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January 10, 1961
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Washington High Bulldogs boys' basketball team finishes first week 1-1, beating Howard Rams 45-42 but losing to South Fulton Lions 59-55 on January 6. Girls' team goes 2-0, edging Howard 42-41 in OT and South Fulton 33-31, led by Roberta Berrien's 58 points.
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BTW Cagers Post 1-and-1 Record During First Week
By ELI SOLOMON
As the Washington High Bulldogs wrapped up their first week of action on the hardwood, they have posted a 1-and-1 won-lost record, with a victory over the Howard Rams and a defeat from the South Fulton "Lions."
The blue and white Bulldogs nipped the Howard High "Rams," 45-42 in a thrilling contest. The Rams broke to an early lead over the Bulldogs to lead, 9-4 at the quarter and 19-17 at the half. Both teams scored 10 points in the third quarter.
The Bulldogs spurted in the final quarter when Hubert Austin hit for 12 points, which added to six more by his mates were too much for the Rams' 13 points.
On January 6, the Bulldogs had their schedule balanced with a defeat at the hands of the South Fulton Blue and Orange Lions, 59-55. The Lions led from the beginning to the end, with the highest score being a one-point lead by the Lions late in the fourth quarter.
High point honors at Washington High for the past week were shared by Hubert Austin with 29 points; Andrew Vaughn with 22 and Willie Johnson with 20.
BTW LASSIES CHALK UP 2-AND-0 RECORD
The lassies of Washington High made a clean sweep for the week, with victories over the Howard girls, 42-41 in an overtime thriller, and the South Fulton co-eds, 33-31.
During the course of both games the Washington High lassies were forced to play at peak performance to overcome the opposition and they were successful both times.
In both games it was the sharp-shooting of Roberta Berrien that gave the Washington lassies the edge over their opponents. Berrien ended the week with 58 points.
By ELI SOLOMON
As the Washington High Bulldogs wrapped up their first week of action on the hardwood, they have posted a 1-and-1 won-lost record, with a victory over the Howard Rams and a defeat from the South Fulton "Lions."
The blue and white Bulldogs nipped the Howard High "Rams," 45-42 in a thrilling contest. The Rams broke to an early lead over the Bulldogs to lead, 9-4 at the quarter and 19-17 at the half. Both teams scored 10 points in the third quarter.
The Bulldogs spurted in the final quarter when Hubert Austin hit for 12 points, which added to six more by his mates were too much for the Rams' 13 points.
On January 6, the Bulldogs had their schedule balanced with a defeat at the hands of the South Fulton Blue and Orange Lions, 59-55. The Lions led from the beginning to the end, with the highest score being a one-point lead by the Lions late in the fourth quarter.
High point honors at Washington High for the past week were shared by Hubert Austin with 29 points; Andrew Vaughn with 22 and Willie Johnson with 20.
BTW LASSIES CHALK UP 2-AND-0 RECORD
The lassies of Washington High made a clean sweep for the week, with victories over the Howard girls, 42-41 in an overtime thriller, and the South Fulton co-eds, 33-31.
During the course of both games the Washington High lassies were forced to play at peak performance to overcome the opposition and they were successful both times.
In both games it was the sharp-shooting of Roberta Berrien that gave the Washington lassies the edge over their opponents. Berrien ended the week with 58 points.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Basketball
High School Sports
Bulldogs
Rams
Lions
Victory
Defeat
What entities or persons were involved?
Hubert Austin
Andrew Vaughn
Willie Johnson
Roberta Berrien
Eli Solomon
Where did it happen?
Washington High
Story Details
Key Persons
Hubert Austin
Andrew Vaughn
Willie Johnson
Roberta Berrien
Eli Solomon
Location
Washington High
Event Date
January 6
Story Details
Washington High boys' basketball team defeats Howard 45-42 after trailing at halftime, led by Hubert Austin's 12 fourth-quarter points; loses to South Fulton 59-55. Girls' team wins 42-41 in OT over Howard and 33-31 over South Fulton, powered by Roberta Berrien's scoring.