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December 18, 1960
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Fort Valley State College Wildcats won 81-60 against Alabama A&M on Dec 15 in Fort Valley, GA, improving to 3-2. Key scorers: Wilson (21), Andrews (16), Jolly (14). Prepping for Pelican State Classic.
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Fort Valley Rips Alabama Aggies, 81-60 In 3rd Win
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — The Fort Valley State College Wildcats ended their second week of cage play by romping to an easy 81-60 victory over Alabama A. and M. College at Fort Valley Thursday, December 15.
Now standing 3-2 in overall play. Coach Jimmy Hawkins' hoopsters are preparing for Fort Valley's debut in the 11th Annual Pelican State Basketball Classic, to be held in New Orleans December 26-27.
In the first week of the season The Fort Valleyites lost to Bethune-Cookman 73-70 and defeated Tuskegee 55-46. This week they lost to South Carolina State College 83-77, beat an undefeated Norfolk State College team 81-62, and trounced Alabama A. and M. College 81-60.
In the Alabama A. and M. Game, Walter Wilson, the Wildcats' high scorer for the season, dumped in 21 points, followed by Eddie Andrews with 16 points, and Rudolph Jolly, with 14. Cleo Vaughn and Harrison Hunes, of Alabama A. and M made 16 points each.
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — The Fort Valley State College Wildcats ended their second week of cage play by romping to an easy 81-60 victory over Alabama A. and M. College at Fort Valley Thursday, December 15.
Now standing 3-2 in overall play. Coach Jimmy Hawkins' hoopsters are preparing for Fort Valley's debut in the 11th Annual Pelican State Basketball Classic, to be held in New Orleans December 26-27.
In the first week of the season The Fort Valleyites lost to Bethune-Cookman 73-70 and defeated Tuskegee 55-46. This week they lost to South Carolina State College 83-77, beat an undefeated Norfolk State College team 81-62, and trounced Alabama A. and M. College 81-60.
In the Alabama A. and M. Game, Walter Wilson, the Wildcats' high scorer for the season, dumped in 21 points, followed by Eddie Andrews with 16 points, and Rudolph Jolly, with 14. Cleo Vaughn and Harrison Hunes, of Alabama A. and M made 16 points each.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Basketball Victory
Fort Valley Wildcats
Alabama A&M
College Hoops
Season Record
What entities or persons were involved?
Jimmy Hawkins
Walter Wilson
Eddie Andrews
Rudolph Jolly
Cleo Vaughn
Harrison Hunes
Where did it happen?
Fort Valley, Ga.
Story Details
Key Persons
Jimmy Hawkins
Walter Wilson
Eddie Andrews
Rudolph Jolly
Cleo Vaughn
Harrison Hunes
Location
Fort Valley, Ga.
Event Date
Thursday, December 15
Story Details
Fort Valley State College Wildcats defeated Alabama A. and M. College 81-60. Walter Wilson scored 21 points, Eddie Andrews 16, Rudolph Jolly 14. Cleo Vaughn and Harrison Hunes scored 16 each for Alabama A. and M. The win improved their record to 3-2.