High Point baseball ends season amid NAIA dispute and criticism
High Point College finished 35–11 in 12 years under Chuck Hartman, losing to Appalachian after a delayed NAIA tournament. Crowds filled Pfeiffer stands as fans hoped for a national bid, while national office delays and weather disrupted results. Hartman questioned national ranking, noting potential for lights and night games to boost local interest.
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Sweet Tooth
Appalachian
Chuck Hartman
High Point
Hartman
Frazier Lights Up Rome With Singing Knock Outs
Joe Frazier the undefeated world heavyweight champion tours Rome with his singing group the Knock Outs. He says his singing is as demanding as boxing and aims to prove his voice can draw crowds as his punches do.
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Joe Frazier
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Knockouts
Frazier
Europe
British Amateur Getting Tough at Carnoustie
The 1971 British Amateur golf championship at Carnoustie sees American players dominant in mild weather as the field narrows from 250 to rounds of 80 matches. Bill Campbell falls early, while Tom Kite and Jim Gabrielsen advance impressively. Lanny Wadkins and Bill Hyndman remain listed as notable contenders.
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Scotland
Norman Mair
British Isles
St. Andrews
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W.va
Campbell
Tom Kite
Austin
Tex
Jim Gabrielsen
Atlanta
Gabrielsen
Young Kite
Texas
U.S
Lanny Wadkins
Richmond
Bill Hyndman
Philadelphia
Durocher Signals Possible Cubs Manager Change
Chicago manager Leo Durocher suggested his job may be in jeopardy after a 6-0 loss to the Pirates. He defended his club, noted injuries and a weak bullpen, and said only ownership can decide his fate. Durocher was ejected in the fifth for arguing a third strike call with Ferguson Jenkins.
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Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Mr. Holland
Pirates
Steve Blass
Durocher
Ferguson Jenkins
Vallo aims three NASCAR USAC cars with Pearson plan
Benny Vallo defends his racing investments as he hires David Pearson and plans a three car stable within three months. Pearson raced for Valle Pontiac at Talladega and Charlotte as Vallo predicts factories will return by 1972. He pledges a three year racing program and stronger showings.
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Ray Nichols
David Pearson
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Nichols
Talladega
Charlotte
Vallo
Pontiac
Atlanta Golf Classic Prepares Field of 150
Rod Curl and Terry Wilcox led 35 qualifiers as five under par 67s marked medal honors at the Atlanta Country Club. A 150 field aims for 35 spots in the par 72 or better event with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player among entrants in the $125 000 classic starting Thursday after a celebrity pro am.
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Rod Curl
Terry Wilcox
Atlanta Country Club
Qualiy
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Summer Cage Loop Formed
The High Point Central YMCA invites individuals to join a summer basketball league with games Tue and Thu from June 15 through August 5. Players must be 15 or older and YMCA members. A 6:30 meeting on June 8 will discuss rules and team organization. Contact Dave Snyder at 882- (incomplete number).
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High Point Central Ymca
Dave Snyder
YMCA
Snyder
Americans Charge In French Open Quarterfinal Push
In Paris at Roland Garros two Americans Ashe and Forehling advanced to the quarter finals. Smith trails Dominguez on hold with Richey meeting Gulyas on a side court while Lutz faces Proisy and Tuero meets Schaar in women’s play.
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United States
Arthur Ashe
Gum Springs
Frank Forehling
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Patrice Dominguez
France
Roland Garros Stadium
Smith-Dominguez
Cliff Richey
San Angelo
Tex
Istvan Gulyas
Hungary
Smith
Richey
Bob Lutz
Los Angeles
Patrick Proisy
Linda Tuero
Metairie
Marijke Schaar
Holland
Salem Takes Second Place in Carolina League Standings
Salem beat the Eagles 7-6 to move into second place behind Peninsula. Art Howe had four hits as Peninsula routed Rocky Mount 3-0 behind Rick Fusari’s six-hit effort. Lynchburg beat Raleigh Durham 5-2 and Winston-Salem won 5-3 over Burlington in other games. Tonight Raleigh Durham visits Lynchburg and Winston-Salem hosts Burlington.
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Associated Press
Salem
Kinston
Eagles
Art Howe
Peninsula
Rocky Mount
Rick Fusari
Nelson Garcia
Stirling Coward
Rick Giallella
George Hodge
Lynch
Raleigh Durham
Lynchburg
Winston-Salem
Burlington
Industrial Golf League Formed in High Point Parks Program
The High Point Parks and Recreation Department announces an Industrial Golf League to be played Thursdays at 4 pm at Blair Park. Two divisions with six teams each, five players per team, entry fee covering green fees and trophies. First 12 teams accepted. contact Jen Giles at 883-7171 ext 355 for details.
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High Point Parks and Recreation Department
Blair Park Links
Recreation Department
Jen Giles
Youngster Makes Eagle at Blair Park
Bruce Moffitt 13, son of Clarence Moffitt of 614 Hickory Chapel Rd., holed out his second shot for an eagle on Blair Park par 4 ninth. He carded 39 for nine holes, marking a second recent front-nine sub 40 at Blair Park.
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Clarence M. Moffitt
Hickory Chapel Rd
Blair Park
Moffitt
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