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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1968

Page

12

Cats Trample Auburn For 23rd Southeastern Conference Crown

Kentucky defeats Auburn 95 92 to claim its 23rd SEC title as Adolph Rupp’s team dominates with Issel and Casey scoring in a high scoring regional title run. The Wildcats clinch with strong second half defense and career milestones highlighted by Staytes and Hayes.

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Maravich Heads All-SEC Team In Close Ballot

LSU sophomore Pete Maravich earned a unanimous first team slot as All-SEC selections were named. Neal Walk of Florida and Bailey Howell of Mississippi were among other top votegetters, with Maravich posting a national leading 45 points per game pace and 1,079 career points in 28 games as editors from the region weighed final ballots.

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Falcons Host Eagles In NAIA District Playoff Tilt

The Fairmont State Falcons host Morris Harvey Eagles in the first round of NAIA District 28 playoffs at home. Recent losses in Charleston and Morgantown hint the Eagles must elevate play, while Fairmont, aiming for a fourth WV team win this season, seeks a stronger showing after a 76-85 tournament final setback.

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Senators Dream Of First Division Return In 1968

Washington Senators aim for the First Division under new manager Tim Lenehan, after finishing sixth in 1967. Boss Selkirk cites added depth with Hansen at short and a stronger infield, while offense and overall team batting need improvement to close the eight-game gap to the Orioles.

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Pipers Chalk 7th Straight ABA Triumph

The Pittsburgh Pipers extended their ABA winning streak to seven with a 150 to 126 victory over Oaklanders Saks. Art Heyman led with 26 points and Jim Hadnot dished 34 assists as the Pipers set ABA records for most points in a game and in a quarter. The win widened their lead over the idle Minnesota Muskies to three games.

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Penn State to Sell Landing-Only Tickets for NCAA Wrestling Finals

Pennsylvania State University announced ticket sales for the NCAA wrestling finals to be held at Recreation Hall on March 23. All other finals tickets sold out. A spokesman said there will be good supply for preliminaries March 21, quarterfinals and semifinals March 22, and consolation rounds March 24.

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Supplymen Top Insurancemen In Overtime Game

In City League action Sunday atton New River Supply downed Wilkes Insurance 79 to 42 in overtime. Beckley Manufacturing routed by West Virginia Glass 93 to 46 as Wilk Insurance rallied late but fell short in the final period.

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Skier’s Luck Runs Dry for Great Careers

Tommy Thomas recalls a wave of top skiers whose promising careers were cut short by injuries and bad luck. He notes how one standout American pro faced a harsh run of misfortune despite early triumphs and high praise from Europe and the United States.

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Alou Clemente Mota Absent From Buc Camp North Florida

Reports from Fort Myers indicate Roberto Clemente Matty Alou and Manny Mota were missing as Pittsburgh Pirates opened spring drills amid rain. Clemente, 1967 NL batting champion, delayed by illness. Mota reportedly granted late report due to a prior operation. Alou en route with contract pending.

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