Black Athletes Find Southern Life Rough
Three New York born Negro basketball stars from Davidson Wake Forest and UNC describe life on Southern campuses as marked by acclaim on court but social and personal strain off it. They cite dating difficulties loyalty conflicts with college life and limited integration. Maloy Scott and Davis share their experiences in Davidson Wake Forest and UNC amid campus race dynamics and activism.
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Charlotte
8.C
North Carolina
New York
Mike Maloy
Davidson
Charles Davis
Wake Forest
Charlie Scott
University of North Carolina
Maloy
Scott
Mike
Davis
Laurinburg Institute
Billy Packer
Norwood Todmann
Track Stars Just Qualify For 440 Yard Final
Olympic medalists Lee Evans of San Jose State and Larry James of Villanova were slowest qualifiers for the 440 yard final at the NCAA indoor championships in Detroit. Evans posted 49.3 seconds while James needed 49.6 to reach eight runners, edging Julio Mead by .03. Clifton Forbes led with 48.9.
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Detroit
Lee Evans
San Jose State
Larry James
Villanova
Evans
Mexico City
James
Julio Mead
Kane Gas
Mead
Clifton Forbes
Nebraska
Crawford Leads Monsanto Open
Dick Crawford shot a 67 to take a one stroke lead at 135 after 36 holes in the Monsanto Open at Pensacola Country Club. Leo Trevino, Ken Still, Grier Jones, Ray Floyd and Jim Colbert sit within one stroke of the lead as contenders push for the $20,000 prize.
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Pensacola
Leo Trevino
Ken Still
Grier Jones
Ray Floyd
Jim Colbert
Trevino
Tommy Aaron
Barbara Jo Rubin makes history at Aqueduct in first female jockey ride
Barbara Jo Rubin rode Bragy Galaxy to win the third race at Aqueduct on Friday, becoming the first woman to ride a horse on a New York race track. The 19 year old said the horse led early then swerved in the stretch, and she learned to relax at the gate as she pursues further rides at Charles Town and Pimlico.
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Associated Press
Barbara Jo Rubin
Aqueduct
Bragy Galaxy
New York
Bravy Galaxy
Rich
Miss Rubin
Pimlico
Charles Town
Racing and Betting Results From Charles Town Meet
The page lists detailed race results and wagers from Charles Town with exacta, quinella, and place payouts. It records attendance figures, horse names such as World, Tales, Out World, and Apple Mash, along with jockeys and owners, plus prize money like $12,696.40 and $1,200 for second race. The document reflects betting totals, ticket counts, and race outcomes including purses and results for multiple events on the card.
Pirates Hope For Fewer Injuries
Pirates manager Larry Shepard repeats his commitment to a healthier 1969 campaign after a punishing prior season. The team faces lineup changes with Maury Wills and Donn Clendenon gone, new hopefuls like Oliver, Robertson, and Membr as potential regulars, while star veterans Clemente Stargell Mazeroski and Alley recover from injuries and adjust roles as Shepard emphasizes fundamentals and fewer setbacks.
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Bhadenton
Fla
Larry Shepard
Joe Brown
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Shepard
Mrs. Shepard
Larry
Joyce
Larry, Jr
St. Jude
Gene Alley
Bill Mazeroski
Roberto Clemente
Mal
Willie Stargell
Freddie Patek
Alley
Jim Buiening
Tommie Sisk
St. Louis
Ambody
Maury Wills
Donn Clendenon
Oliver
Bob Robertson
Clendon
Columbus
Detroit Has Problems Most Clubs Would Like
LAKELAND Fla AP Detroit Tigers coach weighs lineup choices for 1969 season. Stanley at center, Matchick at short or Northrup in center, with Horton in left and Kaline in right. Pitching staff led by Denny McLain and Mickey Lolich, bullpen aging but seasoned, aim to repeat strong finish despite shortstop uncertainty.
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Wills
Richie Imebner
Columbus
Shepard
Alley
Norris Town
Patek
Mazeroski
Clemente
Hoag
Stargell
Matty Alou
Pete Rose
Cincinenati
Lakeland, Fla
Smith
Mickey Stanley
Stanley
Detroit Tigers
Tom Matchick
Dick Tracewski
Willie Horton
Jim Northrup
Northrup
Tigers
Oakland
California
Chicago
Washington
Norm Cash
Dick McAuliffe
Don Wert
Bill Freehan
Denny McLain
Mickey Lolich
St. Louis Cardinals
McLain
Earl Wilson
Joe Sparma
John Hitler
Pat Dobson
Elroy Face
John Wyatt
Don McMahan
Dick Radatz
Toledo
al Kaline
Micky Stanley
Don McMahon
Ilroy
Kaline
Baltimore
Army Faces Gamecocks In NIT Play
Army, the nation’s top defensive team, faces Wyoming in the NIT first round while South Carolina’s sophomores meet Southern Mississippi. The Madison Square Garden bracket runs through March 22 with quarterfinals and later rounds, upholding a contrast between Army’s stingy D and high scoring opponents.
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New York
Army
Wyoming
South Carolina
Gamecocks
Madison Square Garden
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James Davis
William Bieht
Juanes Coolbaugh
Frederick Jaycee
Frederick County
National Guard
Jim Gilford
Crawford
Monsanto
Larry Hinston
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Aaron
al Balding
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Gary Player
Mayer
SAIL
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The
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Lewis
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Giroye
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Que
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Hayne
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Hodd
A. Wilson
Quiet and Kool
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Louviere
Army Wolf Club
Piplter
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Mahdi
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Delphey’s Daily
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Werjek, MA
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W. Va
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Donald Crawford
Darlington
Boston College
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Fordham
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Vicetors
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Tulsa
Temple
Florida
W. College Terrace
Gravely
Kinsey
Mare Inc
Fm Ate
Keeterien
MA Vally
Sundave
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