Two 100 Mile Daytona Races Set for Pole Day
Richard Petty predicts record speeds as Daytona Beach hosts two 100 mile events to set starting positions for Sunday's Daytona 500. He says averages could reach about 178 mph with early laps around 183 mph as cars bunch for the clash. Curtis Turner drives in the second race.
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Lorenzen Aims for Daytona 500 Victory in Front of 1967 Field
Freddie Lorenzen, the top American in speedway results, predicts a record Daytona 500 field with at least 25 contenders. He notes Ford, Chrysler, Mercury, and Chevelles as strong entrants and discusses pit antics, pay, and race strategy ahead of the 1967 event. Lorenzen aims to stay patient for the first 100 miles before making a move.
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College Basketball Scores From Across Regions
South region highlights include High Point 88 over Frederick 72 and Campbell 61 tied overtime with St Leo 69. Asheville-Biltmore 74 over St Leo 69. Warren Wilson 91 to Maryville 83. Erskine 96 over Georgia State 55. Appalachian 77 over Belmont Abbey 69. Savannah State 93 to Morris 87. Midwest results show St Louis 73 over North Texas State 65 and Tulsa 65 to Brigham Young 62. New Mexico 97 over Brigham Young 75. Houston 120 over West Texas State.
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Wake Forest Deacons on three game home stretch in ACC race
Wake Forest enters a three game home stand to close the ACC season led by coach Jack McCloskey. The Deacons have lost seven straight but hold potential to rebound against North Carolina State Duke and Maryland while television coverage highlights regional games and other ACC matchups.
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Texas Western Back To Defend Its Title
Texas Western the 1966 champions returns to defend its title in the NCAA tournament. Coach Don Haskins emphasizes focus as the Miners face a big field including UCLA, Kentucky and other top teams. The NCAA bracket lists Texas Western vs Seattle in the opening round with Louisville and others awaiting the regional path to Louisville.
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Panthers Edge Lions in Prep to Catawba Showdown
High Point College beat Frederick 88-72 in non conference play as coach Bobby Vaughn eyed Saturday's pivotal clash with Catawba in Salisbury. Vaughn planned to start Loewenthal Colbert Littles with Picka at center as HPC aimed to secure eighth place and a postseason bid in Lexington on March 14.
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