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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

12

Cliff Richey New Indoor Tennis Champ

SALISBURY Md UPI Cliff Richey of San Angelo Texas defeated Clark Graebner 6 4 6 4 to win the national indoor tennis title in a sellout 3 500 crowd at the Wham and Civic Center Graebner struggled with blisters after a marathon semifinal against Charles Pasarell Richey avenged Stan Smith’s semifinal win and claimed the crown as the third ranked American player in the tourney.

Salisbury Graebner Beachwead Ohio Charles Pasarell Graduer Richey Mitterouile Stan Smith Pasadena Galif Grachner Tom Okker Netherlands Tomas Kovh Brazil Crowe Smith Owl Bob Liz Los Angeles

Cassius Clay In Court Today

Former heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay appears before a three judge federal court in Houston to appeal his draft evasion conviction. If the Seventh Circuit upholds the verdict, his remaining route is to the U.S. Supreme Court. Clay refused induction in April and was convicted in June, sentenced to five years and fined $10,000. He appeals a $5,000 bond. his prior attorneys withdrew. Covington claims unpaid fees as he hires new counsel.

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Pairings Set For WYC Event West Virginia Tournament

The slate lists Charleston Fairmont West Virginia Tech and others as opening round games in the West Virginia Conference tournament. Wednesday night features Morris Harvey vs. Bethany at 8 10 with a full rematch schedule and sessions through 10 30 a m.

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Pipers Rally For Win Over Denver Pipers Rally For Win Over Denver

The Pittsburgh Pipers powered to a big win as five or six players could score 20 plus points. They beat Denver in a high scoring game, continuing their dominance in the American Basketball Association. Wheeling College standout O Connell scored 27 for Wheeling in the nonleague tilt.

United Press International Pittsbregh Pipers Mada Pune Minnesota Muskies Wheeling College O'Connell Wheelin

Rockets Break 17-Game Slide With Philly Upset

San Diego Rockets end a 17 game drought by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers. The win boosts crowd morale after a rough maiden NBA season, as star players including Bill Jeminghim contributed in a decisive performance. The upset came alongside other Sunday games with the Royals, Pistons, and Bulls posting wins.

United_ereas International San Diego Rockets Ohio Losine San Diego Philadelphia East Rockets Stele Boston Flockers New York Cinelmaglt NBA Petroit Ory Sel Ballimore Nnisge Warriors Rockets Ban Enjis St. Louis San Franches Tha Garber San Angeles Chicago Boa Beattie We San Fran Innati Hicago St.aus Dan Diego Phila Wilk Chamber Ain End Bill Jumainghim Cincinnati Royals Boston Celtics Detroit Pistons Warelers Chicago Bulls St. Louis Tanks

Dayton NASCAR Racing and Standings Update

Upset filled road shows and long odds. The piece cites Charlie Williams and Jamerson leading a Wesleyan effort, while Wilh and Hawkins power the Pipers past Rockets. New Orleans leads the Western Division with a 4 game cushion as Dallas chases in a packed NBA and stock car scene at Daytona.

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Americans Dominate Russia Meet With Six Wins

In Moscow, six American athletes swept to victory at an international track meet. Martin McGrady of San Jose State, Akon Obia, David Maggard, Mowat View, Califf, and John Alason all claimed wins including McGrady in the 400, Maggard in shot put, and a trio of indoor records. Harvard’s Forcell, Gaines of Santa Clara Youth Village, and Jane Burnett of Chevy Chase won in women’s sprints and the 400 hurdles, signaling strong U S Olympic track potential.

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AHL East Standings and Sunday Results Reported

United Press International outlines East division standings with teams Springfield Hershey Providence Baltimore Cleveland Rochester and Quebec in tight ties. Sunday results show Cleveland at Hershey and Providence tied with Quebec at two with other scores pending.

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Herds MAC hopes hinge on Bowling Green clash

The Marshall Thundering Herd eye a MAC run tied to Bowling Green with coach Johnson relying on Allen and Russell to provide scoring as they chase a conference finish. Toledo leads while Marshall faces Western Michigan and Kent State, with a decisive Feb 27 home game against Old Dominion looming.

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NCAA and NIT bids loom as teams await early morning calls

The NCAA and NIT selection processes begin with a Tuesday morning phone blitz to hopeful teams. Contenders like Houston, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Duke eye automatic or at-large berths as season finales and conference tournaments shape the field, while favorites push toward their 20 win marks and major conference titles.

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Weekend Basketball Results Across MIGH Schools

A sprawling score spread shows Clarksburg Notre Dame 75 over South Harrison 68 while Parkersburg Catholic, Wheeling, St. Johns, and other teams posted varied wins. Major college standings hint at a Southern Conference race with George Washington and West Virginia in play, and top teams like Davidson and Furman chasing an undisputed lead while others plot for lower spots.

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Fragmented OCR: uneven names and numbers from unknown event

The readable parts list scattered proper nouns and figures such as Nevada, San Francisco, Yale, and 1476, plus mixed terms like Cab and Cooverance. The text appears garbled with no clear event, date, or cohesive report to summarize into a coherent news item.

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Bethany Claims Third Straight PAC Title Run

Bethany College Bisons clinched a third consecutive Presidents Athletic Conference title with a home win over Thiel and Washington & Jefferson, completing a 3 game homestand. Standout Chris Gratz scored points while Bol Patterson contributed from Gratton, Pennsylvania, as the team extended its overall record. The road trip to Cleveland finished the day with a 9-2 run through the conference slate.

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Rangers Win at New Garden in Capacity Crowd

United Press International reports the Rangers played before a 7 250 capacity New Garden crowd on Sunday, defeating the Flyers to stay within two points of second in the NHL Eastern Division. Francis and Gilbert credited with strong play, rink size cited as an advantage for the Rangers.

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