Duke and Wake Forest Set for Big Five Baseball Clash
The Duke Blue Devils and Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare for a Saturday 2:30 p.m. game at Simmons Park as part of a three game series. Coaches Greason and longtime pitcher Jack Coombs lead rosters featuring notable players from both schools amid plans for a large alumni crowd.
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Lions and Demon Deacons Classic Invite Sports Editors
Greensboro Raleigh Rocky Mount Richmond and Norfolk editors invited by Mayor W. Bernard Allsbrook to attend the Lions and Kiwanis annual baseball classic. Duke Blue Devils face Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with post game barbecue and brunswick stew in the high school lunch room.
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Official umpires set for Duke Wake Forest game in Roanoke Rapids
Official umpires from the Southern Conference will oversee the Duke versus Wake Forest clash in Roanoke Rapids. The Lions and Kiwanis Club hosted an event not an exhibition, with coaches Greason and Coombs and club captains speaking.
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Elvin Kinker Returns as Deliveryman at George Cleaners
Elvin Kinker, former deliveryman for George Cleaners, resumes his post at the shop located at Eighth and Monroe Streets. He previously worked for the local cleaners years ago and is well known by patrons as he starts his new duties at the beginning of the week.
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