Cougars stumble after preseason wins face rough patch
The Carolina Cougars dropped three straight after a win over Los Angeles, committing 43 turnovers in a New York game and narrowly losing in Kentucky. Veteran scorers Doug Moe and Bobby Verga lead scoring while coach Bones McKinney weighs lineup changes and a potential center trade ahead of the ABA season opener in Greensboro.
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Sgt Major Blankenship wins rapid fire pistol title
Army Sgt Major William B. Blankenship Jr. of Richlands Virginia scored a near perfect 590 to win the rapid fire pistol event in the U S International Shooting Championships in Phoenix Arizona. He fired 295 on Monday to tie his Sunday performance as the field narrowed toward perfection.
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World university winter games slated for Lake Placid
The Lake Placid chamber of commerce announced that student athletes from around the world will compete in the 1972 winter Universiade after the Japanese Winter Olympics. The event, under the banner of the International University Sports Federation, is expected to draw more than 1,000 college athletes.
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Holy Cross Football Season Ends Amid Hepatitis Outbreak
Worcester AP reports Holy Cross faces abrupt end to its 1950 football season as the entire 75-man squad, plus coaches, managers, a trainer and a sports information director, contract infectious hepatitis. The illness over the weekend prompted isolation of affected players and the cancelation of 10-game schedule commitments.
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Bill Whitton
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Vincent G. Dougherty
John Shea
Mets Rally Past Braves In Extraordinary Win
Manager Gil Hodges doubted offense but saw both pitching and hitting spark the Mets. Agee homered in the third, Boswell connected in the fourth to put New York ahead. Cepeda answered with a two run homer for Atlanta, then Wayne Garrett delivered a two run shot in the fifth to reclaim the lead 5-4, capped by Boswell and Agee run scoring hits.
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Central High eyes Smith game after Page win
Central High Coach Roy Boyles called Friday night’s 1912 victory over Greensboro Page their best of the season after reviewing film with players and boosters. He praised blocking and defense and said workouts shift to offense today, defense tomorrow, then light gear before facing Smith at Albion Millis Stadium Friday at 8 p.m.
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Spider Upset Remains Focused For Davidson Clash
Richmond coach Frank Jones says after the 17 10 win over Virginia Tech the team had no time to celebrate. The Spiders prepare for a pivotal Southern Conference test at Davidson, a passing duel between Richmond’s Charlie Richards and Davidson’s Gordon Slade. Jones emphasizes a balanced attack and constant focus despite the triumph over Tech.
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Ohio State Faces Spartans After Strong AP Showing
The AP top college football poll has Ohio State at the lead with 806 points and 3 first place votes as they prepare to meet Michigan State, a repeat tough opponent from their undefeated 1968 season. Texas rises to second, Penn State drops, and Notre Dame debuts in the top twenty while Michigan and Mississippi exit.
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Two-Point Try Sparked Stadium Row During Syracuse Win
NY AP reports Syracuse led Wisconsin 41-7 late and did not convert a two-point try at a stadium request to avoid a fight. fans reportedly feared in end zone. A kickoff melee followed despite the 48-7 result. lingering notes include polls, coaches praising character and various college football anecdotes.
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Irvin Tops SC Defensive Stars
Virginia Tech coach Jerry Claiborne and Richmond coach Fran Jones praised Richmond two time All Southern Conference middle guard Dick Irvin after the Spiders opened the game with a 17 10 lead over Virginia Tech. Irvin was described as quick aggressive, mobile and hostile by both coaches.
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Carlisle Billings Cup Awards Highlight North Carolina honors
Carlisle a Camp Lejeune boxer wins the Lewis J. Fisher top male athlete award and Missy Billings a swimmer takes the Willis Casey top female athlete award at the AAU meeting. Oscar Eflington of High Point is given a life AAU membership while new officers are elected: Thomas Lynch Winston-Salem president Dick Goodley Kinston first vp Bob Zern Hickory second vp Dick Lortie Winston-Salem secretary treasurer and Bill Stuart Charlotte registration chairman.
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Lewis J. Fisher
North Carolina
Missy Billings
Willis Casey
AAU
Carlisle
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High Point
Carolinas
Thomas Lynch
Winston- Salem
Dick Goodley
Kinston
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Hickory
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Ferndale Falls to Moody as Asheboro Tops 28 6
Moody stars for Asheboro scoring two touchdowns and a passing TD in a 28 6 win over Ferndale ninth or tenth grade team. Tim Smith connects on a 19 yard TD pass, Moody adds a 34 yard run, and a 12 yard TD run in the third. Ferndale’s lone score is a 34 yard run by Barry Brewer. Ferndale drops to 1 1 on the year and prepares for Lexington at High Point Thursday.
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Lee Bunting
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