Former All American reflects on weekend hoops and pro hopes
Wilkinson, a Virginia athlete and Hall of Fame bank executive, recalls a rough early career in the Eastern League, earning about a hundred dollars per game while playing three weekends a week. He laments era changes, notes TV exposure, and reflects on not pursuing big-money pro basketball.
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Princeton Chs Keeps Rally As Sulesky Paces Devils
Princeton Central High School vaults with Sulesky's 24 points leading the Devils. DeWitt 14, Eades 11, Jones 10 and 15 rebounds. Ball notes tough schedule shaping the team for the tournament as they prep to face Parkersburg in the AAA playoffs.
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Cavaliers Triumph In Turbulent Comeback Showdown
Virginia rallied past Brigham Young by forcing a second half surge led by Lamp and Sampson as the Cavaliers outscored BYU 46 to 29 after halftime. Crenshaw and Crenshaw’s three-point lead sparked a late burst, while McCray and Holland praised defense and foul shooting in a tournament win.
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Jaeckel Leads Narrow Gap At Open Championship
Jaeckel flagged as leader on 36 holes as players battle tough course. Colbert Conner Hallberg O Meara tied at 216 after rounds of 69 70 72 respectively. Edwards triple and double bogeys ruin a 78 to 218. Miller 76 221 Irwin 78 225 Crenshaw 77 224 Palmer 74 223.
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Boston College St Josephs Duel Notable In On Court Action
Boston College led St Josephs at halftime 18-2 and 41-42 final, with BC players Clark Foy Murphy and Adams scoring in a tight contest. Duke beat Purdue 69-81 as Suddath and Williams paced the winners, while Kansas edged Wichita State 65-66 in a close battle.
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