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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1968
Page
4
In Grenoble France the meeting featured Holland's skater setting a world best in the 1500 meters with a 2 03.9. Norway and Sweden added medals as Norway's Verkers and others earned top times in cross country and speed skating events. The U S hockey team beat East Germany as Czechoslovakia shocked the Russians and Canada defeated Sweden to loosen the standings.
In Grenoble France the Czechoslovakia team ended the Soviet Union’s five year unbeaten streak and joined Canada and the Soviets in a three way tie for first in Olympic hockey. The U S faces crucial matches to stay in position for automatic qualification as the top five teams advance. The Czechs won 5 4 over the Soviets with a late burst after leading 5 2. Canada remained strong with a 30 victory over Sweden and Sweden held at four wins. The U S and Finland sit two games back in the standings.
Westley Unseld scored five points in overtime to lift Louisville to a 76-67 victory over Tulsa. The Cardinals, aided by late free throws, clinched a berth in the NCAA Midwest Regionals as they edge past Tulane and push their MVC standing higher with three games remaining.
The Muskies proved they can win on the road and move into first in the Eastern Division with a 122-101 victory over the Pacers in Dayton Ohio. Erv Luinger scored 23 and Revol Palmer 28 for the Muskies while Horen Brow led the Pacers with 28. Dallas Cowboys?
Milton Richman reports Smoky Burgess, aging White Sox star, hints at a comeback as he recovers from a past injury. Ed Short, Sox GM, remains uncertain about Burgess's return while Burgess expresses readiness to finish a full season if healthy. Burgess cites last season’s 133 batting average and a doctor’s rest plan as factors in potential spring training decision.
Oscar Robertson returned after a six game absence to score 32 points and add 10 assists as the Cincinnati Royals defeated the Seattle Supersonics 132 to 119. Connie Dierking added 21 points to back Robertson as the Royals moved within a half game of fourth place Detroit in the Eastern Division. In other games, Jerry West scored 31 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 192 to 105, and the San Francisco Warriors defeated the San Diego Rockets 134 to 114.
VMI held firm late as John Kemper scored 11 in the final minutes to secure a 69-66 win over East Carolina, moving the Keydets to 5-1 in the conference and 14- over all. Hast Carolina sits 8-4, while Dennie Clark and Steve Powers led VMI with 17 and 13 points respectively as Richmond crushed by Tech in nonconference play.
A disjointedU S text describes defen ding Phoenix Open action with Julius Weiskopf, Jack Nicklaus, and other pros in pursuit of the $10,000 top prize. Weather improves as players post round scores including a 67 by Weiskopf and a 70 by Nicklaus, with several contenders briefly leading before settling.
The United States team and star skater Bim Wold face Wolfgang Schwarz of Austria in the free skate after placing high in compulsory figures. Wold, a U.S. champion, trails Danzer and Schwarz, with Danzer faltering on day two, keeping the gold medal race open. Figures count 60 percent toward the total.
Apprentice jockey Juan Gonzalez rode three winners at Santa Anita including French Fox in the Santa Barbara County Fair Purse. He also took the second with Pie Ala Mode and the sixth with Patel: It Up, while Rockem Back won at Bowie for Sidney Cohn after a prior runner up.
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