Asheville Citizen-Times from Asheville, North Carolina • Page 11

THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN, ASHEVILLE, N. C. 11 24, 1 Drill 11 WCC Seeded Third In Tournament (fiwilniialan Leader In Washington WASHINGTON, Kch. 2.1 (1 mm Cats, Quakers To Clash Tonight In Vital Loop Bailie At Cullowhee Ilfp i I 1 Dodders Plan To Give Kubc Ileal Chance By WHITNEY MARTIN YKItO DKACll, Feb. 23 MV-It looks more and more as if Ihe Los Angeles Dodger catching burden is going to be carried on the square shoulders of Hube Walker, the No.

2 man under the ill-fated Hoy Campnnclla the last yc'ft'S. The possibility of a deal for another receiver is remote, and Fresco Thompson, vice presided in charge of farm clubs, says Ihe Iwn calchers under his far-flung jurisdiction with Ihe most prom ise still need plenty of minor league experience. They are Nate Smilh, with Ihe Reno, club last year, and Hobby Cation, who caught for Los Angeles. "My reports on them indicaie they are major league possibilities, Thompson said, then added: "1 think Walker might surprise a lot of folks. "This is the first chance he's had lo play regularly in seven or eight years.

You cau'l calch a ball and Ihen not work again for III days and expect lo retain a lint-tfiig eye. "Walker can hit the ball oul of the Brill's pulled out nich-ilvnl Catawba, a lean) which tied East Carolina fot- fourth place, ns lis first-round opponent Thursday night. The Bucs, also by luck of the draw, had gained the favored seeded position over the Indians, and will open the meet in Wednesday night's first game against Appalachian, the seventh-place complete first round pairings, as determined at a drawing conducted by conference coaches arc: WEDNESDAY 7:31) Kast Carolina (No. 4) vs, Appalachian (No. 7).

ft: l.i High Point (No. vs. Atlantic Christian (No. 61, THURSDAY 7:30 Western Carolina (No. 3) vs.

either Elon or Guilford (No. 8). 9:13 Lenoir Rhync (No. 1) vs. Catawba (tie for fourth).

Yet to be decided, is Ihe tournament's eighth team, Willi Klon and Guilford in contention. -Klon wound up its season with at least a temporary JOHN CITTY WCC forward should the Quakers lose In Western Carolina, Klon automatically gains the berth. The Catamounts enter the game with star forward Swede Frausoit still sidelined by an injury and late today Coach Jim Gudger indicated that it was still doubtful that his elongated performer would be ready to go in the tourney. Hill Wilson is slated to start at his position against Guilford. In its first meeting with Guilford the Western Carolina quint romped to an easy verdict.

Out of yesterday's drawing, which was conducted by Dr. Karl Ruth ol Catawba, conference tournament chairman, Iho top ranked four figure to enter tho first round as deli-nite favorites. In eiich Instance, except the Guill'ord-Western Carolina scries yet to be completed, (he seeded quint swept thetwo-regular season series against their first-round Iocs. Lenoir Rhyne bent Catawba 70-61 and 76-57; High Point dc-fealed Atlantic Christian Bfi-77 and 711-75; Western Carolina conquered Klon HB-B2 and 75-42 and Guilford 77-00, and Kast Carolina trimmed Appalachian Rfi-65 and 94-58. Demaret Takes 2-Stroke Lead In Houston Tourney By MAX SKELTON HOUSTON, Feb.

23 lW-JImmy Demaret thrilled a tremendous hometown gallery today with a three-under par W) thai gave him a two-stroke, lead aller M-holes in the JBO.OOO Houston Classic Invita- A TKN-DAY PIUIACHING MISSION opening today in Ihu Dominicim Republic will be altundod by the Rev. Ernest Fitzgerald, pastor of Abornethy Methodist Church, shown boarding a plane yesterday at Asheville-lfendei'sonville Airport. Tlie mission, sponsored by Ihe Dominican Evangelical Church in cooperation witli Hie Hoard of Evangelism of Ihe Methodist Church, begins today Willi an evannelislie rally in Ciiul.ul TvujiUo, Ihe Uwrinwnn enpiliii. one of five Methodist ministers from the United Stales chosen to lake part, is scheduled to return to Asheville March 5. i.l lion golf tournament.

