Chappell Shines as Deacons Clinch ACC Title With 77 66 Win
Len Chappell scored 31 as Wake Forest toppled Clemson 77 66 at Reynolds Coliseum to claim a second straight ACC crown. Billy Packer added 21, with Dave Wiedeman and others contributing as the Deacons built a 43 28 halftime lead and held on.
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Mountaineers clinch SC title with 88 72 win over Hokies
West Virginia cruised to the Southern Conference crown by 88 to 72 over Virginia Tech, sealing the title with a dominant first half and robust depth. Rod Thorn led a balanced attack with 15 points, Kenny Ward 17, Donnie Weir 17, and Tom Lowry 16, while Tech struggled with injuries and a late rally. Virginia Tech’s Bucky Keller fouled out after managing seven points.
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Tigers Defy Odds In ACC Roundball Bug Tournament
Clemson's Tigers upset perceptions as they push through two tournament wins in Raleigh alongside South Carolina Gamecocks. Coach Maravich credits guard defense led by Jim Brennan and Nick Milasnovich for the early success. Frank Howard watches from the sidelines as South Carolina and Clemson chase a final, with no tickets or scalpers outside Reynolds Coliseum.
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Tigers' Win Hart VMI's Chances
Clemson College upset Duke to seize the ACC title clash over Wake Forest in Raleigh. Mara vich heard a late call from Lou Miller about VMI's semifinal and the potential impact on Blair's late free throw. Blair missed the one and one as the Tigers victory sealed the title bid.
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Weenie) Miller
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Little Joe Rex On The Spot In Asheville Weaverville Race
Rex White of Spartanburg and Joe Weatherly of Norfolk will be the men on the spot for a 200 lap Grand National opener at Asheville Weaverville Speedway. The 100 mile race kicks off promoter Gene Sluder’s NASCAR era as time trials start at 1 00 p.m. Weatherly holds the world half mile record with 22 09 seconds.
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YMCA Cage Tourney Set In High Point This Weekend
The inter state YMCA senior basketball tournament comes to High Point YMCA gym starting Friday for a two day event. Teams from North and South Carolina vie for a berth to the national YMCA tourney in Denver Colorado. Existing entrants include High Point Mayodan Charlotte Kan napolis and two Burlington squads. Additional hopefuls expected are Rock Hill Greenville Raleigh and Albemarle.
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Wake Forest Bossman Calls Win His Greatest Thrill
Wake Forest coach Bones calls the ACC final win over Clemson his greatest thrill in sports. He praises his players for a late surge to extend the lead, while Clemson coach Maravich credits early foul trouble and tense play. He notes Chappell, Packer, and Woollard as key contributors for Wake Forest as they seek NCAA success.
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End of an era as Stan Musial begins final season
Stan Musial, 41, prepares for his 20th and likely last full year with the St. Louis Cardinals. He reflects on leaving baseball, his health, and the era’s changes including salaries, travel, and new franchises. Musial holds NL records for total bases, extra-base hits, and doubles, with a possible chase for major league marks. He aims to reach Wagner’s hits total, needing 29.
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Florissant bowler Savas wins $25,000 tourney title
Al Savas of Florissant Missouri defeated George Howard of St Clair Shores Michigan 210 to 203 in the finals of a Pro Howard sponsored event. Howard rallied to tie but a late 7-10 split cost him the match. Savas earned 5000 dollars and rose to fifth in the season money list. Howard took 3000 dollars for second.
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