High Point Bison Stun Rocky Mount Blackbirds 51 43
High Point Bison fed off a full court press to beat Rocky Mount Blackbirds 51 43 for their third straight win. Eddie Dyer led with 20 points and 12 rebounds while Randy Samuels added 15 as the Bison shot 50 percent. The Blackbirds sank 19 of 25 free throws but hit only 12 of 36 from the floor.
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Panthers Roll Belmon t Abbey 130 71 Behind Kirk Stewart
Kirk Stewart poured in 51 points to set a new HPC single game scoring mark as High Point Panthers routed Belmont Abbey 130 71 for their 10th straight win. The 70 rebound team set a school record while Stewart added 22 boards and four teammates reached double digits in a dominant performance.
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Atlantic Christian
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East Carolina
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Florida State Triumphs 36-19 Over Oklahoma in Gator Bowl
In a record setting Gator Bowl, Florida State quarterback Tensi threw five touchdowns and All-America Biletnikoff grabbed four as the Seminoles routed Oklahoma 36-19 before a 50 408 crowd. Oklahoma faced multiple player suspensions and fought hard until the end with a late goal drive.
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Morton directs West rally to 11 7 Shrine win
California quarterback Craig Morton threw a six yard scoring pass to Jack Schraub with 1 04 left lifting the West to an 11 7 comeback victory over the East in the 40th East West Shrine game. Navy’s Roger Staubach had given the East a third quarter edge with a 49 yard touchdown drive.
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Associated Press
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Dick Gordon
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West stars rally to edge East in rainy charity clash
A 60,000 crowd watched a soggy Kezar Stadium charity game as the West rallied late to defeat the East in a tense finish. Norton and Schraub connected for a decisive score after Morton and Williams sparked the drive with key first downs. Schraub caught the winning pass in the end zone as Morton and Schraub, lifelong teammates, were noted for their NFL ties.
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Duke Beats Wake Forest In Nonconference Clash
Duke University’s Blue Devils defeated Wake Forest 91-86 ending Wake Forest’s comeback bid. Sophomore Bob Verga scored 19 including four straight inside baskets to push Duke ahead 37-24 in the second half. Wake Forest led 70-69 late but Duke answered with key free throws and a late run to seal the win as 9,167 fans watched.
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Shore's Rebel Wins Pinehurst Field Trial
Shore's Rebel an orange and white pointer owned and handled by Ralph Daniel of Out Placing second was Spacemaster's Dot owned and handled by Crook of Lexington. Haber john another orange and white pointer dog owned and handled by Crook placed third.
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Wolfpack Rout Yale 91 66 at Reynolds Coliseum
North Carolina State opened with a 6-0 run and defeated Yale 91 to 66 at Reynolds Coliseum. State built a 46-30 halftime lead, stretched to 85-52 late, and earned its fifth straight win to move to 6-1. Yale dropped to 3-6.
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Namath Signs Richest Rookie Contract In Pro Football
Joe Namath, son of a Beaver Falls steelworker, signed a record rookie deal with the New York Jets, reportedly $100,000 yearly salary plus bonuses and a possible lifetime retirement benefit. Jets president David Werblin praised Namath as the top college player and a bargain for championship years, with Namath noting comparable offers from St. Louis. Weeb Ewbank projected quick quarterback development and lauded Namath’s poise after Orange Bowl performance despite a leg injury.
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Associated Press
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Fla
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