at 8 p m and hosts Strasburg Monday.
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Charles High Panthers
Ates
Handley
Meredith Boyd
Jimmy Post
Ramer
Panthers
Winchester
Waynesboro High
Handley Court
Strasburg
Handley Va
Blackburn
Ompa
Gipe
Arnold
Boyd
Il Kersey
Diebler
Hockman
Robertson
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Davis
O'Brien
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Kershner
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Owens
Holden
Hitt
Eagle
Kendall
Tompson
Peer
Baker
Binner
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Henry
Summers
Mills
Lawson
Origin of mince pie tradition in England
According to tradition mince pies were brought to England by the Crusaders in the Middle Ages though this has never been proved. English mince pies resemble patties filled with chopped nuts and fruit sold by Oriental bakers.
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England
Walcott Charles upset voted biggest of 1951 year
The Associated Press End poll tallies 215 ballots with Jersey Joe Walcott top upset of 1951. Turpin and the New York Giants also score highly. Michigan State Notre Dame football and other upsets follow in the annual survey.
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Walcott
Charles
New York
Ezsard
Charles Tenter
Anael Gaanier
Associated Press
Randy Turpin
Brooklyn Ae
Pennan
Jersey Joe
Pugh Bowls 382 Church League Set
In the Church League Ernie Pugh rolled 130 114 138 for a 362 set as Congregational Christian posted 876 541 633 for a 1680 set beating Braddock St. Methodist Jr. Also Nelson 132 and Joy Martins 120 helped lead Braddock to the final game win. Braddock St. Methodist Sra. edged United Brethren two of three in a duel led by Dick Renner 129 532 538 and Bob Keyton 134. Renner later posted a 370 set while Jackie Cleveland and others starred for Congregational Christian and Braddock St. Methodist. Team totals show Congregational Christian 1660 Baptist 1592 and Braddock St. Methodist 1596.
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Ernie Pugh
Congregational Christian
Braddock St. Methodist Jrs
Nelson
Joy Mart
Braddock
Braddock St. Methodist Sra
United Brethren
Dick Renners
Methodist
Bob Keyton
Renner
Dick Renner
Jackie Cleveland
Highland Ave
Braddock St. Meth. Sra
Old Bethe
Oh Reformed
Allen Hawthorne
Ernie Pu Pugh
Wallace Dill
Dick Space
Congregational Corte
Braddock St. Methodiat
Bevens to Get New Big League Chance
Bevens, a 34 year old left handed pitcher, earned a return to the majors with the Reds after a comeback from obscurity. Drafted from Salem Oregon by a Western International League club, he previously starred in the no hit era and later battled arm trouble and minor league time before resurfacing. His height and weight are noted as 6 2 and 320 pounds.
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Bevens
York Yankees
Cincinnati
Efort
Cookie Lavagette
Brooklyn
Yankees
Reds
Salem
Ore
Duke Skews NYU 74 72 In Madison Square Garden
Duke of the Southern Conference rallied to upset NYU 74 72 as Dre Groat fueled the Blue Devils with 22 points. Loyola beat St Johns 68 64, Seton Hall stretched its unbeaten run to 12 with a 60 44 victory, and other college results included Syracuse nipped by St State 61 57 and Wake Forest topping North Carolina 55 53 in OT.
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St. Johns
Brooklyn
Associated Press
Chicago
Loyola
New York University
Duke
Madison Square Garden
West Virginia
NYU
Ilinois
Notre Dame
Western Michigan
Nick Kiadis
Don Hanrahan
St. Jonns
St. Jonas
Zarwoluk
Violets
Dre
Dick Groat
Blue Devils
Seton Hall
N State
Syracuse
Wakerest
North Carolia
Hardin-Simmons
Texas Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Reds Add Ten New Pitchers Highlighted by Bevens
Bevens is among 10 new pitchers on the Reds roster after posting 126 strikeouts in 263 innings with a 3.08 ERA.
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Bevens
Reds
Mixed Doubles Leaders With Strong Bowling Night
Corinne Carskaden and Jim Fiddler surged to first place in the Wednesday league with a 700 team set after three wins over Marthe Kiracofe and Bobby Ryan. Hilda Renner led strikes in a husband wife win, while Dick Sheets posted a 995 set and Jim Fiddler a 372 series in Tuesday action.
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Corinne Carskaden
Jim Fiddler
Marthe Kiracofe
Bobby Ryan
Kiracofe
Hilda Renner
Renner
Betty Cline
Louis Bell
Carskaden
Fiddler
Lake-Ebert
Renner-Renner
Ryan-Phillips
Kiracore
Ryan
Hawk Hockman
Vance-Vance
Cline-Bell
Martha Kiracofe
Martha Kireacofe
Troy Rhea
Dick Sheets
Sports Mirror highlights and historic notes
A look back through the sports wire notes shows the NCAA recommendation on live TV for college football five years ago, Eddie Walsh winning the Knights of Columbus Games 880 in Brooklyn, Ted Ellenwood sweeping speed skating titles at Saratoga Springs, and Mac Smith winning the Open Golf Venues in Los Angeles with a high score.
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Eddie Walsh
Knights of Columbus
Brooklyn
Ted Ellenwood
Saratoga Springs
Mac Smith
Los Angeles
Pro Bowl Rosters Set As Nation's Best Preps Tomorrow
Pro Bowl game pits National Conference against American Conference with top NFL stars including Otto Graham Sam Baugh Bob Waterfield Elroy Hirsch and Frank Polsfoot. Televised on NBC at 4 30 p m EST from Los Angeles with $600 to the winners and league sanction.
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Southern California
National Broadcasting System
George Preston Marshall
W Redskins
Los Rams
Joe Stydahar
Cleveland Oer
Paul Brown
Rams
Bob Waterfield
Elroy Hirsch
Norman van Brocklin
Dan Towler
Tank Younger
Cab Driver Survives After Bullet Lodges In Lighter
An armed robber dressed as an Army captain held up a taxi driver in the early hours, fired a shot, and fled after the passenger survived when a bullet lodged in the cigarette lighter. Police verified the incident and identified the victim as Joseph Faikawich.
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Joseph Faikawich
Mpaikowish
Cavalier Ringmen Open Season Against Catholic University
The Virginia boxing team opens its season against Catholic University with new upper weight power. Pete Potter, Bill Roberts, and Joe Mehalick move from the freshman ranks to varsity, joining veteran contributors as the Cavaliers seek early season strength.
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University of Virginia
Cavalier
Catholic University
Pete Potter
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bill Roberts
Pittsburgh
Joe Mehalick
Hy Boonten
N. J
Petr Cnd Mahalene
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