I The colorful Pomaret was at his ig itm (in a unuiu.v i.mii.e aim ins 70-70-cn 209 gave him a two-stroke edge over Marty Furgol, Lemont, 111., and Roberto De Viccnza, Mexico City. t- while rele Ma7.ur, Ihe 36-liole ft-J leader from Buffalo. wns hold on the No. 8 rung at 4-12. by defeating Guilford B3 (ill i Saturday night.

However, Guil-! ford's season was incomplete because of a postponed game remaining with Western Carolina. That contest has been rescheduled for night at Cullowhee, and should the Quakers win (hey will share eighth place with Klon. In case (hat situation develops, the two teams will meet al Klon Tuesday night in a playoff lo decide the eighth tournament selection. However, I North-South A ll-Star I Came Set For Raleigh GRKKNSBORO. Feb.

23 MV-Lenoir Rhyne's defendine. champions and No. 1 seeded for tlie North State Cnnler-ence's IStli annual tournament opening Wednesday niyht at Lexington found out, once again today that tlie fates believe in making life just as difficult as possible for the favorite. Tlie Bears, going into the championship event with a 15-1 record, pulled out the toughest opponent possible, off the records, inaugurate defense of their tille. In the drawing which si'ls up I lie (niiinnnient' pairings, was resumed after a 36-hour rain had left the winter tour's longest course very soggy.

Domarel, Furgol and De had trailed Mazur by one slroke after 36 holes. Mazur dropped behind on Ihe front nine with a with Furgol and Demaret taking 34s. On the back nine, Furgol dropped back with a one-over 37. Dow Finsterwald, Tcquesla, used tlie day's best round, a four-under 68, to tie with Jay llobert, Sanford, at 212. Nine pros were eliminated as I the tournament's second cut re duced the final round field to 64 pros and five amateurs.

The cutoff point was 222, six over par. Those eliminated included Jimmy Clark, Lagunda Beach, Henry Ransom, St. Andrews, 111., and Shelly Mayfield, Westbury, N.Y. "1 got off good shots," the happy Demarte said after being mobbed by well-wishers after sinking a seven-foot birdie on the eighteenth green. "I wasn't in bad trouble all day," he said.

Most of the gallery estimated at 14,000 was for the 43-year-old Demaret, who has twice placed fourth but had never won the 11-year-old Houston tournament. The only time he won a major tournament here was the Western Open in 1940. Jimmy Demarel, Klamesha Lake, N.Y., 70- 70-69209 Martv Furgol Lemonl, 68-73-71311 Robert De Vlcenio, Mexico City, 70-70- 71- 211 Dow Finsferwald, Tcqueifa, 74- 70- 68-212 Jav Heberl, Sanford, 69-73-70-213 Stan Leonard, Vancouver, B.C., 68-77-69 Gene Littler, Slnqlnq Hills, 73- 71- 70214 Bob Goalbv, Darlen, 69-74-71 2U Frank Stranahan, Toledo, Ohio, 72-71-71-214 Ed Oliver, Canton 68-73-73-214 Milon Maruslc, Webster Groves, 68-73-73-214 Dave Raqan, Orlando, 72-69-73314 Fred Hawkins, El Paso, 71-74-70 Earl Slewart Dallas, 74-73-70-216 Tom Nleporle, Cincinnati, Ohio, 71-74-I 71-716 Ken Venturl, San Francisco, 71- 73-72216 Pete Mamr, Buffalo, N.Y., 68-71-77-316 Al Besselink Grosslnqer, N.Y., 73-72- 72-217 Johnny Polt, Shreveoorl. 73-72-72 217 E. J.

