Omen of Upsets Mark City Tennis Championships
The city tennis championships saw several first time winners as top seeds fell early. Meg Callas defeated Kim Mack 6 4 6 2 for the girls 14s crown, while Stephen Picklesimer won the boys 10s 6 1 6 0 against David Herman and Kent Doobrow edged Freddy Wood 6 4 0 6 6 0 in a tight match.
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Wood
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City tennis results from Emerywood event in High Point
Windy conditions challenge players as Beth Harrison wins girls 18s while Emerywood pro Ken Easter advances to the men's open singles final. Final scores include Easter over Ashcraft 7-5 4-6 6-4 and Harrison’s straight-sets victory in her division amid gusty winds.
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Docbrow
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Elizabeth Hutchens
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Emerywood
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Emerywood Country Club
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Love
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High Point Swimmers Head For Regional Meet
Fourteen High Point swimmers depart at noon Wednesday for Region III senior championships in Huntsville Alabama July 29 31 with Coach Wayne Norris. They seek nationals at Gainesville Florida August 25 28 and Norris expects six or more qualifiers. Participants include Sally Collins 14 of Route 1 High Point and Mike Coomes 19 of 2914 Groometown with strong daily practice routines noted throughout the year.
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Thomasville City Championships crown goes to top seed
Top seed Kirk Stepp won the boys 14s singles title at the Thomasville City Championships defeating Clark Alexander 6 3 6 3 at Main Street Courts. Tonight's action features boys 12s final John York vs Brent Groome and men open semifinals Harry Thomason vs Tommy Hodges and Larry Swiggett vs John Snyder.
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Main Street
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Brent Groome
Harry Thomason
Tommy Hodges
Larry Swiggett
John Snyder
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Vilas wins Washington Star International in rain delayed final
Guillermo Vilas, 24, defeats Brian Gottfried 6 4 7 5 to repeat as champion in the Washington Star International tennis final. Rain delayed start hours. Vilas complained about a reporter typewriter in the press tent while prevailing to earn $20,000.
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Washington
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Brian Gottfried
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Washington Post
Communicon Upsets Larry Walker Body Shop In District 30 Open
Communicon rallied from eight runs down to win 19 18 over Larry Walker Body Shop at Harvell Parks lower field Monday night. Kelly and Beaston homered for Communicon while Larry Walker added eight long balls in defeat.
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Larry Walker
Gary Meredith
Henry Peele
Jimmy Wood
Steve Davis
Recruiting for Women Coaches Often Rely on Waiting and Rules
The piece notes how women college basketball coaches cannot initiate contact with recruits due to rules, relying on past success and word of mouth. It highlights High Point College coach Jennifer Alley moving to UNC Chapel Hill, and Wanda Briley taking over, while discussions cover recruiting hassles, scholarships, rosters, and administrative duties.
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High Point College
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Jones
N.C. State
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