Panthers draw Western in first round of 1968 Carolinas tourney
Western Carolina coach Jim Gudger draws High Point as HPC faces a tough path in the Carolinas Conference tournament. High Point’s Bobby Vaughn notes Western’s form, Gusts with Henry Logan’s 52 point game, and PPC’s defense as key factors.
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High Point College
Foxy Gudger
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Guilford
Western
HPC
Bobby Vaughn
Cullowhee
Henry Logan
Vaughn
Jimmy Picka
Picka
Logan
High Point Meets Winston-Salem in Close Swim Meet
The High Point Swim Club lost to Winston-Salem 243-229 at the Red Shield Boys Club pool in Winston-Salem. High Point led early in freestyle and backstroke but Winston-Salem overtook them in breaststroke and medley relay events. Jay Flynn, Robert Crowder, Bob Cottam, and Mark Lovette were multiple winners for High Point with wins across backstroke breaststroke freestyle and butterfly. Approximately 48 swimmers participated. The next dual meet is vs Salisbury-Rowan at the High Point YWCA on Saturday March 30 at 8:30 a.m.
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High Point Swim Club
Winston-Salem Swim Club
Winston
High Point
Jay Flynn
Robert Crowder
Bob Cottam
Mark Lovette
Winston-Salem
Red Shield
Salisbury-Rowan
High Point Ywca
Madison Square Garden refunds for obstructed arena seats
The Madison Square Garden Corp said 15 hockey fans were granted refunds because their seats in the $43 million arena had obstructed views.
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NEW York
Madison Square Garden Corp
Tar Heels Lead ACC Scoring Race in Averages
North Carolina tops ACC scoring with 85.2 points per game, Duke slips to 83.3 while still leading in free throws and rebounds. NC State remains top defensive club allowing 68.2 points per game. South Carolina leads in field goal shooting at .483 and fewest rebounds allowed at 36.3.
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Kentucky Clinches Southeastern Title
Kentucky clinched the SEC title with an 89-57 win over Auburn to earn a 16th NCAA appearance. Sophomores Issel Pratt and Casey led the 20-4 Wildcats with 21, 18, and 18 points respectively as Kentucky moved to 23rd SEC crown.
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Marquette
Xavier
Bob Quck
Warriors
Quick
Pipers Explode Late For 150-126 ABA Victory Over Oakland
Pittsburgh surged from 99-96 after three, pouring in 51 points in the final 12 minutes to crush Oakland 150-126 and set an ABA scoring record. Connie Hawkins led with 36, Chico Vaughn 12 in the burst, while Jim Hadnot paced Oakland with 34. Denver beat Houston 115-92 as Larry Jones scored 29. Boston won 118-110 over San Diego.
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Dave Gambee
College Scores From The Associated Press
South Kentucky defeated Auburn 89 to 5 and Georgia beat Mississippi 111 to 77. Tennessee downed Alabama 75 to 56. Tulane beat Stetson 80 to 66. Xavier beat Marquette 88 to 85. Houston 105 Hardin-Simmons 82. UCLA 101 Washington State 70. So. Calif 76 Washington 68. Oklahoma City 94 New Orleans 83. Loyola 83 Wichita State 95. West Texas State 77 Texas Arlington 108 Pan American 105.
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No. Ariz
YMCA Banquet Honors Local Midget Basketball Figures
About 650 Y's Men Midget Basketball League players and families attended the 10th Victory and Awards night at the YMCA gym. Albert Long gave the keynote, urging hard work in sport and life. Coaches and assistants from all teams received awards. champions were Warriors, runners-up Celtics. Sportsmanship honors went to Colts Gary Johnson, Rams David Vaughn, Bullets Dave Wall, Comets Chris Thomas.
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Leon Safrit
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Don Hancock
Ken Hutchens
Saints
Lamar Coward
Chigger Moffitt
Dean Dick Meisky
Gary Johnson
Rams
David Vaughn
Dave Wall
Comets
Chris Thomas
Miller Unhappy With Rules Tied to His 3-10 Season
Hal Bock reports on Stu Miller, a 40 year old Baltimore reliever, unhappy with the rules governing play. His 3-10 record last season marked the worst in 19 years of professional baseball, and the outcome will reflect in his pay this season.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Stu Miller
Miller
Baltimore
Ismael Laguna Outpoints Ray Adi in Paris Bout
In Paris Ismael Laguna 136 pounds defeats Ray Adi gun 135% Nigeria with a points win. Laguna earns decision over Adi gun in a closely contested lightweight bout.
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Ismael Laguna
Panama
Ray Adigun
Nigeria
East Indies lizard species described as very short
A terse note describes certain East Indies lizard species as about 0 feet long, indicating an anomaly or measurement confusion. No further context is provided about habitat, name, or conservation status.
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East Indies
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