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SAT,, AUGUST 6, 1377 TH2 CAROL WA TS"fS - 9 - t : o lj Granville Baseball ; Teams Da!9lo In Elimination Classk '-At Duriiani Mhletic Park It started at five o'clock last Sunday afternoon; and the scoreboard was still lit at midnight. The crowd was meager, hut excited, and pre pared for the coming events. There were : coolers, ' water jugs, seat cushions and bagged lunches. The came to watch four baseball teams battle in a single elimination tournament at the Durham Athletic Park. The first game, matched the Wilton Astros, against the Mitchell Braves from Louis burg. In the second contest, the Hillsborough All-Stars met the Granville All-Stars, wth the winners .playing for a cash prize in the final. These teams are from small, local communities in surrounding areas. Since ".' they are so close to each other, the games were more for fun and the bragging rights. In the first game, Joe Lyons and left fielder Stan back both hit doubles, and Harold Eaton a single in the initial inning. This powered the Wilton Club to a three Robf. XJalher Winner At Winston Golf Tourney by GODFREY M. LAWS Robert Walker fired a four under par 138 at the sun-parched, short, but tricky, Winston Lake Golf Course to win the Winston Salem .,. Dpeh. , Golf.,, tourrifc mint. Walker picked up $ 1 ,000 for his two-day effort, shooting 71 Saturday, July 23 and a 67 on Sunday, July 24. Second at the 140 was Steve Mayo who picked up $700. Third at 141 for $400 was, George Wallace, That's what I said, George Wallace, and he's black. On Sunday, some of the low scores included Walker's 67 along with Bruce Dorsett. At 69 on Sunday, Bill Thorpe, brother of former PGA touring pro Chuck Thorpe and Len. Burrough. Saturday's low scorers were led by George Wallace's 65. Then came Chuck Thorpe and Bobby Mays at 68. One of the entrants from Durham, not long a pro, was tied for fourth at 71 on Saturday, but had no card on Sunday. Your's Truly shot 159, way out of the money - last money place was 150. Among the amateurs, the winner of the Championship Flight Was D. Graham at 141; Frank Bullock, a local attorney, shot 158. He got a new set of irons for his effort. Graham had 67 on Saturday. , Winner of the first flight IVE WELCOME YOU TO OUR FAMILY OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS Join the many satisfied people who know the convenience and ease of banking the one-stop-, way - with us. We'll provide you with complete, dependable service for Loans, Savings and Check ing Accounts - every banking need. For Full Service banking designed to your specific require-' ments, get acquainted with us. Checklna & Savlnas Accounts Home Improvement Loan DURHAM Cap by LARKY 'BARBER run lead over Louisburg, who scored once in the top. In the second, Mitchell tied the game on a double by J. McClean, and singles by C. Miles, C. Perry and J. Cheatham. Pitcher, Z. John son, got a home run on a misplayed fly to deep center field. Joe Lyons broke the tie after he walked and scored in. Wilton's second inning. The lead was short - lived because R. Perry doubled and .Gill singled to start the Braves' third. After C. Perry flied out to left field, Miles smashed a double to left, scoring two. McClean followed with a single scoring Miles. When Louisburg threatened again in the fourth, on a triple by Gill, Larry Branch replaced Larry Green on the- mound to start the fifth.1 The fire balling right-hander shut his opponents down, striking out the first seven Braves he . faced. However, Wilton could manage only one more run, leaving them with a 7-6 loss. was , , R. Mcllwain at 153, also winning a new set of irons. Harry Wingfield won the second flight at 160, picking up a new set of irons? F, Rivers, 169; won the . "third" flight a set of irons. Fourth flight winner Tommy Gavins; 184, also got a set of irons. Among the seniors, James Summers shot a 167 to win his flight and set of irons. The tournament chair man, Lonnie Wellman of Winston-Salem said, "This year's field was one of the best to participate in the Winston Salem Open." He thought things ran smoothly and hopes everyone had a good time. Next year's . purse is expected to be larger'. PROFESSIONAL SCORES WINSTON-SALEM OPEN Robert Walker - 71 - 67 -138 - $1,000.00: Steve Mayo - 70 - 70 140 - $700: George Wallace - 65 - 76 - 141 - $400: Bruce Dorsett - 75 - 67 - 142 -$320: Chuck Thorpe 68 75 -143 - $320: Bobby Mays 68 76 144 - $250: Tommy Biershink - 70 - 74 - 144 T $250: Bill Thorpe - 76 - 79 145 -$200: Bob Leaver - 71 - 75 - 146 - $162.50: James Walker, Jr. - 71 - 75 - 146 - $162.50: Edward Hank - 76 - 70 - 146 -r $162.50: Len Burrough 77 -69 146 - $162,650: James Black 71 - 76 147 - $120: Leonard Jackson 71-76 - 147 - $120: Rocky Nelson -73 - 74 147 - $120: Her bert Warren - 74 - 74 - 148 -$100: Tim Saylor - 75 - 74 -149 - $100: Bobby