NHL Begins 60th Season
The NHL opens its 60th season with two relocated teams and a high hopes for an independent TV network. Bobby Orr moves to Chicago in a $3 million free agent deal. New rules aim to curb violence as NBC exiting forces a 12 game telecast plan starting Jan. 2.
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College football rankings shakeups and key conference wins
Georgia, Boston College, Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Texas, Texas A I, Arkansas, North Carolina, and LSU in the latest poll. Ole Miss drops after a 10-0 loss to Auburn. Texas returns after two weeks, Texas A&M and Arkansas back in after brief absences. Texas overwhelms Rice 42-15, A&M defeats Illinois 14-7, Arkansas edges Texas Christian 46-14.
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HPC Women Defeat UNC In Volleyball
High Point College women’s volleyball edged UNC in a pair of tight matches at Chapel Hill. After splitting the first two games, High Point won 15-0 12-15 15-10, then 15-13 15-4 to claim its eighth win in 10 games. The team heads to Greensboro Thursday for Quilford and NC State.
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High Point Youth Football Midget League Scores
In the first game Allen Jay faces Hedgecock with multiple Hedgecock connections including James Leach and Tommie McManus as TDs and PATs. The second game Cedrow meets Geldston with Jerry Creakman scoring twice and Curtis Johnson adding a TD, while Mark Johnson and Tim McMasters contribute PATs. Interceptions credited to Daryl McCollum.
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Andrews IV Wins 21-15 Over Reidsville Jayvees
Bean threw two touchdown passes and kicked three extra points to lift Andrews Jayvees to a 21-15 victory over Reidsville. Ben Bell opened scoring with a 50-yard run. Bean connected with Ray Pemberton on 38 and 2 yard TD passes, added the extra points, and preserved the late lead. Jerry McCullough earned praise for standout defensive work as Reidsville scored on two TDs and a field goal.
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YMCA Holds Weigh-Ins for Youth Football
The Thomasville YMCA lists weigh ins for Instructional League ages 6 to 8 today at 6 p.m. Pee Wee League ages 9 to 10 today at 7 45 p.m. Bantam League ages 11 to 13 Wednesday at 6 p.m. Jerseys issued at weigh ins. Parents invited to a follow up meeting.
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Free agents in baseball gamble for better pay and playing time
New York AP notes 26 unsigned players from 1976 including top infielders Dave Cash Bobby Grich and Sal Bando top outfielders Joe Rudi Gary Matthews Don Baylor and pitchers Don Gullett Wayne Garland Rollie Fingers Bill Campbell and catcher Gene Tenace as free agents seek bigger contracts after opting not to sign. Some win big others falter with risk of injuries or poor seasons.
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Furman Spoiler Concern Looms in Key SoCon Test
Appalachian State coach Jim Brakefield praised depth after five straight wins and warned a growingly dangerous Furman squad could derail their title bid. He cited Furman’s veterans and quarterback David Whitehurst, while noting injuries to All-Southern QB Bobby Price may challenge their offense in the looming conference clash.
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HPC Harriers Undefeated in Cross Country Meet
High Point College harriers won handily in a cross country meet with Campbell and Guilford, improving to 3-0. Team results show High Point 21, Campbell 38, Guilford 85, with Perry Macheras and Mark Hamlett tying for first at 27:25.
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HPC Soccer Team Takes Fourth Win
High Point College soccer rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat Catawba 7-3 as Walter Roe scored three goals in under two minutes. Jim Kelly added two late first-half goals and Doug Challenger joined with a score. The win lifts High Point to 4-2 overall, 2-0 conference, with UNC Wilmington game next Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
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