Bison Page into 1962 63 season with defense focus
High Point Central coach Tony Simeon previews a stronger Bison lineup for 1962 63 emphasizing defense first and improved experience. Key returnees Gil Ford and George McDowell standouts, with guard David Sherrill and forwards Quinn Koontz and Mike Smith adding depth to a unit eager to improve on last season’s slow start.
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Jimmy Simeon
Bison
Lee Sherrill
Simeon
Gil
Ford
McDowell
Seasn
George
David Sherrill
Sherrill
Quinn Koontz
Mike Smith
Koontz
Esecial
Tony Simeon
Gil Ford
George McDowell
Theyre All Experienced Cagers From Local High School
Staff photo by Ari Richardson highlights a veteran basketball squad with players from junior high to sophomore. Key figures include Bill Teague and Ronnie Culp up from jayvees, Johnny Johnson in from YMCA program, Sid Bouldin and Ricky Larrick noted as scrappy defenders, and Bill Southerland returning from an injury. Coach Simeon emphasizes defense and aims to improve the 134 games won last season. The team opens Tuesday night against Asheville as they eye a state tournament rematch with Wilmington.
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Simeon
Ronnie Culp
Jayvees
Johnny Johnson
YMCA
Sid Bouldin
Sid
Ricky Larrick
Mike Chafin
Chaffin
Northeast Junior High
Bill Southerland
Bill
Greensboro
Burington
Lexington
R. J. Reynolds
Wilmington
High Point
Wildcats
Bison
Asheville
David ‘Sherril
Saet Ne
Serend
Mike Smith
Wane
Eens Eer
Ttt FC
Tommy Myers
Luke Moose Wen Een Eeere
Wate
George McDowell
Ricky Larrick Adden
Wae
Teats CF
Letterman
Bob Charles Wins Lefty Golf Meet in Florida
New Zealand’s Bob Charles won the National Left handers Golf Tournament at Desoto Lakes CC in Bradenton, posting a 270 total over 72 holes and earning 650. He led by 21 strokes over defending champion Laddie Kempa, with Thorne Wood third on 295. Harry Shoemaker won the amateur title with 298, Norman James took the 50-plus crown, and Charles’ 270 shattered Sam Snead’s Desoto Open record by eight strokes.
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Bradenton, Fla
Bob Charles
New Zealand
Desoto Lakes Country Club
Charles
Laddie Kempa
Macon
Thorne Wood
Asheboro
N.C
Wood
Kemp
Kempa
L. A. Smith
Andrews
Tex
Bill Flynn
Peabody
Mass
Harry Shoemaker
Chattanooga
al Sams Sr
Norman James
Hickory
Ted Olsee
Grand Rapids
Mich
James
Olsee
Sam Snead
Furman Five Wins Over Wofford
Furman opens the season with a 90-62 victory over Wofford as Leroy Peacock pours in 24 points and Jerry Smith 23. Furman dominates boards 60 to 39 led by Gerald Glur with 25 rebounds, while George Lyons and Bob Waldrup each score 17 for Wofford.
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Greenville
S. C
Furman
Paladins
Wofford
Leroy Peacock
Jerry Smith
Gerald Glur
Jerry Lucas
Ohio State
George Lyons
Bob Waldrup
Appalachian State
Duke's Art Gregory Wins Jacobs Blocking Trophy
Duke tackle Art Gregory, a 6 3 212 senior from Aiken South Carolina, was voted the Atlantic Coast Conference's top blocker, winning the Jacobs Blocking Trophy by 24 of 77 sports writers. Jim Lecompte of North Carolina tied for votes. finalists included players from South Carolina Duke Maryland and NC State among others. Coach Bill Murray called Gregory the best blocking lineman he has had in 12 years at Duke.
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Raleigh
Art Gregory
Duke
Jacobs
Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association
Gregory
Aiken
S. C
Jm Lecompte
North Carolina
Writers Association
Jim Moss
South Carolina
Jean Berry
Duke Re
Hugh and
Bill Jacobs
Clinton,s. C
William P. Jacobs
South Atlantic
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By Bob Hoffman
Jim Simeon
Les Erwares
C. Glass
Gray
Page
Reynolds
Winston- Salem
Grimsley
Walter Williams
Lexings
Borden
Winston-Salem
R. J. Reynakds
Burlinston
Boyden
Salisbury
Quinn
Mike
Robert Bivens
Bivens
Coy Williard
Willard
Bisom
Anotheboy
Myers
Luke Moose
Luke
Ari Richardson
Bill Teague
Teague
Black Bison Club
Lefty
Ithaca
MODEL
Hardware Company
S. Main St
Lese
Syverson
Kennedy Oil Co
Brakes and Brake Service
ASTRA
Wolverine
TODAY
Family Weekly
Wilson's Shoe Store
N. Main St
Underwood
West Green
Sherman Road
Phillips Fescue
Sherman RD
Hart Schaffner & Marx
HSM
Wrighty
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