Harrison, St. Louis, 69-72-76-217 Ted Kroll, Fort Lauderdale, 68-05-74-217 named the most, oul standing performer in tlie division. Special awards also went lo Joe Brown of Cullowhee as the best coach during the regular season and to Webster High (or showing the best sportsmanship. The regular season championship trophies went to Franklin's girls and Cullowhce's boys. The divisional tournament championships were captured by Franklin's girls and Swain's boys.

They advance to the conference finals against the Andrews girls and Murphy boys, the Western Division champs. The finals for girls and a consolation game for boys will be held Friday night at llaycsvillc and Ihe finals for boys and a consolation game for girls will he played Saturday at Hayes-ville. The girls consolation pits Swain against Murphy while the hoys sends Cullowhee against Nanlahala, jumping to a 77, Demaret. played the front nine in 34 and camo home in 35 while blasting par a Ihird straight round on the par 72 Memorial Park course. Winter rules prevailed as play Cancer Fatal To President Of Packers GREEN BAY, Feb.

23 w-Russell W. Bogda, president of the Green Bay Packers Football died of lung cancer last night in Bellin Memorial Hospital. He was 46. Bogda had been ill for more than a year and underwent surgery last June. He entered the hospital Feb.

12. The Packer executive offered to resign at a directors' meeting of the National Football League team on Jan. 6. The board refused to accept his resignation, but appointed Dominick Olejniczak, executive vice president to take over many of Bogda's duties. Bogda's successor may be chosen at the board's next meeting March 3.

He was elected a director and a member of the executive committee in 1946 and became president in 1953, succeeding the late Emil J. Fischer, who died in Florida last December. NORTH Tnam Lenoir Rhyne High Poinl W. Carolina Catawba E. Carolina All.

Christian Appalachian Elon Guilford STATE STANDINGS Conf. Games All Games Pel. Pet. IS I .938 19 3 .864 II 5 .688 17 6 .7.19 9 6 .600 17 9 .654 8 8 .500 8 14 .364 8 8 500 II 8 .579 7 9 .438 12 14 .462 10 .375 11 12 .478 12 .710 5 IS ,250 12 .200 7 14 .333 GAMES THIS WEEK Monday Guilford al Western Carolina. Tuesday Elon-Gulltord play-oft at Elon If necessary.

Wednesday through Saturday North Stale Tournament at Lexington. Jack Quiggle, Michigan Stale; Don Ohl, Illinois; Tom Gaberina, LaSalle; Arlene Bockhorn, Dayton; and George Kline, Minnesota. One spot on the North squad is to be filled and there is a possibility that the player will be Elgin Baylor of Seattle, the nation's leading scorer. Baylor has one more year of eligibility but may turn professional at tlie end of the current season. If he does, he has agreed le play in the North-South game.

Tho South will be highly flavored with Atlantic Coast Conference stars with five players on Ihe squad They are Whiley Bell, North Carolina Slate; Tommy Kearns, North Carolina; Jim Duke; Wendell Carr, Wake Forest; and John Nacin-cik, Maryland. Tho other five South performers will be Flora, Hobbs, Vern Hatton of Kentucky, Pole Gaudin, Loyola of New Orleans, and Dave Keleher, Morehcad State. In the national scoring race, Flora is tenth with a 24.7 average; Greer is 12th al 24.4; Embry lobh at 24.1; Hobbs 17th at 23.4; Ohl 33rd at 199; and Gaudin 44th at 18.9. President-elect Miguel YriiKnras Fnentes of Ciu.itrmnla arrived, here tonight for vi.sit with I'rev idenl Kisenhower and pledged his counlrv "will always he in tho front linn in Iho stnutjle njjainst coiiiiiiiinisiii. Secretory of Stale Dulles, In wi'lcoiniiiK the, (iiiateinnliin, said Iho United Stales had watched "Willi very (treat inlerest" Cliialo- main's mislvr of a nro-Coinmn-nisi reilitne a few years iiko.

