Spotlight On Houston In NCAA Tourney Bidding
Houston sought an NCAA bid as top contenders eyed automatic and at large invites. UCLA and UCLA-led AAWU figures featured among likely automatic qualifiers with several conferences aiming for regional berths and NIT considerations. First round games were set for March 8 to Maryland Kent State and others, with regionals March 15-16 at Raleigh Lexington Wichita and Albuquerque.
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Cougars Remain Nation's Top Ranked College Team
The United PressInternational coaches poll places the Cougars at No 1 for a fifth straight week based on games through February 17. Kentucky moves up to third, UCLA drops, North Carolina holds, and new teams like New Mexico and Southern California enter the top 20. The list highlights shifts as teams chase the top spot in the 1967 season.
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Fairmont East
Atunfington
Gilbert Moves Into 3rd Place in NHL Race
New York Rangers star Hot Rod Gilbert surged to third in NHL scoring, lifting his team in a seven game stretch with six goals and 40 assists. He trails Chicago’s Stan Mikita and Robby Hull as statistics show Mikita at 70, Hull 64, and Gilbert at 62 points through February 13.
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Montreal
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Boston
Don Awrey
Reg Hemming
Foster Aims for Tiger Rematch Next Week in Albuquerque
Bobby Foster, once a bomb factory worker, seeks a world title shot when the World Boxing Association rules on a fight with champion Dick Meer. Foster, in Albuquerque to accept New Mexico Coveri no’s Cup as athlete of the year, vows to stop Tiger in three or four rounds, asserting Tiger’s style invites a brawl.
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Williams Named to South All Star Team for April Game
Morgantown Wing guard Ron Williams, averaging about 21 points over three years at West Virginia, was selected for the North South All Star Game at Charlotte, NC. On April 11 he will play for the South team coached by West Virginia's Bucky Waters.
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Charleston Remains On Top In Schooliso y Poll
Charleston's Lions retain No 1 in the UPI poll of top college teams, drawing all 20 coaches votes. West Virginia’s Mountain Lions sit second with 174 points, as Stonewall Jackson and Bluefield chase in the West Virginia Conference standings amid tense tournament pace.
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George Washington
Anie Guale
Stonewall Jackson
English Scores 77 Points In Winston-Salem Victory
Sixth-ranked St Hasaveu led a high scoring slate as top teams faced off across the nation. In Winston-Salem State, English star William English sparked a 77 point win while Kentucky flirted with SEC dominance, Dan Issel pacing a 31 point display for Kentucky. Other scores highlighted Purdue, Vanderbilt, and LSU in a busy college basketball night.
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Mullens Triumph Over Sophia Junior High 64 43
Mullens junior high, led by Seramee Anderson with 23 points and Robert Gains 15, defeated Sophia Junior High 64 to 43. Mullens built a 19 11 first quarter margin, extended the advantage through the first half, while Sophia rallied 12 10 in the third before Mullens sealed the win.
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Pirates Edge Citadel In OT In Southern Conf Clash
East Carolina defeated The Citadel 81 to 76 in overtime to climb from fourth to seventh in the Southern Conference standings. Ear l Thain hit a jump shot to spark the surge after trailing most of regulation as Ted Hooper tied the game late. ECU outscored Citadel 12-7 in OT to seal the win and move clear of the Cadets.
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English’s Record Feats Highlight Rams Title Chase
The Rams shattered the Winston-Salem single game mark of 68 by Earl Monroe as English’s standout star leads a season that could crown the NCAA small college title. Coach Clarence Gaines of Winston-Salem doubts postseason bids with a 10 42 record but expects interest from clubs. Monday night features two unbeaten tourney contenders in a tense showcase.
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Games On Tap Beckley at Logan and More Prep Relay
Area high school basketball squads head into tournament play with Beckley visiting Logan and Sophia hosting Mullens. Notable matchups include Mount Hope at Fayetteville and Mullens at Sophia, with records ranging from 15 3 to 16 2. Star players like Blake Spanger and Terry Forrilt lead scoring and rebounding for the respective teams as hosts chase key wins.
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