Thomasville board asks two longtime coaches to step down
The Thomasville school board informed head football coach J C McLain and athletic director Darr Shealy they will be reassigned next year with new football and athletic director hires. Both have long tenures and strong local ties, and the action aims to strengthen the athletic program while denying publicity until formal action.
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Thomasville
J. C. McLain
Darr Shealy
McLain
Shealy
Tar Heels Top Wolfpack 5 2 On ACC Baseball Day
North Carolina pitcher Wilson Carruthers exits in the first after a rough frame as UNC defeats NC State 5 2 in an ACC game. Harold Workman and John Burgywn spark the first inning with key hits and the Tar Heels add three more on bases loaded walks and timely hits. State rallies with two runs in the seventh but falls short after rain delay.
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N.C
North Carolina
Wilson Carruthers
North Carolina State
Tar Heels
Harold Workman
John Burgwyn
Gerald Griffin
Wolfpack
Jim Cox
al Baldwin
Russ Heller
Ferg Norton
Carruthers
Jim Overby
Baldwin
Norton
Vaughn Bryson
Larry Craver
Don Hafer
Stacy Wells
Carolinas Take Narrow Lead in Captains Potter Golf Match
At Pinehurst North Carolina the Carolinas led Virginia and West Virginia 37 to 35 in the first round four ball play of the Captains Potter golf match. Early showers gave way to steady rain soaking late finishers as 24 singles matches await.
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N.C
Carolinas
Virginia
West Virginia
Don Coker to Play for Georgia Tech Next Fall
Don Coker a 6-1 junior from Reidsville North Carolina will join Georgia Tech on scholarship after his North Carolina eligibility ends. He will not be eligible to play until the fall of 1960. Coker, married last November, majors in industrial relations and plans to move to Atlanta in summer or fall.
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N.C
Don Coker
Georgia Tech
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Reidsville
Atlanta
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Woraman
Burewyn
Griffin
Hafer
Baldwin
Wan Yatt Norton
Cox
Bryson
Smithe
Craver
Oreere
Ham
Hiardinon
Red Sox Open Play Here Today At Finch Field
High Point's Red Sox open their 1959 season this afternoon at 2 30 against the Goshen All-Stars of Greensboro at Finch Field. Managed by P D Mitchell they schedule 13 games with all home dates at Finch Field.
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Greensboro
Finch Field
Central American Association
P. D. Mitchell
Finch
J. C. Hogcutter
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SATURDAY'S HOME RUNS By The Associated Press
American League leaders include Triandos two for the Orioles and Maris two for the Yankees along with power from Colavito and Held. In the National League Freese and Robinson pace the Phillies and Dodgers with Cepeda belting five for the Giants.
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Navy names Wayne Hardin as new head football coach
Navy selects Wayne Hardin 32 from Stockton California as head coach succeeding Eddie Erdelatz who resigned for personal reasons. Hardin earns strong support from Capt Slade Cutter and Admiral Charles Melson as one of the academy’s youngest coaches and a top candidate to keep winning teams.
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Annapolis
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Naval Academy
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Stockton
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Slade Cutter
Charles L
Navy Names Hardin as New Grid Coach After Erdelatz Resigns
Hardin replaces Erdelatz at Annapolis after the latter resigns with three years left on a 17 000 annual contract. Cutter says Erdelatz is not interim. Hardin, previously Porterville College head coach, vows to continue Navy’s aggressive play and split two first teams with a third in reserve. He intends to keep existing assistants and notes his Coast Guard service and College of the Pacific career under Amos Alonzo Stagg. He is married with four children.
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Stockton High School
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College of Pacific
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Patricia Bell
Lodi
Gary
Greg
Sheri Ann
Palmer Seizes One-Stroke Lead In Houston Classic
Arnold Palmer shot a 71 to reach 205 and move one stroke ahead after three rounds of the $30,000 Houston Golf Classic. Freddy Haas stands second at 206, with Jay Hebert and Jack Burke Jr. tied at 207 and Cary Middlecoff at 208.
