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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1955

Page

21

Bulldogs Buckets 54 Free Throws To Seal 108-85 Final

Atlantic Christian defeats Lenoir Rhyne 108-85 in the North State Conference finals. Billy Widgeon scores 29 and earns the Parker Miller Award as MVP. The Bulldogs hit 54 of 60 free throws, setting a tourney scoring record. Lane, Jan Mar show 23 and 6, while Bob Ortmyer adds 21 for Atlantic Christian.

Atlantic Christian Kim Buchanan Lenoir Rhyne Bob Ortmyer Ymca Gymnasium ACC Bill Hodges Ente Fallor Lexington Bulldogs Billy Widgeon Newport Parker Miller Wnt Bears Buil Wotgeon Widgeon Jerry Williams Lane Eve T A Couid NAIA Atlantic E Carolina Cbu Son Presbyterian South Carolina Hick Kansas City Hester Mu Marley Beacham Percions Baker Art

Asheville Clinches AAA Title With 61 52 Win Over Gastonia

Lee Maroons claim state Class AAA basketball title as Fred Lentz sparks with 22 points off the bench for Asheville. Coach Floyd Woody earns first title in 30 years, while Gastonia fights to the final minute. Lentz and Charlies Wensila key early run, Hoffman scores 20 for Gastonia. Attendance 10,435. Burlington takes third over Greensboro. Wilmington southeast earns consolation over Raleigh.

Wilmington N.C Asheville Se Fred Lentz Lee Matheroons Gastonia Floyd Woody Asheville Green Wave Hefeat Burlington Greensboro Raleigh Lentz Charlies Wensil Wilson Doug Hoffman Hoffman Lynn Hollowell

Wolfpack finish season 25 4 with 68 59 win over George Washington

North Carolina State defeats George Washington 68 to 59 to end the regular season at 25 4. The Wolfpack trailed 51 51 in the second half before pulling away, aided by strong defense and balanced scoring from Holup Devlin and Wesdagton.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina State College Ashington Wolfpack N. C. State Associated Press Everett Case Joe Holup Corky Devlin Colonials N.C. State George Washington Holup George Wesdagton Devlin Dwyer

Jameson Leads At Sarasota in 54-Hole Tourney

Betty Jameson of San Antonio tops the field at Sarasota after 54 holes with a three under par 212 total. Jackie Pung sits one behind after a 69, Pat Lesser stands three back at 215, while Betty Hicks and Louise Suggs are tied at 217. The final round concludes tomorrow with potential for records.

Sarasota Fla. Feo Betty Jameson San Antonio Texas Er Aaa Jackie Pung Mrs. Pung Aer Betty Hicks Palm Springs Cal Louise Suggs Sea Island Marlene Bauer Smith Wichita

Hawn To Head New Booking Association

Clarence Stasavich announces formation of a regional booking association for the North State Conference and other groups. Joby Hawn of Winston-Salem will be secretary in charge, with headquarters planned in Winston. About 70 officials from North and South Carolina have joined. The group aims to serve Belmont Abbey and other schools with football season planning.

Lexington South Carolina Little Four Clarence Stasavich Lenoir Rhyne College Joby Hawn Winston-Salem Stasavich Winston North Association Belmont Abbey Bey McCrary

UNC Gymnastics Beats Duke 63-32 in Durham

The University of North Carolina gymnastics team defeated Duke University 63 to 32 in Durham. This marked UNC’s second win of the season over the Blue Devils.

UNC Duke Durham University of North Carolina Duke University Blue Devils Carolina

Y Invitational Cage Meet Set for March 17

The Y gym will host a three division men’s basketball invitational on March 17. About 75 area teams received entry forms with a March 12 deadline. Inquiries go to the physics department director for entry blanks and information.

Invi Simately Auanes Aaaath VY Physics Athletic Council of the Physics

Poona Il Wins Santa Anita Handicap In Big Crowd

Poona Il of Ireland carried Helbush Farm silks to a two and a half length victory in the $140,300 Santa Anita Handicap before 52,500 fans at Arcadia California. Joe Jones was second, Porterhouse third, with Rejected failing to threaten. The race distance record remained 2:00 for the classic, while the favorite saw mixed results.

