Houston tops UCLA for first in final major college poll
Houston earns No. 1 with 253 points after routing 29 opponents this season. UCLA drops to second as St. Bonaventure holds 23 0 status in third, while North Carolina climbs to fourth and Kentucky slips to fifth amid shifting rankings and tournament anticipation.
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Four Games Tonight in YMCA Invitational Second Night
Tonight features four YMCA Invitational Basketball Tournament games as action resumes after opening night. Schedule includes Granite Falls in Class C action, Crawford Door versus High Point Central and Ragsdale seniors at 7, Leonard at 8, Archdale Red Dot versus Power Construction of Thomasville at 9. Last night Pilot Life 68 56 Sample Inc 74 41 Rockets Kannapolis 50 41 Cone Mills 70 44. A total of 49 teams are entered in the event.
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Jamestown FCA Basketball Doubleheader Opens Tonight
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes stages the first of three charity doubleheaders at Central High Gymnasium with William Penn vs High Point Central at 7:30 p m and Ragsdale versus the FCA Adults at 8 30 p m Proceeds aid 45 boys from three groups headed to the Black Mountain summer convention Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
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Flyers Face Uncertain Future Amid Spectrum Closure
Philadelphia Flyers struggle with temporary Spectrum arena repairs forcing home games to shift across cities. Fans, players, and management grow restless as Bill Putnam warns of relocation if the venue is not ready soon. Team spokesman cites political issues behind Spectrum troubles.
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Ledford Drive In and Carver Park Face Off For Title In Thomasville
Ledford Drive-In battles Carver Park for the Industrial Championship in Thomasville starting at 7 p.m. Ledford won 81 64 over Amazon Mills with Joe Forte scoring 30 points and All-Strother 17 while Dale Loggins added 15. Tony Baity led Amazon with 17.
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Philippines Roberto Cruz to Fight Paul Fuji in Tokyo NonTitle Bout
Philippine junior welterweight champion Roberto Cruz meets current champion Paul Fuji of Japan in a 10 round non title fight at Tokyo Korakuen Stadium. The weight limit is 143 pounds.
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Bowling results highlight individuals and teams across leagues
Last night’s bowling results show high individual game by Robert Phipps and high series by Ben Cox. Lilly Co. leads league with 25 11 while Old Dominion powers the top team set at 2745. leagues feature Peggy Whitt C. V. Harvey Laurie Wnittee and Heirloom Furn leading various events.
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Guilford Begs For Test In NAIA Tourney Opener
Kansas City AP reports Guilford Quakers led by small college All American Bob Kauffman face Oshkosh Wisconsin State in the NAIA Tournament tonight as the top seed. Guilford earned their berth by beating Pembroke in NAIA District 26 playoffs. last year they fell in the second round.
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Pros win Pompano Beach putt putt challenge in Crystal Lake layout
In Pompano Beach Florida the Crystal Lake Country Club hosted a putt putt event led by Randy Glover. Glover shot 76 for the 36 hole grass course and 67 on the hard surface 36 holes finishing as the low scorer. Don Massengale Baxter Rex and Dave Hill followed.
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Mixed South African Team to be Chosen for Mexico City
The South African Amateur Athletic Union announced that white and nonwhite selectors will meet in Pretoria at the end of July to choose a mixed South African Olympic team after a July European tour by separate groups. Forty one nations have threatened to boycott the Games over apartheid.
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Generals Open Playoffs Start in Nash and Charlotte
The generals begin best of five playoff series in Nash on Thursday and Saturday with further games in Charlotte next week on Tuesday and, if needed, Wednesday and Thursday. The southern division survivor will be decided when the two regional winners meet.
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William Penn Wins State 4-A Championship in Historic First
The William Penn high school team captured a state title, the first 4-A championship in school history, as coach George Force praised a deep bench and steady execution. Injuries and tough ahead games tested the Tigers, with Eddie Clinton and Bethea leading scorers despite setbacks.
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NCAA Play by Wesleyan and Evansville Set for Midweek Games
Associated Press reports Wesleyan College hosts Evansville at Municipal Stadium at 8 p.m. with Evansville 20-7 facing Trinity 21-4. Afternoon openers at 1 50 p m feature Cheyney State versus Ashland and Indiana State versus Nevada Southern as top teams compete ahead of semifinals Thursday and finals Friday.
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Showdown With PGA Averted in Florida
The PGA backed off from requiring golfers to sign away long term television rights at the Citrus Open in Orlando. A new entry form would have waived rights for each tournament as players entered. Pro golfers typically receive TV payments only through winnings.
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Central Game Rescheduled For Thursday
The baseball game between High Point Central and North was moved from this afternoon to Thursday. The teams were set to meet at the Central field with weather concerns delaying the original schedule.
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