Zone defense dominates Dixie Classic as NC teams star
The Dixie Classic features four host clubs using zone or mixed defenses in opening games with Carolina Duke NC State and Wake Forest in zone sets. Carolina coach Frank McGuire touts the box and one as unbeatable when used correctly, while observers note strong crowd attendance and early predictions favoring an all Big Four final with Duke Carolina and State vs Wake Forest in semifinals.
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Tar Heels Rally Past St Louis in Dixie Classic Opener
North Carolina defeats St Louis 63 48 at Reynolds Coliseum to start the Dixie Classic. McGuire praises the win as breaking a recent slump and notes UNC outrebounded the Bills 52 to 34 while limiting fouls to eight. Cunningham’s defense on Mimlitz keys the victory as Kearns 23 Brennan 20 lead UNC scoring.
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Hickey Questions Interest After UNC Stifles Mimlitz
St. Louis coach Eddie Hickey said fans in Raleigh showed strong interest in basketball as UNC defeated his team for 12,400 spectators. He praised Carolina's defense shifting to man to man on Mimlitz and noted the Tar Heels forced errors and converted them into points.
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Presidents Rally Past Clippers For Fourth Straight Win
The Washington Presidents overwhelmed the Charlotte Clippers 7-4 after a five-goal burst in the second period to extend their winning streak. The Clippers had previously beaten Washington in 15 consecutive matchups.
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Deacons Reach Semifinals After Hustle Lift
The Deacons win to move into the semifinals in the championship bracket as they face N State this afternoon. Northwestern battles in a loser's bracket test.
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Small Statured Pucillo Shines as State Advances in Dixie Classic
Lou Pucillo, 5'9", leads NC State Wolfpack past Wake Forest 71 68 to reach the semi finals. Coach Everett Case praises the point guard as State confines Wildcats center Joe Rucklick with a collapsing zone defense. Pucillo scores 17 points behind Whitey Bell 23 and John Richeter 12 as the Pack edges ahead in a hard fought win.
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Loi Retains European Lightweight Title With Narrow Outpoint
In Milan Duilio Loi defended his European lightweight crown by outpointing Felix Chiocca. Loi, representing Italy, edged Chiocca from France in a closely fought bout.
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Holiday tourney shocks and late turns crown top cage clubs
Tech shocks defending champion Southern Methodist 72 70 in overtime at the SW7 tourney in Houston. Kansas State remains perfect at 7 0 as they pursue the season title with key wins in the Big Light and Holiday Festival action. Kansas overwhelms Oklahoma 68 50 led by Wilt Chamberlain 41 points as Iowa State, Nebraska and Missouri also post first round victories. Clemson Duke North Carolina state Wake Forest Notre Dame and others push toward semifinals and titles across multiple showcases.
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Bradley Reports Haven't Played A Good Game All Year
Reynolds Coliseum saw Duke overcome a 14 point deficit to beat Seton Hall 62 to 59. Hal Bradley blamed inconsistent play and praised Bateman for sparking a comeback while noting Zone defense and driving efforts helped contain Tom Cross. Honey Russell cited inexperience and turnovers as factors in the defeat.
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North Carolina State Sets School Rushing Record
North Carolina State rushed for 1,868 yards across 10 games last season, breaking the previous school record of 1,780 yards set in 1955.
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