Jenkins chosen Canada’s outstanding male athlete for 1971
Ferguson Jenkins, 28, Chicago Cubs pitcher, named Canada’s top male athlete of 1971. He becomes the second man to win the honor three times, joining Maurice Richard. Jenkins, from Chatham Ont., led with 232 points in The Canadian Press poll, ahead of Phil Esposito and Herve Filion.
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Herve Filion
Davidson Faces Georgia Tech In Charlotte Invitational Opener
Davidson 3-3 meets Georgia Tech 2-3 in opening game of the ninth annual Charlotte Invitational. Joe Sutter and John Falconi lead Davidson at 16.4 points per game as Tech features Steve Post 19 ppg and Bob Murphy 17.6 ppg after a Furman standout.
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Twins to back two Charlotte baseball teams
The Minnesota Twins announced on Tuesday they will support two Charlotte teams. One is the Charlotte Hornets in the Class AA Southern League, and the other is the Charlotte Twins in the Class A Western Carolinas League, both using Griffith Park when the Hornets are away.
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Catawba Beats Cumberland In Catawba Indian Classic
Catawba College defeated Cumberland College of Williamsburg 89-76 and Campbell College beat Livingstone 77-65 in the first round. Livingstone and Cumberland meet in the consolation, with Catawba and Campbell facing for the title Thursday after a one day delay due to high school games.
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Lenoir Rhyne Upsets Gardner-Webb For Holiday Tourney Title
Darkhorse Lenoir Rhyne defeated Gardner-Webb 83 to 79 to win the Gardner-Webb Holiday basketball tournament in Boiling Springs North Carolina. Lenoir Rhyne improved to 6-4 after entering with a 4-4 record while Gardner-Webb, undefeated in nine games, dropped to 9-1. John Lentz led Lenoir Rhyne with 27 points and George Adams added 34 for Gardner-Webb in a tight second half. Belmont College beat Mars Hill 122 to 85 in the consolation game. Belmont forced 17 turnovers and held Mars Hill to 42 shots.
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Tar Heels Lead ACC In Scoring Rebounds and FG Percentage
North Carolina tops the ACC in scoring and rebounding with 581 points in six games and 304 rebounds. Maryland ranks second in field goal percentage at 54.4 and Duke in free throw accuracy at 72.3 percent. Virginia and NC State follow in scoring defense among the conference leaders.
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Dooley Brothers Face Each Other In Gator Bowl Scuffle
Georgia coach Vince Dooley and North Carolina coach Bill Dooley, brothers, approach the Gator Bowl with similar offensives and strong defenses making point totals unpredictable. Quarterbacks Andy Johnson of Georgia and the Tar Heels signal a likely low scoring game due to stifling defenses.
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Bubba Smith Faces Shadow of Gino Marchetti in Baltimore
Bubba Smith earns tough praise from players and coaches yet remains compared to Gino Marchetti. Baltimore coaches note Smith has improved each of five seasons with the Colts as they prepped for the AFC title game against the Dolphins in Miami.
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Gamecocks reach Quaker City finals with 86 64 win over BC
South Carolina 7-0 controlled the boards and built a 22 8 opening run to down Boston College 86 64 in the Quaker City Tournament. Tom Riker 15 points Trainor 22 led SC with Carver 16. Villanova topped Tennessee 76 67 in the other semi. Indiana beat BYU 61 50 in Old Dominion Classic.
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Racing Roundup from Tracks Across the Nation
Ginger mint won by a neck in the Falls Creek Purse at Liberty Bell amid a three horse photo finish with Idle Lady and Restless Wave. Just A Baker won the Smithsburg Purse at Laurel by 4 1/2 lengths over Spanish Fort II. Even Spring captured the New Orleans feature by two lengths over Best Rock. King of Cricket led from start to finish to win the Palos Verdes Handicap at Santa Anita by six lengths over Brazen Brother. Kelanne led the Irish Sweepstakes Hurdles from halfway to beat Lockeyersleigh by 24 lengths at Leopardstown.
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Tie Sales Reflect Kicker's Success
Miami's Garo Yepremian says tie sales rise after his 37 yard overtime field goal sealed a 27-24 win over Kansas City. He notes Bubba Smith’s presence as a defensive challenge for the Dolphins upcoming AFC title game against Baltimore.
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Marathon flag footballers prepare for 72 hour stint at Eustis Park
USCA sophomore Travis Moyer calls home as a group of players settles in at Eustis Park field for a 72 hour marathon flag football event. The makeshift camp lacks showers and soft beds but offers a phone line for contact.
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