Mike Lewis Still Tops In Scoring In ACC Race
Mike Lewis leads the Atlantic Coast Conference scoring with 23.6 points per game. Clemson guard Butch Zatezalo is close behind at 23.4 as NCs Miller and UNC's Van Williford push for top shooting averages amid a list of top scorers from Virginia, South Carolina, Wake Forest, and others.
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Gregor
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Standard
Somerset Enjoying Season in NBA Drive for Playoffs
Willie Somerset of Houston heated up the fourth quarter to power the Mavericks to a key victory and extend their lead for the final Western Division playoff spot. Houston moved two games ahead of the Oaks and Anaheim as the season heads toward March 22. Jim Hadnot scored 28 points for the Mavericks.
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High Point Plans 10th Annual Boys Home Invitational
The High Point Jaycees announced the 10th annual Boys Home Invitational charity basketball game set for 8 p.m. March 19 at High Point College Gymnasium Featuring Carolinas Conference seniors versus NCAA Colleges seniors. Proceeds benefit the Boys Home Lake Waccamaw with the event in memory of J. Sanders Dallas.
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Soviet Protests IOC Decision On South Africa Entry
Moscow reports the Central Council of Soviet sports clubs denounces the IOC vote allowing South Africa to compete in the Mexico Summer Olympics. It labels the move a challenge to public opinion and warns of serious consequences for the Olympic movement.
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Tee
South Africa
Central Council of Soviet Sports Clubs and Organizations
IOC
South al Panty
Ba Oran
City League Championship Game Recap and Scores
Boys basketball showcase shows Ledford and East teams in a tense title clash. Key scorers include Goins Leonard Meredith and Downing leading efforts as final tally reaches 74 points with multiple players contributing across periods. Venue appears to be Ott's Tavern with a compact JV Championship context mentioned.
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Goins
Markland
Leonard IO Sea
Sy Aegree
Atwood
Leonard
Bentike Black
Black
A Barter
Holdout Star Outfielders Face Salary Clashes in Spring
Frank Robinson and Johnny Callison remain unsigned as Orioles and Phillies struggle over salary figures. Robinson seeks 125000 after a 311 average season, while Callison negotiates amid surgery and pain, with offers hovering below recent 40000 to 50000 pay. Clete Boyer also in talks with Atlanta as Tommy Helms and Jay Ritchie settle with Cincinnati.
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Johnny Callison
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Phillies
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Callison
Clete Boyer
Atlanta
Braves
Frank Howard
Tommy Helms
Jay Ritchie
Cincinnati
Dave John
Son
Curt Blefary
Harry Dalston
Jackie Robinson Jr Faces Narcotics Charges in Stamford
Jackie Robinson Jr, 21, son of the baseball pioneer, is charged after detectives seized heroin packets and a marijuana pouch from his Stamford apartment. He faced narcotics and concealed weapon charges with a March 11 hearing date set by Circuit Court Judge George Dicenzo.
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George Dicenzo
Jack Jr
Italy
Dicenzo
Young Robinson
Alabama Names C. M. Newton New Basketball Coach
TUSCALOOSA Alabama AP Alabama has named C M Newton veteran coach at Transylvania College as head basketball coach Newton succeeds Hayden Riley who resigned after eight seasons with the Tide basketball team.
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Ala
Alabama
C. M. Newton
Transylvania College
Newton
Hayden Riley
Tide
Penn Tigers Face Paisley For Western Crown
The 4A State Western District final between William Penn and Paisley is at High Point College Alumni Gym tonight at 8. Penn seeks a title after district and invitational wins over Paisley, with Dunbar and Clinton key for the Tigers and Gillispie averaging 24.3 for Paisley.
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Jerry Camp
Je Clinton
Robert Dunbar
Chester Mebane
Jimmy Bethea
Dunbar
Dunlap
Johnson
Mahovlich Trade Triggers Rage In Toronto
Toronto fans react angrily as Maple Leafs trade veteran winger Frank Mahovlich to Detroit in an eight player deal. Garden switchboard is flooded with indignant calls while crowds protest on the sidewalk. Mahovlich had 48 goals this season and 296 in 11 years, a club record.
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Chicago
Scoring Race Tight In East
The NHL East division title chase heats up as top four scorers are within two points. Rod Gilbert and Stan Mikita lead with 73, followed by Bobby Hull and Jean Ratelle at 71, with Phil Esposito in fifth at 69.
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National Hockey League
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Jean Ratelle
Chicago
Stan Mikita
Bobby Hull
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Mikita
Hull
Ratelle
Boston
Phil Esposito
Detroit
Gordie Howe
Johnny Bucyk
Fred Stanfield
Rosal
Ken Whar
Ram
Alex Delvecchio
Houston's Guy Lewis Named AP Coach of the Year
Houston coach Guy Lewis, amid a 28-0 regular season finish with a 107-76 win over West Texas State, won the AP Coach of the Year medal with 122 votes to UCLA's John Wooden. Teammate Elvin Hayes had claimed Player of the Year, as Houston topped UCLA in the season and held the No. 1 ranking since January.
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Cougars
Lew Alcindor
Houston
Bing Pressure From Balgor and Monroe Surges in Standings
New York AP reports Dave Bing of Detroit maintains the lead over Monroe and Baylor in league stats. Through last Sunday Bing has 1,883 points, with Monroe at 1,744 and Baylor 1,735. Wilt Chamberlain tops field goal percentage and rebounds, Oscar Robertson leads free throw percentage, and Len Wilkens has the most assists.
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Wilt Chamberlain
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Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Len Wilkens
St. Louis
4 Ballers Head For Semifinals
The Pinehurst Country Club Senior's 4 Ball golf championship moves to the semifinals with medalists Goldman and Howard facing Tufts and Dicker son, while defending champions Person and Bellande meet Mercer and Daniels after key wins in the second round.
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Texas
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Winter Haven
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Reidsville
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University Park
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Dennis Crotty
William Hill
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