West Virginia shines in Southern Conference tourney run
West Virginia's 102 81 victory over Richmond highlighted a record tourney run with 37 of 41 post season wins since 1954 realignment. Carey Baileys 26 rebounds and 37 points led WVU while Ron Williams drew 15 assists and patterned plays. Davidson prep and NCAA links noted as officials and coaches eyed the finals in Charlotte.
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Buckeyes Top Indiana To Keep Hopes Alive
Ohio State defeated Indiana 107 93 to stay in the Big Ten title race. The Buckeyes led from the start and reached 100 points for the third time in league play behind 25 each from Steve Howell and Bill Hasket and 23 from Dave Sorenson. Vern Payne scored 21 for Indiana with 19 in the second half. Indiana fell to 9 13 overall and 3 9 in the conference.
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Robinson Birds Come to Terms with Orioles
Frank Robinson agreed Saturday to report for spring training with the Baltimore Orioles to resolve contract differences after arriving. The 32 year old outfielder, who finished second in the American League batting race last season, had said he would not report until on paid him 115000 for his employment.
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Davidson routs WVU in 87 to sizzle on court
Davidson scorches West Virginia 87 to 69 as five Wildcats reach double figures led by Pions with 23 points and 19 rebounds in 38 minutes. Huc kel and Knowles add 11 each while WVU’s Bob Hummell tops with 17 points. Davidson dominates on glass 49 33 and shoots 54.3 percent. Porter is ejected after a hard foul. apologies exchanged.
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Wildcats Pull Away From Mountaineers In Nittany Rally
Davidson built a 47 24 halftime lead then withstood a WVU surge to win 73 58 as West Virginia trimmed the gap to 15 but could not close the margin. Williams battled foul trouble and Moser limited his scoring while Mocsowicz paced Davidson.
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Waters praises Wildcats as Davidson thumps WVU for SoCon title
West Virginia coach Bucky Waters called Davidson very good on a night they shot well and limited WVU. Davidson’s defense stifled Williams and Esbeck while Moser defended well. Davidson coach Lefty Driesell praised his team’s defense and balance after clinching the Southern Conference championship.
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Madison College Spartans Triumph Over Kent State 90 75
In a college game Marshal over Kent State 90 to 75. Davidson defeats West Virginia 87 to 70 in another result. Sectional high school finals show Charlies Town 81 Berkeley Springs 59, Fayetteville 46 Cedar Grove 22, and others advancing.
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West Virginia Finishes Fourth in Southern Conference Meet
West Virginia placed fourth with 50 points at the Southern Conference wrestling tournament led by champion Gil Reel in the 191-pound class. William & Mary topped the standings with 87 points, followed by Virginia Military and East Carolina as others, while The Citadel and Davidson finished fifth and sixth.
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Herd Powers Past Kent State for MAC Victory
Marshall rode George Stone's 22 points to a 90 75 win over Kent State in Kent Ohio. Bob Allen led in rebounds with 12 and scored 15, while Bob Redd 19, Jim Davidson 16 and Danny DAntoni 14 joined the double figure scorers. Marshall improves to 17 7 overall, 9 3 in the MAC, finishing the regular season in second place. Kent State drops to 9 15, 3 9.
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Molina Tops Maracaibo Open After Third Round Lead
Florentino Molina of Argentina shot a one under par 71 to hold a two stroke lead at 208 after the third round of the Maracaibo Open in Venezuela. Rocky Thompson and Jerry Pittman each fired 71s to reach 210, tied for second with Jim Ferrier who carded a 70.
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Houston Ace Named In All Star Ballot At East West Game
Elvin Hayes of Houston and Rick Mount of Purdue were announced as the first players invited to the March 30 East West college basketball All Star game in Indianapolis. Hayes, a top professional prospect and 1962 points leader, scored 62 last week versus Valparaiso and 51 against Virginia Tech. Mount, Purdue's star guard and Big Ten scoring leader, previously earned Indiana Mr. Basketball two years earlier.
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Aurora Stuns Newburg 63-62 For Region 2 Title
Aurora edged Newburg 63-62 in overtime to claim the Region 2 Section 1 Class A title at Bowlesburg. Snyder led Aurora with 28 points including the decisive overtime foul shot, while Adams added 18. Newburg’s Gene King scored 15 for the Lions. Fellowsville beat Terra Alta 62-60 for third.
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LIU Tops Duquesne to Close Regular Season 21-1
LIU Blackbirds led by Larry Newbold and Luther Green with 41 points edged Duquesne 68-58 to end the regular season undefeated at 21-1 and set up a National Invitation Tournament berth alongside Duquesne. LSU saw its 20 game win streak end last week at St. Peter's.
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