Dulles said, "We look forward lo what will happen In this sister leniililic will) which wn have Kood and warm rclation.ships." 'We are very pleased that yo'i planned Ihis trip before assum ing the presidency on next March Dulles said. YriiRora.s spokn luiefly in Kn- lish front a red-carpelerl slam! creeled III his honor just below the ramp of a special U.S. Military Air Transport piano which brnunht him here. After the welcoming ceremonies al WashiiiRlon National Airport, official cars escorlocl th President-clod, lii.s wife and seven members of their parly to Iho Kovcrnnienl's residence) fur riicsIs, lllair House, across from Ihe While House. YdiKiuas and his parly ar- ranucil lo dine privalely IihiIkIiI.

They will licniu their official call-, tomorrow wilh a visit lo Vice President Nixon and luncheon will! Dulles, Ilihly Kllis, 7, Has Her First Kiiiliriny J'miy MIAMI BKACH, Feb. 2.1 urt llildy Kllis, the freckle-faced daughter of a Catholic mother who was adopled by Jewish foster parents, celebrated her birthday wilh her first birthday parly today. The youngster, horn Ilildy McCoy, was the center of a leuglliy controversy before Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kllis were permitted by the Dado Counly Circuit Court lo adopt her last July.

She had no birthday parties during the year.s the Kllisos fought lo retain her cuslndy. Twelve of her classmates al. Ih'j private school she. attends were invited lo the party. Mrs.

Kllis wouldn't say where the celebra tion was held. She said she and her husband want Ilildy to liv: quietly from now on, Courts in Massachusetts, where Ilildy was born, held the Kllises should give her up under a stale law retptrrrng aft adapted cluh! to be reared where practicable in the faith of its natural parents, Tlie i Kllises have had Ilildy she was six tlays old but her mother claimed she did not know Ihey were Jewish when she gave up the child. "II's wonderful lo know she's really ours," said Mrs. Ellis. "We're beginning lo unwind and feel like normal people again." AlllovILLb'S HNESr THEATRE Todny.Wod.

Oiwn Fnnl. The love story of Julie nnd lllll the woman who hived an atomic selentlnl anil the unwanted child who came into llieir lives! 7a. LAUREN BACALL ROBERT STACK The girl you adored "Elofte" Evelyn Rudit in a performance that rnakei her thft (int great icropn dltcovery of 195(11 (ptiiamoimt yT A Oprn 41 NOW SHOWING Mat. Evil. SOc Sal Is nt Ills lirst ns an unwanted Teenager proving himself man! CHANDLER All THE WORLD IS THEIR ROMANTIC CINcmaScopE CiNiMAfieonfi CUUO by DC lUXt Pow'TCwr Wo --Clllion Photo Richardson, fil.

I). where oilier methods fail ll's just because of Hie principle Ibis column has been repealing, In season and out. If you can't con trol lecn-agers and you can't, if you let them bavo high-powered cars Ihen help Ihem lo conlrol themsleves and each other. But is this program worth what cnsls $34 to train each Let's ask Ihe parents shose son turned his enr over and killed himself In your lown? Or mother of Ihat lovely girl, her only child, whu ended her midnight joy ride when her sports car entailed iitla track? Let's help our lecn-agers purge themselves of this "worst driver" charge. Sir John May J'nrly To Guicumis LONDON, Feb.

21 Sir Hunt, leader of Iho British expedition that conquered Ml. Kveresl, in said today Soviet nulhor-II ics had granted him permission lo take a British parly to the Rus sian Caucasus. This is believed lo be in the first parly from Iho West allowed into the mountain range in 20 years. Ihe British will climb the loot twin-headed peak Usliba and then tackle the Ueziugi Basin tn the southern part of Ihe Soviet Union. Spanish Painter Dies MADRID.

Feb. 23 Carlos Saenz de Tejada, lit, prominent Spanish painter and dress designer, died today. He rccenliy was operated on for cancer. 2 COLOR CARTOONS 2 BIG HITS FIRST RUN HOflr.nT GEORGANN IVERS JOHNSON HI TFTr BOGART RAY USTINOV i 6 Jeff OPEN 10: i 1I-1-3-5-7K PLAZA All-Eastern Division Teams Are Selected jlhe park for you, although he's i had trouble gelling the bat on Ihe hall. As I said, though, he might do a lot heller playing regularly.

