Panthers Fume After 68 65 Loss Sparks Floor Standoff
High Point College fans erupted in Alumni Gym last Saturday after a 68 65 defeat by Appalachian. Referee Jack West drew ire for late calls as players had left and officials were escorted away amid debris on the floor. Muhammad Ali taunting remarks and crowd reactions mixed with postgame controversy.
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Boros Wins Phoenix Open in One-Stroke Margin
Julius Boros captured the Phoenix Open title with a final round 67 to finish 272 total, edging Ken Still by one stroke for the $70,000 prize. The Fort Lauderdale veteran, 46, credited home plans with his relief and cited his late bid after starting the final day three behind Rod Funseth.
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High Point Visits Atlantic Christian in Key Conference Showdown
High Point College travels to Atlantic Christian for a crucial Carolinas Conference game. The Panthers, 2-10 in league play, chase a tournament spot as AC sits seventh with an 8-4 mark, in a battle to swing the standings. The 8 p.m. tipoff follows prior meetings in December and January.
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Turner Petty Lead Daytona Qualifying
Curtis Turner set a Daytona qualifying record at 180.831 mph in a 1967 Chevelle to grab the pole for the Daytona 500 on Feb. 26, with Richard Petty second at 179.068 mph in a 1967 Plymouth. David Pearson was third at 178.695 mph in a 1967 Dodge Charger, and Cale Yarborough fourth at 178.660 mph in a 1967 Ford.
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UNC To Focus On Defense After Close Loss To Georgia Tech
North Carolina coach Dean Smith says the Tar Heels will emphasize defense in practice after an 82-80 loss to Georgia Tech. UNC trails 14 points with seven minutes left, then rallies but falls short. The 16-2 overall, 80 ACC record team faces three road games this week including North Carolina State and South Carolina in the North South doubleheader. Duke also faces tough tests as the conference chase tightens.
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Matson A&M Star Looks to Raise Strength for Outdoor Goals
Randy Matson of Texas A&M, who pushed the shot 70 feet 7% inches indoors, says he will focus on building strength to improve further. Coach Charley Thomas seeks recognition for the indoor throw, but Dallas meet officials decline records due to indoor dirt and an uneven surface. Matson aims to 72 feet outdoors with a Feb 24 dual meet against Baylor and a March 4 Texas Rice indoor out. Other indoor action included Ron Starke winning the two mile at 8 41.8 and Bob Seagren failing at 17 3 to extend his indoor pole vault record.
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Penn Tigers Host Hornets in Non-Conference Clash
The William Penn Tigers meet the Green Hornets of Church Street at Penn Gym tonight. Tipoff is 7:30 after a 6:30 junior varsity game, with the teams long time rivals in many recent seasons.
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