Spartans and Jackets Split Double-Header Showdown
In Lexington the Central Davidson boys edged Lexington 56 to 48 after a tight game with a late surge by the Yellow Jackets. The Spartan girls routed Lexington 49 to 37 behind Henrietta Walls 17 and Iris Davis 15 as Natalie Harper led Lexington with 10.
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Alumni basketball games set for East Davidson and Ledford
Two high school alumni games are tonight at 7 in the Eagle gym featuring East Davidson and Ledford alumni teams. Rosters include multiple players from both schools, with girls teams led by Harker and Kindley and admission set at 2 dollars for adults and 1 for students.
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Tim Lee
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Greg Meredith
Mickey Russ
Ricky Motsinger
Dean Williams
C. David Smith
David C. Smith
Jake Johnson
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Randy Barnett
Randy Black
Andy Goins
Greg Small
Bud Holt
Herbie Branson
Avery Cutshaw
Tim Wray
Kyle Hayes
Eagle Girls
Lisa Kindley
Lynn Hall
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Benita Blackley
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Judy Lambeth
Myra Carr
Tammy Ward
Kim Ward
Kim Everhart
Debbie Lindsay
Debbie Hunt
Panther Girls
Petra Harker
Jean Kennedy
Marcia Freeman
Bobbie Jilcott
Free Throws Decide Narrow Guilford Showdown
In Greensboro Friday night Western Guilford edged Southern Guilford 51 49 after a late foul shot miss by Southern following a steal. Guard Pokey Donnell scored 24 for Southern. Southern girls won 44 41 paced by Portia Dixon with 21 and Debbie Yow with 13.
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Ledford Boosters Set Monday Meeting in School Dining Room
WALLBURG Ledford Senior High School Boosters Club and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a meeting Monday night at 7 30 in the school dining room.
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Tigers Defeat Whirlies Despite Offensive Slump
Grimsley coach Judy Flynn criticized her team after a Friday loss, saying Grimsley’s offense lacked pressure and penetration. The Tigers led from early, with Medley Warren scoring 9 and Kris Cox 12, while Susan Rizzo had 16 and Rita Barrett 11 for Grimsley, who shot poorly from the line.
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Trojans Open Season With 77 41 Win Over Griffin Hawks
Ferndale beat Griffin 77 to 41 as Ken Garrison scored 22 and James Stewart 17 for the Trojans. Griffin’s Bob Gray led the Hawks with 11 points. Ferndale will travel to Trinity on Tuesday to improve to 2-0.
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Northeast Junior High Cruises Past Albemarle 70-44
Northeast Junior High defeated Albemarle 70 to 44 as Lonnie Smith scored 17 and Patrick Wallace 16 for Northeast now 1-0. Shumate 10 and Howard 12 led Albemarle. Jamestown next hosts Northeast Tuesday for a rematch. Jamestown girls beat Jamestown 36-28 with Jia Robertson scoring 16 for Thomasville.
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Ferndale Earns 54-39 Victory Over Griffin
Ferndale seventh and eighth graders upset Griffin 54 to 39 as Robert Wall led with 14 points and Kim Clinton added 17 for Griffin. Ferndale aims for a second straight win.
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Manning Top Rookie In NASCAR
Skip Manning was named Rookie of the Year in NASCAR Grand National after edging Terry Bivins by a single point in the final ballot. Manning, who missed weeks after a Labor Day crash, finished season with 479 points to Bivins 459. Bivins led in competition points 346-345.
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Franklin Pisgah Are Champions
Franklin and Pisgah captured North Carolina high school football titles as Canton Pisgah and Franklin won their games. Canton Pisgah defeated Clinton 28-12 to finish undefeated at 14-0, led by David Singleton and a stifling defense. Franklin beat Erwin 35-28 in 2A with Ricky Mashburn scoring twice and Walter Eason rushing for 219 yards on 36 carries.
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Albemarle tops West Davidson 92 to 56 on fouls heavy night
Albemarle converted 27 free throws to down West Davidson 92 56. Keith Almond poured in 27 points on 13 of 14 foul shots as three West players fouled out. Bill Butt led West with 18. Dale Snider 14 and Jody Sheaf 12.
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Russell's Way Guides Sonics Past 76ers on Road
Seattle defeats Philadelphia 121 112 to secure its first road win of the season ending a 14 game road skid. Celtics triumph 115 109 in overtime over Bulls as Jo Jo White scores pivotal overtime baskets. Lakers beat Spurs 114 105 with Cazzie Russell and Kareem Abdul Jabbar contributing key points.
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Majors Leaves Coaching Job To Return Home
John Majors quits his post as coach of No 1 Pittsburgh to take over at Tennessee signing a six year contract as football coach and assistant athletic director. He cites roots in Tennessee and family ties as factors behind the move. He will report January 2 after Pitt’s Sugar Bowl game against Georgia.
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Duke, State Battle Tonight At Home
Wake Forest dominates Washington 92-75 as ACC action shifts to Thursday with Duke hosting Washington and Virginia missing 6-10 center Otis Fulton, who strained his knee and will miss Pitt and Penn games.
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Greyhounds Run Around East Davidson 69-37
North Surry defeats East Davidson 69 to 37 as North Strickland scores 16 and blocks seven shots. East Davidson girls fall 58 to 46 behind a late press and bench clearance after leading 1st quarter.
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Catfish Hunter Roasted At NC State Benefit Dinner
In Raleigh a benefit dinner raised funds to light NC State's baseball diamond as stars like Clyde Kluttz Paul Lindblad Gene Tenace Thurman Munson and Mel Allen teased Jim Hunter known as Catfish. The crowd of over 400 paid 25 each for the roast and to celebrate Hunter's career with the Yankees and A's.
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Kernersville Beats Westchester in 61 59 Contested Showdown
Kernersville edged Westchester 61 to 59 as the Wildcats struggled late. The Wildcat girls rolled to a 64 24 victory led by Michelle Altenpohl with 13 points and 11 from Jerry Coble and 10 from Peggy Ix and Beth Bunch. Middle School and junior varsity results went Kernersville's way 23-12 and 79-72 respectively. The varsity heads to Durham Tuesday.
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East Montgomery rolls over Southwest to win 68 51
East Montgomery Coach Rich Wall led a 18 point second period burst as East rolled past Southwest Randolph 68 to 51. Dixie Harris scored 14 and Ray Pratt 12 for East while Elbert Lassiter led Southwest with 22 points.
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Champs Raiders To Be Honored At Banquet
Andrews Red Raiders will be honored at a football banquet on Wednesday evening December 8 at 6 30 at the Top of the Mart. East Carolina University head coach Pat Dye will be the speaker. Reservations may be made by contacting Jennie Herndon or Ruth McDowell.
Andrews Wins State Title After Strong Friday Night
Culler recalls a hard fought game as Andrews secures the State title. The defense credited for stopping multiple drives with swift tackles, while the offensive line opened lanes. The Panthers celebrate a historic victory reflecting a bold season finish.
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Page Emulates Ali in MSG Boxing Night
Gregory Page, 18, drew cheers with Ali-like style at Madison Square Garden during a U S loss to the Soviet Union in an all heavyweight amateur bout. He floored Evgeny Gorstkov in the first round but a split decision favored the Russian as Igor Vysotsky overwhelmed Jimmy Clark in the featured match.
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Ledford Boys Lead By Double Digits In Win
Ledford built a 12 point margin as Marsha Bass scored 19 to lead Ledford while Tammy Newsom led the Raiders with 12. The win leaves Ledford at 2-0 for the boys and 1-1 for the girls, with a trip to Southeast Guilford Tuesday night.
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