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April 15, 1960
Minneapolis Spokesman
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Irwin Holmes, a Black engineering student, elected co-captain of NC State tennis team, first in his race for ACC varsity sport; coach notes no issues except with segregated South Carolina and Clemson, who play in Raleigh.
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Negro Student Is Elected Captain Of N.C. State Team
Raleigh, N.C. (ANP) - Irwin Holmes, a Negro engineering student at North Carolina State college, last week was elected co-captain of the college's tennis team, and became the first member of his race to win such an honor or to co-captain a varsity team in any sport in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Described by his coach as a pleasant-mannered person, Holmes polled an equal number of votes with James Spence of Greensboro, N.C., in the balloting for captain.
The coach, while also praising Holmes' ability, said having him on the team presented no problems except in playing South Carolina and Clemson. South Carolina has a law on its books banning integrated athletics. But the coach explained that South Carolina and Clemson colleges send their teams to Raleigh for matches.
Holmes established the team's best record in 1959, but has lost his first three matches this season.
Raleigh, N.C. (ANP) - Irwin Holmes, a Negro engineering student at North Carolina State college, last week was elected co-captain of the college's tennis team, and became the first member of his race to win such an honor or to co-captain a varsity team in any sport in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Described by his coach as a pleasant-mannered person, Holmes polled an equal number of votes with James Spence of Greensboro, N.C., in the balloting for captain.
The coach, while also praising Holmes' ability, said having him on the team presented no problems except in playing South Carolina and Clemson. South Carolina has a law on its books banning integrated athletics. But the coach explained that South Carolina and Clemson colleges send their teams to Raleigh for matches.
Holmes established the team's best record in 1959, but has lost his first three matches this season.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Negro Student
Tennis Co Captain
North Carolina State
Atlantic Coast Conference
Racial Milestone
What entities or persons were involved?
Irwin Holmes
James Spence
Where did it happen?
Raleigh, N.C.
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Key Persons
Irwin Holmes
James Spence
Location
Raleigh, N.C.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Irwin Holmes, a Negro engineering student at North Carolina State College, was elected co-captain of the tennis team, becoming the first of his race to hold such a position in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He tied in votes with James Spence and has the team's best record from 1959, despite recent losses.