WVU Football Signs Four State Prospects in One Day
Tony Carlen’s staff signed four State prospects on the same day to start WVU’s recruiting season. Seventeen Mountaineer football scholars come from Charleston Welch Huntington and Big Creek with Wood Goodwin and McBride among the top picks. WVU notes a talent shortage in line men and hints at refining future freshman intake.
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Penn State Beats Maryland In Season Opener
Penn State defeats Maryland 76-71 to open the season after a strong first half and a late defensive stand. Galen Godbey and Jeff Persson each score 21 as the Lions hit 66 percent from the floor and hold off a Terps rally led by Pete Johnson's 27 points.
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Laurel Racetrack Stopped After Third Straight Day
Bitter six degree temperatures forced Laurel racetrack to cancel the entire racing program for a third consecutive day leaving bettors and trainers awaiting better conditions and a possible resumption.
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Navy Triumphs Over Army in Classic Thriller 19-14
Navy fends off a late Army surge to seal a 19-14 victory in the 68th Army-Navy game at JFK Stadium before 102,000 fans. Quarterback John Cartwright threw for 240 yards as Navy built a 17-0 halftime lead, while Army’s late rally led by Jim O'Toole produced two quick touchdowns. Navy’s Ray TeCario forced a crucial fumble on a Navy 20 with 4:32 left to seal the win, the first Navy victory over Army since 1963 and its first winning season since then.
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Ellis Wins Unanimous Decision Over Bonavena in Louisville
James Ellis of Louisville defeated Oscar Bonavena in a 12 round unanimous decision to advance to the tournament finals. Ellis floored Bonavena in the third and tenth rounds and earned his 25th pro win, while Bonavena suffered his fourth loss in 33 heavyweight bouts.
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Parthenon challenges WVU for neutral court showdown
Marshall Universitys student newspaper The Parthenon called for a landmark nonconference basketball clash with West Virginia University on a neutral court. The piece proclaimed it as the sports event of the century in West Virginia, though both schools carry 25 game schedules for 1967 68 under NCAA limits.
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Alabama Edges Auburn Behind 47 Yard Stabler TD Run
Alabama tops Auburn 7 to 3 at Legion Field in a muddy, wind swept clash. Kenny Stabler sprinted 47 yards for the decisive score in the fourth quarter, while Loren Carter led Auburn with 117 passing yards.
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Oklahoma State Game Summary: Sooners Top OSU 38 14
Oklahoma State falls 38-14 as the third ranked Sooners stay unbeaten in the Big Eight. Steve Owens and Ron Shotts power the Oklahoma offense at Norman with 61,826 in attendance. Final stats show Oklahoma 7-0 in conference and Oklahoma State at 9-1 on the season.
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West Virginia Fifth in Grove City Relays
West Virginia placed fifth of six teams at Grove City Relays led by Glen Bafrelik and sophomore Rufus Hutchinson. Bucknell won with 84 points followed by Bethany 77 Grove City 59 Youngstown 47 WVU 42 and Slippery Rock 19.
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