Beale Leads Bartlett-Yancey into Second Football Season
Caswell County North Carolina coach Burgin Beale starts his second season at Bartlett-Yancey High School with 50 plus applicants for football, seeks to balance staff and build a stronger program ahead of August 27 opener vs Orange County. He notes improved community support and returns key players but warns injuries possible with many two way players and a tough AAA league schedule.
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Scholastic football drills begin as area schools start preseason
George Washington High School opens two a day sessions with 10 varsity and junior varsity players ready for drills while Pittsylvania County schools run one late afternoon session. GW coach Alger Pugh requires physician certificates and parental consent forms available 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the football room. First contact workouts start next Monday at Chowan Junior College in Murfreesboro North Carolina with about 55 GW players planned for the camp. Pugh seeks 22 players to fill key roles amid a rebuilding year with only 12 lettermen returning. Pittsylvania County coach Wiley Ashworth enters his second season at Tunstall with optimism, expecting about 37 varsity players and growth before JV season. He cites improved experience with the wishbone and a faster backfield as keys to a better record after a 3-4 season.
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Alger Pugh
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Chowan Junior College
Murfreesboro
N.C
Eagles
North Carolina
William Fleming
Roanoke
Pittsylvania
Wiley Ashworth
Tunstall
Trojans
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FW GW High School Football Fan Club Meeting Tonight
The George Washington High School Football Fan Club meets at the school at 7 30 this evening to discuss the Hampden Sydney versus Liberty Baptist college game on Sept 4 which the club sponsors. Season tickets for GW football games go on sale at 6 p m in the school gym.
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Last Minute Plays Sink Oilers in Narrow NFL Defeat
New Orleans Saints beat Houston Oilers 14 to 10 on a late interception return and a field goal after a stalled Oilers drive. Huey Saint coach Hank Stram credited a second half surge, while Oilers coach Ban Phillips blamed execution errors and defense for the loss in Houston.
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Marcis Wins Talladega 500 After Timely Pit Stops
Dave Marcis seized victory in the eighth Talladega 500 Grand National race by delaying his final pit stops to outrun Baker and Marvis. Marcis, a Wisconsin native, set pole pace at 190.651 mph and averaged 157.547 mph in his Dodge for his first superspeedway win, a feat never before achieved by a pole winner at Talladega. Baker finished second after a late pit misstep, with Marvis third, Brooks fourth, and Pond fifth as 58 lead changes and three cautions shaped a dramatic day. Several favorites faltered with engine or fuel issues, including Parsons, Yarborough, Petty, Pearson, Waltrip, Bonnell, and Burcham.
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David Pearson
Darrell Waltrip
Neil Bonnett
Bob Burcham
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Bobby Allison
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Tom Gale
Rams Rally Past Cowboys In Exhibition Battle At Coliseum
Rams coach Chuck Knox screened a horror film for the team the night before the game, hoping to relax them. Los Angeles rolled to a 26 4 victory over Dallas as Ron Jaworski passed effectively and Harold Jackson and Tom Dempsey connected on scoring plays. Dallas, led by Roger Staubach and later Danny White, fought back with a late score but fell short.
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A99ers Rally to 17-7 Victory Over Broncos
In a rugged late season game the A99ers edged the Denver Broncos 17-7. Geveland Elem pressured Denver’s offense while Steve Mike-Mayer connected on a field goal and Wilbur Jackson reached the end zone. A late fourth quarter fumble recovery by Elam set up Ferrell’s four yard run to seal the win.
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Windup Set For Today As BC Golf Tourney Suspends Play
Underdog Wynn and leader Allin faced a rain halted round at the Endicott, New York event. Flooding paused play near 70 holes with 11 players still on course as Sunday rounds were wiped out by heavy downpour. Ed Sneed, Gilder, Knudson, and Player pursued a 272 target 12 under par while Buddy Allin led at 13 under through 36 holes.
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Chako Higuchi Triumphs At Sunningdale For Major Win
Chako Higuchi of Japan, 30, wins the Women's Open at Sunningdale with a four round 284, 12 under par, six strokes ahead of Kathy Whitworth and Sandra Palmer. Judy Rankin finishes tied for fourth at 291. a field of six completes all four rounds. Higuchi earns $13,500 and becomes the first major international title for the defending Japanese champion.
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Hank Aaron to appear in Hall of Fame game before retirement
Hall of Fame weekend includes Hank Aaron making a fifth exhibition appearance with the Milwaukee Brewers against the New York Mets. Aaron plans to retire after this season and is expected to gain first ballot induction after the usual waiting period, as Babe Ruth’s career home run record stands at 714.
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Yankee Stadium Now Belongs To Enemy
In New York, Yankee Stadium and the New York Giants long associated with the city’s sports scene are described as shifting allegiances. The Giants will play at Yale Bowl and Shea Stadium after preseason plans, while Jets gain a different home exhibition role. Fans remain loyal despite the unsettled venue landscape.
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Haymore's Wins Softball Meet At Museville
Haymore's Landscaping of a later Tex Invitational wins the weekend softball event at Museville. The Danville A's finish second, Pine View Terrace and Nor Dan Center tie for third, with an 800 betting to be the top hitter of the meet.
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