"As a catcher there's nothing wrong with him. lie can handle pitchers, and throw. Mechanically he's okay, although I know he's slow afoot." AAA Tourney I Set airings CHAPEL 1 1 ILL, Feb. 23 WV- Cla.ss AAA high school coaches met here today lo make final ar rangements and pairing for Ihe slate tournament which starts, al Greensboro Wednesday. Although the pairing are auln- malic.

sending Eastern learns against Western clubs in tho lirsl round action, some of tho clubs had to draw for position in their own conlerenccs after ending the regular season in a tic. Wilmington won the loss of the coin with Raleigh after the two finished in a tie for souond in the Eastern Conference, thus sending Wilmington against Burlington, which was seeded No. 3 from the West by the flip ot another coin. The two clash Wednesday at 7:30 in the first game. Al 9 p.m.

Wednesday, the West's No. 1 club, Greensboro takes on Rocky Mount, No. 4 from the Eastern Conference. Tho first round continues Thurs day with High Point of the Western Conference meeting Raleigh of the East at 7:30 and Durham's Eastern Conference champs tak ing on Salisbury al 9 p.m. Winners of Wednesday nights action will meet In a semifinal game at 7:30 Friday, while the Thursday night winners clash at 9 o'clock Friday In the other semifinal match.

Finals will be held Saturday at 9 p.m., follow ing a 7:30 consolation game be tween the semifinal losers. Game officials were also chosen lodnv. They are Stan Huffman and Russ Bergman from the West and Al Watford and Harry Ilelmer from the East. leaders for two weeks, slipped to second at 3045. Nearly 300 bowlers from more than a dozen towns participated in the six-day event which serves as an annual highlight for keglers in this section.

The top five finishers in each division follow: TrAWrarfllnali of Brevard, IIASj Vaidese Firemen, 3045: Olin Mathieon. Brevard, CarllnQ's, Asheville. 303.1; Candler Merchants, Asheville, and Stroupe's, Asheville, tied al nnilRI PS-Robert Black and Darlen Thomas, Brevard, and Foy Bryson and Wilt Burnette, Brevard, tied (or first at 1285; Lein Leopard and Dr. Robert strtrhr. Wavnesvllle.

Malcolm Johnson and Everett Whltmlre, Brevard, 127H; Bill and MICKS uuncan, ftsnovuiu, 1270 SINGLRS Dr. Robert Stretcher, Wayncsvllle, 97 Les Gray, Wlnston-sa lm. A7A: Trnv Crowa. Marshall, Jay Burnette, Winston-Salem, 665; Lewis nrnvard 6A0. ALL-EVENTS-Charlej Rudlslll, Valdese, 1926; Charles Buekner, Asheville.

1915; Hicks Duncan, Asheville, 1903; Jay Burnette, Winston-Salem, 1B90; Lorn Leopard, Wavnesvlllc, 1880. LAND OF SKY SWEEPSTAKES Hugh Johnson and Troy Messer, Marlon, 1743; I I onn.irri Jinri Oliver Yoimt. WaVheS- ville, 1657; Robert Ootes and finrl Snr-1 rells, Brevard. 1647: Frit Merrill and) Gcoroe Poor, Brevard, 1641; Bruce Reynolds and L. C.

Poor, Brevard, 1633. DREAMLAND DRIVE-IN THEATER TONITE 3 COLOR CARTOONS SHOW STARTS 7:00 "BEDEVILED" with ANNE BAXTER and STEVE FOREST In Color 'I DIED A THOUSAND TIMES' with JACK PALANCE and SHELLEY WINTERS fn Color i FRANKLIN, Feb. 23 All-di Frank Howard AND YOU Teen-ajjrrs could be Ihe drivers in Ihe country if best Ihey wauled lo. Instead, Ihey are nearly the nalion's worst, exceeded only by Iheir older brothers, ages 20 to 25. Elizabeth Pope, in nil nrlicle in "McCnll's" condensed for "Reader's lligesl," lolls us Hint one leon-aer is dying every Jl minutes, almost lO.OOO year.

