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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1968
Page
17
Davidson’s potential exit threatens the Southern Conference by removing a national basketball draw and risking loss of television contracts. The Wildcats push to 14 conference games while seeking stronger nonconference foes to boost crowds and recognition.
Dancer's Image, ridden by Bobby Ussery, surged from last to win the 94th Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Forward Pass in 2 02 1 5. Francie's Hat was third as the gray son of Native Dancer earned $122,600 and surpassed a slow Derby pace, with Fuller and trainer Lou Cavalaris celebrating a back-to-back victory.
Dan Sikes, fatigued by humidity, shoots a two-under 68 to hold a one stroke lead at 203 in the Champions International at Houston. Lee Trevino posts 66 to move into solo second with 204, while Miller Barber sits at 204 and Jack Nicklaus at 206. Other contenders include Roberto De Vicenzo Al Geiberger Tom Weiskopf and Steve Opperman. Sikes birdied Nos. 14 16 and 18 with a five iron surge after key bogeys on 11 and 12. Trevino's five-under round features birdies from 15 8 6 4 and 3 feet with a lone bogey on 11.
Jockey Bobby Ussery guided Dancer's Image from dead last to victory in the 94th Kentucky Derby as leaders swung wide. Ussery used a late rally on the rail to surge through a big hole at the top of the stretch, delivering back-to-back Derby wins for his career.
Pittsburgh Pipers defeated New Orleans Buccaneers 122 113 to claim the ABA championship in a sellout 11 475 crowd. Charley Williams scored 35 and Art Heyman added 20 as Pittsburgh built a 21 point third quarter lead and withstood a late New Orleans rally.
In Charleston West Virginia St Albans won the class AAA title by edging Charleston by a half point while Bluefield Park Central captured class AA. Huntington High junior Wilson Smith set meet records in the 880 yard run and the mile. Park Central dominated AA events with multiple records and top performers.
Raese and Dr Don Comley led the Dogwood Festival opener at Lakeview Country Club with a 63 for 18 holes to hold a four stroke edge over pursuers. Dinsmore and Haden were runner ups at 67 and Wildman with Wiant 68, with final 18 holes set for today along Cheat Lake. Raese also won the Callaway event with 72.
Villanova dominated the Quantico Relays in Virginia led by Erv Hall and Dave Patrick. Hall nearly won the 100 yard dash but was edged by John Moon in a photo finish. Patrick won the mile run and anchored the distance medley as Villanova swept events including the 2.5 mile medley, 120 yard hurdles, sprint medley, 880 yard relay, mile, and pole vault setting a meet record at 16 feet 9 3/4 inches.
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