Cavaliers Rout Wake Forest In ACC Blowout
Virginia Cavaliers overwhelmed Wake Forest 160-87 in an ACC game, tying the Deacons at halftime before pulling away as Tony Kinn led with 28 points and Mike Kates added 26. Gidding contributed 13 rebounds guiding Virginia’s surge. Wake Forest slumped to 4-18 overall, 2-10 in conference.
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Charlottesville
Virginia Cavaliers
Wake Forest
Deacons
Cavaliers
John Gidding
Virginia
Tony Kinn
Mike Kates
Gidding
Dick Walker
Norwood Todmann
Virginias
ACC
Basketball Results From Recreation Center Scores and Matches
Rec Center basketball results list numerous scores for teams including Houston 118 over Oakland 11 and Virginia 100 over Weke Forest 87. Other games feature Kentucky Isd Indiana 129 Pittsburgh 120 Minnesota 115 and Texas Adds 93 SAm Yousson 86 plus various scholastic and college matchups with teams such as Roanoke, Randolph-Macon, St. Vincent, Slippery Rock, Gettysburg, Lenoir Rine, Guilford, East Cerains, and W. Kentucky.
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Houston
Oakland
Kentucky
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
College
Virginia
Weke Forest
Roanoke
Randolph-Maconés
Ayracise
Oklahoma
Colorado
Loyo A iChi
Bowing Green
Vanderbilt
Alabama
Pfeiffer
Presbyterian
N. C. College
Virginia St
St. Vincent
Slippery Rock
Mississippi
Auburn
Nebraska
Susnuehenna
Lenoir Riene
Guilford
W. Kentucky
Texas
Sam Yousson
Georgia
Seven Players In Contracts With Yankees
New York Yankees announced 1968 contracts for seven players led by Horace Clarke who topped last season with a .272 average and 21 stolen bases. Bill Monbouquette, who joined midseason, posted a 6-5 record and 2.36 ERA. Also signing were Stan Puhnsen Gene Micha Bob Cox Mike Hegan and Ryan Kosco. The club acquired Micha from Los Angeles Kosco from Minnesota and Cox from Atlanta.
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NEW York
Horace Clarke
Bill Monbouquette
New York Yankees
Clarke
Monbouquette
Yankees
Stan Puhnsen
Gene Micha
Bob Cox
Mike Hegan
Rny Kosco
A's Sign Four Players Boost Roster to 36
The Oakland Athletics announced four new signings, bringing the roster to 36. Outfielder Jim Gosger first baseman Ramon Webster infielder Ted Kubiak and pitcher Diego Segui join the AL club. Segui had a 3-4 record with Kansas City last season and a 16-1 mark in winter league play with Caracas including four wins in the Venezuela playoffs.
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Oakland
Calif
Oakland A
Jim Gosger
Ramon Webster
Ted Kubiak
Diego Segui
Segui
Kansas City Athletics
Caracas
Venezuela
Harris Wins 24th Straight in Unanimous Victory
Gypsy Joe Harris, at 155 pounds, outpointed Dick DiVeronica in a 10 round welterweight bout in Canastota NY. Judges scored 48-45, 49-43, and 48-42 as Harris dominated after a slow start. Harris, 30, from Philadelphia, improved to 24-0 while DiVeronica fell to 9-37.
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Philadelphia
Gypsy Joe Harris
Dick DiVeronica
Canastota
Harris
Jack Stiles
Nate Lepinson
Joe Sweeney
Associated Press
DiVeronica
Harri S
New York State
di Veronica
Northside dominates Lee Waid 91 36 to end season
Northside Bobcats closed the regular season with a 91 to 36 win over Lee Waid at Rocky Mount. Terrill Younger led with 20 points, others contributing across the lineup. Jayvees won 62 to 36 as Northside secures a 16 3 overall record and 14 3 conference mark. Semifinals set for February 28 with finals March 2 at Langston.
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Northside Bobcats
Lee Waid
Rocky Mount
Bobcats
Northside
Terrill Younger
Henry Fitzgerald
Homer Lipford
Harrison Clark
Frank Townes
Roy Fitzgerald
Roy Clark
Lownell Martin
Samuel Richardson
Lee Ward
S. Nance
J. Johnson
Holland
N. Nance
J. Jamerson
L. Lovelace
S. White
Mheimer
Langston
Fire at Tin-Dor Farm Kills Thirteen Infoal Mares
A barn fire at Tin-Dor Farm near Louisville claimed thirteen in foal thoroughbred mares valued around $200,000. The equines belonged to five different owners. Notable horses included School's Out, sired by Count Fleet, and My Jade, whose sire was Bolero.
