BOOKER T. WASHINGTON EASILY DEFENDS EASTERN DISTRICT TITLE.(SPORTS)

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From: The Virginian Pilot
Date: 20040215
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Byline: PAUL WHITE THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

NORFOLK -- There's no truth to the rumor that Booker T. Washington had already ordered T-shirts celebrating an Eastern District wrestling tournament title before the event even began.

''We were confident, but not that confident,'' a laughing Bookers assistant Jon Vann said.

The Bookers certainly didn't perform as though they were taking things for granted. Fueled by a dominating semifinal round, the Bookers cruised to a successful defense of their title Saturday at Lake Taylor.

The champions sent 11 wrestlers to the finals - ...

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