Coaches back punt rule change for college football in Houston
West Virginia staff at the national convention in Houston supports an automatic touchback on punts that touch or cross the goal line restoring possession to the receiving team at the 20 yard line. Advocates argue turf bounces disadvantage the kicking team and several coaches favor tighter rules on kick plays.
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West Virginia
Houston
WVU
Bobby Bowden
Chuck Klausing
St Francis Trojans Extend Win Streak in Field House Battle
St Francis defeated University High 58-46 at the old WVU Field House. Mike Badzek led the Trojans with 18 points, John Hughes added 20, and St Francis closed the third to fourth quarter with a 9-0 run to pull away.
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Mike Quigley
University High School
St. Francis
Trojans
WVU
UHS
Tom Bakker
Robbie Taft
Taft
Bakker
Mitch
Mike Harris
Hilltoppers
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Mike Smith
Bill Hawley
John Hughes
Robbie Sypniewski
Hughes
Sypniewski
Richard Fuller
Steve Soloman
Marshall Rallies Past Morris Harvey for 87 75 Victory
Marshall turned a 13 point first half deficit into an 87 75 win over Morris Harvey as Bob DePathy sparked a 16 3 second half run. The Thundering Herd trailed 36 35 at halftime before pulling away with a quick start and key scoring by DePathy and Henry.
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Morris Harvey
Golden Eagles
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Bobby Wesley
Bob DePathy
F T Henry
D’ Antoni
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Lee
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Collins
Wilcox
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Williams
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Wood
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Angle
College and high school basketball results listed
A dense slate of men’s college and high school basketball scores from various teams. Notable entries include St. John’s 100 over West Virginia 82 and many regional matchups across West Virginia and neighboring states with scores and occasional player mentions.
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Mingo
Ohio
MecMechen Donahue
Macklin
Paden City
Woodsfield
Tyler
Harrisville
Mullens
Trap Hill
Marsh Fork
Clear Fork
Oak Hill
Princeton
Bramwell
Lenore
Fairmont Dominates Salem In WV Conference Action
Fairmont Falcons remain undefeated atop the West Virginia Conference by routing Salem 106-69 as five players score in double figures. Lerman Battle a freshman scored 3. Dave Cooper 20. Butch Haswell 18 for Fairmont. Salem’s Jerry Mitchem 18. Fred Cline and Dean Creighton 14 each.
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W. Va
UPI
Fairmont
Falcons
West Virginia
Lerman Battle
Dave Cooper
Butch Haswell
Jerry Mitchem
Fred Cline
Dean Creighton
Ohio State tops Wisconsin in Big Ten clash 83 69
Ohio State held off a second half Wisconsin rally to win 83 69 in Columbus. Luke Witte, Allan Hornyak, and Jim Cleamons led with 22, 21, and 18 points as Wisconsin’s Clarence Sherrod scored 24 and Gary Watson added 19.
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UPI
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Wisconsin
Luke Witte
Allan Hornyak
Jim Cleamons
Badgers
Clarence Sherrod
Buckeyes
Gary Watson
Hornyak
Cleamons
Witte
Watson
Pe Watson
Minor
Howerd
Ridgers
Fraser Hornyak
Sherrod
Oler Siekmann
Canton
Merchant
Fraser
Wagar
Villanova Outlasts Niagara In Double Overtime Thriller
Villanova, ranked 13th, defeats Niagara 82-79 in double overtime at Memorial Auditorium. Howard Porter and Clarence Smith score 22 points each as Villanova improves to 13-3. Niagara led 36-32 at halftime and 7 points early in the second half.
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UPI
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Clarence Smith
Villanova
Niagara University
Memorial Auditorium
Porter
Smith
Wildcats
Marshall Wingate
Purple Eagles
Chris Ford
Niagara
Paul Thornton
Waynesburg Tops St Vincent 86 76 in NCA A Rivalry Clash
Ryan McMahon poured in 28 points to lift Waynesburg over St. Vincent 86 76 on Saturday night at Waynesburg. The Yellow Jackets improved to 6 1 in their last seven games as the hosts pulled away in the second half.
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Waynesburg
St. Vincent
UPI
Ryan McMahon
Yellow Jackets
West Liberty tops Wesleyan 97 79 behind Taylor 31
West Liberty defeats Wesleyan 97 to 79 as Chuck Taylor scores 31 and Ellis Long adds 24. Wesleyan’s Ken Baylor also posts 31 points. The Hilltoppers break a 40 40 halftime tie to pull away.
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West Liberty
W. Va
UPI
Chuck Taylor
Ellis Long
Wesleyan
Ken Baylor
Hilltoppers
Bobcats
Glenville rallies to defeat Concord in West Virginia
Glenville's Pioneers overcame a two point deficit midway through the second half to beat Concord 57 51. Steve Datcher led Glenville with 17 points, Earl Hawkins 14, Dale Tawney 12 while Glen Ables led Concord with 15. Detroit Pistons beat Boston Celtics 121 118 as Dave Bing scored 31 and free throws aided the win.
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Steve Datcher
Earl Hawkins
Dale Tawney
Glen Ables
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Dave Bing
Pistons
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