Reeves YMCA Church Softball League Opens Play
The Reeves YMCA Church Softball League began on June 9 with six church teams in a 15 game schedule. A league advisory committee was formed including Vernon Laughridge Alvis MacAlexander Harry Hiatt Rev Paul Snyder and others. In opening games Haymore Baptist beat Flat Rock Presbyterians 14 to 6 while Central Methodists fell to First Baptist 18 to 11. The Bethel Moravian Grace Moravian match was postponed due to revival services. The league is slow pitch with a no bunt rule. players must be regular Sunday School or church members aged 16 to 60.
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Reeves Ymca
Vernon Laughridge
Haymore Baptist
Alvis MacAlexander
Flat Rock Presbyterian
Harry Hiatt
Grace Moravian
Paul Snyder
Bethel Moravian
Howard Morris
First Baptist
Tom Macon
Central Methodist
Carl Peters
Flat Rock Presbyterians
Edwards
Pooley
Tolbert
Central Methodists
First Baptists
Methodists
Morris
Taylor
Beamer
Warren
Comer
All Summer Fishing Program Planned For Boys and Girls
William Merritt, chairman, announces Reeves YMCA as the headquarters for Mount Airy summer fishing campaign. The program for youths under fishing license age runs 11 weeks titled Adventures in Fishing and ends with a fishing Rodeo on the fourth Saturday in August where champions will be named in both boys and girls divisions. Local civic clubs and sponsors will appoint leaders and support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Merritt
Mount Airy
Reeves Ymca
YMCA
Merritt
Hugh Peoples
Cherry Street
Better Fishing Program
DeCleve
City Recreation Activities Begin at Rockford Street Gym
The city unveils a summer program with morning and afternoon sessions at Rockford Street gym. The morning basketball league begins Tuesday at 9 30 with four teams, while girls’ practice starts Monday at 2 30 led by Coach Wallace Shelton. Mount Airy faces Pilot Mountain Monday at 7 30. YMCA fishing trips are offered all summer for boys and girls with sign up and group leadership, with prizes for top competitors.
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Rockford Street Gym
City Recreation
Wallace Shelton
Mount Airy
Pilot Mountain
Rockford Street
Commercial Softball League Schedule
Senior Boys Club hosts Williamson Esso at Veterans Park in the opening games. Carolina Plastic faces National Guard at Carolina Plastic field. Williamson Esso meets National Guard at Veterans Park. Senior Boys Club plays Carolina Plastic at Carolina Plastic.
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Williamson Esso
Veterans Park
Carolina Plastic
National Guard
Church Softball League Schedule Matches Listed
Grace Moravian faces Haymore Baptist at Veterans Park 1 while Flat Rock Presbyterian plays First Baptist at Veterans Park 2 Bethel Moravian meets Central Methodist at Carolina Plastic Haymore Baptist clashes with Bethel Moravian at Veterans Park 1 Central Methodist takes on F R Presbyterian at Veterans Park 2 Grace Moravian meets First Baptist at Carolina Plastic
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Grace Moravian
Haymore Baptist
Veterans Park
Flat Rock Presbyterian
First Baptist
Bethel Moravian
Central Methodist
Carolina
Church Softball League Standings Update
Haymore Baptist and First Baptist atop the standings with perfect records. Central Methodist Bethel Moravian and Grace Moravian show winless starts as the league resumes play.
Elkin remains undefeated in Surry County baseball tilt
Elkin remained undefeated with a 5 1 to 1 game against Pilot Mountain as Ray Swift held the visitors to five hits. Sam Harris led Elkin with three hits including a triple and a double, while J T Atkins added two singles.
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Elkin
Elkin Park
Ray Swift
Sam Harris
Ralph Byrd
J. T. Atkins
Gordon
Pilot Mountain
Pilot
Johnson
Riddle
Swift
Huffstickler
YMCA Swimming Schedule at Reeves YMCA Center
The Reeves YMCA Community Center announces the pool schedule starting Monday June 16. Hours include Learn to Swim sessions mornings and evenings, Open periods, Family groups for those with family memberships, and rules limiting children under 19 and requiring adult supervision.
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Reeves Ymca
Beulah Raritan Sponsors Donkey Basketball Game
Beulah Raritan Club will sponsor a donkey basketball game in the school gymnasium. The event is scheduled for June 17 at 8 30 p m.
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Beulah Raritan
Beulah Raritan Club
State Board Approves High School Athletic Code Reform
The North Carolina State Board of Education approved a statewide high school athletic code to regulate school athletics. Clyde Erwin, state superintendent, will direct the reform program and choose advisers from superintendents, high school principals, and coaches. The board, without opposition, authorized changes to the proposed rules and noted the AG opinion that the board can regulate athletics without extra funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Clyde Erwin
Harry McMullan
Erwin
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board
VEW Golfers Win Honors In Tourney At Charlotte
VEW post members Frank McHone James Johnson Ralph Boyles and Charles Randleman captured two prizes at the State VFW golf tournament in Charlotte on the Carolina course. Johnson posted 79 to lead locals with McHone at 80. Randleman and Boyles shot 89 and 87. Johnson earned a third place rain jacket and the post received a plastic week end bag for having two of the five low scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McHone
James Johnson
Ralph Boyles
Charles Randleman
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
VFW
Charlotte
Carolina
Randleman
Boyles
Hendersonville
Johnson
McHone
Teenage Round-Up Show Tunes and Names
A local page features a list of teen acts and song titles including Dee Permar Barbara Parker Tom Robertson Margie Simpson Ruth March Fred Marshal Ruth Atkinson Billie Mae Harrell Eula Faye Horton Paul Draughon James Jackson Homer York and closing notes from the writer about staying updated and signing off.
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Dee Permar
Barbara Parker
Tom Robertson
Margie Simpson
Ruth March
Fred Marshal
Roger Louis Nichols
Tommy Dillon
Sin
Fairy Lee Atkinson
Billie Mae Harrell
Eula Faye Horton
Paul Draughon
Doll
James Jackson
Homer York
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Reeves Ymca Church
Commercial Softball League
Surry
Flat Rock
Dobson
Ia Surry County
Ed Donsee
Lee Kirkman
Smith Hardy
Milo Reece
Westfield
Edsel Chilton
Golding
Beulah
Lyons
SAEN
Abel
Spice Span
Wonder Paint
N. C
State
VEW
McMullan
Claude Love
Black Laredo
Sudan
Layet
Millet
Sugar Crowder Peas
Gray Crowder Peas
Kasco Feed & Seed Store
Market Street
The
Kenmoor
Naor
Florsheimcasional
Florsheim
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