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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1962
Page
21
The 11th annual All-America High School football team spotlights 84 top players from 37 states as colleges intensify recruiting through sub-freshman weekends and cross-country visits. Ohio leads with six selections, while fullback roles fade as multi-purpose backs rise.
Willy Forrer of Switzerland upset favorites in the Hahnenkamm downhill in Kitzbuehel as Canada’s Gary Batistella crashed through trees suffering an open skull wound and other injuries. U S skiers Buddy Werner Ferries Huega Kido faced mixed results with several injuries halting parts of the team. Ferrer won in slow track conditions with a 2 37 6 time, while the event raised questions about form ahead of Chamonix worlds.
Mick ey Wright from Dallas built a one stroke edge at Sea Island Ladies Open with 75 for a two day total of 150. Betsy Rawls and Marilynn Smith chased Wright as the Sea Island course proved punishing for many in the more than 100-player field.
Phyllis Preuss of Pomano Beach Florida and Sandra Spuzich of Indianapolis advanced to the finals of the 30th Doherty Women's Golf Championship at Coral Ridge. Preuss defeated Mrs. Lyle of Montreal 6 and 5 after a late run. Spuzich beat Ann Stranahan 5 and 3 after an early 3 up lead.
AFL owners gathered in San Diego see a couple of more years of losses while optimistic about revival. Chargers owner Barron Hilton notes rising fan support and a 27 000 average crowd, signaling possible NFL absorption chances for strong teams. Oakland Denver Houston and Buffalo show varying financial outlooks as they rebuild through draft gains and player signings.
In Chapel Hill a proposed spring football conclave may pit the UNC varsity against a squad of alumni replacing the Blue-White intrasquad game. Drills start February 17 with the windup on March 24. Monogram Club invites former Tar Heel players to compete. Joe Craver and Ward Marslender named co-captains of the 1962 team.
Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale signed his 1962 contract despite a down year. Vice President Bavasi confirmed the deal, reportedly $32,000, the same as 1961. Outfielder Tommy Davis also signed for about $12,000, up from 1961, with Drysdale aiming to rebound in the new Dodger Stadium season.
Ingemar Johansson, 29, former world heavyweight champion, trains in Sweden for a February 2 bout with Joe Bygraves, 30, of Jamaica. Johansson trimmed weight through an 8 day military march and intensive road work, shadowboxing, and sparring, aiming to regain a spot in the world title picture.
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