Wilkens Scores 34 as Hawks Cruise Past Rockets
St. Louis Hawks forward Lennie Wilkens topped the scoring with 34 points to lead a 129-87 win over the San Diego Rockets. The Hawks opened a 19 point lead and extended their NBA Western Division lead, with San Francisco looming as the runner-up for a potential key matchup.
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Montgomery Leads In Cajun Go
Jack Montgomery shot an eight under par 64 at Oakbourne Country Club to hold a three stroke lead entering the second round of the Cajun Classic with 91 players at par or better. Jack Burke tied for second with 67 along with John Lotz Laurie Hammer Jim McPhate and Marty Fleckman as the cut line loomed after today’s round. Doug Sanders failed to make it with a 75 first round.
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Greenville To Host Swim Meet
The AAU awards five national swim meets at its 80th annual convention. Events cover long course outdoor 50 meter pools and short course indoor 25 yard pools. 1968 women short course to Pittsburgh. 1968 men short course to Greenville. joint 1968 long course to Lincoln. 1969 short course to Long Beach. 1969 long course to Louisville.
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Baltimore favored over Dallas Sunday
In Mexico City AP preview teams pick NFL games with Los Angeles and Baltimore listed for close outcomes. The column notes past results and predicts several Sunday clashes including Baltimore over Dallas 24-21 and Green Bay over Minnesota 28-13 with multiple NFL and AFL matchups.
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Ragsdale Wrestlers Triumph Over Madison Mayodan in Opener
Ragsdale's Tigers opened the season with a dominant 47 to 10 victory over Madison-Mayodan. Madison won two matches as Ragsdale claimed pins and decisions across weights led by 95-pound Sexton and 103-pound Mabe. The team next wrestles at Reidsville Monday night.
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Wilson Faces 4A Title Bid In Charlotte Showdown
Fike High School of Wilson aims for a 12th straight win as it meets South Mecklenburg in Charlotte for North Carolina 4A football championship. The Sabres carry a 9-1-1 record, while Fike is coming off an unbeaten streak after dropping only to Winston-Salem Reynolds.
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