Where older drivers die in collisions, young men die also, by speeding, turning their cars over or crashing into I roes or whIIs on turns. Apparently we can do nolhing to stop this suicidal slaughter, if by "we" is meant the authorities, the highway palrol, the lawmakers, Wc could jail them, or fine them which means Iheir parents; for what father would let his son disgrace the. family name by serving a sentence? Wc could lake away their licenses, llien be compelled to send them lo prison for driving wilhnut a license and get Ihe whole community up in arms against us for making criminals out ot young citizens. But hold it! The who could, but won't, do all these ineffectual things, are all sober, stodgy adults. "We" haven't the faintest conception of bow big if makes a guy feel lo go roaring down the pike, muffler eut-oul popping, shaming all sane drivers, maybe even giving Vhe pakul a race.

If only it were possible In show this teen-ager what a kid's trick he's playing! If only he could see himself as others see. him, a childish show-off, a smart cat, a little boy Irying lo act like a man and not succeeding; be could be the best driver in the world. But that's impossible. Impossible? Phooey! It's as easy as pic. A remedy is ready and waiting, that's ended deadly lecn-agc driving again and again, wherever It has been tried.

It's the High School Driver-Educalion Program, It's not optional, but compulsory, for "the boy most inclined to drive like a lunatic wouldn't be caught dead in a dual-control instruction car." Students are not only taught how In drive; but also Ihey are shown by movies and visits lo traffic courts and aulo graveyards what is likely to happen to "show-offs." And they learn to develop a keen distaste for the murderous show-oft. But why should this work, Open 10:15. Continuous MON. TUES. I Minn iiitt mtir LANCASTER CURTIS ami L0LL0BRIGIDA TRAPEZE AND THE BLOOD CALL OF ROD CAMERON l5 Brevard Cardinals Win WNC Meet Team Crown RALEIGH, Feb, 23 Raleigh has been selected as the, site of the first annual North-South All-Star basketball game.

The Game, which brings together 20 of the nation's top college players, will be played in Reynolds Coliseum here Friday night, March 28. The contest is being promoted by Gene Shue, former University of Maryland All-American who currently is starring for Detroit Pistons of tho NBA. Shue said that 10 of Ihe 20 players who have been selected for the game have accepted the invitation. Everett Case of North Carolina Stale will be head coach of the. South squad and Joe Lap-chick of St.

Johns will coach the North. Four of the nalion's top twenty scorers will participate. They are Dom Flora of Washington and Lee and Joe Hobbs of Florida, both on the South squad, and Hal Greer of Marshall and Wayne Embry of Miami (Ohio) on the North team. Shue said the following players have been signed for the North: Greer; Embry; Jack Parr, Kansas State; Johnny Lee, Yale; Dick Savitt Cops Indoor Tennis Title NEW YORK, Feb. 23 UTl-Big, Dick Savitt.

the reluctant Davis Cupper, blasted Budge Patty with pulverizing power today and regained the National Indoor Tennis championship he first won in 1952. The scores were: 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 12-1. Tlie stoop shouldered, 6-4 New iYork oilman, who quit biglime ten nis shortly after his Wimbledon and Australian triumphs of 1951, swept through the first two sets easily. He. then stood off a spirited Patty rally in a.

fierce battle ot crackling services and volleys. Patty, slender 33-year-old so cialite from Los Angeles who spends most of his time in Paris, appeared tired. But in thet bird set he seemed to call upon a mysterious fresh source of energy which threatened to turn the tide. Y-lJidcly League FIRST GAME Mont Lnriqo (43) (14) Rotary Stfivflns (3) Rrflfllpy F-Hondricks (t) () Mr.Clurp-F Trueluck (17) (31 Hoyncs-C Nwome (20) PMton Arrwoort (7) Pruf.p Subs: Monse LntlciP: Sextan. Rotary Glpr, Wilson, Connrr.

