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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1976
Page
17
Andrews plays High Point Central, E. Davidson faces Randleman, C. Davidson meets Southwest Randolph, S. Guilford plays W. Davidson, Grimstey meets Ragsdale, Patterson vs Denton, E. Rowan contests N. Davidson in a set of upcoming games.
Dorothy Porter of Cinnaminson New Jersey overcame driving problems to win the U S Senior Women's golf championship at 23 over par after 54 holes. She edged Georgine Dunning of Middletown New York by one stroke as Maxine Gilmore of Whispering Pines placed third with 238 and others followed from Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania and Delray Beach Florida over three courses in Southern Pines.
The YMCA Midget League Basketball announces registration for last year National League players on Sept 21 and American League players on Sept 22 at 6 30 p m at the YMCA. New players aged 8 to 12 may register on Sept 25 at 10 a m on a first come first served basis at the YMCA.
Welcome back to league bowling as HPWBA announces Open Meeting September 27 at the Chamber of Commerce Sanction cards required to vote. Highlights include top scores by Mary Price Frosty Smith and Shackelford's Grocery, plus new Brunswick Tar Heel Lanes opening and Learn to Bowl classes starting September 16 1976.
Andrews Jayvees roared to a 41-22 win over Central at Simeon Stadium. QB James Bean ran for three touchdowns and threw for two more to Ray Pemberton and Keith Brand. Bean kicked five extra points as Andrews improved to 3-0 while Central dropped to 0-2 with Clarence Quick scoring twice.
High Point Central’s cross country team swept the top five as Central defeated North Forsyth 17 to 41. Royster Tucker finished first on the 2.7 mile course in 15:25, followed by Wade Leach, David Roseman, Tim Cook, and Jack Lewis.
Ferndale Junior High posted 26 points and then defended the lead to defeat Griffin Junior High 26-8. Anthony McManus opened with a 12 yard run, Billy Collins connected on a 27 yard pass from dohony Barnes, and McManus added two rushing TDs. Griffin’s Greg Dye scored a 10 yard TD, while Ferndale defenders Dawkins Alford and Martin stood out.
North Davidson seventh graders turned a scoreless first half into a 22-6 victory over Denton. Todd Leak sprinted for 22 and three yard TDs while Charles Douthit added a 54 yard scoring run.
Penn State coach Joe Paterno aims to boost the Nittany Lions toward a national title as seventh ranked Penn State hosts second-rated Ohio State in a regionally televised clash. Other Top Ten games include Georgia at Clemson and UCLA at Arizona as night telecasts feature Pitt at Georgia Tech and California at Oklahoma.
High Point College Panthers were defeated 2-0 by Mountaineers of Appalachian State University in Boone. App State, ranked 20th in the preseason NCAA poll, scored twice in five minutes after goalie Joe Ramsbotham deflected shots. Panthers dominated most of the match, with a 15 minute stretch in the second half where they maintained midfield possession. Coach Ken Chartier praised the effort amid the loss and noted upcoming home game against UNC Charlotte at 3:30.
The writer hints at a sports headline trick about a Central versus Andrews game. The piece uses playful banter from San Q. Quayle about testing readers who notice the hedged headline. It ends with skewed loyalties toward Central.
North Davidson junior varsity extended its undefeated streak by routing East Rowan 26-0 on Thursday. Noel Templeton scored on a four yard run and connected with Mark Hartman on a 10 yard pass. Van Fulp added a two yard TD with a conversion. Mike Bailey intercepted a pass and returned it 94 yards for a late score.
Russell Glover of Lake City South Carolina won the 1976 Carolinas Open at Bay Tree Club with a three day total of 212 four under par earning 2000. Terry Wilcox Greensboro North Carolina shot 69 the best round of the day to finish runner up and win 1400 of the 16000 purse. Amateurs Brooks Barwick Ayden North Carolina and Vance Heafner Cary North Carolina tied for third at 216 and received 212 each in gift certificates.
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