Benny Phillips on racing's perilous season and its human core
Benny Phillips reflects on stock car racing as a world of success and failure fused with fear of leaving the sport. He describes a diverse, passionate community from West Virginia to Florida, the endless long hours, and the mix of triumphs and losses that define the pursuit. He notes the sport's critics and dreamers, its progress and costs, and ends with the wary line that tomorrow may call them away.
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Clay faces hurdle to heavyweight title fight
Cassius Clay still must apologize for what Illinois officials call unpatriotic remarks before the March 29 bout with Ernie Terrell. Gov. Otto Kerner and Chicago leaders urged cancelling or licensing action, while Clay agreed to apologize to the Illinois Athletic Commission in Miami. If approved, a final verdict hinges on his statements and draft status.
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Ernie Terrell
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Richard J. Daley
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Clay altered by board to 1A draft eligibility
The board shifted Clay from 1 Y to 1A changing his draft status. He stated that as a Black Muslim he does not fight wars not invoked by Allah and claimed taxes on every battle fund government jet purchases, while the Pentagon noted jet prices from 2.5 to 10 million dollars. Governor Kerner reportedly said he would accept an apology, and despite tense remarks the licensing issue remained unresolved with teams listed in upcoming matchups.
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Boston
San Francisco
NC State Triumph in Narrow 130 to 0 Win
North Carolina State held off Furman as Jim Burress faced strong rebound action in Monday night's game. AP Wirephoto captures the dramatic scoreline and hectic boards.
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Jim Burress
North Carolina State
Dave Barksdale
Eddie Biedenbach
Deacons and Cavaliers Vie for Duke Uplift in ACC Push
Wake Forest Deacons host Duke while Virginia Cavaliers face North Carolina as both teams chase second place in the ACC. Duke sits 19-2 overall, clinching top seed. Virginia aims to shake off a tough schedule and a recent win over UNC.
Hawkeyes Upset Michigan On Miller Timetable
Iowa used coach Ralph Miller’s fast break pressure to upset 10th-ranked Michigan 91-82. Ben McCilm er led with 28 points as Iowa stayed hot at home, while Michigan’s All-America Cazzie Russell was limited in a pivotal Big Ten race context. Kentucky and other top teams won as the college basketball slate moved Monday night.
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Florida
Tennessee
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Kentucky Remains No 1 in AP Cage Poll Top Ten
Kentucky 21-0 tops the AP major college basketball poll with 38 first place votes and 395 points. Duke moves to second at 19-2 after wins over South Carolina and Maryland. Texas Western Chicago Loyola Vanderbilt and Kansas follow, with St Josephs Pa Nebraska Providence Michigan in the top ten through Feb 1.
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Celtics Up NBA Lead Over 76ers
The Celtics rallied from eight points down to beat the Lakers 115-108 in Los Angeles. Philadelphia fell to Cincinnati 113-107 in Dayton as Boston widened its Eastern Division lead to 144 games over the 76ers and stayed three games ahead of the Royals.
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Mountaineers Ready Mentally for Southern Conference Tourney
West Virginia Universitys Mountaineers travel to Charlotte for the Southern Conference tournament in peak mental shape despite injuries and depth concerns. Coach R. A. Waters, in his first year, calls the regular season a basic training and notes key players sidelined while highlighting a 9 5 win over Syracuse and a 8 2 conference mark. The lineup likely features Head at center Lesher and Reaser at forward with Williams and Caitvccini in the backcourt as WVU seeks a three day war and a path past VMI in the opening round.
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Associated Press
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Bucky) Waters
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Libert
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Carl Head
John Lesher
Dave Reaser
Ron Williams
John Ca
Vacini
Viceory
Central 4-A Tourney Opens With Four Games
The Central 4-A Conference basketball tournament begins this week at High Point Central Gym with four games scheduled. Greensboro Grimsley meets East Forsyth at 7 p.m. Page faces Ben L. Smith of Greensboro while High Point hosts Burlington at 7 p.m. Salisbury plays Lexington at 9 p.m. Friday features two semifinal games with Saturday's finals. Page and Salisbury have spots in the State 4-A Tournament next week in Greensboro. Burlington is third and Greensboro Grimsley is fourth in the league.
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Hayes Had a Big Year at Wofford Basketball
Hayes, the leading state college scorer, finished his Wofford career with 1,879 points in 107 games as the Terriers beat Piedmont 111-59. Catawba rallied to beat Campbell 80-74, Dwight Durante scoring 28 for Catawba and Pete Wish 25 for Campbell. Catawba ends regular season 10-13 and opens the Carolinas Conference tournament in Lexington, N C. Campbell ends 10-14. No area small-college games are scheduled tonight.
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Lesington
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Flying Fish Gliding in Water Then Skimming Air
Flying fish do not truly fly but glide. They gain speed at takeoff while still in water and coast once in the air.
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