Bridges - 71 - 79 - 150 - $100: Bill Feil 74 - 75 - 150 - $100: Alvin Grter - 76 - 74 - 150 -$100. ENJOY FULL SERVICE BANKING Auto Loans Bank-by-Mail RALEIGH tiires The Granville All-Stars fell behind- 1-0 to Hills borough in the second game, but came up with a big first inning themselves. Most of their success was contributed by, Hills borough's fielding and throw ing .errors. Third baseman Morton, and W. Moore had hits leading Granville to four runs. Speedy out-fielder E. Glover, walked and scored on throwing errors in their second, giving Granville a 5-1 advantage. That was enough for the win, because pitcher W. Watkins, gave up only One more run to Hillsborough. The Championship game was more to the spectator's liking with power hitting and many scores. The Mitchell Braves ' started fast with J. Johnson driving in an early run by doubling off the wall, and second baseman Duston drove in two with a bounding single. They scored another run in the second. The All-Stars from Granville shook off their fatigue and scored six runs in their second. The first two men up, E. Morton and Watkins reached base and scored on errors, and E. Moore was safe on an error followed by a walk, to J. Green. The first hit for Granville was an in field single by Eugene Glover, loading the bases. His bro ther, Clarence, then singled in Moore and Green. The brothers finished the scoring with, Eugene in on a passed ball, and Clarence on throw ing errors Granville got two more runs in the third, . Ignited by. Clareo.cS!, Glover's single to center The All-Stars stifled any kind of come back by adding two runs in the forth and two more in the fifth inning. The Braves scored a run in their fourth and pushed across a long run in the seventh. - All the games were scheduled for seven innings because of the time factor. The teams are members of the Granville County League and they represent the Southern Division. They nor mally play nine-inning games on both Saturdays and Sundays. On this special day, the Granville All-Stars cap tured the prize, and will re tain the bragging rights for at least a year. RON LYLE TO MEET STAN WARD IN ALL-STAR CARD Ron Lyle, WBC's third ranked heavyweight boxing contender, has just signed to fight Stan Ward at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Sept. 14. Ward is ranked number 10. On the same card Ken Norton, the number one heavyweight contender, will meet Italy's Lorenzo Zanon, number two ranked Jimmy Baseball ... i V Ms;!??; , , SIGNS WITH CELTICS - dedric "Cornbread" Maxwell (C) 68" forward from University of North Carolina, signs multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics at the Boston Gardens as president and general manager Red Auerback (R1 and coach Tom Hejnsohn (L) look onj Maxwell was the top draftee in the 1977 college lottery and the highest draft choice of the Celtics since Dave Cowens in 1970. (UPI). KSU Coach Tommy fJofmes loofis to 77 Season IVif fi Optimism ELIZABETH CITY -With- less than a month re maining before fall drills. 'Elizabeth City State's rookie head football coach Tommy Holmes is looking forward to the 1977 season with guarded optimism. "We're really looking for ward to August 17," Holmes said recently. "Things look promising." Approximately v , thirty Viking veterans and over forty freshmen hopefuls are expected to report to camp.- VW? .feel fhat we have plugged up some of the key positions through recruiting -especially in the lines. We were well pleased with our recruiting. We were able to sign most of the young men we went after, thanks to the efforts of assistant coaches Alvin Kelley and Thurlis Little. "We are also pleased to announce the addition of Lafayette Robinson, a former All-CIAA linebacker and NFL player, to the staff as de fensive line and linebacker coach. "Our strong card is going to be our defense. We expect leadership from All-CIAA candidates Vernon Miller and Kevin Grayson. A lot of , freshmen will play de fensively." Young goes against Jody Ballard; and number four ranked Larry Holmes takes on Howard Smith. Promoter Don King is billing the all-star card as the profession nal boxing extravaganza of the century. Lyle, .,. whose last victory was over Joe Bugner March 20, will receive $200, Continued On Page 16 Mortgage Loans Safe Deposit Tournament a i At:M Miller, a 5-1 1, 180 pound senior from Hartford, Conn., will be leading the defensive secondary while Grayson (6-2. 225 pounds) will lend his senior leadership to the young defensive line. The Viking defense yielded nearly thirty points a game in 1976, but Holmes is confident of a turnaround. "We'll spend a lot . of time with our offense since we've installed a new sys tem," Holmes said of his ; switch to the veer offense from the pro set used by former coach Tom Caldwell. "Speed was a problem in 76, but we've remedied that through recruiting and we feel that we'll be able to move the football on the ground. "Of course, the throwing of (junior quarterback) Johnnie Williams to receivers Mike Hill. Jeff Jones. Fred Hargrove and Daryl Spencer will keep defenses honest." Williams, a 5-11. 