Wrestlers Reach Quarterfinals in WNC High School Tourney
Seven Thomasville and six Trinity wrestlers advanced to the quarterfinals at South Rowan High School. Thomasville qualifiers include Bayse Hibbett Bowers Sullivan Connor Scott McRae while Trinity’s Bracket entrants are McWhirter Fesperman Aikens Askew Rice Ellison. After two rounds Thomasville leads 54 Trinity 43 with Watauga Boone atop overall.
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China Grove
Thomasville
Trinity
South Rowan High School
Reggie Bayse
Mark Hibbett
Scatt Bowers
Jerry Sullivan
Mark Connor
Charles Scott
Mike McRae
Tony McWhirter
Donnie Fesperman
Andy Aikens
Norman Askew
Tommy Rice
Randy Ellison
Atl
Watauga
Boone
James Darrell
Logan Falp
Darrell Wilson
Mike Sanders
Perr Perry Starrett
Tracy Bowles
Ronnie Lathan
Hayes Front-Loads Washington With Dominant Return
Elvin Hayes returned from a ligament strain to start for the Washington Bullets and post 24 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks in a 92-81 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Cavaliers beat Bulls 96-83 as reserves Campy Russell and Foots Walker sparked a comeback. Warriors toppled Hawks 113-104.
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Associated Press
Elvin Hayes
Washington Bullets
Hayes
Portland Trail Blazers
Bullets
Cleveland Cavaliers
Chicago Bulls
Golden State
Warriors
Atlanta Hawks
Cavaliers
Bulls
Campy Russell
Foots Walker
Cleveland
Chicago
Ferndale closes 1976 season with seventh to eighth grade win
Ferndale Junior High ended its basketball season with a 38-34 victory over Northeast for the seventh and eighth graders. Stephen Graham scored 14 points and Maurice Hagler II added 14 rebounds, while Mike McKenzie contributed strong defense. Lonnie Smith led Northeast with 23 points.
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Ferndale Junior High
Northeast
Stephen Graham
Maurice Hagler II
Mike McKenzie
Lonnie Smith
Memphis Banks May Aid Grizzlies In NFL bid
Memphis banks reportedly considered funding the Grizzlies bid to join the NFL after the World Football League era. John Bassett's group seeks a $10 million bank loan as a down payment toward an estimated $16 to $18 million franchise cost, with a decision due at the NFL owners meeting in San Diego. Trinity Junior High topped Lexington 29 26 to close its wrestling season with a 44 record. Keith Aikens Kenny Johnson Donald Smith Bobby Hill Mark Thompkins and Steve Williamson earned wins.
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Merpis
Is Grizzlies
Grizzlies
NFL
San Diego
John Bassett
Bassett
Lexington
Trinity Junior High
Trinity
Keith Aikens
Kenny Johnson
Donald Smith
Bobby Hill
Mark Thompkins
Steve Williamson
Memphis
Matter Of Luck Helps J. C. Snead In San Diego Open
J. C. Snead shot a 65 to lead the Andy Williams San Diego Open, after finding a four leaf clover and par-saving escapes. He held a one stroke edge over Peter Oosterhuis Bruce Crampton Jerry Pate Curtis Sifford, with Hale Irwin Bob Dickson Mike Morley and Tom Kite at 67 on the tougher North course.
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San Diego
Calif
J.C
Snead
Sam. Snead
England
Peter Oosterhuis
Bruce Crampton
Jerry Pate
Curtis Sifford
Hale Irwin
Bob Dickson
Mike Morley
Tom Kite
Norley
Kite
Dickson
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WFL
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Bill Tatham
Fresno, Calif
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Cupid
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Wholesale Tire CO
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ST Asa Ee
High Point Enterprise
Western Auto
Tina
Tor
Avia
Windshield de Lecr
RSPSO
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