Arcadia Calif Poona Il Ireland Helbush Farm California Tudor Minstrel Ethel D. Jacobs Joe Jones Lion Farm Porterhouse Shoemaker Bu Re Je

Industrial League playoffs set two games tomorrow night

In the first round of the YM YMCA Industrial League playoffs Diamond faces Adam Millis at 8 30 on the Y court to determine who advances to meet Triangle Hosiery in the finals. Earlier Alderman In was defeated by Triangle Hosiery in a preliminary contest and Hosiery will at 7 30 meet Friends of the Sunday.

YM Ymca Industrial League Basketha Diamond Adam Millis

Franklinville Defeats Trinity in Finals 110 to 84

Franklinville sped past Trinity 110 84 as Marley topped with 35 points and five Franklinville players reached double figures. Allred added 25, Scruggs 15, Cox 26 with Trinity trailing throughout the game.

Ramseur Franklinville Trinity Marley Nets Allred Scruggs Cox

Assistant Pros' Golf Tourney Opens in Lexington

The second annual Carolinas PGA assistant pros championship kicks off in Lexington with clubs ready as players prepare to compete for top honors. The event features numerous assistant professionals from regional clubs aiming for victory and prize money.

Lexington N.C

Wake Forest Tops Furman as Hemric Sets Record

Hemric breaks scoring mark as Wake Forest defeats Furman 100 to 79. The victory places Wake Forest in a fourth place tie with North Carolina, while Clemson struggles in conference play.

Campetti Furman Wake Forest North Carolina Hemric Fineer & Comets Yar Clemson Lowell David

SBA Elects Alabama Man President at Bowling Congress

In the second weekend of the 18th annual Southern Bowling Congress handicap tournament, the executive meeting of the congress elected an Alabama man as president. More than 1,000 bowlers from 13 states compete across five weekends at Riverside Lanes in Jackson and other host centers including Jacksonville Florida and Chattanooga Tennessee.

Congress Riverside Lanes Jackson Nikeon Jacksonville Fla Chattanooga Tenn

VMI Matmen Edge Duke Despite Pins in Durham

In Durham on February 35 VMI wrestlers defeated Duke by 21 points. Key moments included three pins and decisions from VMI wrestlers Thor nt on at 177 pounds and Massie. Duke pins were noted with Roth and Warlick in later bouts.

VMI Duke Durham N.C Jin Roth Teh Cheduick Massiessie Warlick Thornton Deciavy McElhaney

Rocky Named As 3 To Favorite Over Cockell

Rocky earns third favorite status over Cockell in a local sports or boxing context indicated by terse OCR fragments N TORS Fee and related garbled text. The readable portion suggests a ranking or poll note.

Rocky Cockell

Nashua Wins At Hialeah in Ever Stakes Marathon

Nashua survived a foul claim to win the Ever Stakes at Hialeah Park today, the first major eastern test for 3-year-olds. Jockey Eddie Arcaro rode the champion to a 1:49 mile and 1:33 finishing time, beating Marion Montpelier and Can Man in a field that included Apollo and Noor with Cup Man third and Blue Lem fourth.

Miami Fia Pelah Stud Nashua Hislesh Park Wil — Jr New York Mia duPont Scott Marion Montpelier Paul Mellon H. C. Fruchani Eddie Arcaro Ted Saratoga Nashua. Net Valor Maine Chance Farm Apollo Seine Hasty House Farms Noor Blue Lem Eugene Constantinos Es Ry Ees Fromt Prince Noor C. V. Whiteney Little Dell W. M. Peave Stratega Man Arcaro

Wake Forest Dominates Cage Meet Despite Scattered Scores

Wake Forest showcases strong performance in a crowded cage contest featuring Cornell and Michigan. The meet highlights include decisive wins for the Demon Deacons while other events produce uneven results and scattered scores across universities.

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