Cougars face tough start as turnover woes loom
The Carolina Cougars tumble to 1 3 after back to back losses and 43 turnovers in New York. Coach Bones McKinney worries over center spot while George Sutor shines, and trade talk heats up as season opener nears in Greensboro. Fans pack Lexington YMCA and Greensboro awaits.
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Blankenship Wins Rapid Fire Pistol at USA Shooting Champs
Army Sgt. Major William B. Blankenship Jr. of Richlands Virginia scored 295 on Monday to reach a near perfect 590 and win the Rapid Fire Pistol event at the U S International Shooting Championships in Phoenix Arizona. He matched his Sunday performance and missed a perfect 600 by ten points.
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World university winter games set for Lake Placid 1972
The Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce announced international student athletes will compete in the 1972 winter games after the Japan Winter Olympics. The event, under the Federazione Internationale Sports Universiades banner, is expected to attract more than 1 000 college competitors.
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Holy Cross football season ends as hepatitis hits squad
Worcester Holy Cross cancels 10 game schedule after tests show all 75 players infected. 22 seniors and new head coach Bill Whitton face a devastating setback as 19 players crowded the infirmary and seven coaches, four managers, a trainer, and the sports information director are also affected.
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Mets Rally Past Braves on Garrett Heroics
Bob Friend Ryan pitched well and Ed Charles notched a homer but Wayne Garrett delivered a dramatic two run homer in the fifth as the Mets erased a brief deficit to lead 5 4. Boswell added a run producing single and Agee followed with a run scoring hit to seal the win.
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Central High Eyes Smith Game After 14-12 Victory
Central High coach Roy Boyles lauded the 14-12 win over Greensboro Page as the best game of the season. He praised blocking and defense, outlined practice plan focusing on offense Thursday and defense Friday, and warned Smith will provide a strong challenge at Albion Millis Stadium Friday night.
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Ohio State Faces Michigan State in Key clash
The AP poll shows Ohio State atop the major college rankings with 34 first place votes and 806 points. Michigan State stands 19th after a 2-1 start as top teams like Texas and Arkansas jockey for position. upcoming games include Texas vs Oklahoma and Georgia vs Mississippi.
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Spider Drawback After Tech Victory Sparks Davidson Prep
Richmond coach Frank Jones says the Spiders have no time to celebrate after their 17 10 win over Virginia Tech. He notes coming Davidson clash is key as SC foes Richmond 2 1 prepares to test passers Charlie Richards and Gordon Slade while emphasizing a strong running attack.
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Irvin Tops SC Defensive Stars
Richmond's Dick Irvin, a two time All Southern Conference middle guard, earned praise from both Richmond coach Fran Jones and Virginia Tech coach Jerry Claiborne after his standout performance against Tech. The Spiders opened the game with a 17 10 lead Saturday night in Arlington Virginia.
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Ferndale Falls 28 6 to Moody led Asheboro
Asheboro 9th graders hand Ferndale a 28 6 defeat as Don Moody scores two touchdowns and throws a TD pass. Moody teams with Tim Smith on a 19 yard pass, adds a 7 yard run and a 12 yard TD run. Lee Bunting adds the final Asheboro score while Barry Brewer breaks a 34 yard Ferndale run for Ferndale’s lone TD. Ferndale drops to 1 1.
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Two-Point Play Was To Avoid A Fight In Syracuse Wisconsin Clash
Syracuse built a 41-7 lead over Wisconsin but passed on the extra point after a stadium official asked not to spark a brawl. A kickoff fight followed as Wisconsin dropped to 18 straight losses. Florida coach Ray Graves praised his 3-0 Gators after a 21-6 win over Florida State.
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Carlisle Billings Cup Awards Highlight North Carolina Athletics
Larry Carlisle of Camp Lejeune won the Lewis J. Fisher award as top male athlete, and Missy Billings earned the Willis Casey award for top female athlete at the AAU meeting. Carlisle is a boxer and Billings a swimmer. Oscar Ellington received a life membership. New officers were elected: Thomas Lynch president, Dick Goodley first vice president, Bob Zern second vice president, Dick Lortie secretary and treasurer, Bill Stuart registration chairman.
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