Duke Upsets 12th Ranked Maryland in ACC Battle
Duke shot 67.6 percent, led 35-33 at halftime, and pulled away late to beat 12th ranked Maryland 68-59. Five Duke players scored in double figures led by Alan Shaw 18 and Len Elmore topped Maryland with 18 for the scorers, as Duke improves to 13-9 overall and 6-4 in the ACC while Maryland falls to 19-4 and 6-4 in conference.
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West Virginia Edges Jaspers 78 77 in Close Win
In Morgantown West Virginia edged Manhattan 78 77 as Wil Robinson scored the deciding points with 2 seconds left after nearly turning the ball over. Manhattan led 39 37 at halftime and outrebounded WVU 51 36. Five Jasper players reached double figures while WVU’s Dave Werthman had 11 points.
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Dave Werthman
Purdue Edges Indiana in Loop Clash 70-69
Purdue overcame a 7 point deficit to beat Indiana 70-69 in Lafayette. A late three point play by senior Bob Ford capped the rally as Purdue halted Indiana’s five game win streak in the Big Ten clash. Indiana led 43-43 at halftime before Purdue surged back without star William Franklin who had just hired an agent and became ineligible.
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Track Meet At Laredo Tops This Year's Border Olympics
The Laredo Border Olympics underway Friday and Saturday will feature the largest university division in its 40 year history. Defending champions include Rice in the university division and Dallas Baptist in college, with notable entrants from Texas A&M Texas Houston SMU Texas Tech TCU Baylor North Texas State and Lamar. Eight defending university champions include Rice pole vaulter Dave Roberts and hurdler Mike Cranholm, with others like Alan Thomas Carl Johnson and Eric Sigmont aiming for records and titles across events.
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Adult Basketball Tourney Opens With Upsets in Several Divisions
The Adult Basketball Tourney opened with upsets in the C division as Jones Construction defeated second-seeded Cabaret 58-46, led by Carl Inge with 30 points. Davis Linan upset Watlington Raiders 50-41, Buddy Clayton 16 and Raymond Newman 11. In D division Peoples Safety beat Gypsum 72-43, Slow Pokes 49-34 led by Collins 23 and Cooper 22. B division saw Jaycee No.1 43-36 over Glenwood and Central Apparel 45-41 by Corning. Auto Specialty beat US Gypsum 84-21 to reach finals, Cole Chevrolet 32-30 over Corning to also advance. Schedule lists Feb 2 games and rounds through March 7.
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Fast Run For Top Money Predicted In Richmond 500 Grand National
In Richmond Virginia AP reports top drivers show blazing speeds in qualifying for the 542 mile Richmond 500 Grand National race. Bobby Allison led with 90.572 mph pole, ahead of Bobby Isaac 90.359 mph and Richard Petty 89.034 mph. Bill Dennis and loreal driver also among early top starters for the $43 450 race set for 1 pm.
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Russi Wins Overall Downhill Title In World Cup
West Germany's Franz Vogler and Austria's Wiltrud Drexel unofficially won the Saturday men's and women's downhill races as Bernhard Russi of Switzerland captured the overall downhill World Cup title. Vogler clocked 1 minute 26.36 seconds to edge Russi, who had won Friday's race and an Olympic gold medal. Therese Nach allgemeger finished the women's 1.3 mile event in 1:31.33 with Anne Proell also among the Cup leaders.
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Associated Press
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Russi
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Fuir
Anneté Proell
Eugene
Rockets Rally Past Pistons For 122 106 Victory
Houston guard Hiving Hayes led with 36 points as the Rockets built a 40 32 first quarter edge and held off Detroit 122 106. Stu Lantz added 22 to 92 points, Calvin Murphy 22, boosting Houston to 27 39. Detroit’s center Rob Lanky scored 28 and Dave Bing 26 as Detroit made little late push.
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Calvin Murphy
Detroit Cenitar
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Dave Bing
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Davis
Hayes Hewit
Evie
Tides Rebels Crown Prep League Title With Undefeated Run
The Bullets beat the Rockets at Schoolfield Recreation Center to clinch the 1971-72 Prep League championship and complete a 11-0 season. Steve Rowling led with 18 points, Kevin Johnson and Johnny Pritchett added 10 each while David Scearce topped Rockets with 12. Lakers and Celtics split, Jets and Dragons also posted wins in a crowded standings scene.
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Steve Stroud
LSU Upset Kentucky In Southeast Conference Clash
LSU stunned league-leading Kentucky 88 to 71 in Baton Rouge as Jett Taylor scored 24 points and Bill Newton added 31, lifting the Tigers to a 10-13 season and 6-9 in the SEC while Kentucky fell to 12-3 in the league and 18-5 overall.
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South Carolina Beats Davidson 88 to 82 in Charlotte
South Carolina erased an early 11 point Davidson lead to win 88 82 in Charlotte. The Gamecocks improve to 19 4 with three home games left while Davidson stands 18 7 and prepares for the Southern Conference tournament in Greenville. Freshman reserve Brian Winters scored 24 points off the bench, well above his average, fueling the comeback.
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Travis Grant Leads NAIA Scoring Pace Across Standings
NAIA scoring leader Travis Grant of Kentucky State tops the per game list at 87.3 points, with George Adams of Gardner-Webb close behind in second and Bird Nietmann of Principia third. Davidson and South Carolina clash as Pecos and Fort Wayne Bible battle defensively.
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Optinist Basketball Royals Top Hawks For Eastern Division Honors
The Royals defeated the Hawks to secure first place in the Eastern Division and finalize the standings. The tournament opens Monday night February 28 at the New Armory with all teams playing. minor league games start at 6 30 p.m. and major league games at 7 p.m. The schedule lists multiple matchups including Tar Heels, Wolfpack, Cavaliers, and Hawks in a round of tied contenders.
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