160 pound lefty, ranked first . t i THIS SPACE CAN BRING YOU FAST RESULTS DIAL 688-6587 We Specialize In Lotos mi Guts ALTERATIONS ft STYLING SUITS MADE TO 0RKR Press While Yoe Wait SCOTT TAILORS 104 Morris Street . Phone 688-1917 i y si w i s CKaaDaaaaadbnaDQDDaaDn RESIDENTIAL. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WIRING D 0 I 0 8 a D MOTORS E.. tl. T00LE & SONS PHONE 682-3486 NIGHT 682-6506 ' general electrical engineer and contractor " electrical and mechanical repairs lighting! fixtures and electric supplies wiring por light. heat and power refrigeration and air-condition service 'A and second in the league in total offense and passing during his first two seasons. Outside receivers Hill and Jones, who join Williams as All-CIAA hopefuls, are the junior field general's favorite targets. Both possess speed, excellent hands and a nose for pay dirt . Hargrove is a bullish 6-6. 215 pound tight end who caught 11. passes against St. Paul's in the 1976 finale. Spencer, a 6-4, 180 pounder from Washington, D. C is the heir apparent to eithef Hargrove's tight end or Jones' wide receiver spots. Spencer is just a sophomore while the other two are seniors. Offensive tackle Luther Banks, a strong 6-3, 250 pounder, will anchor an offensive line which is ex pected to improve vastly over last year's hobbled crew. Returning along with All CIAA candidate Banks are center Chris Owens and guard Charlie Vines. KYANIZI PAINTS Decorating Pelntlng tli HoRts SL Dial BEST BUYS See Us First For The Best Buys On Rings, Watches, Musical Instru ments, Shotguns, Pistols, Bicycles, And Other Valuables. DURHAM PAWtl SHOP ..WW. Main St. , 688-8491 Need Quick Cash? We Can Help You Meet i , f nu;ri(.ncies With Ca?h f if Ih-iph No In Use. ' Mil Kon Norton And. Jinny Young to .lootSopf. 14 A tripleheader boxing card - consisting of a pair of 10-rounders, one featuring Ken Norton, the other. Jimmy Young, two of the top contenders for the heavy weight title held by Mu hammad All, and another major bout to be announced shortly - will be colorcast live on the NBC Television Net work, Wednesday, Sept. 14 (8-II p.m.NYT). Announcement of the three-hour presentation was made by Al Rush. Executive Vice President. NBC-TV. The card is being pro moted by Don King, Presi dent of Don King Produc tions. Inc. Site of the matches is yet to be deter mined. Norton, who knocked out Duane Bobick in the first round of their May 2 bout at Madison Square Garden in New York, will take on Lorenzo Zanon, a 25 year old heavyweight from Milan, Italy. Zanon recently de feated European heavy weight titlist Lucien Rodri gues. Prior to that triump, he won a decision over Spain's Alfredo Evangelista, who later went the 15 round distance with Ali. Young, ranked No. 2 behind Norton by the WBC and WBA, will fight Jodie Ballard, who has a record ot MT's f$ labbed As Next Super lineman GREENSBORO - The past few National League drafts have proved that there is a wealth of talent playing small college football. Some of the top stars to be drafted in recent years in clude . Mickey Sirrrmr f5, 280) of South Carolina State, Ed "Too Tall" Jones (6-8, 275) of Tennessee State, and Charles Philyaw (6-8, 300) of Texas Southern. The next outstanding "super lineman" to come out of the small college ranks may be North Carolina A&Fs Lucien Nibbs, who is 6-6 and weighs 265 pounds. Nibbs, a native of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, is a junior and is really just maturing as a football D Cameras 0 D 0 0 0 D 0 D D 0 D D D D 0 D 0 Televisions Typewriters Component Sets We Loan The Most SAM'S PAUil SHOP Phone 682-2573 122 East Main St. Durham, N. C. E3I ' ..... , .tv , r n N o Ernie Terrell In 1965 he won World Boxing Assn. havywwcjrrr championship in 15-round decision over Eddie Machen. He lost crown in 1967 to Cassius Clay. 45bouts(2!bylmock- ouTsjand tost 9. Now 37, he's mtina records, singing out of Chicago. 21 wins, five losses and two. draws. He recently defeated both Ron Lyle and the Mghly regarded George Foreman. Ballard, an aggressive puncher from Houston, Tex., lists 15 knockouts among his 24 victories. player. "In St. Thomas the emphasis is not on foot ball and the coaching wasn't very good." said Nibbs in his distinct island accent. 'T was bigger than most of ihe guys J played against and just used my strength to get to the ball carrier. "Now I am getting better coaching so I am now using my head as well as my strength." Nibbs was especially effective against the, pass last season and neai tne end of .the season showed improve ment against the run. 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