Allen Jay Triumphs With Burst In Third Quarter
Allen Jay defeated Gibsonville 38 to 4 as a punishing third quarter run game broke the game open. Keith Smith threw six incomplete passes in his first start of the season but returned with rugged ground attack. Gary Meredith scored three times, Moran added one, and Meredith’s fake punt set up a key drive. Jaybirds finished with 13 first downs and 413 rushing yards.
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Menke Hits Giants with Two Run Blast in Frantic Split
Denis Menke slugged a two run homer off Gaylord Perry as the Giants lost their streak and Houston and Cincinnati jockeyed for NL position. Dierker won his 18th as Atlanta beat San Francisco, while Niekro pitched well for the Padres over the Dodgers. Seaver notched first 20 win in Mets history in a separate victory.
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Peninsula, Burlington win in Carolina League semifinals
Peninsula defeats Raleigh Durham 10 to 8 after a seven run sixth inning sparked by Cliff Johnson's leadoff homer. Burlington beats Salem 7 to 5. Don Castle collects three hits and Wayne Brescher homers for the Senators. Burlington meets Salem in Salem while Peninsula faces Raleigh Durham in Durham.
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Smith 16 Fumble Sparks Mistake in Third Period
In the third period a miscue followed a Smith 16 carry when a late fumble by Brad Cox at the Smith 27 opened a scoring chance. Gerry Crowder of Thomasville recovered Cox’s fumble, setting up the sequence for Smith to seize the opportunity.
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Overcall Favored in National Pacing Derby at Roosevelt
Westbury NY AP Overcall a 6-year-old pacer unbeaten this season is the odds on favorite to win the National Pacing Derby at Roosevelt Raceway tonight. Dougher named athletic director and head basketball coach at Stonehill College in North Easton Massachusetts.
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Watson Captures N C Open in Maggie Valley Drama
Roger Watson of Cary won the North Carolina Open by a stroke after a 10 foot final hole putt. He avoided a four way playoff with Brad Anderson Joe Inman Steve Walker and others. Final round 71 for 209 total earned 1000 and a new cart at Maggie Valley Country Club.
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Charlotte
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Greensboro
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Tony Evans
Fayetteville
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New Bern
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Denver
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Waddy Stokes
Henderson
Gene Hamm
Durham
Larry Parker
Joe Taggert
Jim Campbell
Fuquay Varina
Gene Thompson
Salisbury
Bob Pipkin
Raleigh
Hornets Dominate Ledford 42-0 In Central Carolina Clash
Western Guilford Hornets fly to a 42-0 win over Ledford Panthers in a Central Carolina Conference game. Phillip Pressley led the attack with three long touchdown runs, plus two two-point runs, while John Young and Danny Webster added early scores. Buddy Hoffman scored late in the third quarter as Ledford struggled to halt the Hornets own big plays.
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Prep Scores INC High School Football Roundup
AP recap of North Carolina high school football with scores from Charlotte area teams including Myers Park 7 over South Mecklenburg 15 and East Mecklenburg 24 over Kannapolis 26. Scores span Greensboro Winston-Salem Raleigh Durham and surrounding counties with numerous ties and shutouts, listing teams, opponents, and final tallies.
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Charlotte Olympic
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Elizabeth City
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Cole Is First In Michigan Golf Classic Semifinals
Bob Cole leads the Michigan Golf Classic in Walled Lake with a 135 total after rounds of 68 and 67, one stroke ahead of Kermit Zarley. The Detroit area event at Shenandoah Golf and Country Club features a short course and many young pros. Cole moved from a slump to take the early lead despite arriving after qualifying late.
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Weldon
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Greenville
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Allen Jay
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Pinecrest
Bobby Cole
Randleman
Denton
U.S
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Amie WU
Detroit
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England
Trinity Bulldogs Edge West Davidson In Defensive Bout
West intercepts twice and a third time avoided a dragons score, but Trinity edges West Davidson in a defensive grind. Trinity gains 119 rushing yards to none for West, while completing six of 12 passes for 57 yards. West punter Glasson averages 34 yards per kick. This win marks West Davidson’s first win against a one loss Trinity this season.
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Ragsdale Tigers Sink Buccaneers 36-0 In Yanceyville
Ragsdale dominates Bartlett-Yancey with a stout defense and a five man backfield. Gary Reddick leads the ground game with 86 yards on eight carries, Steve McKinnon adds 69 yards on 15 runs, and Anthony Adams rushes for 53 yards. The Tigers score five times, blast through fumbles, and prevent Bartlett from mounting a passing attack, finishing 36-0.
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Ashe Seeks Pro Slam As Power Serve Meets Rosewall
Forest Hills report on Arthur Ashe aiming for a pro Grand Slam after defeating Ken Rosewall in straight sets. Ashe credits serve as key while noting Ilie Laver’s speed. Odds favor Laver, with Roche and Buchholz advancing in later rounds amid rain delays.
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Isaac Winner In Hickory Shuman 250 at Hickory Speedway
Bob Isaac of Catawba captured his 12th NASCAR victory of the season by winning the Buddy Shuman Memorial 250 at Hickory Speedway in a 1959 Dodge. He held off Richard Petty and Neil Castles to claim 1700 dollars, with Castles second in a 1989 Dodge and Petty third in a 1989 Ford. John Sears finished fourth in a 1969 Ford and Buddy Young fifth in a 1967 Chevelle. The 250 laps covered 1100 miles on the four mile track, honoring late driver Buddy Shuman.
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Lexington Puts Blast On Knights
Lexington Yellow Jackets opened their 1969 season with a 32 4 victory over North Davidson. The Jackets rolled for 470 yards total with 316 rushing and 154 passing, scoring in every period. QB Claude Underwood threw two TD passes and ran for a score while Bill Wood also caught a 58 yard TD pass. North Davidson, 1-4, was limited to five completions for 99 yards and two interceptions by Lexington.
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