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: DOWNED GLIDER - Eric Moser of Charlotte sits on his glider as he awaits a “ride” back to Chester, S.C., for the 10-day U.S. Soaring Cham- pionships last Friday. Moser’s glider was one of Gliders Land Five glider pilots who were competing in the U.S. Soaring Championships in Chester, S.C., last week made an unscheduled stop in Dean Westmoreland’s pasture near Grover late Friday afternoon. Forty-five persons from all over the United States were entered in the 10-day event, spon- sored by Bermuda High Soaring of Chester. On this particular day, they were sunnosed to make a 40-mile trip from Chester to the Shelby Airport, take photos of the airport, and return to Chester. These five--including one from Charlotte, two from California, one from New York and one from Texas, made it to Shelby but ran out of air shortly after beginning the return trip. For several minutes, they circled above the Westmoreland farm near the North-South Carolina line, and then touched down in a huge, green pasture on Highway 216. “It was a pretty rough landing,” said Eric Moser from Charlotte, “but a lot better than those trees over there,” pointing to a patch of woods near the entrance to Kings Mountain Na- tional Military Park. “There was a lot of thermal activity that stop- ped us,” explained Moser: “It got too cold. The weather just pooped out on us.” One of the pilots that went down in Westmoreland’s pasture was Doug Jacobs of New York, who was the contest leader. “As it turned out, none of us were hurt, either physically or as far as the contest was concerned,” said Moser. “You have to go a minimum of 60 miles for the day to be counted and none were able to do that.” The pilots went to a nearby house to call their relatives to come and get them, disassembled their gliders and toed them back to Chester to begin another day of competition. Steve Moffitt, veteran Kings Mountain High wrestling coach, has seen many outstanding youth wrestlers in his day. He’s coached most of them. But last weekend in College Park, Ga., he said os SA y base after gaining life on an error in Monday’s Dixie Youth Major League baseball game against the Lions at Jake Early Memorial Park. Rotary Edges Lions 7-6 five that had to land in a pasture near the en- trance to Kings Mountain National Military Park. In KM Field A Sports Talk Gary Stewart he saw the best young wrestlers he’s ever seen. Moffitt took nine local youngsters to College Park for the annual Southeastern Regionals Junior Olympic Tournament. After weigh-ins on Friday, the rest of the weekend was all-out action by pre-high school age wrestlers. “It was the best wrestling I’ve ever seen in freestyle-type tournaments,” said Moffitt. “We saw sixth graders who have been wrestling for six and seven years.” : Two of the Kings Mountain wrestlers placed third. They were Kenny Bridges and Bo Phongsa. Other KM youngsters competing were Edmond Platt, Ben Guin, Bill Ford, Tee Cole, Andy Hollifield, Bobby McAbee and Victor Bur- ris. Most of the KM grapplers were members of last year’s championship Kings Mountain Junior High team. “We didn’t place too many wrestlers, but we gained some good experience,” said Moffitt. Wrestlers from nine states competed with In- diana wrestlers claiming the most ribbons. A Kings Mountain School teacher was asking her students the other day where they plan to go on summer vacation. am going to San Jose, California,” one little said. “No, Johnny,” the teacher said. “It’s San Jose. You pronounce the J like it was an H. How long are you going to stay?” Srohabiy ost of Hune and Huly.” the Shrine Golf Tourney Set Approximately 100 players will compete in the third annual White Plains Shrinette Golf Tournament this weekend at Kings Mountain Country Club. The 36-hole medal play event will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday. Due to a limited number of golf carts, applications will be limited to the first 100 players. The tournament will be flighted after Saturday’s first 18-hole round and awards will be given to the top finishers and for the longest drive and closest to the hole. The $70 per two-man team en- try fee includes green fees. Carts are $7 per rider. For confirma- tion and tee off times, call 739-5871. There will be a two-shot penalty for being late. Optional activities will be sponsored by Kings Mountain Country Club Saturday night. They include a buffet dinner, live band, and para-mutual bidding. Reservations may be made by 8 p.m. June 2. Entry forms are still available Rotary edged Lions 7-6 in seven innings in Dixie Youth Ma- jor League baseball action Mon- day night at Jake Early Memorial Park. Travis Queen came on in relief of Dwayne Patterson in the sixth inning to get the win. Sharee Hopper went the distance for Lions. Timmy Harrelson had three hits, Travis Queen and Bobby Peterson two each, and Kelly Ware, Josh Newton, Dwayne Patterson and Bryan Ware one hit apiece for the winners. Ware’s seventh inning single plated Harrelson with the winn- . ing run. Chris Short slammed a home run, and Brandon Putnam, Travis Terry and Shad Swan ad- ded two hits each for the Lion.s Pros Whip First Federal The Pros defeated First Federal 12-7 in Dixie Youth Minor League baseball Friday at Jake Early Memorial Park. Chris Burns was winning pit- cher for the Pros, giving up just two hits and striking out 10. Jessie McGinnis, Jason Bowen, Travis Slycore, Travis Oliver, and Tim Collins led the hitting attack for the Pros. Ricky Southard, Chad Huffman, Tim Harris and Travis Oliver were cited for their defensive play. 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Swimming Pool To Open Monday The swimming pool at Deal Street Park will open for the summer Monday. Recreation Director George Adams said admission will be 50 cents for ages 12 and under, and one dollar for persons over 12. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2-5 p.m. on Sunday. Two Softball Tourneys Here Two NSA World Bid Softball Tournaments will be played in Kings Mountain June 11-12. The Men’s Class D World Bid tourney is scheduled’ for that weekend, along with the NSA World Bid Women’s tournament for all divisions. For information or to enter, call Bill Parker at 739-7330 or’ 739-1554. The annual Kings Mountain American Legion Post 155 Golf Tournament will be played Sat., June 11 at Kings Mountain Coun- try Club. Entry fee is $30 and includes green fees, cart fees, a steak din- Wednesday, June 1, 1988-KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 5A American Legion Golf Tournament June 11 at KMCC ner and dance. The dinner will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion building and the dance will follow. Cutoff date for all activities is June 4. Anyone interesting in atten- ACK. ... ding the dinner and dance only may do so for $20. Those wanting to attend just the dance may do so for $10 per couple. For more information, call 739-6387 or go buy the club room at the American Legion. It’s time to hit the beach! Mens Mesh Slip on Shoes *14.88 Just right for THE BEACH! a) r Summer Fun SALE! Entire Stock Mens Swimwear 20% OFF G&S-Quicksilver-Gotcha ~ Sizes 28 to 33 Selected Styles Mens Hi Top Basketball Shoes 25% to 40% OFF Nike-Avia-New Balance-Tiger Converse-Reebok LQ Lo ZN - N= Sst Entire Stock Mens Beach Shorts 20% OFF G&S-Quicksilver-Gotcha Xf eZ - Sizes 281038 = — Good Luck Class of 1988! 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