Coaches Fans and Press Clash in College Basketball
A column argues for clearer coach press conferences and better efforts by writers and fans to avoid overreaction. It contrasts Norm Sloan and Dean Smith with Lefty Driesell and Vic Bubas, urging calmer discourse and practical postgame communication.
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Kentucky and UCLA swap spots in AP Top 20
Kentucky rises to No. 2 with an 18-2 record after beating Florida State and Auburn. UCLA falls to No. 3 after losses to Washington and a Washington State win. San Francisco leads with 1,006 points and 48 of 51 first place votes. Alabama moves to No. 4 and Michigan stays fifth after recent wins and losses.
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High Point College Lady Panthers extend win streak to 18
The High Point College Lady Panthers defeated Pfeiffer 74 to 63 to extend their winning streak to 18 games. Pfeiffer’s Kim Dudney sat out with a concussion as High Point built a halftime lead and held on despite a late push by the Falcons.
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ACC coaches deny blackballing officials claim
Curtis Prins alleges a coaches driven system to blacklist referees in ACC games. Coaches including Wake Forest's Carl Tacy reject the charge and say officials do not work for the conference or answer to coaches.
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Washington Star
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Wake Forest
Carl Tacy
ACC Officials Blackball Sparks Coach Gripes Across ACC
Carolina State coach Norm Sloan and others charge a blackball system in the ACC as coaches name who can officiate and where. Prins claims fewer games since 1971 after a post game argument, while Neve declines comment.
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Bill Foster
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Norvall Neve
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Virginia
Terry Holland
Neve
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N.C. State
Thomasville Britches Trinity in SPC Showdown for Title
In a high-stakes SPC girls clash, Thomasville defeats Trinity 58 38 to clinch the regular season crown as Parks 22 Murphy 17 lead the Bulldogs. Trinity had led early but Thomasville pulled away after halftime with strong defense and rebounding from Kirkland and Murphy. Thomasville finishes 14 2, Trinity 12 4. in the boys game Thomasville also topples Trinity 85 49.
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Baseball's Second Interleague Trading Period Opens
Baseball's second interleague trading period began at midnight Monday as teams restart cross league deals. Detroit seeks a second baseman, Mets eye a full-time third baseman, Brewers offer Don Money for a bat or arm, Yankees want a shortstop, and Bill Veeck aims to add a slugging outfielder for the White Sox. Texas sent Gene Clines to the Cubs as the player to be named later in the Knowles deal.
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