Light slate this week for Panthers on HPC schedule
High Point College reveals a five game week with two baseballs one tennis pair and a golf match. Coach Bob Davis’s squad opens with Elon here tomorrow and faces Guilford on Wednesday and Thursday with tennis at Guilford.
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Dreyer Seeks Top Welter Bout After Stoppage Win
British Empire welter champ Gerry Dreyer stopped Phil Burton in the sixth round at St Nicholas Arena to push for a bout with Kid Gavilan. Dreyer weighed 149 to Burton’s 143. the fight drew 1 428 fans paying $3 084. Burton, stepping in for Tex Gonzales, fell after a second knockdown. Dreyer improves to 33 of 34 as a pro and marks his TV debut and 14th straight North American win.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Tex Gonzales
High Point Lions Lead Sedgefield Horse Show Chairmen
High Point Lions Club announces Emmett Stone and George Covington as general chairmen for the fourth annual Sedgefield High Point Lions Club Horse Show to be held April 30 to May 2 at Sedgefield Hunt. John L. Bowers returns as horse show manager with his wife. AHSA accreditation granted. over 60 types of horses to be shown. Proceeds fund Lions Club charitable work for the blind.
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Bowie Race Track Ousts MacPhail in Surprise Move
Larry MacPhail's tenure as Bowie race track operator ended with Donald C. Lillis elected president. Lillis, a New York financier who had never seen a horse race until a year ago, was chosen after MacPhail was barred by the Maryland Racing Commission for a clubhouse incident. Howard S. Pierce served as acting president following the suspension, with no hearings yet scheduled.
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Prizes Announced for Raleigh Speedway 300 Race
Promoter Bill France announced prize money for the Raleigh Speedway 300 late model stock car race on May 30. First receives 3500 dollars, second 1800, third 1200, fourth 1000, with a total purse of 15250 dollars. France, NA SCAR president, calls the Raleigh 300 the biggest NC race yet.
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Emerywood President's Cup Qualifying Underway
Emerywood Country Club began qualifying rounds for the annual President's Cup golf event. Qualifying runs through Sunday, April 26, with course conditions praised by club pro Boyd Jaeger. Defending champion is Ken Stephens who defeated J. B. Lovelace last year.
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J. B. Lovelace
High Point High School Sports Week Preview
HPHS showcases baseball golf and a Girls Sports Day with state event participation from NC schools. Bison baseball seeks first win at Williams High Burlington. golf vs R J Reynolds at Emerywood 4 pm. tennis vs Reynolds at Blair Park 4 pm. Friday track in Burlington. Saturday State Girls Sports Day on HPHS field.
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Tony) Simeon
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Duke Coach Ace Parker Pitches In Pro Baseball
Clarence Ace Parker starred for Duke hitting .336 in 1935 and .337 in 1936 before leaving college to sign with the Philadelphia Athletics, ending his Duke baseball eligibility after a strong hitting run.
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Ace) Parker
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Pooch Show Deadlines Set by Furniture City Kennel Club
The Furniture City Kennel Club announces entries for the dog show to be held at the armory on May 2. Entries must be filed by April 20 at noon. A Local Children's Handling Class entrant must also be in another class. Dogs must be AKC registered or eligible. Trophies on display at Beeson's Hardware in High Point the week before the show. Furniture trophies provided through local dealers.
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