High Point locals dispute Olympic claim and sports notes
High Point residents correct an UNC News Service error naming Harry Williamson as North Carolina’s first Olympian from High Point. Tom Henderson recalls two earlier local Olympians Doc Hoffman and Charlie Parks, with more Olympic ties mentioned including UNC figures and pro golf. The piece also covers tennis coach Ray Alley signing five pros, Lee Trevino praising the solid golf ball, UNC basketball abroad in Madrid, and ABA players touring Vietnam.
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University of North Carolina News Service
High Point
Harry Williamson
Williamson
North Carolina
Tom Henderson
Doc Hoffman
Charlie Parks
District 4 Pony League Opens With Wins At Oakview Park
Oakview and Winston-Salem led opening round play as Winston defeated Cedron 5-3 and Oakview beat Den 142 at Oakview Park. Terry Lawson earned the Winston win and Roscoe Friday the Oakview victory. Tonight Cedrow vs Eden at 6 p.m. and Winston vs Oakview at 8:30 p.m. in double elimination action.
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Richey to Open in Tanglewood Classic Inclement Draw
Top seed Cliff Richey of Dallas meets Richard Russell of Jamaica in the Tanglewood International Tennis Classic at Tanglewood Park. Gorman to face Ian Guerry while several seeds win easily or survive tough sets in Monday action.
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Richey
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Tom Gorman
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Gorman
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Chattanooga
Tenn
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Sherwood Stewart
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Richey Pushes Davis Cup Open bid in War Over Contracts
Cliff Richey argues for an open Davis Cup as the contract pro ban hurts the event. He warns smaller nations face tougher competition while noting his status as US top player and Tanglewood Classic participant in Clemmons.
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Clemmons
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Dodgers Blast Pirates 10 4 as Streak Ends in Ebbing Night
Los Angeles knocked Pittsburgh 10 4 in a game that ended the Pirates 11 game win streak. Maury Wills drove in three for the Dodgers and Ed Spiezio homered for San Diego in a separate action.
Baseball standings and Tuesday results across leagues
Baseball standings show Pittsburgh leading with 62 wins, Chicago 50, New York 48 in the NL West division race. West division includes Francisco 58, Los Angeles 51, Houston 47, Montreal and San Diego midpack with varying records. Tuesday games feature key matchups: Perry at Blass, Ryan at Hands, Fryman at Ruess, Roberts at Reed, Sutton at Gullett, Forsch at Stoneman, Stoneman providing Division note. Both American and National Leagues schedule night games across multiple cities including Baltimore at Kansas City and Cleveland at Oakland.
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Welch Leads 11-1 Softball Win in District Tourney
Ken Welch drove in three runs with a bases loaded triple in the fifth as Russell Weading toppled Kraft Converts 11-1 in District 14 Slow Pitch action. North State Telephones rallied for six runs in the sixth to beat Fab Masters 6-4. Alma Desk edged Pilot View 9-8 in extras. Myrtle Desk beat 1st Wesleyan 12-7. Thomasville Furniture defeated High Point Fire Dept 14-4. Upper field games feature Hatteras Yacht vs Thomas Car Works at 6:30 and Archdale Soda vs Hilliard Memorial at 8:30. Lower field contests include High Point Post Office vs Fairgrove Fire Dept at 6:30, Carolina Container vs Dinette Parts at 7:30, and Trindale Baptist vs Crestwood Furniture at 8:30.
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Burtner Takes 2-1 Lead in American Legion Playoff
Burtner edged High Point 4-1 at Finch Field to move a step from elimination in the best of five. Gerald McGee shaded the mound with four strikeouts and two walks, while Scott Lambeth hit a second inning homer for HP. The series heads to Greensboro for game four.
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Gerald McGee
Scott Lambeth
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