New Southern Conference Talk Draws WVU Skepticism
West Virginia denounces reports of joining a new southern athletic conference led by Florida State and Tulane. WVU officials say the school remains focused on the East and has had no talks about joining a southern circuit. Meanwhile, GW athletic director Bob Faris notes Bill Rinehart's deteriorating health at Georgetown Hospital.
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WVU Adjusts Pace as Players Battle Illness and Injuries
West Virginia edged George Washington as coach Sonny Moran cited a very poor physical condition. Key players like Skip Kintz Mike Heitz Larry Harris and Dave Werthman suffered bad colds while Levi Phillips left early with an ankle injury. GW's Carl Slone described a sloppy game but praised Walt Szcezerbiak's career high 41 points.
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French star wins World Cup slalom in Megeve
Jean Noel Augert 21 wins the Megeve St Gervais World Cup slalom with a 9.70 total. Italy's Gustavo Thoe and Germany's Christian Neureuther follow, while American skiers place three in the top ten including Rick Chafee and Tyler Palmer. Augert's teammate Henri Duvillard sits fifth and Austria's Josef Loidl sixth.
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UL frosh resume with two tough tests this week
West Virginia freshmen basketball return after idle period with a midweek game against Pitt frosh in Pittsburgh and a home date with Ohio State yearlings. John Vidovich leads the Little Mountaineers with 21.2 per game while Bernie Kirchner 14.7, Charlie Hickox 13.0, Mark Catlett 10.2 and Bob Hornstein 9.8 pace the scoring. Hornstein and Hickox top the rebounding charts with 59 and 55.
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Soutar Wins Lith Title in LA Bowling Tourney
Arcadia California Bobby Soutar from Gilroy California claimed the Lith title in his 10 year career by defeating Dick Ruger 235 to 210 in the Greater Los Angeles bowling tournament earning 6000 dollars from a 50000 prize fund.
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West Virginia tops George Washington 105 96 in home win
West Virginia used hot shooting and pressure defense to beat George Washington 105 96 at the Coliseum. Szczerbiak scored 41 for GW, but WVU led 53 44 at half and 74 58 with 12 minutes left. Harris and Robinson led WVU with double figure scoring as the Mountaineers extend their series dominance to 13 straight wins.
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National League Opens Earliest Day in History
The National League will start its 1971 season on the earliest date in league history, April 5. Houston hosts the Dodgers and Cincinnati hosts the Braves in Opening Day matchups, as Reds face Atlanta.
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WVU Rifle Team Defeats VMI in Home Match
West Virginia University rifle team edged VMI 1883 to 1862 at the Stadium range. VMI coach Perry Norris was absent with three shooters hurt in a Preston County car truck collision Friday night. Robert Duncan led VMI with 278, followed by WVU’s Bill Truxel 275 Alan Fischer 274 Greg Yantis 272 James Merideth 271 and Steve Chadwick 271.
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