Wolfpack tops ACC and nation as Thompson leads undefeated season
New York UPI reports North Carolina State, led by David Thompson, extended an undefeated ACC run to 26-1 this season and claimed the national championship status, following a 27-0 previous year marred by probation. The Wolfpack’s crusading fan base and ACC dominance define Tobacco Road basketball.
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Utah Rutgers to open NIT as Foster predicts matchup
Utah coach Bill Foster, formerly of Rutgers, confirms Utah will face his old team Rutgers in the first round of the 37th National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Rutgers stands 18-7, Utah 19-7, with the game set for Sunday afternoon as part of a 16-team field revealed March 4.
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Commissioner Kuhn Rules Aaron Must Play Braves Opening Series
United Press International reports that Commissioner Bowie Kuhn disapproved Bill Bartholomay's plan for Henry Aaron to sit out the Braves opening series in Cincinnati. Kuhn ordered Aaron to start at least two of the three games, citing baseball's best interests and echoing his 1973 pattern of two of every three games.
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Warriors Lakers duel for playoff berth with Pistons lead
The Pistons hold a five game edge as Golden State and Los Angeles fight for an Western Division berth. Detroit beat the Warriors 120 108 but remain five games ahead with Lanier returning tonight after an eye injury. Milwaukee topped Phoenix 105 92 as Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 18.
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Knights rout Jets 10-2 in WHA match
Jersey Knights routed the Winnipeg Jets 10-2 as Bobby Hull missed the trip under doctor care for an ulcer. Craig Reichmuth Gene Peacosh Wayne Rivers each scored twice, Kevin Morrison tied the league record for defensemen with his 18th, and Jersey moved into a share of a club goal record.
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Weekend of champions across Vermont schools and UVM
Mt Anthony leads Bellows Falls to claim class L. Black River tops Chelsea 58 34 for class M while Winooski defeats Fair Haven 64 37 for class I. UVM hosts three titles including Catamounts 6 2 over Merrimack to seal Division II. Vermont clubs head to New England and NIHT in Duluth.
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Town Team Extends Win Streak To Twenty
The town team remained undefeated with a 73 to 46 victory over Williams town Boys Club, marking their 20th straight win. Without leading rebounder Kerry Bergquist, they trailed 33 to 28 at halftime but steadied to pull away. Four players hit double figures as seven of eight dressed contributed.
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Bennington Town Team Faces Keene in Claremont Tourney
Bruce Carroll led the attack with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Chris Caswell added 13 points and 11 rebounds to help seize control in the second half. Scott Buchanan and Bruce Parmenter contributed 10 and 11 points respectively. Bob Petit did not reach the scoring column. Thursday's first round match pits Bennington against the Keene Recreation Department at Claremont in the recreation tournament.
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Buses to Bangor Maine for Mount Anthony trip
Weekend package includes motel room for Friday and Saturday. Patriots play both nights in the New England tournament representing Vermont. Bus departs 7 a.m. Friday March 22 from Bennington and returns Sunday leaving Bangor at 11 a.m. Contact Rita Patten at Aladdin Travel Inc. for details.
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