Bison Baseball Opens 1969 Season at Central High
High Point Central's Black Bison open the 1969 season Monday against North Forsyth at Central High athletic field. Pitcher Davis Beaston anchors the staff after a 14 win season, with batters Roger Kirk and Robbie Cecil returning at strong rates. The squad includes several inexperienced players, and coach Joe Don Myers notes expected improvement after a few games. The three-game week starts the 20-game schedule, weather permitting.
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High Point Central
Black Bison
Wilson Fike
North Forsyth
Central High Athletic Field
Joe Don Myers
Andrews High
Davis Beaston
Roger Kirk
Robbie Cecil
Myers
Ronnie Rogers
Terry Kelly
The
Bison
Specialty auto shop advertises engine rebuilds and fleet maintenance
Specializing in engine and transmission rebuilds and tune ups for cars and trucks. Fleet maintenance offered at 1705 N Main with telephone contact 8821612.
Randleman Opens District Tourney With 22-1 Record
Randleman, the top seed, travels to Lexington to face arch rival Trinity in a Wednesday 7 p.m. district opener as coach Charles Gregory aims to rebound from a single setback. The Tigers aim to reach the State 2-A tournament in Winston-Salem next week after a loss to Sumner in the C C C final at High Point last Thursday.
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Charles Gregory
Winston-Salem
Randleman
Hot Sumner
High Point
Tigers
Trinity
Lexington Senior High
Ledford’s
Panthers
Sun Valley of
Monroe
Rocky River Conference
Central Carolina Conference
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Sumner
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Norwood
Rocky River
Western Guilford and Park
Wood
Ledford-Sun Valley
Randleman-Trinity
Andrews High Gymnasium
Sandra Welborn
Debora Haun
Marty Clodfelter
Ledford
Judy
Rose Retains Bantamweight Fight Title in Australia
Australian Lionel Rose won a split decision to retain his world bantamweight title over Alan Rudkin after a gruelling 15 rounds in Melbourne. Judges split 75-60 for Rose and 70-69 for Rudkin, with referee Vic Patrick scoring 70-63 for Rose as Rose battled through a painful right hand injury and a furious finish from Rudkin.
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Australia
Lionel Rose
Alan Rudkin
Britain
Rose
Roy Mitchell
Ron Walder
Rudkin
Vic Patrick
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Gary Cecil
James Cook
Tim Caplanides
Bobby Staley
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