High Point College Signs N. Davidson Star Essick
North Davidson standout Frankie Essick signs a letter of intent with High Point College for football and potentially basketball. The 6 foot 170 pound guard averaged 23 points and nine rebounds as a junior and 27 points and 11 rebounds as a senior, earning all conference and all region honors. Essick plans to major in political science and is praised by coach J D Barnett as an outstanding player and person.
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First Day Of City Tennis Provides Wins For Seeds
Seeds dominated on opening day of the citywide tennis tournament. Walt Idol crushed Doug Buckley 6-0 6-1 and will meet Jordan Washburn after Washburn routed Larry Swiggett 6-1 6-1. Arnold Koonce could not play his match with James Hayworth and will complete it today.
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Larry Ingram
Marvin Miller
Don Weed
John Giles
Linda Pruden
Benny Herman
Jan Moffett
Bobby Robinson
Emerywood
Robert Bodle
Dick Hartley
James Swiggett
Max Oakley
Stan Kinney
Jim Tedder
Mitch Cockerham
David Wall
Donna Hartley
Donna
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Wilson Rogers
Nancy White
Richard Hartleys
Susan Levina
Jan
Pete Moffitt
Central High School
Rob Westcott
Central High
Galloway Wins Tight Finish In Greensboro Golf Meet
Twin City native Galloway captured the tournament with a final 70, earning $3,000 and exemptions to five major events including the 1972 PGA Championship. Massey finished second at even par for $2,000, while Pipkin, Folkes, Armstrong, Smith, and Watson chased in a four way tie for fourth at 214.
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Pine Tree
Sonny Ridenhour
Pan Am Games Close with U S Dominance and Cuba Rise
At Pascual Perez Stadium in Cali Colombia the Pan American Games closed as the United States led with 217 medals including 104 golds 73 silvers and 40 bronzes. Cuba showed strength with Soviet style training while Jamaica beat Don Quarrie in sprints and John Howard highlighted cycling triumphs for the US.
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Rams Give Dummit A Try
Dennis Dummit, undrafted rookie quarterback, to lead the Rams against the Browns under coach Tommy Prothro with Roman Gabriel as the starter. Cleveland tabs Mike Phipps at QB after a strong showing last week. Tarkenton signs anew with the Giants ending their standoff. Dolphins meet 49ers in a national TV clash as Shula reshapes Miami’s ground game. Nine exhibitions lead into Saturday slate across the NFL.
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Los Angeles Boxer Na Varro Faces Tough Wins in Local Card
In Los Angeles Ruben Na Varro 1324 fought Tony Jumaoras 131% with Na Varro winning by out rating. Thurman Durden 149% from Los Angeles stopped Roy Barrientos 148% in Fort Worth Texas while Danny Lopez 120% of Los Angeles stopped Modesto Ortiz 117% of Guadalajara Mexico.
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Giants Leave Dodgers in the Dust After Slugfest Losses
The San Francisco Giants boosted their NL West lead to four games as the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 13 innings 3-1. Meanwhile Atlanta hammered Houston 16 hits, St Louis beat Pittsburgh 3-2, and San Diego shut out New York 3-0 as other league games unfolded.
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Pittsburgh
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Ollie Brown
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Braves blasting Astros as Earl Williams homers twice
Earl Williams of the Braves hit two home runs and four RBIs as Atlanta beat Houston 10-5. Mike Kekich pitched 11 innings for the Yankees who edged the Angels 2-1 to sweep the two night doubleheader.
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Harrelson Chooses Fans In Massachusetts Classic Interest
John Schlee, winless in five years, shot 66 to lead the 165000 Massachusetts Classic after round one at Pleasant Valley. Ken Harrelson drew fans as he posted 73 in the first round, aiming to earn his PGA card in a field of 150 and a cut to the low 70s at halfway.
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