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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1968
Page
12
Sports editor Kenneth Clas reports mixed results as computers misfire late season. Fayetteville and Clear teams staged shocks last week, illustrating era of data driven picks facing uncertainty.
The headline notes Baltimore's 111 to 104 victory over Seattle. The article lines reference players and teams in a late season basketball context with scores and emerging standings. It mentions Andrew Lew and Ken Wheeler among others, reflecting a noisy game recap from a regional sports page.
The United States builds a 66-39 medal lead over Russia as swimming stars like Adams Matthes and Charles Nickeax shine in Mexico City. Notable feats include world records, medley golds, and expected continued American success in the pool with stars such as Henne and Bravill awaiting future events.
Report notes a time of 7 58 set by United States team anchored by Schollander in the Tokyo Olympics.
Los Angeles Open announces a $100,000 prize and will hire the American Professional Golfers to provide players for the tournament in January. The report includes anecdotes about Toomey and references to Olympic and entertainment figures, highlighting the event's prominence and broader sports culture.
Marion Virginia freshman David Aveher will replace injured Gary Bailey at quarterback for Bluefield State in a Saturday game against West Liberty. Bailey to undergo knee ligament surgery Wednesday for a torn ligament from last Saturday's 17 10 upset. Arch er replaced Bailey for the Glenville game and set up a winning score with a key pass. Coach Colabro notes back ups Mangus and Stout as next options.
Coach Iba urges full effort from Maywood as United States prepares to face Brazil in a televised Olympic semifinal. Maywood scored 27 and 21 in recent games, with Spain resting to keep depth strong. Spain and Maywood carry the load while Iba weighs fatigue versus energy for a possible gold medal clash with Yugoslavia or Russia.
The United States leads the medal tally as the Games shift toward wrestling and boxing with the Soviets expected to surge in Greco-Roman wrestling and other events. With ten gold medals still undecided, the race for the team championship hinges on remaining finals in swimming, track, boxing, canoeing, fencing, and rowing as the U S and USSR vie for overall supremacy.
Oakland edged the New Orleans Buccaneers 120 to 115 as Rick Barry returned to action with 32 points including 12 in the fourth quarter. Aligned with Oakland, Eakins scored 22, Steve Jones added 22, and Jimmy Jones 25 as the Oaks moved to 3-0.
Ingram, a Navy star who led a 10 0 victory over Army, joins four other pioneers including Clevenger Rogers Stevenson and Shaughnessy, to be inducted at the Wall of Fame banquet in New York. The ceremony honors contributors to the modern T formation and football history.
Marshall University’s unbeaten freshman football team faces a tough test at Athens on November 8 as it meets Ohio University Freshmen. The Herd improved to 5-0 by routing Prince University Freshmen 42, with Ted Shoebridge throwing for three touchdowns and Xavier Blevins catching a 47 yard score. Earlier wins came against Kentucky and Dayton.
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