Bankers Sweep Galax In Sunday Doubleheader
The First National Bank softball team remained unbeaten with an 18 1 rout of Galax Va at Fairview School and a 5 0 win in the second game. Jim Tillotson earned credit in the first game with a nine win of the year as First National piled up eight runs after an early inning. Eric Perry and Dave Poole sparked the frame with walks and a double, while Poole later delivered a two run triple. Tony Haynes tossed a strong first start for First National in game two, holding Galax hitless through four innings and driving in Sumner on a sacrifice fly in the sixth as the Bankers completed the sweep. In other local softball action, First National faced Quarry later tonight along with several other matchups.
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National Bank
Galax
Fairview School
Jim Tillotson
Ruddy Sumner
Bankers
Eric Perry
Dave Poole
First National
Poole
Nat
Tony Haynes
Haynes
Perry
Sumner
Workmen's Federal
Proctor
Jim Walter Corp
National Furniture
63 64 Hunting Rules Set Up By Commission
North Carolina adopts a uniform squirrel season from October 15 to January 1 across 99 counties with Dare County and parts of Nags Head township giving a December 2 to January 15 window. Turkey hunting runs January 2 to February 15, with a $100 fine for off season turkey kills. Quail and rabbit season opens November 23 and ends February 15. Bow hunting allowed 20 days before open season. deer season starts November 18, bow season from October 15 to November 9 and again on November 9 to 28. Read the new regulations in detail at local license dealers.
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Raleigh
Dare County
Atlantic
Nags Head
Roanoke Sound
Commission
Clyde P. Patton
Seta
Jaycee Junior Golf Tourney Set for July at Mount Airy Country Club
Jaycee president Jake Hiatt announced the first Junior Golf Tournament to be held July 1 and 2 at Mount Airy Country Club as a qualifier for the statewide event in Wilmington July 22 and 24. Top three locals advance to the state meet. two divisions open Peewee and Open with 18 and 54 hole formats. Non members may enter. entry open to boys under 18 in the northwest area.
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Mount Airy Country Club
Wilmington
Peewee Clase
Pete
J. D. Bartley
Hiatt
Adams Finishes Fourth in Bowan-Gray Modified Sportsman Race
Joe Bill Adams finished fourth in the 40 lap Modified Sportsman feature at Bowman Gray Stadium. Buren Skeen won the race after fending off multiple wrecks, with Adams slipping to third before a late scramble. Bill Tucker of Mount Airy placed third in the second 10 mile heat and 14th in the main event.
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Joe Bill Adams
Buren Skeen
Bowman - Gray Stadium
Skeen
Oped
Adama
Bill Tucker
Mount Airy
Henderson Aboard Minesweeper Promotes Greece Visit
William H. Henderson radar man third class USN son of Mr and Mrs James R Henderson Mount Airy serves on the minesweeper USS Avenue with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean He helped build goodwill during a Greece visit with crew events for orphans aboard ship and blood donations to the Greek Red Cross aiding hospitals
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William H. Henderson
USN
James R. Henderson
Route 6
Mount Airy
Avenue
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Greece
Avenge
Greek Red Cross
Avenge Ashlors
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Spencer’s Mountain
Ak Maca Tior Tne
Hei
Bram OE
Galloway Street
Mount Airy, N. C
Country Club
Jake Hiatt
Jaycees
Bartley
Mike Badgett
Jimmy Parker
Adams Tinkers
Adams
Bowman-Gray
Selid
Dobson
Kappa Mill Road
Reom
Selid Foundation
White Plaine
Dover Church
Ideal
Highway
Cana
Shady
JIM Walter Corporation
Fancy Gap Road
Ponzer
Hylton Furniture & Supply Company
North Main St
Carter
Furniture Company
Merth Main
Ole Yeller
Brian Keith
Tommy Kirk
Kevin Corcoran
Paul Newman
W.s.wo
FE Druc Co BN Prescription Druggists
Dial
Sealtest
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