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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1966
Page
27
W. L. Caton, 72, and Solie Carmichael, 70, prove golf defies age as they enter the Enter prise Golf Classic. Their scores sit on the Seniors list while the pair show a sharp swing, preferring carts to carry clubs.
The Enterprise Golf Classic at Sumner Hills featured veterans Carmichael and Caton riding together in a red golf car. Carmichael, 70, partners with Caton, defending senior champion, in a match marked by sharp chipping and putting and mutual joshing. Roger Watson, the three time Classic champion, noted improved course conditions as Stan Kinney pressed his near par final push. Ward, a greenskeeper, praised greens despite slow speed amid variable weather.
Car owners from Phillips Column criticise costly race operations and demand uniform checks at tracks. They cite Freddie Lorenzen’s illegal car and Ned Jarrett’s low gas tank, urging NASCAR action. They note Atlanta Raceway purses of 72,000 for a 300 mile Indy race and 69,000 for a 400 mile stock car race, with more miles for less pay.
Lanky Larry Hinson of Douglas Georgia shot par or better for the third straight day to hold a three stroke lead after three rounds of the Country Club of Asheville Men’s Invitation. Ralph James Jr. of Rocky Mount struggles with a 79 to sit 11 behind at 217.
Front page features local news briefs and community updates from High Point area for Sunday edition dated August 7 1966 including city notices and society items.
James Spencer won the 50 lap late model sportsman feature at Hickory Speedway driving a 1961 Oldsmobile. Pete Stewart and Elmer Killian finished second and third, each in 1961 Pontiacs.
Notice outlines height and education requirements promotion paths from Fireman to Captain based on years of service and competitive exams. Describes duty hours, weekend holidays, retirement plan, selection process, and qualifications emphasizing responsibility, leadership, and endurance. Includes holidays observed and a request for a recent photograph with application to the Civil Service Commission in High Point NC.
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