George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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| | 0 Sports Front Row, left to right: Tac Holt, Wayne Reynolds, Patrick Benton, Nunnally. Third Row: Ernest Pemberton, Donald Newcombe, Warren RodsTurner, Bruce Norris, Eddie Stevens. Second Row: Coach Louis Walker, Doug Brown. Fourth Row: Manager Donald Smith, Russell Timok, Jimmy Robertson, George Corker, David Leach, Douglas Cottrell, Manager Ronnie Buchanan, Barry Jackson. Wrestling Is Welcomed into Athletic In an exciting match of 127 pounders, George Wythe’s Wayne Reynolds endures a riding hold, utilized by Prince George grappler. Beginning their initial year as an athletic entry from George Wythe, the Bulldog grapplers created an im- pression in the Central District of a highly spirited, determined band of athletes. With a fresh, full sched- ule and new uniforms, vigorous Coach Louis Timok, nevertheless warned, “The uniforms look good, but they won't help you win a match.” Bearing this in mind, the freshman and sophomore- laden wrestling squad fought to a 2-3 record, defeating crosstown rival John Marshall twice. The first Jayem match was highlighted by the fact it was the first intra- city wrestling contest since 1957. Several wrestlers were prominent in the team’s per- formance. Leading the “heavyweights” of the group were Co-captains Newcombe and Leach, two of the team’s outstanding competitors. Sparking the “smaller” boys were Eddie Stevens and Rod Turner, both achiey- ing a 4-1 personal record.

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Ukrop, Bradshaw Are Advanced to G.W. Varsity Exemplifying the theory that deep fellowship and teamwork are prerequisites for a winning season, the scrappy “Baby Bulldog Basketeers”’ compiled an envi- able 10-7 register. “These boys were so close,” cited Coach John Waters. ‘No one would leave the locker room unless everyone was ready; they would sit together. Always playing as a single unit,. they displayed this friendship on the court.’ An excellent shooting team, the of fensive-minded Bullpups displayed their outstanding effort in a 64-59 romp of Hermitage and enjoyed hard-fought victories in both John Marshall games, and in the final Hu- guenot contest. Fulfilling its task as a training ground for the Wythe varsity, four J.V.’s eventually were promoted to the Bulldogs—Marvin Bradshaw and Bobby Ukrop, who saw considerable varsity action, and Lynwood Creech and Wayne Myers, who dressed for the Central Dis- A Panther’s arm is 10” short as Wayne Myers launches a soft jumper. trict Tournament. Front Row: Scott Strong, Roger Stockner, Fred Hoppe, Paul Hebert. Second Row: John 4 - Bland, Greg Hulcher, Bill Johnson, Wayne Myers, Tommy Nance. a Personable Coach Waters directed the J.V. Hoop- sters. With the ball up in the air, Wayne Myers adds a jump to his six-foot frame to tip the ball to a teammate against the Hermitage Jayvees. Sports 109

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David Leach and Donald Newcombe, wrestling co-captains, discuss the past season's activities and next year’s outlook with Coach Timok. VARSITY WRESTLING RECORD St. Christopher's ....Prince George John Marshall John Marshall aac: St. Christopher’s Won—2 Lost—3 Barty Jackson, representing the Bulldog grapplers in the 145 pound division, is entangled in a lock-up with a St. Christopher wrestler. Sports 111