Western Kentucky Clinches Lead in Tight OVC Race
Western Kentucky hammered Tennessee Tech 100-64 to run the Ohio Valley Conference record to 11-0 while Murray State upset by Morehead 97-93. A protested Murray loss may force a playoff if Murray sweeps its remaining three games and WKU loses its three. Notre Dame and Kentucky also won, with Carr scoring 53 and Issel fueling Kentucky’s 12-1 SEC tally.
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Cage Schedule and Friday Night Racing Highlights
City league cage games list matchups including Meadville Cranberry Franklin Tibisville and Rocky Grove Warren Corry with additional East Forest Eisenhower Tidioute West Forest Youngsville Sparta and more. Racing photos show Hoss Ellington ripping a wall hit at Daytona ARCA 300 and Bill Bares spinning out in a Daytona Grand Prix.
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First Place Oilers Invade Beaverdom
Corry Beaver fans welcome league leaders Oil City Oilers for a three game home stand. Oilers sit 4-0 in Section Two half and seek to extend their pace with a strong running, full court press. Bob Stahlman leads with 19 points per game while Oil City places Flet cher Emick Mix Wright in the starting quintet. Beavers, aiming to slow the pace, rely on a controlled slowdown defense and a lineup including Grice Cummings Bailey Bloom Cragg Downey. Game at 8 p.m. following a 6:45 p.m. JV start.
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CJ Nips Raymonds in City Rec Cage League show
The Corry Jamestown team beat Raymonds 76-70 to move into second place as the Steelers led by Terry Maynard with 26 points and Denny Albers 15 and Ron Lehrecengost 12 kept the D-1 in playoff hunt. Dave Sampsell led the Springers with 39 in defeat.
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Baby Beavers Fall To Oil City 47 33 In Tight Contest
Corry Area Junior High School cagers were held to 33 as Oil City Oilers pulled away in the final period. Craig Sampsell led Corry with 14 points while King poured in 18 for Oil City. Corry will travel to Franklin Friday for another junior high clash.
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Commissioner Sees Pro Football Expansion After Merger
Kansas City AP report says NFL AFL merger solidified pro football and spurred expansion talk to 32 teams. Commissioner Pete Rozelle praised Kansas City’s Super Bowl win and noted possible teams outside the continental U S including Mexico and Hawaii with no timetable for moves.
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Frazier Wins Heavyweight Crown After Knockout of Ellis
Joe Frazier becomes undisputed heavyweight champion with a fifth round knockout of Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden. The 26-year-old, 22nd KO victim, hints at retirement while eyeing potential fights with Cassius Clay successor Henry Cooper or Jack Dodell winner. Ellis loses WBA title and plans to keep fighting. promoters scout next bouts.
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Homecoming Not Great For Cap Star
ABA game in Cullowhee saw New York Nets beat Washington Caps 117-114. Henry Logan, Western Carolina alum, failed to score as Severn Tart led Nets with 26. two late free throws by Walt Simon decided it. Celtics, Bullets also won in NBA action, with notable scores from Nelson, Havlicek, White, Mullins, Lucas, Marin, Monroe, and Hayes.
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Sparta Gals Capture 12th Straight Win
Sparta's girl cagers extended their undefeated streak to 12 wins by beating Venango Christian 46-14 in Oil City. Wilma Long led with 24 points as the defense held Venango scoreless late first quarter and the Spartans built a 27-6 halftime lead. They head to Titusville next to face THS.
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