Hope Rally Defeats Clinton In State Meet To Reach Semis
Hope Ladies rally from behind to beat Clinton 54 to 51 and reach the Senior Girls State Tournament semifinals at Tuckerman. They will face Perryville at 7:00 tonight, after enduring a long trip from Little Rock due to hazardous roads. Shirley Smith led Hope with 25 points, Phyllis Martin 20, while Clinton’s Wilma Bowling scored 21.
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U S Track Stars Face Challengers at Golden Gate Meet
In San Francisco the Golden Gate International meet pits Ron Clarke of Australia and the Russian team against U S stars. Clarke aims to set another world mark in the indoor two mile and seek revenge on Billy Mills, while Igor Ter Ovanesyan faces Ralph Boston in the broad jump as Jim Beatty’s 8 30.8 two mile record looms.
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College scores recap from Associated Press games
East Mass 87 Boston U 83 Hofstra 80 CCNY 76 Centenary 98 La Tech 73 Tulsa 87 North Texas 77 Marquette 79 Wis Mil 65 Utah State 98 Mont State 71 Southern Conference first round results.
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Bizzar Ro Stops Lennon In Erie Boxing Show
Johnny Bizzar ro of Erie stops Jackie Lennon of Philadelphia in eight rounds at Thursday's fight night in Erie Pennsylvania.
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Jackie Lennon
Philadelphia
Lobos Return to NIT Aim All Season
The New Mexico Lobos accept an NIT bid in New York, aiming for a deep run after a 19-3 season and a spot among the tournament field. Davidson rolls to 28th straight win as NIT bids seed with St. John's and Texas Western previously named.
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Blevins Meets Taylor Tonight in Fouke Meet
Four teams remain in the Area 13 B boys tournament in Fouke with Taylor Fouke Amity and Blevins advancing to the semifinals. Amity upset Genoa Central 70 67 led by Phil Easley though the losers had 38 points from Easley. Taylor defeated Okolona 91 53, Robert Stuart scoring 28, Richard Martin 19. Fouke beat Garland 64 49 behind Tommy Catchall 21 and Eric Teer 16. Tonight Taylor faces Blevins at 7 and Fouke meets Amity at 8 15.
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Venturi to Return for Pensacola Open Play
U S Open champion Ken Venturi, sidelined weeks by a circulatory ailment, will resume tournament play next week with his doctor’s blessing. He plans to fly from his Hillsborough home to Florida for the Pensacola Open the following weekend.
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NHL Results and NCAA Tournament Hints
No NBA style. Reuther, star of the team, was scholastically ineligible. SMU, the current SWC runner-up, is expected to represent the conference in the NCAA tournament beginning March 8 with the NIT starting March 11.
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Perry's Five Wins Over Arsenal Team
Perry's Truck Stop independ ent cagers edged Red River Arsenal of Texarkana 76 75 at Jones Field House last night. Glen Calhoun led Perry's with 21 points, Wayne Lee 20, Earl Ray Murphy 16, and Vic Massanelli Jr 15. For Texarkana, Johns scored 25, Watts 14, Scoggins 13.
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Altitude Won't Hurt French Athletes in Mexico City
Dr. Fernand Plas and Col. Marceau Crespin lead a French delegation to study the Olympic site. Tests indicate Mexico City's 12 mile altitude will not hinder athletes for the October 12 to 27, 1968 Games. Some French athletes train at high mountains to simulate altitude.
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NBA Thursday Results Include Baltimore at Philadelphia
National basketball results feature matchups with Baltimore visiting Philadelphia, St. Louis facing Los Angeles, and Boston playing San Francisco. Final scores not provided in the listing.
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Warren Comes Here Tonight for Loop Game
Hope Star reports Hope hosts Warren Lumberjacks at 7 50 p m with Hope 8 4 in loop play seeking a second straight win for a possible AA State berth. Warren stands 1 11 and remains tough, as the night opens with the Hope B Lizards at 6 30.
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Lema Attacks USGA and Palmer on Open Format
Tony Lema, celebrating his 31st birthday, mocks the USGA for ending the Open with a single round per day and criticizes Arnold Palmer. He argues for more tournaments and chides Palmer over his schedule. Lema, British Open winner, comments from a New York hotel gathering.
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Arkansas Basketball Scores in AIC Invitational Quarters
Ouachita defeats Southern State 83 to 69 while Hendrix tops Little Rock 78 to 74. Freshmen beat Ba cone Oklahoma JC 54 to 50.
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Robustelli Starts Training with Yankees in Florida
In Fort Lauderdale AP reports Andy Robustelli begins workouts with the New York Yankees as they adapt to his exercise routine and expect additional work from the former Giants star.
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Lema outlines gradual schedule for Masters push
Lema plans a staged return after a two month smoking layoff and nerves, intending to play Greensboro first, then Las Vegas Colonial and New Orleans. He will skip Memphis and Indianapolis and focus on the big money events before the Masters.
Texas Tech Out of Race as Ineligible Player Sours Standings
Texas Tech is ruled out of the Southwest Conference title chase due to an ineligible player. SMU and Baylor race for leadership while Texas, TCU, and Arkansas-Rice games Saturday hold little impact on the championship outcome. Robustelli led a 12 minute drill for Yankees players this spring.
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