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

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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

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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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preeeee ete etoe 2S ae ee ioe eS he ’ Dogs Favor Dodgers, but “B” Team Exhibits Potential eminiscent of the old Brooklyn Dodgers, the Wythe baseballers were 2 spectacular lot, playing an extreme- ly colorful game en route to a 2-14 ledger. Though achieving last place District and Metropolitan bath he Bulldog nine always fought to the last out, losing ——— ee ee five games by only one run. Two soul-stirring shutouts highlighted the season, and gained District-wide attention for the Bulldogs. “4! Melvin Dunnavant, playing the stopper role, shut out i Thomas Dale with Joe Sorrow, the team’s leading hit- ter at .356, banging out three hits. Freshman letterman Allan Boyce, assisted by Second Team All-Metro mem- ber, Andy Coffey, blanked the Ben SA, Cadets 1-0, with Sorrow, recipient of All-Metro Honorable Men- inni with a centerfield single. In Jack Driscoll and Donald bright outlook for Coach Awl) Les | 112