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Louisville
Tin-Dor Farm
Count Fleet
Free hair consultation offered in Danville this Wednesday
Louisville, Ky Feb 19 1968 Mr M J Hornick will be back in Danville Va again Wednesday Feb 21 1968 Now is the time to act on this great opportunity Every man and woman now losing hair should take advantage of this free consultation Guaranteed You will be given a written guarantee on a pro rated basis from the beginning to the end If you still have hair on top of your head and want to stop hair loss and grow more hair come to the Holiday Inn Motel Danville Va between 1 pm and 8 30 pm ask for Mr M J Hor nick room number There is no charge or obligation all consultations are private and confidential
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Louisville
M. J. Hornick
Danville
Holiday Inn
NFL Players Owners To Meet Wednesday In Labor Talks
New York AP. Art Modell said a meeting between NFL and Players Association representatives will be held Wednesday afternoon as talks resume. The two sides, after meeting in New York recently, plan further discussions the week of February 19. The players seek a $15000 minimum salary, $500 per game for exhibitions, and a $5 million annual pension fund contribution, among other demands. Modell noted no final decisions expected. Commissioner Rozelle spoke at a joint AFL NFL session earlier. Wolman’s Philadelphia Eagles situation was touched on, with officials hopeful of resolution to avoid league action.
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NEW York
Art Modell
National Football League
NFL
FNL Players’ Association
Theodore W. Kheel
Kheel
Players’ Association
Daniel Shulman
Chicago
Modell
Pete Rozelle
American Football League
Philadelphia Eagles
Wolman
Jerry Wolman
Hebert brothers to receive Chapin Award in New York
Jay and Lionel Hebert will receive the William C. Chapin Award at the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association National Awards Dinner on February 27 in New York. The Heberts are the only family to win the PGA Championship, Lionel in 1957 and Jay in 1960.
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Chapin
New York
Hebert Brothers
Jay
Lionel
William C. Chapin
Metropolitan Golf Writers Association
Heberts
Exhibition Bout in Orlando Looms for Ellis on Friday
Jim Ellis the heavyweight tournament finalist from Louisville will stage a four round exhibition in Orlando Friday night promoter Christ Dundee said Monday. Ellis will spar two rounds each with George Holden and Ralph Casey.
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Orlando
Fla
Jimmy Ellis
Louisville
Christ Dundee
Ellis
George Holden
Ralph Casey
GWHS Faces Jefferson Sr. In Western District Playoff
George Washington High Cardinals meet Jefferson Senior High of Roanoke in a first round playoff. GWHS finished 6-3 in Group 1-A, beat Halifax County 76-55 to end regular play, while Andrew Lewis tops the district with a 12-0 record and earns a first round bye. The winner advances to semifinals this weekend at Lexington with hopes of reaching Bristol for regionals.
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Roanoke
Magicians
Halifax County
Blue Comets
Andrew Lewis
E. C. Glass
William Fleming
Patrick Henry
Lexington
Jefferson Sr
Ben Kendall
Hawkins
Franklin
Bristol
Kendall
Maynard Reynolds
Howard Dunn
Harry Whitt
Steve Smoral
Rick Kendall
Kentucky Beats Georgia 106-87 in SEC Contest
Kentucky rode Dan Issel 31 points and strong second half shooting to a 106-87 win over Georgia in Athens. Georgia led early behind Bob Lienhard 33 points and Jim Youngblood 25, but Kentucky pulled away after halftime to improve to 12-3 in the SEC, with Tennessee and Vanderbilt each four losses.
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Ron Speer
Associated Press
Athens, Ga
Kentucky
Dan Issel
Georgia
Wildcats
Issel
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Bob Lienhard
Bulldogs
Jim Youngblood
Lienhard
Youngblood
Adolph Rupp
Mike Casey
Steve Clevenger
Die
Dick McIntosh
Jerry Epling
Bowling Results At Riverside Lanes League Scores
Bowlers across multiple leagues at Riverside Lanes posted varied results led by Wilmoths and Mitchells with 4 3 4 wins respectively. Notable scores include Tate 216 and Fuller 256, plus a 232 by Jones and a 225 by Manusco.
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Cox-Tony
Halls
Kotelecs
Colischs
Mitchells
Goodsons
Central Apparel
Tate
Physicians
Brown
Barnett
Sunbeam
Anderson
Contractors
Lynch
Gusler
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Treson
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Beck
Crider’s Fisq
Payne
Transco Club
Owen
Rie Four
Walton Jr
Grubb Auto Supply
Senators Stage Workout Monday Between Showers
In Pompano Beach Florida first baseman Mike Epstein and outfielder Dick Billings joined 17 pitchers and four catchers for the Washington Senators spring practice at Municipal Stadium. Epstein and Billings got manager Jim Lemon’s OK to start drills early. General Manager George Selkirk signed pitcher Frank Bertina amid a dispute with reliever Dick Lines over a $3,000 raise. Lines did not sign after talks with Selkirk.
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Pompano Beach
Fila
Mike Epstein
Dick Billings
Washington Senators
Municipal Stadium
Epstein
Billings
Jim Lemon
George Selkirk
Frank Bertina
Dick Lines
Selkirk
Lines
East Carolina Wins Overtime Thriller Over Citadel 81 76
East Carolina University edged The Citadel 81 76 in overtime at Greenville. Tee Hooper tied the regulation at 69 69 with 1 17 left. Vince Colbert hit a key basket and Earl Thompson added two free throws late in overtime to seal ECU's fifth conference win. The Citadel sits 5 5 in league play.
