LSU names Carl Maddox athletic director
The LSU board of supervisors appointed Carl Maddox as athletic director for five years at an annual salary of 23000, bypassing coach Charlie McClendon who will receive a five year contract as coach at 25000. Maddox, 55, replaces Harry who is retiring, and had held the role temporarily after Jim Corbett died.
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Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors
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LSU Union
LSU
Charlie McClendon
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Jim Corbett
Coliseum Relays Set For Mar 1 2
The Southeastern Conference indoor track championships will be held in Montgomery March 1 and 2 as part of the Coliseum Relays. The meet includes divisions for nonconference colleges junior colleges and freshmen. The high school division runs separately on Feb 17 for the first time in 11 years.
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Cotaco Indians rely on balanced big five for standout play
Cotaco's five starters average 72.3 points per game led by Benny Allen 16.2 Roger McClure 15.3 Ray Scott 15.0 Tommy Willis 13.8 and Gary Coney 12.0 Each has led at times as the Indians post 11 wins in 16 starts Their best scoring burst came in a 106-66 win over Speake The team eyes Morgan County Tournament and regional play with hopes rising into late winter contests.
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Tommy Willis
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Raider Bruin game postponed by snow in Florence
The Decatur Red Raiders versus Bradshaw Bruins game in Florence Saturday night was postponed due to bad weather. Coach Earl Morris said snowing early in the afternoon led to the decision and a date would be set next week. East Limestone’s game with Hazel Green was also canceled and will be rescheduled.
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Cougars Run Win Streak With Dominant Victory
The second ranked Houston Cougars, led by Elvin Hayes with 31 points, defeated West Texas State 98-53 to extend their win streak to 16. Ken Spain added 24 and Don Chaney 15 as Houston built a 42-22 halftime lead and surged to a 50 point spread in the second half. Simmy Hill led West Texas State with 19 points, dropping their record to 1-5.
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UCLA Cruises Without Alcindor Past Stanford 75-63
UCLA top ranked by 46-22 halftime margin over Stanford in a Pacific-8 matchup. Center Mike Lynn stepped in for Alcindor with 17 points and 9 rebounds while Lucius Allen sat after a flagrant incident before returning as Stanford trimmed the deficit late. Alcindor watched from the bench due to an eye injury and is expected to be ready for next week's Houston showdown.
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Gary Petersmeyer
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Gators Rally Past Kentucky In SEC Upset Thriller
Neal Walk scored 28 points helping Florida defeat fourth-ranked Kentucky 96-78 in Gainesville. The Gators shot 56 percent, led 43-33 at halftime, and outrebounded the Wildcats 50-35 as Walk dominated inside and Owens added key baskets. Kentucky, 9-2 overall, 3-1 in the SEC, was paced by Mike Casey with 21 points.
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Vols Edge Georgia 77 72 in SEC Clash at Knoxville
Fifth ranked Tennessee defeated Georgia 77-72 to seize sole lead in the SEC title race. Bill Justus led the Vols with 22 points, 19 in the first half, while Jerry Epling and Ray Jef forts each scored 20 for Georgia. Tennessee extended its home win streak to 30. Georgia fell to 7-3 overall, 2-2 in the conference.
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Associated Press
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Cokes to Fight Gypsy Joe Harris in Dallas Bout
Welterweight champion Curtis Cokes of Dallas defends his title against unbeaten Gypsy Joe Harris of Philadelphia March 18 at the Dallas Memorial Coliseum. Cokes earns 35,000 plus 45 percent of receipts. Harris gets 15 percent. A potential hurdle is Harris meeting the 147 pound limit and clearing a Dallas legal judgment. Price Roberts Promotions and Norman Levenson promote the bout.
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RKO General
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Norman Levenson
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