UNC seeks edge in final ACC games amid tourney buzz
In a tight ACC race, North Carolina could clinch the regular season title if it splits its last two, shaping a Greensboro opening with eighth seed Clemson a possible foe. South Carolina, Wake Forest, and Duke loom with nursing coach and player of the year contenders. Roche and Davis vie for honors, while Dean Smith may win coaching acclaim as the league braces for a close, unpredictable tournament.
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Davis Night At Wake Forest Honors Davis With Jersey Retirement
Wake Forest will retire Charlie Davis jersey in halftime ceremonies before the Deacons host Maryland in an ACC pairing with Clemson at Duke. Davis leads the league in scoring at about 26 ppg as Wake Forest sits 6-6 in ACC play, 15-8 overall, while Maryland is 4-8 in conference, 13-10 overall.
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At Large Teams To Be Named For NCAA Tournament
Kansas City AP reports the NCAA will name the at large teams and finalize pairings for the university division basketball tournament. At large selections occur across morning time zones with a 2:30 p.m. CST draw at NCAA headquarters. First round starts March 13 with regional rounds March 18 to 20 and televised games on NBC regionally.
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Willie Mays Accepts Two Year Giants Deal
The 39 year old Willie Mays signed a two year contract worth over 300000 with the San Francisco Giants, ending a holdout after seeking a 10 year 750000 agreement. Other players like Frank Howard Johnny Bench Ted Savage and Graig Nettles also signed deals, while Vada Pinson considered legal aid for a raise.
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Morgan fired as Ledford boys coach after two seasons
Larry Morgan was dismissed Monday as Ledford High School boys basketball coach after a 7-7 Davidson Randolph Conference finish and 10-10 regular season record. He noted fans demanded better results and said he would continue teaching and coaching other activities at Ledford.
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Aaron to break Ruth’s 714 career home runs
Las Vegas oddsmaker Jimmy Snyder projects Hank Aaron to surpass Babe Ruth’s 714 home runs. Aaron is pegged as an even money bet to break the record while Willie Mays trails. Mays unlikely to surpass Bambino’s total. Mays turns 40 in May with 628 homers. Aaron, 37, has 592.
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Analysis of hitters Aaron Mays era effects on parks
Snyder argues Aaron I and Mays could post higher homer counts today due to favorable ballpark factors wind and park dimensions. He notes Atlanta Stadium boosts scoring versus St. Louis park and cites conditions making home runs easier. He questions Ruth era power in modern conditions.
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Haywood Wins Court Fight in NBA Return
Spencer Haywood won U S Supreme Court permission to return to NBA action with Seattle, after the NBA sought to block him for not completing college. The league will meet in Chicago to discuss the Haywood case and the 1971-72 schedule as playoffs and TV plans are reviewed.
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Benson Named Soph of Week at NC State
NC State guard Bill Benson was named ACC basketball Sophomore of the Week for the second time this season. He scored 22 in a 97 77 win over Virginia and added 14 in games against Duke and South Carolina, after totaling 50 points in three games last week. The Joliet Indiana native shot 11 of 16 from the field against Virginia.
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Bulls and Bucks dominate NBA action in 98-127 wins
Chicago beat Cincinnati 98-94 to strengthen its post season push while Milwaukee crushed Philadelphia 127-103 for their 16th straight win. Chet Walker led Chicago with 24 points and Bob Love 22 as the Royals slipped, and Archie Clark led Philly’s rally before Milwaukee pulled away.
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Dates Announced For Gold Medal Invitational Basketball
The Gold Medal Invitational basketball tourney will run March 15 to 26 at the Central YMCA Gym sponsored by the High Point YMCA. Entry is 25 dollars per team with a March 8 midnight deadline. Last year 41 teams in three classes competed. Class A allows college YMCA varsity or semi pro experience, Class B limits two players with college experience, Class C bans college experience. Entries to Dave Soveer, Central YMCA, High Point. Trophies awarded to winners and runners-up in each class.
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