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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
10
The piece spotlights Melvin Maxwell of Cairo High School, noting his four minute twenty four second mile and multiple school records. It highlights coach Tommy Taylor, Maxwell's farm upbringing, and Maxwell’s readiness for college while listing current and intramural track records and young successors like Larry Green and Sidney Gainey.
Army coach Paul Dietzel reportedly lured two top South Carolina high school players to West Point. Curtiss Lindler and Wayne Page had signed grants with South Carolina and Clemson respectively. Clemson coach Frank Howard and South Carolina coach Marvin Bass condemned the move as an outrage and improper recruiting. Dietzel said he did not know South Carolina was restricted territory.
Cairo High School coach Tom Taylor praises Melvin Maxwell as a standout miler and potential college double specialist after Maxwell's strong showing at the Southeastern AAA Meet in Mobile. Maxwell, 17, placed third in the mile and two mile against older runners, with times near and below state marks. He trains intensely, running long routes and demanding workouts, and Taylor credits a turning point at the Florida Relays for his renewed drive. Maxwell, from Reno, Ga., held Cairo school records in the mile and two mile and is expected to attract college interest as a top distance runner.
Cairo High School track stars led by Melvin Maxwell at Mobile AAU meet finish second to Memphis. Maxwell won junior division and placed high in men's mile and two mile setting a state mile record and school mark. Cairo also claimed strong showings from Gary Duncan Dan Wells Walter Maxwell Sidney Gainey and others with former SEC champion Dielste Crane winning shot and discus.
Lewis Enterprises defeated the Elks 9-5 as park lights failure postponed Coats versus Clark and the VFW game. David Inman appeared to hit a homer but was ruled out for failing to touch bases. Joe and Buster Lanter pitched the win with five unearned runs off five Elks errors.
Thomasville Tigers pitcher Gaynor Cawley and teammates found a drenched puppy in a ditch near the ballpark. He performed artificial respiration to the pup’s stomach and revived it. The dog’s condition after rescue was uncertain.
Col Charlie Haygood earned his fifth win in seven starts, striking out 11 and walking two as the Lanier High star held Dublin's Braves to one run through seven. A second inning rally and timely RBIs by Woods Reese and Kuk fueled the Tigers' 4-1 victory and moved Thomasville within 1.5 games of the league lead.
Monticello Florida 92 day season starts with 11 races Friday night. President Steve Andris expects best season yet with top greyhounds from 17 kennels. Racing secretary Japour plans nightly programs as Edwin Pope presents trophy after the opening race. Matinees added Saturdays at 2 15.
The Thomasville YMCA edged Warners 10 to 9 in a ladies softball game. Susie Davis Dean Stewart and Rosalyn Hurst each went 3 for 3 with Rosalyn driving in the winning run with a fifth inning single. Linda Kirkland Peggy Gainous and Marilyn Wheeler added two hits apiece for the winners. Warners’ Shirley NeSmith Sue Potts also went 3 for 3. Mary Willis hit the only homer of the game.
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