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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1968

Page

3

Fairmont Hosts MH In St Game WVIAC Playoff Begins Tuesday

Morris Harvey’s team, riding a 35 game win streak, seeks to upset season champ Stalrmont State in the West Virginia Conference tournament. Morris Harvey’s Spike Cantey named MVP after holding John Jamerson to two points in the second half. Salem College and Wheeling tally losses as the tourney unfolds at Fairmont Memorial Gym.

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Hayes scores 62 as Houston routs Hardin-Simmons 158-81

Houston Cougars led by Elvin Hayes tally 62 points in a 158 to 81 victory at Abilene. The 15th ranked Cougars extend their season to 25 wins while Hayes climbs to 2,587 career points, second all time behind Oscar Robertson.

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Gutowski era underlines a record chase and career cuts

A sprawling retrospective recalls Bob Gutowski and peers as world and Olympic vaulting history unfolds. It notes Gutowski clearing 15 feet, later hopes for 18, and outlines his era’s star runners like Don Bragg and Rafer Johnson. The piece also traces Mike Epstein’s tough 1960s baseball path and the broader track legends shaping the sport.

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Ratelle Seeks Confidence in Return to Ranger Form

In a season marked by comeback hopes, Ranger star Rod Ratelle battles back from injury and fusion surgery to chase his 25th goal and lead New York. Teammates include Camile Henry and Vic Ashfield as the Rangers strive for top placement in the Eastern Division while facing heavy competition from the Maple Leafs and other rivals.

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Knudson Captures Second Straight Golf Victory

George Knudson won his second consecutive golf tournament in a Coral Open event with a 69 on the final card and no bogeys, earning about $10,000. Arnold Palmer tied for 30th after a 67 as the field chased Knudson, Beard, and other pros in a volatile Florida swing.

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U S Negro Athletes Debate Olympic Boycott

At the AAU Indoor Championships unrest simmered among Black athletes over a potential Olympic boycott. Notable figures such as Beamon faced boycott group pressure while others skipped events, and organizers warned of broader effects on the U S Olympic program.

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Celtic Cast Off Leads Oakland Past Chaparrals

Jim Hadnet boosted his season total to 1,000 points to lift the Oakland Oaks 115-105 over the Dallas Chaparrals. He hit 14 of 22 from the field and grabbed 21 rebounds as Oakland moved closer to the top of the East standings. Dallas was led by John Beasley and Cincy Lowell with 24 points each.

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Spring training muddled with trades and hopes across leagues

Baseball spring training gathers opinions on coaches players and current form across teams. McLain powers Tigers while Hodges and Mauch praise young pitchers Fryman and Graver as Dodgers and Phillies set ambitious starts. Drift includes Bunning trade talk Alou and Robinson unsettled by offers and injuries.

Alou Seeks Higher Salary Ahead of Pirates Camp

In Fort Myers Florida Matty Alou the Pirates outfielder and 238 hitter from last season failed to reach a contract with General Manager Joe Brows. He plans to travel from the Dominican Republic and report to camp several days late. Alou led the NL with an .842 average last year and is the second Pirates holdout for more pay after pitcher Dock Ellis.

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Pro Football Exhibition Set for Mountaineer Field

A professional football exhibition between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals will be played at Mountaineer Field on Sunday, Aug. 25. The game is sponsored by the West Virginia daycees, who will share profits with West Virginia University Mountaineer Scholarship Fund.

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ABA Standings and Sunday Results Fragment

Fragmentary record shows ABA standings with teams like Pittsburg Minnesota New Orleans Dallas Houston Oakland and others. It lists scores such as Indiana 100 Kentucky 97 Minnesota 92 and Oakland 118 Dallas with scattered results and only a few games scheduled including Oakland at Pittsburgh and Houston at Denver.

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