Adolph eyes another title in NCAA bid at Lexington
Adolph Rupp targets a fifth Kentucky NCAA title as the Wildcats, winners of their 23rd SEC crown with an 89-57 win over Auburn, head to the Mideast Regionals in Lexington on March 15-16. The coach earned his 785th victory, beating Forrest Allen’s record, while Issel Casey and Pratt led the balanced scoring effort.
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4-H cage tourney schedule set for March games
The annual boys junior basketball tournament for Washington County 4-H clubs is set for March 8 and 9. Ten clubs entered. Eligibility is 14 or younger as of January 1. Games at Crawfordsville and Riverside with Crawfordsville Lion's Club sponsoring. County 4-H Council members assist and attend sessions. Finals Saturday at Crawfordsville 7 p.m. Free admission for families and friends.
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Crawfordsville
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Wellman
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Niekro trains for double duty with Braves in 1968
Braves pitcher Phil Niekro, coming off a 1.87 ERA in 1967, is being groomed for a rare dual role as both starter and reliever at West Palm Beach camp. The plan aims to stabilize Atlanta's pitching, with Niekro noting willingness to handle the mixed duties.
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al Downing
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Junior bowling results from Squire Shoppe meet
Team results show Squire Shoppe 1466 over Custer Electric 1293 with a 529 to 512 team game. Individual leaders include Rhonda Cla rahan 446 in series and Randi Dunbar 185 in a game. Mindy Burlingame adds 410 in series and 179 in a game.
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Mixed Bowling Friday League Leads In Team Scores
A mixed bowling league show shows Headpins leading the team series with 2004 and 1957 totals while individual highs include Pat Burroughs 594 and Kay Custer 541 in series and Stanley Schrock 226 in a game.
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Mid-Prairie Wins Sectional Game
Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks rallied in the second half to beat West Branch 57 to 45 in a Class A sectional at West Branch gym. Miller and Bauer led with 13 points each. West Branch' s Joe Runnells scored 17 and Larry Runnells 10.
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Mast
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Washington YMCA Beats Ainsworth 27 to 24 in Close Bout
Washington fifth and sixth grade YMCA basketball team defeated Ainsworth 27 to 24 at the Y on Monday evening. Washington led 16 to 13 at halftime as the game stayed tight throughout. Paul scored 10 and McClure 9 for Washington while Carson tallied 12 and Putney 10 for Ainsworth.
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Houston Maintains Lead In UPI College Basketball Poll
Houston holds top ranking in the 13th UPI major college basketball ratings for the 1967-68 season, with 25-0 record and 337 points. UCLA second at 21-1 with 326 points. North Carolina 271. St Bonaventure 227. Kentucky 176. Other top teams include Columbia, New Mexico, Louisville, Duke, and Marquette, with multiple others listed receiving points.
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Louisville
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Vanderbilt
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Tennessee
Southern California
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Kansas State
Princeton
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West Virginia
Army
Santa Clara
Cherry Pickers Dominate Loafers League Bowling Clash
In Saturday Loafers League action Cherry Pickers defeated Loafers 22 to 19 with strong team series of 1908 to 1850. Individual highlights included Lange with 202 and 514 overall, Dodgin 199 and 534, while team games stood at 678 and 663.
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Lange
Women's Bowling League Scores and Standings
The Melody Strikers League posted results on Monday with teams Martin Essex and River Products posting strong numbers. Team series leaders were Martin 2402 and River Products 2380 while River Products achieved a high team game of 895 and Ad Ettes 827. Individual top series included B Ward 578 and L Smith 577 with Hayes 226 and Ward 215 in games.
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Potluck and sewing fill AinsworthAuxiliary meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 51 held an all day sewing session at the Legion Hall with a noon potluck hosted by Vera Simpson and Mrs. C A Thompson. Plans were made for the March 13 O E S supper, a March 19 sewing meeting, and dues collection ahead of the district meeting in April.
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 51
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Washington
Local Bowling Standings And Scores Reported
Team series totals show Freshwaters 2539 and Zieglowsky 2507. Hy-Vee 882 edged Freshwaters 862 in team game. Individual results list Doug Dunlap 590 and Marlane Miller 586 in series. Miller 215 and Dunlap 213 in game.
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Sectional Scores From Morning Sun And Nearby Meet
Morning Sun reports sectional scores with Letts S M at 69 and Columbus Community 37 while Waco 91 over Wapello 55. Mid-Prairie 57 trailed West Branch Morning Sun 63 as New London lost to 51.
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