Virginia Grad Wins Weaver Award For ACC Leadership
Edward J. Kihm of the University of Virginia, a three year letterman in football and holder of four baseball letters, won the first annual $1,000 Jim Weaver postgraduate scholarship. The award, created by Mrs. Kate Weaver and her daughter Dr. Florence Weaver of Greensboro, recognizes an ACC athlete with strong academics and leadership.
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Greensboro
N.C
Edward J. Kihm
University of Virginia
Jim Weaver
Kate Weaver
Atlantic Coast Conference
Florence Weaver
ACC
Greenwood Holds Second as Spartanburg Beats Sumter
In Western Carolinas League action, Greenwood beat Anderson 10-3 to stay tied for second behind Spartanburg, while Monroe won to pull within a game and a half of Anderson. Spartanburg defeated Sumter 4-2 with Ed Kelly earning the win over Dan Evans.
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Associated Press
Greenville
Greenwood
Monroe
Anderson
Spartanburg
Sumter
Dan Evans
Ed Kelly
Johnson enters 1971 World Volunteer 500 pole at Bristol
Johnson unveils the machine at N C and earns pole for the World Volunteer 500 at Bristol International Speedway. Glotzbach tops practice with a Monte Carlo speed 157.788 mph and leads 81 laps before wrecking. Charlie Glotzbach of Edwardsville Ind. will drive Glotzbach’s car in the race.
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Bristol, Tenn
Johnson
Junior Johnson
Rhonda
N.C
Charlotte
Glotzbach
Bristol
International Speedway
Charlie Glotzbach
Edwards
Peeples Objects to ABA Deal Over Star Rights
Peeples says he would retire rather than report to the Utah Stars after a deal gave the seven foot rookie rights to the team. The Cougars player from Western Kentucky discussed the situation in an interview with Carl Scheer.
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Greensboro
N.C
Cougars
George Peeples
Jim
McDaniels
Utah Stars
American
Western Kentucky Basketball Association
Peeples
Larry Keech
Carl Scheer
Gener
Greensboro Daily
Carolina News
ABA
Goolagong Seeks First Major at French Open
Evonne Goolagong, 19, pursues her first major title at the French Open in Paris. A contender to complete a career sweep, she aims to advance as the women's singles semifinals and the men's doubles final are slated for today.
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Paris
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Miss Goolagong
Maureen Connolly
United States
Edgefield Native Revitalizes the Irish Setter Breed
Joe Hamilton of Edgefield, a Star Fibres sales executive, builds Quail Hollow Kennels to restore hunting qualities in Irish Setters. He acquired top pedigreed dogs, earned praise from the National Red Setter Club, and in 1969-70 became the first amateur to sweep top three places in club trials. His kennels now number 32 setters with training shared among staff, producing show worthy yet hunting capable birds.
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Joe Hamilton
Edgefield
Star Fibres, Inc
Quail Hollow
Joe
National Red Setter Club
United States
Shane
Ferguson Retires From Hockey
Montreal star John Ferguson announces retirement from left wing after eight stormy seasons with the Canadiens. The 32 year old veteran leaves with Stanley Cup champions on his mind and a final determination to step away from the National Hockey League.
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Montreal
John Ferguson
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Augusta
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Borg Erckson Corporation
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Hamiter Watch Company
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