Charlie Scott shines as Tar Heels reach national final plan
Benny Phillips reports UNC's Charlie Scott scores 32 points in the Davidson semifinal, fuels the Tar Heels toward a national final against UCLA with praise for his clutch play. Scott reflects on race and future plans while Davidson’s Wayne Huckel muses on potential finals matchups and Carolina-UCLA parity. The piece frames Duke clutching defense and pressure as Scott drives Carolina to Louisville for the next step.
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Army
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Drake
Willie McCarter
CLA
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Maury John
John
Alcidor
Johnny Wooden
HPC Opens CC Spring Schedule
HPC releases its spring schedule featuring Atlantic Christian at East, High Point at Watford, and a Carolina golf tournament. Key events include the Red Fox Golf Invitation at Tryon, Furman relays in Greenville, and three intraleague baseball games: Catawba at High Point, Western Carolina at Guilford, and High Point at Atlantic Christian. Tennis and additional baseball and tennis matchups fill the week across HPC member schools.
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Pfeiffer
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Watford
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Carolina
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St. Andrews
South Carolina
Driesell Accepts Maryland Head Coach Post
Charlotte AP reports left by David Driesell will sign a five year pact at Maryland at 16 000 per year plus scholarships for players. He lauded ACC as strongest conference and aims to produce a national champion while thanking Davidson fans who helped shape his career. Driesell said decision came at 4 am Sunday after a 27 3 season with Davidson ending in an NCAA Eastern Regional loss. He will replace Frank Fellows at Maryland.
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Terps
Maryland
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Atlantic Coalition
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WBTA
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Wildcats
North Carolina
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Tar Heels
Tom Scott
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Shearing
Jerry Cowboy
Wildcat
Terry Holland
Duke
Newport News
Showdown Week in Major College Basketball
Major college basketball heads into showdown week with UCLA aiming for a third straight title and Drake Purdue and North Carolina in Louisville and New York City. Regional semifinals and NIT quarterfinals set the stage as UCLA, Drake, North Carolina, Purdue, and others vie for early 1969 glory.
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Associated Press
Louisville
New York City
UCLA
Lew Alcindor
Drake
Purdue
North Carolina
Misplaced Gas Cap Costs Isaac Race at Augusta
Bobby Isaac of Catawba N C lost the Cracker 200 Grand National race lead when his pit crew failed to replace the gas cap on his 1967 Dodge. David Pearson of Spartanburg S C won the event in a 1969 Ford, with Richard Petty second and Isaac finishing third.
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Catawba
N.C
Augusta Raceway
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Spartanburg
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Isaac
Pearson
N. C
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Richard Petty
Randleman
Dodge
James Hylton Inman
S.C
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Ellerbe
Ford. & Natl Castles
Charlotte
N .J
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Arden
Don Biederman
Toren Canada
Ed Negre
Lake View
S. C
Bill Seifert
Skyland
N. Co
Rockingham, N. C
Randle
Tiny Lund
Greyhounds win NAIA title after rout of Hawks
Eastern New Mexico drills 39 of 58 from the floor to rout Maryland State 99 76 and claim the 32nd NAIA tournament crown. Dale Severson leads with 25 points while Jake Ford of Maryland State battles illness, finishing with 17 points before fouling out as coach Miller praises his team’s patience and finish.
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Kansas City
New Mexico
Champig
Maryland States
Greyhounds
Hawks
Maryland State
Greyhound
Harry Miller
Hounds
Dale Severson
Jake Ford
Jake
Joe Robinson
All Tournament balloting lands Littles on first team
Gene Littles of High Point North Carolina secured a first team spot in the All Tournament balloting. Central Washington defeated Elizabeth City 96 to 82 to claim third place.
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High Paint
N. C
Geee
Washington
Elizabeth City
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