Records fall as Catawba's Durante nets 58 in upset win
Western Carolina's single game scoring mark is eclipsed by Catawba freshman Dwight Durante with 58 points in an 89 81 victory at Spencer. Raeford Wells' 55 point mark from 1955 remains a benchmark as the conference faces balance and inexperience this season.
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Gene Littles
Panthers
Danny Sewell
Wells
Kirk Stewart
Belmont Abbey
East Carolina
Steve Afendis
Pfeiffer
Newberry
Howard Alexander
Blind Cheverus student runs 40 yard dash with guide
A 15 year old Cheverus High School sophomore who is blind since birth runs the 40 yard dash. Billy Calahan clocked 7.7 seconds and aims for 6.5 by season end. He plans to run outdoors the 100 yard dash in spring and excels academically in braille and math pegboard work.
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Maine
Cheverus High School
William J
Billy) Calahan
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Cheverus
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Williams Acknowledges Need for Practice in Baseball
Ted Williams, after his Hall of Fame election, says baseball demands more practice and concentration than any other sport. He notes his natural ability was overrated and urges writers to leave players alone. Williams plans induction in July, while runners-up Ruffing and others receive votes.
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Hall of Fame
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N.Y
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Red Sox
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New York Yankees
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Lou Boudreau
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Ferndale Grabs Seventh Win With 58 48 Victory
Ferndale’s ninth grade basketball team earned its seventh win of the year by defeating Lex McAllister 58 to 48. McAllister scored 19 points, with Roger Kirk adding 17 and Johnny Lynch contributing in the effort.
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Ferndale
Lex McAllister
Roger Kirk
Johnny Lynch
High Point Bison Open Second Half at North Forsyth
High Point Bison, 5-5 overall and 2-2 in Central A, visit North Forsyth for a conference clash to start the second half after a 59-56 win over Salisbury. North Forsyth is 5-6 overall and 14-? in conference. The Bison, led by Kent Toone at 15.7 points, will face a Vikings squad with Keith Sechrist and Ronnie Rockett contributing as options.
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North
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Greensboro
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Grimsley
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Keith Sechrist
Ronnie Rockett
Simeon
Bill McKenzie
Butch Estes
Steve McDowell
Randy Samuels
Bill Bradner
Tom Barker
Panthers Host Elon in 8 P.M. Conference Showdown
High Point College Panthers return to action after a 10 day layoff to host Elon Christians at Alumni Gymnasium. The Panthers, 9-2 overall, lead the Carolinas Conference and defeated Elon before Christmas.
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Panthers
Elon
Alumni Gymnasium
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