High Point College plans major athletic department shifts
High Point College will reshuffle its athletic leadership next year with Dr. Charles Futrell stepping down as department chair and Dr. Alan Patterson taking over. Patterson, previously head of Pfeiffer's department, will move this summer and work with athletic director Jerry Steele. Coaching rumors swirl around Jim Goff and Jennifer Alley, who may explore other opportunities, though both expect to remain.
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Bobick Prepares for Norton Fight With Large Crowd Viewing
Duane Bobick works out one last time on the light bag ahead of his Wednesday heavyweight bout with Ken Norton. Norton carries a 37-4 record with 30 knockouts while Bobick remains undefeated in 38 fights with 32 knockouts, drawing a small but wide eyed audience.
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Portland Leads 2 0 In NBA Semifinal Clash
LA Lakers star Jerry West says the team has a fantastic attitude as they trail Portland 2 0 in the best of seven series. Ramsay pushes Blazers to defend Kareem Abdul Jabbar while Portland endures Twardzik absence due to his mother in law's death.
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Futch Believes Bobick Can Beat Norton in TV Bout
Eddie Futch dismisses doubts about Duane Bobick facing Ken Norton on NBC from Madison Square Garden. He notes Norton beat Muhammad Ali in 1973 while untested, and says the Norton bout was his matchmaking, as Bobick prepares for a 12 round title potential clash.
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High Point Wildcats Lead District 26 Baseball Playoffs in Greensboro
Top seed High Point College with a 35 10 record opens at 8 30 p m facing the winner of Lenoir Rhyne and Catawba while Elon Guilford and Atlantic Christian also vie in a double elimination format. Area 7 winner advances to Wilson with Atlantic Christian hosting.
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Stabler Embraces Freewheeling Raiders Aces Beard and Fun
Ken Stabler, Raider quarterback, collects Pro Quarterback Magazine’s Player of the Year award in New York. He praises coach Madden’s freedom and a team culture of individuality, likening practices to a Barnum & Bailey show and stressing it’s always fun, never a grind.
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Rutherford already Indy threat in 500 practice
Indy 500 favorite Johnny Rutherford quickly showed speed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 39 year old Texan topped practice with a 196.850 mph lap, part of six drivers above 190 mph as track resurfacing improves conditions ahead of the May 29 race.
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