Racing Lives Up To Daytona Weather Hype
Daytona Beach weather slowed Grand National and Grand American practice at Daytona International Speedway as Cham ber of Commerce forecasts rain. Bobby Isaac took pole at 186.632 mph with A J Foyt in second, while Jimmy Baker praised his season streak amid engine notes and Wood Brothers switch from 427 to 429 Boss. Friday brings the Grand American road course race followed by sportsman and 500 mile events.
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Smith erupts for 42 in High Point win over UNC Wilmington
Tubby Smith poured in a career high 42 points as High Point College defeated UNC Wilmington 83 to 49 in a nonconference game. Smith signed autographs afterward amid the excitement.
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Eastern Randolph Falls to Davidson Rand in Tourney Bid
Eastern Randolph defeated by Davidson Randolph 63-53 as East East son coach Ernie Newton laments missed layups and free throws. Harvey Brown sparked the Wildcat rally clinching a semifinal spot against Trinity after holding a late lead. Central Davidson upsets Ledford 44-35 and prepares to face Southwest Randolph.
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Pearson Withdraws At Daytona In Ford Engine Issue
Fra David Pearson withdraws from the Daytona 500 after engine failures and thin cylinder walls in the Ford 351. He will join Wood Brothers Mercury for Rockingham with plans for at least 10 races this season. Pearson says Foyt will run the Daytona and California events before he takes over.
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Graham In Mid-State 3- A tournament action
Western Alamance Jaycees defeated Northwest Guilford 46 43 while Graham won 50 41 against Northwest in Wednesday night play.
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Thom asville Bulldogs Edge North Forsyth In Thriller
North Forsyth avenged an earlier loss by defeating Thom asville 63-62 in a non-conference basketball game. Thomasville hosts a 12-7 season record and 9-5 in the South Piedmont Conference after the close contest.
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White's Upset of UNC Boosts Maryland in ACC Clash
Maryland guard Howard White overcame a late drought to score 19 points and cap an overtime rally as the 19th ranked Terrapins beat third-ranked North Carolina 79-77 before 15,287 in College Park. Tom McMillen led Maryland with 27 points, while UNC's McAdoo had 17 points and 16 rebounds.
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Wake Forest Defeats Clemson In Narrow ACC Tilt
Wake Forest edged Clemson 59 to 51 as the Deacons used a tough zone defense to limit Clemson’s set shots. Tigers coach Tates Locke railed at shot selection, insisting his players be allowed to shoot more.
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