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Greenville
N.C
East Carolina University
Citadel
Tee Hooper
Vince Colbert
Earl Thompson
East Carolina
Pirates
Thompson
ECU
Mill and Church League Basketball Standings
Schedule shows multiple league games across Westover Hills Burton Memo Druid Hills Burton Arlington Bapt Brethren and others with times from 6:30 to 9:00 and matchups including Westover Hills Burton Memo S and R General Pipe Shop and Schoolfield Emmanuel Brethren.
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Westover Hills
Burton
S & R General
A Press
Thireday
Vera Guy
Druid Hills
Arlington
Brethren C
Brethren
Schoolfield
Church
Emmanuel
Burton Memo
Westover
S.A General
Emmanuel Church
Artington Bapt
Christiansen Eyes Colorado State Athletic Director Post
Jack Christiansen, former San Francisco 49ers coach, says he would definitely consider the Colorado State University athletic director job if offered. He notes rumors after a recent consulting visit, adds he has no plan for permanence, and praises current AD Jim Williams while recalling his CSU ties from 1951.
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SAN Francisco
Jack Christiansen
San Francisco 43Ers
Colorado State University
Christiansen
Colorado State
Christansen
Jim Williams
Game Notes: Colbert Leads Scorers Amid ECU Shootout
East Carolina hit 33 of 62 shots for 53 percent while The Citadel connected on 30 of 65 for 46 percent. Vince Colbert scored 22 points and teammate 27 points led the effort.
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Vince Colbert
East Carolina
The
Citadel
Duke Leads ACC In Scoring Rebounding And Free Throws
North Carolina remains 10-0 atop the ACC but Duke dominates individual stats with 86.8 points per game, 53.3 rebounds, and .770 free-throw percentage. NCSU holds top defense at 68.1 points allowed, while South Carolina leads field goal percentage. Duke also edges in margin of victory by over 16 points per game.
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Greensboro
N.C
North Carolina
Duke
Blue Devils
North Carolina State
South Carolina
Virginia
N.C. State
Clemson
Wake Forest
Maryland
Infernos Triumph in City Armory Main Bout
The Infernos won two of three falls in the featured pro wrestling bout at City Armory Monday night against Luther Lindsay and Abe Jacobs. Lindsay pinned the other Inferno in 3:40, then the Infernos gained the deciding win at 4:33 as Wag attempted a body flip and collapsed, with the Inferno on top.
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Infernos
The
City Armory
Luther Lindsay
Abe Jacobs
Lindsay
Inferno
J. C. Dykes
Staunton Military Academy Whips Hargrave, 81 To 77
Staunton Military Academy defeated Hargrave 81 to 77 in a college basketball game. The report notes Butler and Lanier led St Bonaventure in a separate contest with 19th win, Butler 29 points and Lanier 27, as the Bonnies reach NCAA and NIT bids.
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Staunton Military Academy
Hargrave
N.Y
St. Bonaventure
Creighton
Bill Butler
Bob Lanier
Butler
Lanie
Bonnies
Bob Portman
Defending Champs Unbeaten In VMSL Loop Play
SMU rallied in the third period to beat Hargrave Military Academy 81-77, moving to 19-1 on the season and extending the defending champions’ conference unbeaten streak to two years. Hargrave sits 13-4 as it hosts the league tournament at Chatham starting Thursday with Augusta vs Greenshrier, followed by Hargrave vs Fishburne and the SMA winner facing Hargrave Friday. Ernie Magre led SMA with 25 points, while Basil top-scored for Hargrave with 22.
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Staunton Military Academy
Chatham
Hargrave Military Academy
SMU
Hargrave
Tigers
Augusta
Greenshrier
Fishburne
S.M.A
Ernie Magre
Robbie Hicklin
Werner
Rain
McKinney
Overmiller
Don W. Maphis Steps Down As Newberry Coach
Newberry College president A G D Wiles says Don W Maphis has withdrawn as head football coach due to illness. At 35 he was to succeed Harvey B Kirkland who remains athletic director. Maphis, former West Virginia athlete, was to join Feb 1 from Catawba College but grew ill and is hospitalized taking extended rest. The Catawba coach and dean of students has six years with the college. The committee backing Maphis has been reactivated and is reviewing candidates.
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Newberry
S. C
Newberry College
A. G. D. Wiles
Don W. Maphis
Maphis
Harvey B. Kirkland
Catawba College
Serios
Wiles
West Virginia
Catawba
Jobko Named Falcons Linebacker Coach
Atlanta Falcons appoint Bill Jobko a linebacker coach at age 32. A founder member, Jobko played nine NFL seasons with Los Angeles Minnesota and Atlanta before becoming a fulltime scout for the Falcons after retiring in 1967. He was a seventh round Rams pick from Ohio State and captained Atlanta’s defense in the expansion year.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons
Bill Jobko
Jobko
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Falcons
Rams
Ohio State
Vikings
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