Cop Carries Passenger Into Game Chaos in Atlanta
Charlotte man Dave Caston 36 faced charges after an Atlanta incident near the NCAA final. He struck Officer John Puckett while making an illegal turn, sending the officer onto Caston’s car. Puckett was treated for a leg bruise. Caston was released after arrest for rights violation, disobeying an officer, and leaving the scene.
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Marquette Fans Celebrate NCAA Title Rainy Night
Milwaukee erupts after Marquette beats North Carolina 67 to 59 to claim the NCAA crown. Students flood Wisconsin Avenue despite rain, chanted for coach Al McGuire, and recalled Milwaukee Braves glory while watching on campus screens.
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UNLV Tops UNC Charlotte in Consolation at NCAA Tourney
Nevada Las Vegas defeated UNC Charlotte 106-94 in the NCAA consolation game as UNLV's Eddie Owens poured 34 points and Chad Kinch and Cedric Maxwell added 30 each. Charlotte fought back from a 17-point deficit but could not sustain the tempo against a deeper UNLV squad.
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Golfers Trail Tigers and Raiders in Jamestown Meet
Jamestown Park hosted a seven team Division 7 golf event. Burlington Williams led with 317, Ragsdale 318, Reidsville 319, Parkland 350, Andrews 355, Burlington Cummings 368, West Forsyth 369. Ragsdale thirds Bob Aydelette and Tony Piper shot 78, Andrews led by Mike Craughn 86, medalist Gary Kimbro of Reidsville fired 75.
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Thomasville High Boys Tennis Improves to 3 2 with 6 3 Win
Thomasville High School boys tennis improves to 3 2 on the season with a 6 3 victory over Monday. Singles wins came from Tommy Hodges John Snyder Kenny Motley and Paul Holland. Holland Snyder Hodges Motley also won doubles. St Louis Blues Call Up Marotte From Farm Club to Fill In for Injured Plager.
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Maxwell exits in farewell wave at NCAA consolation game
Cedric Cornbread Maxwell waved to the crowd in his last 49er appearance after a 106-94 loss. He scored 30 points and earned all tournament honors as he reflected on four years at MCC and eyed pro basketball while predicting a bright future for the team.
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Parker Aims for Baseball's Triple Crown and Pirates Shine
Pittsburgh slugger Dave Parker aims to win the triple crown by leading in batting average home runs and RBIs in one season. He starred in an exhibition, driving in four runs for the Pirates as he eyes a 350 average and RBI totals amid spring training play.
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UNC Surges Past Marquette After Free Throw Rally
UNC takes the lead for keeps on Butch Lee's 16 second half free throws as Marquette clings to a 53 49 edge with 1 45 left. The Warriors miss only one at the charity stripe, and McGuire notes the game resembles pickup sticks with numbers finally falling in place.
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Ragsdale Girls Win In Softball
Jeannie Augustine starred with a perfect five for five including two homers and six RBIs as Ragsdale beat Winston-Salem Parkland 20 9. Jackie Deaton and Kris Cox drove in three runs apiece as Ragsdale improved to 2 0 in Division 7 and 3 1 overall.
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Marquette Wins NCAA Title Sparks Milwaukee Welcome
Exhausted coach Al McGuire led the Warriors as fans swarmed Milwaukee's Mitchell Field to praise Marquette's first NCAA championship. Gov. Lucey and Marquette President Raynor joined McGuire and players as deputies marshaled the crowded arrival.
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