Piper brothers win Willow Creek Father-Son tourney title
Jerry and Joe Piper shot three over par 75 to win low gross in the 14 and over division at Willow Creek Country Club. Dr. Lloyd Higgins duo took 77. Jim and Joe Dorety won low net in a playoff at 72. Other events included Jamestown Cat Fight results and Oak Hollow Member Guest standings amid upcoming calendar events. Ken Wilkens aced the 18th at Jamestown Park, and carts at Oak Hollow receive new path rules after damage complaints. Bert Smith scored a hole-in-one at Sandy Ridge No. 3 en route to 75 in a Greensboro quartet.
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Joe Piper
Willow Creek Country Club
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Joe Dorety
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Steve Spillers
Bob
Martin Bundy
Brett Higgins
N.C
Clark English
Jack
Kirk Clinard
Willow Creek
Jamestown Golf Association
Jamestown Park
Don O’briant
Ralph Wyrick
J.C. Finch
Phil Wood
M.O. York
John Seymore
Garland Kinney
Mike Stover
Ken Wilkens
Oak Hollow Golf Association
C.L. Beck
J.W. Wilson
Bill Hoover
Henry Weaver
Bud Kivelt
Buster Stewart
Larry Warner
Stan Kinney
Harold Hoover
Chuck Hartman
Jim Neely
Walter Poff
Murray Gerr
Marty
Wayne Mabe
Dick More
Rob Poston
David Woodside
Bert Smith
Sandy Ridge Golf Club
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Bobby Alsebrooks
Ernie George
Bill Chandler
Greensboro
U S Thrower An Angry Yank in Montreal
Mac Wilkins, a 6 foot 4 United States discus thrower eyeing Olympic gold, declares the U S Olympic Committee a joke and urges reforms. He criticizes TV coverage, the federation system, and says East Germany could win all medals to shake up the U S.
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al Feuerbach
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Nadia Comaneci Shines With Two More Golds at Olympics
In Montreal the 14 year old Nadia Comaneci delivered a dazzling farewell performance at the XXI Olympic Games. She earned her sixth and seventh perfect scores, adding two gold medals to her three total as Nelli Kim of Russia won floor and vault golds.
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Black Sea
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Russia
Ender Wins Two World Records At Games
East German star Kornelia Ender swept two world record wins in Thursday's women's gymnastic events and men's swimming, as the United States dominated the pool with four golds and a sweep of all nine swimming events so far. Brian Goodell led U S records in the 400 meter freestyle and 400 meter medley relay as the U S tallies grew, while Russia faced controversy over judged outcomes and a probe into alleged deal talks involving judges.
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Mission Vetto
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Phil Boges
Gompf
Munich
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Swimming Federation
Harold Henning
Henning
High Point Dandy Dozen claims Area 3 title in big win
High Point Post 67 swept Asheboro 40 to 2 to seize the Area 3 American Legion baseball championship. Pitcher Steve Myers went the distance allowing four hits with six strikeouts as High Point polished off the series with strong offense and pitching. Hartman praised his club for depth and versatility as the crowd watched a dominant series finale.
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Palmer Seeks Return to Glory at Canadian Open
Palmer shoots 66 to within a stroke of the lead at the 67th Canadian Open. George Burns ties Essex course record with five birdies, while Jerry Heard and Palmer chase early supremacy. Jack Nicklaus and Mike Hall are close behind in Windsor.
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Essex
Jerry Heard
Jack Nicklaus
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Jackson
Mich
Buddy Allin
Dick Crawford
Bobby Wadkins
Russians Better Cage Team Than '72 Smith
Montreal AP dispatch reports Coach Dean Smith doubts the United States can beat the Soviet Union for Olympic gold as Russia, a stronger team than in 1972, has dominated the world championships and grown more Americanized. Smith notes the Soviets run more and practice intensely, while he prohibits his players from watching rival games on TV.
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United States
Soviet Union
Dean Smith
Smit
Workman Tops Meadow Lake Junior Golf After Two Days
Jamie Workman of High Point leads the Meadow Lake junior golf tournament at 152 after two rounds. John McKinnon of Thomasville sits second at 154 and Todd Veach of Winston-Salem is third at 155 in the three day event for players aged 13 to 18 with 25 entrants.
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High Point
Meadow Lake
John McKinnon
Thomasville
Todd Veach
Winston- Salen
Smashers Win Not Play Lobbers Tie In Tennis League
In week three of six in the High Point Tennis Association summer league the Smashers lead 3-0, with Lobbers at 1-1-1 and Overheads at 0-2. Thursday action saw Lobbers and Drop Shots tied 3-3. individual matches include Fisher defeating Spaugh and Moreland beating Rich, plus several other close results. Smashers defeated Overheads 4-2 in the prior day’s play with multiple set scores listed for matches across teams.
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High Point Tennis Association
Smashers
Fisher
Spaugh
Moreland
Rich
Taylor
Haworth
High Point Relays Earn Fourth to Reach Junior Olympics
The High Point Swim Club finishes fourth in the Region Three Senior Division 400 meter relay, earning a spot at the National Junior Olympics in Memphis, August 22 to 24. Relay members were Jay Flynn Allan Post Mark Lovette and Dick Cottam. Dick Cottam places eighth in the 200 meter individual medley. Allan Post fourth in consolation. Jay Flynn seventh in 100 meter backstroke. Mark Lovette sixth in 100 meter butterfly. Women finish seventh in 400 meter medley relay with Carol Shacklett Penny Meginson Martha Overman Michell Feroe.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jay Flynn
Allan Post
Mark Lovette
Dick Cottam
Carol Shacklett
Penny Meginson
Martha Overman
Michell Feroe
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