New Bern Stuns William Penn In State Negro Title Fight
New Bern edged William Penn 13 to 12 in the state Negro title game behind Sammy Whitehurst who scored both New Bern touchdowns. Whitehurst finished a 65 yard drive with a kickoff return TD and then scored on a run. Penn replies came on a Thomas Carter pass for a TD and Manuel Marks rushing score. Raleigh Caps beat Garinger 19 to 0 to claim 4A title as Larry Honeycutt directed the offense with Bud Cayton and Austol Youmons catching passes. Winston-Salem Hanes defeated Sumner 25 to 13 to close their seasons.
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New Bern
William Penn
Sammy Whitehurst
Whitehurst
Robert Neal
Thomas Carter
Penn
Manuel Marks
Raleigh Caps
Charlotte Garinger
Garinger
Caps
Larry Honeycutt
Raleigh
Buddy Cayton
Austol Youmons
Winston-Salem Hanes
Sumner
Indoor season rises as football fades and hoops begin
Ten years ago cold weather yielded to indoor sports as football faded. Raleigh Broughton topped Durham High School 21-0 and South Mecklenburg edged Charlotte Garinger 20-19 in receding gridiron action.
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Raleigh Broughton
Durham High School
South Mecklenburg
Charlotte Garinger
North Forsyth Beats High Point Central 10 7 In State 4A Clash
North Forsyth defeats High Point Central 10 to 7 as CLAUDE SMALL scores the first North TD on an eight yard run. JAMES BETTERSON adds Central's score with a three yard run, and a late field goal by BOYCE SHORE after a controversial face mask call seals the win.
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High Point Central
North Forsyth
Claude Small
North
James Betterson
Central
Bison
Tony Shaver
Vikings
Face Mask
Boyce Shore
Central Davidson girls and Spartans face taller hurdles this season
In Lexington, Central Davidson's girls and boys both eye stronger seasons. 6-foot-1 Henrietta Walls anchors a deep Spartans lineup, while coach Ron Johnson emphasizes balance and speed. Senior leadership comes from Mike Allred Pat Greene and Billy Cope, with Steve Younts joining as point guard. Henrietta Walls Penni Kearns LuAnn Garner Pam Hedrick Patti Hall lead a young, developing girls squad under coach John Doby, who faces off court transition and personal loss while hoping for improvement.
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Lexington
Pygmies
Spartans
Central Davidson
Central
Ron Johnson
Assis
Tant
Ron Chapman
Johnson
Mike Winston
Allen Jay
Central Carolina
Mike Allred
Pat Greene
Billy Cope
Allred
Steve Younts
Robert Crooks
Eddie Miller
Crooks
Donnie Parsons
Robin Garner
Roger Younts
CCC
Ledford
Southern
John Doby
Doby
Penni Kearns
Henrietta Walls
LuAnn Garner
Pam Hedrick
Patti Hall
Iris Davis
Lisa Nichols
Patty Workman
Jody Hill
Carol Johnson
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Trace
Quaker State
VPER
S. Main ST
High Point
Chambel Mobile
C.8
RADIO
Erexan
Grdevan
Grdovan
Jet Star
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Chopper Factory
Esquire Gua Outfit
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