Atkinson Aims to Beat Colts Despite 19 Point Spread
Jets middle linebacker Al Atkinson rejects the 19 point spread and shows confidence in offense. He cites Minnesota’s rush and ball control as keys, believes Namath can score, and notes his rise from 39th man to starting middle linebacker with consistent tackling and end-of-season interception gains.
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Pfeiffer Visits Atlantic Christian In Basketball Action
Pfeiffer teams up for a Carolinas Conference game at Atlantic Christian as Pfeiffer sits 2-2 in league play and 5-3 overall while Atlantic Christian improves to 4-2 in conference after a 103-90 win over Western Carolina.
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Jones Sparks Denver. Nets Fall In ABA Action
Larry Jones scored 37 points to lead Denver, but Houston beat the Rockets 120-111 as Minnesota topped the Rockets. Connie Hawkins dropped 38 for the Pipers, ending Denver’s six-game win streak. Jimmy Jones 34 and Steve Jones 17 paced New Orleans past New York 98-91. Manny Leaks led the Nets with 23 in their sixth straight loss. Freddie Lewis 27 and Steve Chubin 19 helped Indiana defeat Houston 107-101 with Stew Johnson leading Houston at 23.
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Weekend college hoops shocks shake league standings
East Carolina defeated The Citadel 75-64 while West Virginia crushed George Washington 100-81. Virginia Tech beat William and Mary 75-60 as Davidson lost in overtime 75-74 to St. John’s. Richmond edged past with Kenny Foster 24 and Picot Frazier 22.
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Wildcats Stumble as Redmen Edge Davidson in Tight Finish
Davidson fans claim the Wildcats should outrank the Tar Heels after a narrow 1 point loss to St John s, while St John s defeated UNC by two. The game featured late defensive pressure and critical miscues in the final seconds.
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Area High School Basketball Ties Up Tuesday Schedule
Central Carolina Conference rivals clash as Randleman leads both leagues with 7-0 and 5-0 marks while East Davidson stands 3-3 and 23 overall. Western Guilford visits Allen Jay as Ledford prepares to travel to Gibsonville for a twin bill with both teams carrying 3-5 and 4-0 records respectively.
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Alcindor Ignores Heat but Leads UCLA Past Tulane
UCLA center Lew Alcindor scored 34 points before being benched for a technical foul as UCLA defeated Tulane 96-64. Coach John Wooden pulled him with 12 minutes left to avoid referee ire while St. John’s upended Delaware.
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Pro Cage Results Weekend Scores and Schedule
Saturday results include Baltimore 117 Philadelphia 112 New York 111 Detroit 100 Chicago 103 Phoenix 92 Los Angeles 121 Atlanta 111 San Diego 122 Seattle 105. Schedule shows Baltimore at Milwaukee ppd and several games rescheduled due to weather. Eastern and Western division standings feature Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, Miami, New York, Oakland, Denver, Dallas, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Houston, and Denver with multiple results and upcoming games.
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N C State and Wake Forest sweep Maryland and Virginia
NC State beat Maryland 85 69 and Wake Forest defeated Virginia 90 66 lifting NC State to 2 0 and Wake Forest to 3 1 in ACC standings. Rusty Clark 6 10 center for North Carolina sprained ankle during UNC victory over Duke. status uncertain for Wednesday against NC State.
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Probation Lifted On South Carolina Games
The NCAA lifted the probation imposed on the University of South Carolina for football and basketball infractions. The university returns to full status Wednesday after probation began January 8, 1967 for academic standard and financial aid violations.
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