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STORM CENTER: Mantell gives us all a gift
Thursday was a monumental day for professional wrestling and the city of Wichita Falls.
That’s because the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) announced plans to relocate the organization’s headquarters, hall of fame and museum to the city that bills itself as “Blue Skies. Golden Opportunities.”
Johnny Mantell, who lives in rural Stoneburg, has been named the president of the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Mantell made the announcement, which drew plenty of media attention – including on The Bowie News Facebook page Thursday afternoon.
The facility will be located in the annex of the First Wichita Building, known to many people in the Texoma region as “Big Blue.”
For Mantell, this is a feather in his cap – helping move the hall from upstate New York to these parts – which aren’t parts unknown.
“The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame honors the men and women in this business around the world,” Mantell said in a prepared press release from the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
“Professional wrestling has strong roots in Wichita Falls,” Mantell added, “and we are proud to bring the hall of fame and museum to Big Blue.”
Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Harry Florsheim also was present at the ceremony. Read more in the Nov. 21 edition of The Bowie News.
Editor’s Note: The Storm Center column is the expressed written views of sports editor Eric Viccaro and not The Bowie News
Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Tony Vellano speaks while Stoneburg resident Johnny Mantell (right) and Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Harry Florsheim listen during Thursday’s press conference at “Big Blue.” (Courtesy photo by Staci Brown)
Saint Jo’s boys basketball team got off to a quick start and used a big third quarter to take a 65-44 homecourt win over Dodd City Jan. 6.
The Panthers got out to a 19-7 first quarter lead on the Hornets. Barrett Johnson had 13 points for Saint Jo with Trent Gaston adding four and Zeke Bonn having a basket.
Lee Yeley led the hosts in the second quarter with a pair of 3-pointers. Johnson had five points and Gaston a basket.
Dodd City tossed in 18 points but still found themselves down 33-25 at the half.
For further information, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Many Prairie Valley fans had misgivings about taking state-ranked and defending Class A state champs Perrin Jan. 6, one fan saying “nothing good can come of this.”
The Bulldogs gave a solid showing against the visiting Pirates, staying close for more than three quarters before outside shooting by Perrin enabled the visitors to pull away in a 72-57 win.
Perrin looked to blow things out early, with a 5-0 lead in the opening minute before Sawyer Bray snapped the string. The Pirates went on an 8-0 run for a 13-2 lead mid-quarter.
Prairie Valley’s Trae Campbell showed what kind of night it would be by getting inside for baskets. Jarrett Horton’s 3-pointer capped a 4-of-11 shooting frame for the ‘Dogs, who were down 19-11 after eight minutes.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Several Bowie turnovers in the opening moments Friday night enabled visiting Holliday to get out to a 10-2 lead. The Eagles then used a third quarter offensive explosion for a 72-27 win over the host Rabbits.
Four turnovers in the first 90 seconds hurt the Rabbits, Holliday took advantage and broke things wide open. Holliday led 10-2 with Tyler Richey coming through with the only Bowie points. Cason Airington’s 3-pointers ended a 3-of-8 shooting frame for the Rabbits, which were down 17-8 after one quarter.
Bowie’s shooting continued going downhill into the second quarter, the Rabbits missing all five shots. A free throw by Richey midway through the frame would be the only point. Holliday outscored Bowie 13-1 in the second frame to take a 30-9 lead at the half.
The Visitors opened the third quarter on a 12-1 run, over the first nearly three minutes of the third. Both teams had their best scoring quarters in the third.
For further information, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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