Records Fall As Cars Test New Speed Rules
Riverside 500 qualifiers breach David Pearson’s lap record as six of ten tests hit 106.078 mph on a 2.7 mile road course. Daytona tests suggest poles at 180 mph may be needed for the Daytona 500 on Feb 26. Engineers predict better handling from new rubber compounds despite stricter showroom body rules adopted by ACCUS members including NASCAR USAC.
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Bloys Britt
Associated Press
Charlotte
David Pearson
Daytona
Nascar
USAC
Auto Competition Committee of the
U.S
ACCUS
Lee Yarbrough
Yarbrough
John Holman
Holman - Moody
Fred Lorenzen
Fairlane
Pete
Holman
CC Warfare At Midway Point
Western Carolina with top scorer Henry Logan returns to action against Pfeiffer as Presbyterian achieved its second straight conference upset by defeating Newberry 83 73 in the lone Thursday game.
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Western Carolina
Henry Logan
Pfeiffer
Presbyterian
Newberry
Tigers Meet A and T Freshmen In Evening Twin Bill
William Penn's Tigers host the A and T College freshmen in a two game set beginning at 7 for the inter squad warmup and 8 oclock for the main contest. The Tigers will face a swift and fast breaking foe in the freshmen squad tonight.
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William Penn’s
Tigers
A&t
Winston-Salem Grips 1st Place In NAIA Rankings
Winston-Salem State of North Carolina improved to 14-1 and held first in the NAIA poll with 286 points and 19 of 32 first place votes. Grambling moved to second, Southwestern Oklahoma third, with Central Michigan and Howard Payne also in the top five as regional teams fill the ranking.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Grambling
Southwestern Oklahoma
Central Michigan
Howard Payne
Tex
St. Benedict’s
Kan
Westminster
Lenoir N.C
Salem State
Mass
Garson-Newman
Poison Dart Frog Used by Colombian Indians
The kokoa frog of South America has no known antidote. Colombian Indians hunt this frog to obtain venom for blowgun darts.
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South America
Barnacle described as shellfish that attaches underwater
A barnacle is a shellfish that clings to submerged objects. It produces a hard shell and uses its cirri to filter feed from water. Barnacles commonly attach to rocks ships and pilings in marine environments.
Southern Illinois Eyes Tough Schedules After Upset Win
Southern Illinois coach Jack Hartman says SIU, with 25 000 students, remains a small college by schedule and faces tougher foes. The Salukis edged unbeaten Louisville highlighting their defense and fast break under Iba influence as they pursue more top opponents.
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Southern Illinois
Egypt
Illinois
Okee A
Thenis University
Rae
Sun College
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Iba
Hartman
Walt Frazier
Atlanta
Liu
Dick Garrett
Clarence Smith
Ralph Johnson
Eddie Zastrow
Smith
Johnson
Frazier
Salukis
Louisville
Nicklaus Surprises With Low Scores In Los Angeles Open
At Rancho Municipal, Jack Nicklaus comments on the many low scores after the first round of the $100,000 Los Angeles Open. Eight pros trail by one stroke, led by Nicklaus at 69 with Palmer at 70 and Casper at 72. Cupit shoots 66 to sit five under.
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Bob Myers
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Jackie Nicklaus
Rancho Municipal
Pebble Beach
Nicklaus
Pebble
Longview
Tex
Cupit
Randoom
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
Art Wall, Jr
Gay Brewer
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Don Massengale
Billy Martindale
Doug Sanders
Dave Hill
Lou Graham
Los
Snoes
Julius
Sun Devils
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Tefence
Oklahoma
Lincoln
Nick Jones
Oregon
Portland
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Citadel
Stetson
Miami
Fla
Tennessee Tech
Centenary
Utah State
Hawaii
Pitt
Bucknell
Portland State
Montana State
American Univ
Adelphi
Los Angeles Loyola
Ucal
Santa Barbara
Illinois Urges Upset Bid Against UCLA Bruins
Illinois seeks to stun unbeaten top-ranked UCLA at Chicago Stadium with Lew Alcindor targeted by coach Dave Scholtz and Illini players amid a nationwide hoops surge. Texas Western edged Arizona State as other top teams won while Illinois and Loyola aim to break the Bruins 14 game win streak.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
Dave Scholtz
Lew Alcindor
Ilinois
Ucla Bruins
Chicago Stadium
Fighting Illini
Alcindor
UCLA
Bruins
Schultz
Mid- West
Illinois
Chicago Loyola
Texas Western
Arizona State
el Paso
Miners
Brigham Young
Chicago
Loyola
Decline of the Carolina Parakeet in the United States
The Carolina parakeet is native to the United States and has been practically wiped out due to excessive hunting.
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United States
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Charlotte News
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