Bristol Racefaces Move to Mile Oval Amid Superspeedway Surge
Benny Phillips discusses NASCAR expansion toward superspeedways with Dayton, Charlotte, Atlanta and more. Bristol International Speedway near expansion to a mile oval aims to stay ahead, attracting larger purses as top drivers favor superspeedways over half mile tracks.
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Temple Owls claim NIT crown with 89 76 win over BC
Temple Coach Harry Litwack hails his Cinderella team after beating Boston College 89 to 76 to capture the National Invitation Tournament title. John Baum scores 30, including 20 in the final half, while Terry Driscoll earns MVP chatter.
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Hillsborough Downs M M For 3 A Title
Durham AP report details Hillsborough Downs Orange forward John Crump sinking two foul shots with two seconds left to clinch a 75 74 victory over Madison Mayodan for the State 3 A basketball championship Crump led scorers with 31 points Roosevelt Chavious added 17 Cornelius Cathcart 10 Bryant led Madison Mayodan with 21 points Carl Moore 15.
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Three years of UCLA dominance cap with Alcindor title
UCLA completed a third straight NCAA championship as Lew Alcindor led an efficient final against Purdue. Coach John Wooden emphasized calm and praised Kenny Heitz's defense on Rick Mount while noting the team’s balanced scoring plan and Purdue’s shooting struggles.
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