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Sports On the move N. C. State's Harold Thompson, along with other senior members of the National Champion basketball team will be thundering into the Hoke High gym this Thursday in an exhibition game against the Hoke High .4 II Stars. The game, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., is being sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Thompson, who is a former Hoke High star, can not play because he is an underclassman, but he will be on hand to sign autographs. UNC Grads Recognized The following students from Hoke County are among degree candidates for 1983 spring gradua tion at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They are: From Raeford. Sharon Lavonda Adams, B.A., P.O. Box 835; Robert Kevin Davis, B.S.I.R., 306 N. Jackson St.; Pamela Sharee Dockerv, M.D.. P.O. Box 123; Kurt Martenae Earnest, A.B. Zoo Poster Contest Open Students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be in vited to compete for scholarship awards in the second poster animal contest sponsored by the North Carolina Zoological Park and Piz za Hut restaurants statewide. The zoo is inviting schools in Hoke County and throughout North Carolina to participate in Educ., Rt. 2, Box 172B; Ronald James Kirkley, B.A. Chem., Rt. 4, Box 120; Michael Lorenzo Mcin tosh, B.A., P.O. Box 123; Neill Adams McNeill, Jr.. B.A., 615 N. Main St.; Dwight Oxendine. B.S. Phar., P.O. Box 1131; James Alan Sappenfield, B.A., 309 Old Farm Rd. and Donna Marie Scarboro, B.S.D.H., 107 Lamont St. To Hoke Pupils the contest during May. The con test is designed to encourage the study of wildlife and promote the state zoo near Asheboro. Pizza Hut is contributing a $2,000 scholarship award to the state winner in each of two age groups, and a S2.000 education grant to each state winner's school. J.H. 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He was nominated for his performance in the Southeastern 4A Conference track meet held last Thursday at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines. In his specialty, the 800 meter run. Willie won first place in a time of 1 :58. This time set a new school record breaking the old record of 1 :59.07 set the previous week bv Willie. This time also gives Willie the second fastest time for the 800 meter run among prep runners this year. The best time this year is by Brian Ponder of Enka with a time of 1:57.6 only 4/10's of a second faster than Willie. Willie also ran on the mile relay team. He ran the anchor leg in a time of :51 seconds. The relay team finished 3rd in the con ference. Willie will compete on Friday in the sectional meet to be held on Friday at Scotland. If he finishes third or higher in this meet he will advance to the Eastern Regionals to be held in Wilson next week. Men's Softball Schedule 1 . All Stars Peter Maynor 2. Beasley's Noah Hendrix 3. Boahn Concrete Harold Shortt 4. Duffie Braves Alfanso Parker 5. Hard & Heavy Dennis Bethea & Calvin Singletary 6. Jones Intercable Harrison Daniels 7. Raeford Jaycees Dick McNeill & Eddie Ramsey May 3 May S May 10 May 12 May 17 May 19 May 24 1-6 4-2 2-7 5-3 5-6 6-4 7-5 2-5 5-1 3-6 6-2 3-1 7-3 2-3 3-4 6-7 4-5 7-1 4-7 1-2 1-1 May 26 June 2 June 7 June 9 June 14 June 16 June 21 4-1 4-6 6-5 3-5 7-2 7-6 4-3 3-2 3-7 7-4 2-6 6-3 2-4 5-2 5-7 2-1 1-3 1-7 5-4 1-5 6-1 One more time , Greg! Greg Hollingsworth, Hoke High senior and leading scorer for the Bucks basketball team has been in vited to play in the East- West A II Star game held in the Greensboro Coliseum the last week in July. Ac cording to Buck 's coach Ron Par sons, Hollingsworth was chosen along with nine others from the eastern part of the state. Ten players were also chosen from the western areas. According to Par sons, Greg is looking forward to playing in this game. How big is a barrel? It depends. The term "barrel" as a unit of measure varies for different com modities. A barrel of wine contains 31 gallons, while a barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons, points out Aminoil USA. Blazers Take Two The Hoke County Blazers put two more wins under their belts this weekend bringing their record to 7-2 for the season. In weekend action, the Blazers wiped out Lillington Saturday by a score of 20-3. Hit leaders in the game were Reggie Pryor with four hits, Charles Britt and Bruce Cobb with three each. Rashad Rahmaan pitched the winning ballgame. Sunday's game was a close one for the Blazers, defeating Laurin burg by the narrow margin of 10-9. Hit leaders in the game were Johnny Williams with four hits, Mike Nieves and Charles Britt with three hits and Timmy Clark with two hits. Allen Morrison was the winning pitcher for Sunday's game. The Blazers will play two away games this weekend. Saturday, May 14, they will play in McColl, S.C. and Sunday they will travel to Red Springs. McMillan Arrives For Panama Duly Pvt. Kenneth M. McMillan, nephew of Betha Mason of Raeford, has arrived for duty at Fort Kobbe, Panama. McMillan, a communications specialist with the 193rd Infantry Brigade, was previously assigned at Fort Gordon, Ga. MTRKKCIIMNM CANNED PICNIC BACON DETERGENT
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