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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1968
Page
4
Morgantown WV WVU basketball team crushed by Davidson 87 70 in the Southern Conference action. Mountaineers aiming to rebound for a National Invitation Tournament bid with a 19 8 standing and renewed drive.
NEW YORK AP additions in the National Invitation Tournament field were expected today as Dayton and Marshall were added to the field. Seven schools remained to be chosen, with Long Island University Army Oklahoma City Fordham Notre Dame and others previously named. West Virginia, Dayton, and Marshall were among teams discussed as potential qualifiers for the NIT, with coaches commenting on strengths and potential matchups as selections neared.
In a Florida based feature, Rod Carew recalls how Bob Willis, longtime minor league mentor in the Minnesota Twins system, helped develop many players including Carew. Willis’ influence spanned teams and leagues, shaping careers while stressing fairness across races.
A chaotic recap shows church league semis tonight featuring First Assembly versus Salvation Army, with Central Baptist and Methodist Temple also in action. Key players include Jed from the Assembly, Ormod for Salvation Army, and Mepath from Central Baptist, as teams push toward the final.
Wright and Smith won state Golden Gloves novice titles in a tight event held in Beckley. Fighters Terry Smith and Terence Jackson from Delburton earned victories, with Jackson claiming a knockout in the Walter division. The Open division saw Muckley Sorith place second, while other weight classes yielded close bouts and notable performances.
A scrambled OCR list shows numerous college and regional results with several named teams and players. Key items include Wentucky and Mhdle Feandisey scoring among many others, plus multiple intercollegiate results, heavyweight and middleweight bouts, and upcoming Golden Gloves context. The fragmentary text references teams such as New York University, Penn State, Boston, Massachusetts, and Connecticut among others, with various scores and event notes, suggesting a broad weekend college sports snapshot.
Results from the open division show Tackett Betty and others in flyweight events with multiple competitors such as Me Bfonre and Parley Beth. Dany Chitt ers and Ravhouravilte lead featherweight actions while Charlie Hardwin and Frank Betont headline heavyweight results. Local clubs and press coverage note decs, TKOs, and split decisions across divisions.
Ron Williams of West Virginia University and Gary Gregor of South Carolina were named to the NCAA District 9B All Star basketball team chosen by the United States basketball writers association and Look Magazine. Also named were Mike Lewis of Duke and Larry Miller and Charlie Scott of North Carolina. Williams and Gregor were former West Virginia players from Weirton and Charleston.
Eddie Belmonte rode Wise Exchange to victory in the Flamingo Stakes at Winleah after a foul claim against October Hous Farm’s classy 1 year old. Stewards reversed the order, awarding Wise Exchange first with $89,050 to backers from Hialeah. Tron Rule’s ride was ruled to have forced Wise Exchange off course in the stretch. Nearby Santa Anita hosted divisions of a $75,000-added handicap, with Anidrige’s Fancy and Princess Nessan winning divisions. MEXICALI saw Francis Raul Soriang win the six-furlong Francis Raul Soriang Stakes. Indiana Red Derby candidate Ernie Lopez set distance marks at Fair Grounds, while Mr. Chevy claimed a feature at New Orleans. Wesleyan College Lone swimmer power led West Virginia Wesleyan to the West Virginia Conference title.
The four state tournament region four holds three classes with top teams to be determined by Saturday. Defending champ Becky in Charleston faces solid opposition as snow disrupts play. In Class AA Region 2 Section 3 Fayetteville hosts Charles Town as No 1 Duarteston 21-0 meets Marne Fo. Huntington 16-5 faces No 2 Williamson 20-2 while region action moves to Huntington Friday night.
The Administrators rallied in the second half to beat the Guardsmen 76 70 in YMCA league action at Neal Sunday. Jerry Cottier led with 22 points, Bob Mickis 24, Bob Rulen 17 as Administrators overcame a slow start to secure the victory. Guardsmen led early but faded after the first half, with John Bhamaty scoring 18 and Jack McCarthy 45 for the losers.
Partial boxing result list notes Peres Pugh winning at 142 pounds in New Orleans with names Jerry Mellegrich and others. OCR fragment shows event context but lacks full results or dates.
Regional pairings announced across districts with multiple venues and teams. Notable matchups include Parkersburg, Werlox, Madison, and Charleston as teams vie for Friday and Saturday finals in Class AA and regional events.
Nateh Yung Yo, a veteran golfer from Taiwan, shot an even par final round to win the Singapore Open by six strokes. He finished 72 holes at 275, with Korea's Tan Chong and Japan's Kenji Nososhi tied for second at 261.
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