5ECONDGAMI Klwlnls (.17) (II) Snrlnmn F-Sflpo (7) DH--F D.Howell Dale C-Atklm (8) (4) Cofley-C Brfldtord (17) Harwood Roberts 02) Duckotl-G Subs: Klwonls: J. Howell, Poeke, Mol-tit. Serloma; Gorman. THIRD OAMB ODIImlit (22) (31) Am, Bui. Cluh F-Nclms (1) Radtll((-F F-Brolt (2) Saunooko--F Daniels (8) (ID Harwood G-Ctenhens (.1) (4) Gnitcr-G Harper (8) Dunn Subs: Optimlsls: Qupan, Henderson, Stephens.

American Business Club: Mc-Gulre 7, McKef Ball. Officials: Jackson and McDowell. VPI had lo go lo ils sevenlh game before holding the opposition to less than two touchdowns. vision boys and girls teams for regular season's play in the Eastern Davision of the Smoky Mountain Conference were announced here last, night during the. finals of the Division basketball' tournament.

Named to the girls team were forwards: Mary Watson of Glen-ville; Carolyn Simpson, Cullowhee; and Leota Beck, Franklin; guards: Mary Brown and Doris DeHart, Swain; and Frances McClure, Franklin. Swain's Mary Brown was chosen as the most, outstanding performer during regular season. The bnys all-division learn in-eluded Blaine and Bill Pressley of Cullowhee at forwards, Lawrence Johnson of Cherokee at center; Carl Cole of Swain at guard and Louis Moody of Glen-ville at guard. Johnson was Brevard bowlers romped home wilh a lions share of Ihe wards in the 20th annual WNC bowling tournament which closed on the Asheville Bowling Center alleys yesterday. The Transylvania kcglers look firsts in team and doubles competition, were fifilh in singles and third, fourth and fiflh in the Land of the Sky Sweepstakes.

Only one leadership, learn, changed hands during the final of three weekends of competition at the local center. Coming on fast lo win the team title on Saturday were the Cardinals of Brevard with 3165. Making up the winning team were Frank Israel, Walter Straus, Randall Lankford, James Avery and Joe Lavell. The Valdese Firemen, team Haywood Cage Tourney Opens On Thursday CLYDE, Feb. 23 The Haywood Counly basketball tournament, a double elimination affair originally slated to get under wayy last Thursday but delayed by bad traveling conditions, will open here Thursday night at 7:30 with the Clyde girls meeting Crab-tree-iron Duff.

At 9 o'clock Thursday night the Clyde boys and Fines Creek will tangle. The tourney continues Friday and Saturday nights and will be resumed on March 3 and 4 or 10 and II, depending on the progress that Crabtrcc-Iron Duff makes in District 8 Class A playoffs. Schools participating in Ihe art? Finn Creek, Clyde and Crabtrce-Iron Duff. Buncombe Meet Features Jayvees Buncombe County's varsity boys and girls will have an off night from l.ournamen'. action tonight ns Ihe Jayvre hoys move info the spotlight for their semifinal aclion al Ashcvillc's City Auditorium.

The curd send the Enka Jnyvees against, Reynolds at 7:30 with Ihe Erwln Jayvees meeting Blltmnre at 9:00. Enka gained its semifinals berlh with a 50-40 victory over Valley Springs, Reynolds downed North Buncombe, 53-43; Erwin trimmed Owen by 49-26 and Biltmore beat Leicester by 42-35. Jayvee finals and a consolation game are on tap tomorrow night at' the Auditorium and varsity action resumes on Wednesday night. Advancing through first round play In varsity boys competition were Valley Springs, Owen, Reynolds and Kill-more. Glrln tennis falnlng.

first round triumphs were Enka, Valley Springs, Reynolds and Owen. On Wednesday night the Valley Springs girls tnect Owen at 7:30 and Iho Owen boys play Reynolds at 9 o'clock. Thursday night the Enka girls meet Reynolds at 7:30 and the Valley Springs boys play Biltmore at 9 o'clock, NOW.