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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1972
Page
12
High Point College guard Greg Bennett, a Winston-Salem product from Mt. Tabor, remains hopeful of returning for the homecoming against Catawba. The 5-11, 150-pound freshman started four games, then benched himself as he recovers from a knee injury, balancing hopes with realism while embracing team camaraderie and coaching insight.
Catcher Jerry May a key figure in Kansas City's 1971 success signed a 1972 contract along with infielder Bob Floyd and pitcher Chuck Murray in Kansas City.
The Houston Oilers announced that Robert H. Gunn 47 will become head trainer. Gunn previously served as head trainer for the Washington Redskins during the 1971 season and will join the Oilers on March 15.
West Davidson beat Randleman 67 to 49 in Lexington in the opening round with a swarming man to man defense and full court pressure. Hairston led West with 19 points, Snyder 16, Yarborough 15 as East Dickerson and Robbins led Randleman with 21 and 8 points respectively. Easton Randolph beat Trinity 46-21 in girls action, while Southwest Randolph toppled Trinity boys later.
The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that five additional players agreed to terms, bringing the team total under contract to 19. Outfielders Clarence Gaston and Larry Stahl, pitchers Tom Phoebus and Dick Kelley, and infielder Tommy Dean joined the active roster.
Rebecca Barksdale tops the girls balloting while Darryl Galloway leads the boys selections. Phyllis Tysinger Cathy Carter Emmy Marshall Marsha Tucker Ann Butler Sharon Cofer Karen Ward Cathy Wilson and more named from Denton Bethany Ruffin Wentworth and Children’s Home. Conference tournament ongoing at Stoneville High School.
Ragsdale’s Tigers dominated Northwest Guilford 66 to 47 at home. Ricky Rickman and Mike Glover led with strong early scoring as Ragsdale clinched an 11-11 season, their best in three years, into a momentum-building win ahead of the tournament.
High Point Central’s Bison host Greensboro Page tonight to slow the Pirates’ advance on second place. Andrews’ Red Raiders go to Morehead in Eden aiming to tie Reidsville for the conference lead as Central sits 4-4 after a 67 41 win. Page led by Williford Fields and Sins. Raiders 3-1 in league amid six game win streak.
Gene Culnan, Siena College athletic director and basketball coach, resigns on Monday but will remain through the academic year as athletic director. Assistant coach Richard Reith will take over the basketball team while a special committee searches for a permanent successor to Culnan, 32.
Mt. USLA Thomasville High varsity wrestling finished the regular season with a 42 to 6 win over West Rowan. The South Piedmont Conference champions claimed pins by Arthur Cash Paul Hibbett and Terry Sheen. Decisions came from Allen Ferguson Jay Jasperse Kirby Gordon Rodney Slate Brian Ball and Tony Ingram with Charles Reese earning a forfeit. They head to the WNCHSAA tournament in Salisbury seeking titles from Ferguson Reese Slate Jasperse and Skeen.
High Point College dropped to 10 13 overall and 4 7 in the Carolinas Conference after a 73 64 loss to Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer benefited from the foul line with 25 of 37, while HPC led early but failed to rebound in the second half. Greg Bennett's return effort uncertain as coach Barnett noted poor second half movement and rebounding.
High Point Andrews and High Point Central prepare for Guilford County Conference playoffs. Andrews faces Dudley and Central meets Grimsley in Wednesday openers at Page gym with Thursday’s final set for 8 30 pm. District tourney runs Feb 22 25 and the state event lands in High Point March 1 3. In Monday action Andrews beat Page 40 25 led by Val Pinnix with 13 points.
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