Wake Forest Coach Tate eyes ACC title and 1966 Deacons
Wake Forest coach Bill Tate addressed about 60 alumni, outlining a 1966 outlook with 22 lettermen, deeper depth, stronger backfield speed, and a challenging schedule. He praised potential stars Andy Heck, Jimmy Johnson, Kenny Oswald and receivers Henry and Rich White, noting quarterback competition and strong defense expectations. The Deacons begin practice Sept. 1 and open the season Sept. 17 against Virginia.
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High Point Deacon Club
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Andy Heck
Jimmy Johnson
Johnson
Kenny Oswald
John Wilson
Deacons
Virginia
Hi-Toms Face Spartanburg In Season Finale Clash
Spartanburg clinched the Western Carolinas League pennant with a 10-3 win over Salisbury while Thomasville edged Rock Hill 5-4. Boots Day led Thomasville with three hits and two steals, and Rock Hill pitcher Longa held the Hi-Toms to four hits through eight innings. Thomasville rallied for four runs in the ninth but fell short. Denny Doyle belted a grand slam for Spartanburg in a 3-2 game in the sixth inning.
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Hi-Toms
Spartanburg Phillies
Salisbury
Rock
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Gene Melton
Richard Hazewinkel
Rock Hill
Melton
Tom Longe
Longa
Jim Glover
McLean
Finch Field
Phils
Denny Doyle
Doyle
Mar
Highland Wins City Title in Five Run Rally
Highland exploded for four runs in the fifth inning to blank Rex Weading for the city softball championship at Harvell Park. Vattimo won his 14th game against three defeats. Spartanburg set an attendance record as Highland jumped ahead with a third inning run and took the lead in the fifth. Rex Weading had two hits and three errors for Rex Weading. Jarrell earned the win, Ramirez took the loss, with Ferree contributing a triple and a double for Highland.
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Statesville
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Jarrell
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Ferree
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Pirates
Gonder
Bill Mazeroski
Mazeroski
Philadelphia
Bob Bailey
Hal Lanier
Len Ga
Erielson
San Francisco
Lindy McDaniel
Cincinnati
Ferndale Sets Grid Meeting for Junior High Players
Ferndale Junior High invites all interested football players to two meetings with Coach Ray Correll this week. Ninth graders meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the boys gym. seventh and eighth graders meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the same location to discuss the grid team and roles.
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Ferndale Junior High School
Ray Correll
Correll
Norb Hecker Sheds Half the Falcons Roster
Falcons coach Norb Hecker begins the cut process after a 42 3 loss to Cleveland. He cuts seven players including Bobby Franklin and Phil Sheridan as Atlanta eyes future roster moves. The league-wide cutdown to 49 occurs today with 43 by next Tuesday and 40 by Sept. 6.
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Miami
Gonder Catching Up With Robinson and Pinson
Pirates beat the Phillies 6-5 as Gonder collected three hits raising his average to .245 while starting his last three games. He contends his defensive image has been unfairly portrayed by the press.
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Pirates
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