West Virginia basketball plans and scheduling notes
West Virginia faces home field shifts for spring sports as Evansdale arena work relocates practice fields. WVU audiences await the Southern Conference Tourney in Charlotte with tickets selling quickly and Morgantown ticket deadlines looming.
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Negro Boycott Forces NYC Track Meet Withdrawal
The Catholic High Schools Athletic Association and Public Schools Athletic League will not compete in two events at the New York Athletic Club indoor meet in Madison Square Garden on Feb 16 due to a planned boycott by Negro clubs and colleges. C H S A A officials withdrew their medley relay entry to spare Negro athletes the embarrassment of crossing picket lines.
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Gymnasts End Third in Meet in Athens Georgia
West Virginia finished last in a three team meet won by Georgia in Athens Georgia on Saturday. Georgia led with 148.10 points, Furman 137.46, WVU 132.65. Florida did not participate. Dick Jamison took second in the sidehorse event. Jim Bays claimed third in the longhorse and Don Gaitsinos was third in another event.
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Bailey Play Leads WVU to 77-60 Victory
West Virginia defeated East Carolina 77 to 60 at the new Minges Coliseum as Carey Bailey starred with 18 points, 12 rebounds and a dozen blocks. Ron Fritz Williams was limited to 13 points as WVU built a five game win streak. ECU dropped to 5-10 overall.
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Fritz) Williams
Mountaineers Top Pirates Behind Williams Spark
West Virginia defeated East Carolina 75 to 54 as Williams controlled Earl Thompson and forced turnovers. WVU led 41-33 at halftime, shot 41 percent to ECU’s 46, and edged on free throws 27 of 35 to 14 of 18. The win boosted WVU’s TV rating and conference lead.
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Vikings Begin Draft As They Target Munson And Prospects
The Minnesota Vikings start a two day draft session seeking to fill a quarterback void after Fran Tarkenton departure. They hold a bonus pick from the Tarkenton trade and may pursue rescue QB Bill Munson from the Rams, with UCLA's Gary Beban and others viewed as top prospects. The AFL NFL draft runs 17 rounds with Cincinnati joining for the first time, Bengals to pick behind Minnesota and likely target a defensive lineman.
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Legislator Tom Gola Serves in Pennsylvania Legislature
Former LaSalle and professional basketball star Tom Gola is identified as a member of the Pennsylvania State Legislature, linking his athletics fame to public service.
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Maravich Scores 52 as Kentucky Beats LSU 121 95
Pete Maravich racks up 52 points for LSU but Kentucky dominates 121 95 at Baton Rouge. Thad Jaracz 24 and Mike Casey 31 lead Kentucky’s balanced attack as Adolph Rupp earns his 771st victory and Kentucky sets an SEC field goal record with 85 makes.
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Houston Romps To 18th Victory
No. 1 Houston routed Lamar Tech 112 to 79 to stay undefeated at 18-0. Elvin Hayes scored 38, Ken Spain 19, George Reynolds 15 as Houston jumped to a 14-0 edge and led 57-26 at halftime. Lamar Tech fell to 4-13, led by Jim Nicholson with 23 and Earl Dow with 21, while Houston outrebounded 58-47.
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A's Pick First In Annual Draft
Outfielder George Hendrick and 289 players chosen by 20 major league teams and farm clubs begin the road to the majors after Hendrick was selected first in the third annual winter baseball draft. Hendrick from Fremont High School Los Angeles was picked by the Oakland Athletics as the top available player in the United States not already chosen in prior sessions.
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Gamely Wins Santa Maria Handicap in Rain at Santa Anita
Gamely driven to victory in the 26th Santa Maria Handicap at Santa Anita in a driving rain. Princessnesian edged Moog for second with Amerigo Lady fourth among 12 fillies and mares. The win advances toward the Santa Margarita Invitational on Feb. 17 for the distaff title.
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Sub Leads Comeback For Vandy
Reserve guard Kenny Campbell scored 19 points in the second half to lift 10th ranked Vanderbilt to a 90-69 SEC basketball win at Mississippi State. Campbell made 5 free throws and 8 field goals for 21 points to lead scoring with four other Commodores in double figures as Vanderbilt erased a one point halftime defic it.
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Alcindor Leads UCLA Victory Over Boston College
Lew Alcindor and Mike Warren sparked UCLA in a strong first half to hold off a late Boston College rally. Alcindor scored 28 and Warren 25 before fouling out in the final minute as UCLA, ranked No. 2, beat the Eagles 84 to 77.
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Waters lauds Bailey in WVU win over East Carolina
West Virginia coach Bucky Waters praised Carey Bailey for 18 points 12 rebounds and key blocks in a 77-60 victory over East Carolina. He credited team defense and unselfish offense with limiting ECU and preserving the lead despite a slow start.
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Harper shoots record 64 leads PGA Senior Championship
Chandler Harper shot an eight under par 64 to lead the PGA Teacher Senior Championship by seven strokes after three rounds at PGA National. Sam Snead trails in second with 214, while Bob Hamilton sits third at 215 and Freddie Haas Jr. and Joe Lopez Sr. are tied at 217. Marty Furgol fell back with an 80 to 220.
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Kidd Leads U S Alpine Choices For Olympics Team
Billy Kidd leads the United States alpine ski team announced by coach Bob Beattie in Megeve France. The 24 year old University of Colorado student from Stowe Vermont headlines a squad that includes Jimmy Heuga Jim Barrows Rick Chaffee Vladimir Spider Sabich Jere Elliot Dennis McCoy and reserve Phelps.
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