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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1969
Page
30
Benny Phillips discusses the unsettled clash in stock car racing as Bill France and the Professional Drivers Association remain at odds. The PDA, led by Lawrence Fleisher, faces promoter skepticism while France defends NASCAR leadership and driver needs amid uncertain public support.
Central coach Roy Boyles praised sharp blocking and strong team defense after Fridays win over Greensboro Dudley. He highlighted players Pete Kornegary David Slack and David Smith plus backup quarterback Sammy Durham for defense and noted two starters Tim Caplanides and Henry Ledbetter were questionable as they prepared for the Page showdown in Greensboro to decide the conference title.
NASCAR officials reviewed the HSB 400 stock car results in Macon Georgia and declared Charles Blanton of Gaffney South Carolina the winner. Blanton’s 1968 Camaro led from the 294th lap of the 365 lap event after an initial ruling had placed Frank Sessoms first. Wayne Andrews, piloting a 1968 Mustang, finished two laps behind.
The Associated Press poll ranks Ohio State first after a 62-0 season opening win over Texas Christian. Penn State, Arkansas and Texas follow, with Oklahoma and Georgia in the top seven. Notre Dame drops from the Top Twenty after the week.
Ted Williams, eight years away from baseball, accepts Washington Senators manager role with trepidation and loot. He says the hardest part is managing players and getting through to them while pursuing a winning season. He notes increased appetite, jokes about weight belts, and reflects on his early managerial methods and doubts about future tenure. He cites team fine form, the 230 pound listing, and the need to balance strategy with player motivation.
Duke Coach Tom Harp faces a depleted squad after 12 injuries in Saturdays 10-0 defeat to Virginia. Starters noted include quarterback Leo Hart with hand bandages.
Atlanta starts a two game set with Cincinnati led by Phil Niekro in a bid to clinch the NL West and reach the playoffs with San Francisco and New York. Hank Aaron eyes another pivotal role with 44 homers as Ron Reed could oppose the Reds in the finale if needed.
Bodle and Rawleigh defeated Easter and Rogers 6 1 6 2 to capture the doubles title in the High Point Fall Invitational. They had earlier eliminated Wood and Bradner 5 7 6 4 6 1 before beating Gates and Brockwell 6 3 7 5.
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