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Thursday, January 27, 1955 COLUMNS Three Hurricane Corner -BY- M. G. BOBBin Indians Down Hurricanes 83-74 Louisburg’s first road trip turned out to be an 83-74 upset at Pembroke on December 15. The Hurricanes, favored over the Indians, had many bad breaks during the rugged battle. Ed Woodhouse was the high scorer, collecting 20 points, while sharpshooting Bob Burkhart was second high with 17. The Hurri canes played hard to down the Pembroke team, but lack of time and too many fouls hurt our hustling five. After the contest, the team had a good night’s rest at Pembroke before traveling to Pres- i byterian Junior College. Hurricanes Check P.J.C. Club 82-74 Freshman center Ed Woodhouse tossed in 22 points to lead Louis- burg to an easy 82-74 basketball victory over Presbyterian at Max- ton on December 16. Forward Joe Sadler with 17 points was second high scorer for the Hurricanes. Billy Faucette, Jim Turner, Bill Varker, Thurston Faulkner, Larry Tetterton, and Harold Frazier also played well, both on offense and defense. This game ended a two-day trip for the Louisburg team. Bill Yorker Sole Vet on Varsity Varker, better known as “Just Plain Bill,” is the only veteran on the varsity this year. His basketball career started in Hender son High School where he played forward for the Mighty Big Blues before he entered the Air Force. While stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, he played one season. After be ing shipped to Chateavroux, France, he was outstanding as a guard for three cage seasons. When he was discharged from service Bill returned to his home town, Henderson, North Carolina. His next major move was entering Louisburg College. Varker has seen a lot of action this season with the Hurricanes. the louisburg HURRI CANE GIRLS pictured above, left to right: Jean Jackson, Gale Floyd, Sherlyn Harrell, Eldie ; Rose Manning, Carolyn Jones, Bet- Montague, Elizabeth Edwards, Bar- ty Maxwell, Marty Wilkinson, and bara Bunn, Amanda Goodwin, Shirley Bunn. Hurricane Girl's Basketball Team Sets Fast Pace by Winning All But Three Games Cadets Post 76-78 Win Over L.C The Edwards Military Institute squad pulled ahead in the second half to score a Junior College Basketball League win over Louis burg College on the L. C. court, 76-68. Jenning House with 24 and Larry Blake with 19 were the lead ing scorers in the Cadet attack. Ed Woodhouse, center, took high score honors in this, the first “after Christmas” game for Louisburg. Bob Burkhart followed with a sum of 19 points. The Hurricanes played a good game, but failure to make free throws hurt them. Let’s practice more shots from the foul line, boys! Chowan Downs L.C. Club 70-67 Chowan Junior College downed Louisburg 70-67 at Chowan on January 9. Sharpshooter Joe Sadler collected 19 points to lead the Hurri canes, while Ed Woodhouse hit 13 and Bob Burkhart scored 12. Louisburg led until the last forty seconds of the game, when Chowan took over, with a sudden stroke of fury to defeat the Hurri canes. The Louisburg boys played good defense and offense. Tommy Nevils and Joe Carrington, two former Junior Varsity men, graduated into the ranks of Varsity for this game; Nevils shot for 9 points. Larry Tetterson Misses Chowan Game A mild case of pneumonia put giant 6’3”, substitute center, Larry Tetterton in the bed. Tetterton, a former star at Bethel High School was very upset when his doctor told him to stay in bed for a few days. Larry hated to miss the trip and the game, but he was well enough for the next game. Junior Varsity Trips Gold Sand Coach Stanley’s mighty J. V. team won their seventh straight game on January 10, in the College Gymnasium, as they defeated Gold Sand High School, 72-66. George James was the high scorer for the game, racking 18 points, while our giant center Tommy Nevils pushed in 17 points. The game was rough and tough all the way, with a tied score seven times. J. B. Slaughter, Martin Joyner, Bob Tyson, Joe Carrington and Paul Jones were also valuable play ers. Let’s keep winning. Fellows! J. V.*s First Defeat On Friday, January 14, the Louisburg J. V.’s suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Wake Forest High School, 74-64. They now hold a record of seven wins and only one loss. This game which was well played, was led by Nevils who made 20 points. Carrington collected 13 points and Slaughter took 10. The Junior Hurricanes hit on 10 of the 15 free throw attempts for an average of 66 2/3%. The fighting Hurricanes played a good game but they were just outplayed. ’ (Continued on Page 4) Outside Henderson In a fast, thrilling game at the CollejjJe Gym, January 18, th,e Louisburg Girls overcame Hender son High 57-56. Lib Edwards made 9 field goals and 7 free shots for a total of 25 points. Tied for second high were Sherlyn Harrell and Marty Wilker- son( who made the last free shot to win the game) with 12 points each. Shirley Bunn also shot 4 field goals. Epsom Girls Bow On Friday, January 7, the win ning Louisburg College girls de feated Epsom High by 45-42 in an exciting game. Winning high scoring honors, Sherlyn Harrell brought in 17 points, with runner-up Lib Ed wards earning 12. Shirley Bunn gained 8 points and Marty Wilker- son and Eldie Montague shot 4 points each. Guards Rose Manning, Gale Floyd, Barbara Bunn, and Aman da Goodwin did their share of the offensive work. L. C. girls made 42% of the free throws attempted. At halftime the Epsom girls led 17-16—Wow! what a comeback! First Defeat The Hurricane girls suffered their first defeat of the season on Tuesday, January 4, at Henderson High. Highscoring Marty Wilkerson took 26 points. Lib Edwards, sec ond high, made 22 and Sherlyn Harrell shot 17 points. The game, a regular race for points, was tied many times. With only 14 seconds left to play the score was 67-67. Henderson’s Overton made two points to break the tie and win the game, 69-67. Campbell Game On Saturday, January 22, the Hurricanes visited the Campbell Camels, our arch-rivals. January 22, is in the midst of our exam week. If the girls don’t win, you will know they were too upset about exams to play ball at their best. “In the lexicon of youth, Which Fate reserves For a bright manhood, there is no such word As — Fail! Bulwer-Lytton Down Wake Forest At Wake Forest on January 14, the Louisburg Hurricane Girls de feated Wake Forest 49-32. Eldie Montague hit 9 field goals to become high scorer with a total of 18 points. Sherlyn Harrell, runner-up, hit on 4 field goals and made good on five out of six free shots. Harrell totaled 13 points, and Marty Wilkinson took in 5 field goals. Forward Lib Edwards did not play this game because a virus in fection kept her in the infirmary. Thanks to our nurse, Mrs. Pleas ants, she is back in playing con dition now. • Oversight On December 6, the Louisburg girls defeated Mills High, 46-29, in a practice game here. This game was not written in the last issue due to an oversight of the writers. HAZEL ROBERSON FLORIST "Flowers for All Occasions” KERMIT WILLIAMS, REPRESENTATIVE AT COLLEGE Court Street Louisburg Watches — Diamonds — Jewelry Raynor's Jewelry & Gift Shop O'NEAL DRUG STORE ^ “WHERE ALL YOUR FRIENDS MEET” COMPLIMENTS OF L. V. Woodlief, Special Agent LIFE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. SHOP AND SAVE AT LEGGETT'S DEPARTMENT STORE “The Home o} Better Values” LOUISBURG, N. C. 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