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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1962
Page
3
Jaybirds and Bulldogs square off in a non conference tune up as the Central Carolina Conference race looms. The matchup features key players from both sides and serves as a prep for the league schedule.
The Allen Jay versus Trinity basketball clash was postponed as Randolph County schools reel from a flu epidemic. Trinity players missed classes, though no reschedule was set for the doubleheader start at 7 p.m. Local CCC standings see Trinity leading the boys’ division while Allen Jay eyes a rival showdown.
Dennis Crisco's 723 series at High Point Lanes tops weekly notes. City league scores reach 700 for the first time, though open bowling yields higher totals and lacks league verification. A new Strike-O Bowl for men began and Sunday Night Sweeper resumes this Sunday at 7 30 p.m.
Blanchard, 29 year old reserve, signed his 1962 contract Monday along with Bob Turley and Hal Stone. He received a 50 percent raise to 21000 and hit .305 with 21 homers in 1961. He tied a major league record by homering in four consecutive at bats and hit two homers in the World Series. He is the Yankees captain of the scrubbings and can play three positions. Other clubs signed minor players, including Reds with Wally Post and Bob Risenhoover and Braves with Amado Samuel.
Locals note Wolfe and Rich leading a tight four team chase for a top three finish and a tournament berth. High Point meets Burlington Friday and Greensboro faces two of the leaders in a Friday night clash likely rewriting the standings. Tonight's Greensboro High Point tilt adds suspense as the conference race approaches a potential state showdown.
The ACC championship event in Raleigh March 1-3 could spotlight North Carolina teams as the Big Four Duke Wake Forest NC State and North Carolina dominate the field. The four beat second division programs 20 of 23 and hold strong records against South Carolina Maryland Clemson Virginia. If the Big Four reach the semifinals the Wake Forest Duke NC State and UNC matchups loom.
Mississippi State, ranked eighth, upset second-ranked Kentucky 49-44 on Kentucky's home court. Chet Walker led MSU with 23 points as the Bulldogs moved to 9-1 in the SEC and tied for the league lead with an 8-1 record. Kentucky's Larry Parsifal was held to five points amid a 23-point game by Cotton Nash.
Reidsville Junior High edged Ferndale Junior High 39 to 37 in High Point yesterday afternoon. Trailing 28-18 after three periods, Ferndale mounted a 19 point rally but fell short led by Isley Briggs and Buseck for Reidsville while Embler and Cook paced Ferndale. Ferndale improves to 6-2 on the season.
The Ohio State Buckeyes, winner of 18 straight games, stay the top ranked team with all 43 first place votes. Kentucky Cincinnati and Kansas State hold positions two through four after a week of wins and shifts in the top ten. Kentucky’s 16 game win streak ends with a 49 44 defeat to Mississippi State.
High Point parks and recreation schedules semifinals for the city basketball championship at City Lake gym. Rainbow Weavers meet Pure Oil at 7 p.m. with Globe facing Wilsons Jewelers at 8 p.m. The Thursday night final will crown the City Lake champion.
Thomasville High School hosts South Rowan in a South Piedmont Conference game at Hauss Gymnasium. The Bulldogs aim for revenge after earlier defeats. Thomasville boys sit 1-4 in the loop and 6-7 overall, while the Tommies girls stand 2-3 in conference and 7-4 overall.
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