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i,ats Cage Opener, Trojans Lose FirstFrostburg State College, behind all-conference center ■iNed Era and sharp-shooting sophomore Kevin Murphvraced to a 56-32 halftime margin enroute to a season-opening 99-64 rout, of MIC foe George Mason last night at Fairfax, Va, —-——___ jAllegany Community College, | a victor in a rout in the season opener, had the tables turned last night in Rockville when losing to Maryland JUCO opponent Montgomery Junior College 106-79. .The Bobcats,, who had clobbered thej'ear-old college three straight limes, also belied on freshman Bob Maddox (6-5) and Mike Edwards (5-10) in the second half for sterling performances that netted 27 points.Era, a six-five senior, emerged game high scorer .' with 24 points and hauled .• down 19. rebounds, while Murphy ripped (he cords for 20. • , . .The win turned the-cage debut' of coach Jim Crawley into success, Crawley took over this season from interim coach Bob Wells, who was named Maryland Intercollegiate Coach of s the Year last season. The 'Cats were the nmnerup playoff champions after knotting D. C.Teachers for the pennant.Hal Woodside, who averaged 25.1 points a game for the losers last year, was held to 18 last night to pace Mason, while freshman forwards Mark Crockett and Scott Leasure added 12 and 13 respectively.The Bobcats will stop, off at Bowie State College Friday, and Coppin State Saturday for MIC tests before returning home.
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Cumberland Evening Times
Cumberland, Maryland, US
Thu, Dec 05, 1968
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