Judo For Beginners At Local YMCA In High Point
The YMCA hosts a beginner judo class this Wednesday as part of an adult program led by the Nito Judo Club from Winston-Salem. A second class follows with a promotional exam in April for advanced students seeking the fifth rank white belt Gokyu recognized by the Kodokan in Tokyo.
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High Point
Japan
Washington, D. C
Judo, Black Belt Federation of America
Kodokan
Tokyo
Nito Judo Club
Winston-Salem
YMCA
Women Invited to Join PGA in British Golf Move
The PGA announces women will be admitted to the ranks allowing entry to British tournament circuits and club professional roles. Col. Harry Reed says they may create special events if needed. Britain's Jean Anderson supports entry but doubts success at top events. prize exposure remains uncertain.
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Professional Golfers Association
Col
Harry Reed
Britain
PGA
Jean Anderson
Colonel Reed
United States
Colts To Open Up Camp In Houston For 1962 Season
Houston Colts manager Harry Craft heads to Arizona to begin spring training at Apache Junction with 16 pitchers and 3 catchers reporting soon. Craft cites strong defense but weak power and uncertain pitching while aiming for a competitive camp ahead of exhibition games starting March 10 in Palm Springs against the Los Angeles Angels. Paul Richards joins as general manager as the 53-man squad trains by late February.
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Houston
Tex
Harry Craft
Arizona
Houston Colts
Craft
Los Angeles Angels
Palm Springs
Calif
Colts
Four ACC Clubs Set In Charlotte
The fourth annual North-South basketball doubleheaders bring four ACC teams to Charlotte Coliseum for two twin bills Friday and Saturday night. NC State meets South Carolina and NC meets Clemson Friday, with NC State-Clemson and NC-South Carolina Saturday. State will end its participation after this year to play home games at Raleigh.
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N.C
Bills
Charlotte Coliseum
North Carolina State
South Carolina
North Carolina
Clemson
N.C. State
State
Roy Clogston
Raleigh
Duke
Wake Forest
Clogston
Chapel Hill
Richmond Virginians Name Robinson as Manager
Richmond Virginia based International League club announces Sherman Robinson, formerly a catcher for Rochester and Baltimore, replaces Cal Elmer as manager of the Richmond Virginians.
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Richmond, Va
Warren (Sheriff) Robinson
Cal Elmer
Richmond Virginians
Rochester
Baltimore
Clubs ink players sign 1962 contracts across majors
Johnny Blanchard signs for 1962 with the Yankees after a .305 season with 21 homers and 52 RBIs. Boston Red Sox announce eight signings including Carroll Hardy and Jim Pagliaroni. Moe Drabowski signs with the Reds, Twins pick up infield hopefuls Rich Rollins and Jim Snyder, and Jim Landis of the White Sox plus Herb Score and Lee Featherstone sign. Phillies farm-system pitchers join Clearwater camp for spring training.
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Carroll Hardy
Jim Pagliaroni
Don Gile
Chet Nichols
Galen Cisco
Dave Busby
Hal Kolstad
Stew MacDonald
Hardy
Jackie Jensen
University of Colorado
Red Sox
Pagliaroni
Gile
Nichols
Minnesota Twins
Rich Rollins
Twins
Charlotte
Jim Snyder
Indianapolis
Chicago
Sox
San Diego
Mets Hire Red Kress as Syracuse IL Coach
New York Mets appoint Red Kress as a coach for their Syracuse farm club in the International League. Bill Bergesch, farm director of the new National League club, announced the move.
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NEW York
New Yorks Mets
Ralph
Red) Kress
Syracuse
Bill Bergesch
Roberts Cups Cup Breaks Track Mark at Daytona
Glenn Roberts nicknamed Fireball edged Joe Weatherly in a close finish to win the NASCAR American Cup Challenge Race at Daytona International Speedway. Roberts set a new 25 mile speed mark averaging 157.081 mph in a 1962 Pontiac, ahead of Weatherly who led briefly in the 10th lap. David Pearson finished third, Elzie Baker fourth, and Fred Lorenzen fifth as the 10 car field prepared for the Daytona 500. Pearson will switch to a 1962 Pontiac for the 500.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Glenn
Fireball
Roberts
Weatherly
David Pearson
Spartanburg
S. C
Elzie (Buck) Baker
Chrysler
Fred Lorenzen
Elmhurst
Ill
Nascar
Pearson
Pirates sign veteran catcher Smoky Burgess for 1962 season
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Saturday they signed catcher Smoky Burgess for 1962. Burgess, 35, led NL catchers with a .999 fielding average last season and earned his fifth all star nod. He hails from Forest City, North Carolina.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Smoky Burgess
Burgess
Forest City
N.C
Dixie Walker Dies at 69 Former Pelicans star
James Roy Dixie Walker died after a long illness in New Orleans at age 69. A Pelicans ace in 1920 he went 26 11 and set a Southern Association strikeout record of 237 that stood until 1960. He split six seasons with Cleveland the Cubs and St. Louis Browns, finishing with St. Louis in 1921 at 11 12.
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NEW Orleans
James Roy
Dixie
Colorado approves year round trout fishing statewide
The Colorado State Game and Fish Commission votes to allow year around fishing in streams and lakes, removing the May start requirement for trout fishing across the state.
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Denver
Colorado
State Game and Fish Commission
Centennial
Daytona Continental Race Opens With World class Field
An international field of 34 grand touring and 28 sports car drivers compete in a three hour Daytona Continental race at Daytona International Speedway. FIA sanctions the event with world championship implications and prize money of 7,500 dollars for class winners.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Daytona International Speedway
Federation International de L’automobile
FIA
Phil Hill
Santa Monica
Calif
Hill
Ferrari
Stirling Moss
Lon
Don
Moss
Law Says His Arm Feels Fine
Fort Myers, Florida AP reports pitcher Vernon Law declares his throwing arm is pain free after a week of testing. He asserts no shoulder tightness and notes previous 1951 injury was more severe while recalling his 1960 World Championship contribution with the Pirates. Law arrived Feb 1 and resumed workouts at Terry Park.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Vernon Law
Pittsbugh Pirates
Law
Pirates
Yankees
Idaho
Terry Park
Fire Bell Forces End Of High School Basketball Game
East High School and Bennett High School finished the game after a fire alarm sounded. Spectators were evacuated from the East gymnasium, and the final four minutes were played in solitude.
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Buffalo
N. Y
East High School
Bennett High School
East
Maris, Yankees Still Far Apart Over 1962 Salary
Roger Maris and Yankees GM Roy Hamey spent 35 minutes at spring training without agreement on the slugger’s pay. Maris seeks about 75000 after 61 homers. New York offers around 60000. Coates and Sheldon signed. Blanchard needs more time to consider the latest offer.
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FT. Lauderdale, Fla
Roger Maris
Roy Hamey
New York Yankees
Hamey
Maris
Yankees
Mickey Mantle
M and M
Jim Coates
Roland Sheldon
Johnny Blanchard
Yanks
Cincinnati
Southpaws Championship In Carolinas Set For Rock Hill
The Carolinas Division of the National Association of Left handed Golfers announces its annual championship April 27-29 at Rock Hill Country Club in South Carolina. The schedule includes a planned Ocean Drive event with dates to be announced and an 18-hole Kannapolis event in July, plus a two day 36 hole tourney at Hillcrest Winston-Salem in October and a three day 54 hole final at Catawba Country Club in late October.
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Greensboro
N.C
Carolinas
National Association of Lefthanded Golfers
Rock Hill
S.C
Sedgefield Country Club
Hillcrest
Winston-Salem
Catawba Country Club
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