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Houston
Tex
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Freddie Haas
Reate
Ligonier
Jay Hebert
Sanford
Fla
Jack Burke Jr
Kiamesha Lake
N. Y
Cary Middlecoff
Bob Rosburg
Julius
Louise Suggs
Marlene Bauer Hagge
Frank Dyeschen Ereeenene
Mickey Wright
Tommy Bolt
Joyce Ziske
Eeeee
Lionel Hebert
Ceatees
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Jay Riviere
Renee Ane
Jo Ann Prentice
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x-Don
Ben Hogan
Russ Jessen
Jackson Bradley
Betty Jameson
al Besselink
Doug Ford
Jackie Pungeeeeneee
Homero Blancas
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Tom
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Bill — Ngee Apie
Rae
Suggs Opens Narrow Dallas Lead in Open Golf
Louise Suggs shot a steady 72 to grab a one stroke lead at 215 after 54 holes in the Dallas Women's Open. Betsy Rawls fell to third at 218 while Wiffi Smith matched the day’s best 69 to reach 216, as dark skies and light winds produced low scores on the Glen Lakes course. Ed Oliver, defending champion, missed the cut, leaving 61 pros and five amateurs for the final round.
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St. Clair
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S. C
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Palmer
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Haas
New Orleans
Porky) Oliver
Oliver
Pirates Use Slugging To Gain 11-5 Decision
Pittsburgh Pirates slugged through Milwaukee pitching to beat the Braves 11-5 in Milwaukee. Vern Law earned the win with a 2 run homer support and Smoky Burdette hit a two run shot while Henry Aaron hit a 3 run homer for Milwaukee. Bob Skinner left with a back injury after a first inning collision.
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Clamente
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Sanford tosses one hitter as Giants top Cardinals 8-1
San Francisco pitcher Jack Sanford overcame early wildness to hurl a one hitter against St. Louis, though Stan Musial belted a seventh inning pinch hit. Cepeda and Rodgers homered for San Francisco, which added eight runs while 11 Cardinal hits fell short. Willie Mays worked on a morning batting session but did not alter the outcome.
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Jack Sanford
St. Louis Cardinals
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Stan Musial
Musial
Sanford
Cardinals
Andre ‘Rodgers
Orlando Cepeda
Rodgers
Giants
Willie Mays
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Flood
Smith
McDaniel
Clark
Gibson
White
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Nunn
St. Louis
Phillies Deliver 14-9 Win Over Reds in Batting Parade
Philadelphia exploded for 15 hits including Gene Freese's grand slam to defeat Cincinnati 14-9. Al Schroll earned the win while Don Newcombe took the loss in a game that saw the Phils surge ahead early and extend their success against the Reds this season.
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Cincinnati Reds
Phils
Reds
al Schroll
Don Newcombe
Philadelphia
Freese
Cincinnati
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Hegane
Schmidt
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Sawatski
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Jones
G. Bouchee
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Bouchee
McMillan
Bailey
Eropemeen
Post
Temple
Robinson
Lynch
Ping Pong Titles Go To Locals
Two High Point players earned spots in the State Tournament in Gastonia on May 2 after District 2 wins. Nancy Peters and Mary Herrellson of Clara Cox Recreation Center qualified for doubles, while Herrellson also qualified for singles. Seven High Point players competed with other District 2 teams in the Central District tournament alongside winners Beckey Berwell, Jimmy Sloop, Darrell Harris, Jim Harris and Lorraine Wright.
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Jimmy Sloop
Darrell Harris
Jim Harris
Lorraine Wright
Chiti Breaks Finger Shrugs Off Injury for A's
Cleveland AP reports Kansas City Athletics catcher Harry Chiti sustained a broken finger after X rays. Manager Harry Craft plans Frank House behind the plate and may call on Hal Smith, formerly a regular receiver, if needed.
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Harry Chiti
Kansas City Athletics
Chiti
Harry Craft
Frank House
Hal Smith
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