Vaughn Feels Panthers Have Strong Chance In NAIA Bids
High Point College coach Bobby Vaughn in his third season says the Panthers have a strong chance to advance to the NAIA Tournament after winning the conference and district titles. He stresses the importance of seniors, consistency, and a balanced team, noting luck and matchups also play key roles. Vaughn dismisses pressure and focuses on one game at a time as his club eyes a possible Friday night matchup.
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High Point College faces Missouri in playoff bid
In Kansas City Missouri High Point College meets Missouri of St. Louis before a near 10000 crowd in the municipal auditorium The Panthers seek a fifth straight win as they clash with a high scoring Rivermen led by Jack Stenner Greg Daust and Verle Sutton Missouri brings a 196 record and a strong transition game Vaughn notes home crowd advantage and a need to stay sharp through multiple games as they prepare for the district playoff matchup
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High Point Central Opens Baseball Season With Win
High Point Central defeated North Forsyth 8 to 1 in the season opener. Davis Beaston earned the win after a strong previous season, while Bearston limited North to four hits. Tim Caplanides, Jarry Cheek, and Randy Rogers led the Bison at the plate with two hits each.
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Wooden Says Bruins Must Improve Before Title Run
UCLA coach John Wooden urged better play after a 4644 loss to Southern California that snapped the Bruins 41 game win streak. UCLA faces New Mexico State in the NCAA West regional opener while USQ used stall tactics to control tempo and force two overtimes. Wooden noted consideration of Lew Alcindor’s role and tempo in tournament plans.
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Guests Named For GGO Tournament
GREENSBORO Singing star Gordon MacRae was announced yesterday as the special guest star to appear at the Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tournament this year. MacRae, famed for Broadway roles in Oklahoma and Carousel, will share the spotlight with Today show star Joe Garagiola. Others on hand include Chet Atkins Boots Randolph Floyd Cramer Bobby Goldsboro and Johnny Weissmuller, with the Champions Banquet April 1 kicking off the event.
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Galloway fires hole in one at Fairfield Club
T. R. Galloway made his first official ace at Fairfield Golf Club on the par 3 hole using a five iron from 140 yards. His second ace becomes official with John Efird as playing partner. Galloway carded 38 for nine holes.
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Driesell Sees Davidson Upset Chance In NCAA Run
Davidson coach Lefty Driesell says his 26-2 fifth-ranked Wildcats can win the NCAA title this year. Star Mike Maloy adds that Davidson faces two major hurdles this week and a tough opener against eighth-ranked St John’s in the Eastern Regional at Maryland. He notes UNC’s rugged path and says no team is unbeatable, insisting Davidson can beat St John’s if they perform.
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