Bison narrowly miss state swimming title in final relay
Greensboro Grimsley won the state boys swimming title with 65 points, edging High Point Central by two. Central’s boys took the 400 freestyle relay, led by Chip Tinsley Buz Waller Dick Cottam and Walker Lee, while Molly Millis led Central girls with two firsts in the 200 I M and 500 free.
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Greensboro
Greensboro Grimsley
High Point Central
Central
Chip Tinsley
Buz Waller
Dick Cottam
Walker Lee
Grimsley
Molly Millis
Lee
Cluded Cottam
Missy Bencini
Waller
Alan Post
Weiskopf Tops Coral Field in Eastern Open
Illness struck Jerry Heard who battled through fatigue to post a 68 as Tom Weiskopf surged with a 65 to seize a 134 total ten under par at Coral Country Club. Defending champ Lee Trevino and Bruce Devlin followed at 136 while Nicklaus, Snead, Palmer and Miller trailed.
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Heard
Weiskopf
Coral Country Club
Lee Trevino
Bruce Devlin
Jack Nicklaus
Sam Snead
Arnold Palmer
Johany Miller
Jerry Heard
Tom Weiskopf
E Trevino
Bobby Nichols
Tommy Aaron
Bud Allin
Gibby Gilbert
Tom Jenkins
Art Wall
Bert Yancey
Bobby Cole
Bruce Fleisher
Finley Opens Door for Williams After Yankees Clash
The Associated Press reports Dick Williams is a free agent available to manage any team except the New York Yankees after a dispute with Oakland owner Charles OQ Finley over compensation. In exhibition play, Oakland A's beat the San Diego Padres 13-3 with Tenace and Johnson homers as pre season action continues. The Rangers edged the Yankees 9-8 in 10 innings, Red Sox beat the Twins 5-4, Cubs topped the Angels 2-1, and White Sox defeated the Tigers 8-7.
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Associated Press
Dick Williams
Oakland A
Charles OQ
Finley
Williams
New York Yankees
Yankees
New York
Oakland
Harlier
A’s
Willams
Gene
Tenace
Reggie Jackson
San Diego Padres
Texas Rangers
Boston Red Sox
Minnesota Twins
Chicago Cubs
California Angels
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Ray Fosse
Deron Johnson
Rangers
Len Randle
Bulldogs Top Raider Netters
Andrews tennis team opened with a 7-2 loss to nonconference foe Thomasville. The Raiders won one singles and one doubles match while the Bulldogs swept the remaining events. Thomasville winners included Von Johnson Marty Jasperse John Brinkley and Jeff Brooks. Glenn Lowe earned the Raiders lone singles win.
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Thomasville
Andrews
Raiders
Bulldogs
von Johnson
Marty Jasperse
John Brinkley
Jeff Brooks
Glenn’ Lowe
Collins Named to All-District Basketball Team
Senior Pete Collins of High Point College earns a berth on the 1973-74 All-District 26 list as part of a one-man Carolinas Conference contingent. He posted a 62.5 percent field goal rate, 68 percent free throws, 13 rebounds per game and 23.6 points per contest.
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Pete Collins
High Point College
Collins
Carl Bell
Belmont Abbey
Jim Blanks
John Drew
Gardner-Webb
George Cooper
Johnson C. Smith
Lloyd Free
Guilford
John Lentz
Lenoir Rhyne
Diffy Ross
Elon
Freddie Stokes
Barber-Scotia
Earl Williams
Winston-Salem State
Bulldogs Rally Past West Montgomery For 10-9 Win
Thomasville trailed 6-0 after the first inning but exploded with offense to tie the game by the second and seized control from there. Marshall Myers Ken Fulp and Tim Tysinger each delivered early triples as the Bulldogs surged back. In the fifth inning Ken Staton drew a walk stole second and scored on a double to clinch the non conference victory.
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MT. Gilead
Thomasville
Bulldogs
West Montgomery
Hut Thomasville
Marshall Myers
Ken Fulp
Tim Tysinger
Trenches And Hills Change Daytona Motocross Look
Daytona International Speedway hosts the Yamaha Super Series with about 80 riders in two divisions competing in three 20 minute motos for a $50,000 purse. Notable entrants include Jones of Hacienda Heights, Karsmaker of Holland, and DeCoster of Belgium as motocross becomes a Daytona institution drawing record crowds.
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Phil Homer
Daytona Beach
Daytona International Speedway
Tri-Oval
Pit Row
Argonne
Bill France
United States
Daytona
Houston Astrodome
Guy Pees
Jones
Hacienda Heights
Calif
Pierre Karsmaker
Holland
Roger DeCoster
Belgium
Mike Bunyard
Whittier
Jim Weinert
Middleton
N.Y
Barry Higgins
Marietta
Gary Bailey
Torrence
Big D
France
South Carolina and Furman Clash In NCAA Open Game
Two South Carolina teams meet in an NCAA Eastern Regional opener in Philadelphia. The 22 4 Gamecocks seek first regional title while Furman, 21 7, seeks breakthrough. Coaches McGuire and Williams downplay emotion, cite travel concerns, and target top scorers Winters and Mayes as keys.
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South Carolina
Furman
Philadelphia
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Gamecocks
Paladins
Frank McGuire
Joe Willliams
McGuire
Williams
Richmond
Creighton
HPSC Sprints On Day One At Durham in New South Meet
Durham High Point Swim Club placed third on day one of the New South Invitational behind Raleigh clubs. HPSC totals 175 points with Sally Ledford winning senior girls 500 free and third in 13 14 girls 200 breaststroke. Relays lead in 13 14 girls, while 11 12 girls finish second in two events.
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Durham
High Point
Raleigh
Greensboro
HPSC
Raleigh Swim Association
Sally Ledford
Doug McDonlad
Martha Overman
Wiancé Aaron
Martha ‘Overman
Laura Bell
Sylvia Wells
Carol Shacklett
Penny Megginson
Marlene McDowell
Susan Foster
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Chip Koury
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Join Pierce
Kim Dillard
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Jim Martinez
Chris Blair
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Ranney
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Louisville
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Tack
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Grace Flower Shop
Wrenn St
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