Northfork Demons Rally to Capture Class AA Title
Northfork Blue Demons overcome Gauley Bridge 63 to 56 in the Class AA state final. Dave McDaniel scores 25 and Bill Spencer 18 as Gauley Bridge stars Kania and Dye lead early, fouls swing momentum, and Northfork claims the crown in Morgantown.
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Western Kentucky Upsets Ohio State In Regional Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers trailed by 14 points in the first half but tied the game at 69 with 11 seconds left on a Tex Bailey jumper. They beat Ohio State 81-78 in OT to claim the NCAA Mideast Regional crown and advance toward Houston finals.
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Miller Signs Four Year Pact With Wichita State
Wichita State University hires Harry Miller away from North Texas State to coach the Shockers. Miller cites professional advancement and better facilities as reasons for leaving NTSU where Rod Rust expressed regret over the surprise move. Miller will assume duties by April 1 after previously guiding Eastern New Mexico to the 1969 NAIA title.
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Bramwell Captures Class A Title Over Hamlin 58 40
Bramwell Millionaires avenge last year’s loss to Hedgesville by defeating Hamlin 58 40 at the Coliseum to win the State Class A basketball crown. Don Martin 29 and Terry Brown 17 led Bramwell, with Hamlin held to under 13 players scoring.
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Terry Brown
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Barrackville
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Piedmont
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Kansas Heads to NCAA Final After Upset Over Drake
Kansas rallied from 12 down behind Dave Robisch’s 27 points to beat Drake 73-71 and reach the NCAA finals, sealing the win with late free throws from Bob Kivisto and Roger Brown. Poo Welch led Houston past Notre Dame 119-106 as Carr ended his Notre Dame career with 47 points.
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Midland Captures Class B Title With Bedford Victory
George Green led Midland with 29 points as they defeated Bedford 58-41 at Hempfield High School to clinch the Class B title and earn a chance at the Western Pennsylvania PIAA regional crown.
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Ruth and Gehrig power season tops most clubs in 1927
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig combined for more home runs in 1927 than all but one major league team, a record that underscores their offensive dominance. The comparison highlights the Yankees stars lead over 14 of 15 other teams in total homers.
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Lou Gehrig
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