West Virginia Clinches SC Tourney Top Seed In Tight Finish
West Virginia earned the overall No. 1 seed by edging Richmond as Davidson stayed in contention for a tournament game with VMI. Furman and The Citadel faded in the race while Randolph Macon’s Yellow Jackets claimed the Virginia conference crown with key wins including a 98-62 routing of Gallaudet.
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New Strike Zone Seen Boosts Williams and Yankees
The major rule change this year should aid the New York Yankees pitcher Stan Williams. Williams, 26, aims to keep pitches down, saying a higher strike zone will help when he is wild. He noted his past high pitch contributed to recent losses and plans to adapt with improved control under Johnny Sain.
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State Round Up. Berths to Be Decided In Scholastic Cage Tourneys
Manchester clinched the Central District for Manchester while the Lancers fret over the district results. The second state tourney representative will be decided as district play opens tomorrow and ends Saturday. Washington-Lee leads Group I-A with 17-0 but faces a close district race. Groveton and Yorktown contend for top spots as Granby and Newport News chase the title. In Group II, Colonial Heights favours District 2 while District 5 remains open among Clifton Forge, Riverheads, Loch Botetourt and James River. Floyd tops District 6.
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Notice to Public on Insurance Rate Amendments for Crops
Virginia State Corporation Commission proposes amendments to the insurance rate manual for crop loss or damage coverage. Increases to tobacco insurance rates are shown for Loudoun County from 8.00 to 10.00 per 100 of insurance. Copies available at Richmond offices and due by March 1.
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VMI Wins Fifth Straight Track Meet
In Lexington VMI dominated the event scoring in 12 of 13 events and winning the meet. Charlie Watson clocked a 500-yard run in 60.9 seconds, marking a standout performance for the Keydets.
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Top 10 AP basketball poll results summary
AP reports week results for the top ten: Cincinnati 19-1 lost to Wichita 65-64. Loyola Chicago 21-1 beat Marquette 92-90 in overtime but lost to Bowling Green 92-75. Duke 19-2 beat Virginia 79-74 and Wake Forest 73-60. Illinois 14-4- lost to Wisconsin 84-77 and Indiana 103-100. Arizona State 20-2 beat Utah 88-78 and Brigham Young 104-87. Mississippi State 17-5 beat Kentucky and lost to Florida 56-52 and 73-52. Colorado 14-5- beat Oklahoma 71-60 and lost to Iowa State 73-60. Stanford 14-6- lost to California 61-60 and beat California 68-58. Ohio State 15-3 beat Michigan 75-68. Georgia Tech 18-4 beat events 69-62 and lost to Louisville.
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Crisman Wins Both Men and Louise Armstrong Tops Ladies in Zimmerman Memorial
In the second annual Jack Zimmerman Memorial Duckpin Tourney at Health Centers, Crisman won the men’s title with 728 total after five games and 48 handicap, earning 150 dollars. Louise Armstrong led the women with 697 total from 645 pins plus 52 handicap, winning 75 dollars. Second place went to Francis Hudson in the men’s division with 712 and a 44 handicap, and Helen Kirk led the ladies with 646. Other top finishers include Eastep and Allen tied for third in men’s, with Mrs Eastep and Mrs Sirlausamaey placing in lower prizes. Sonny Crisman to receive trophy. Armstrong to receive Diet Rite Trophy.
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Scholastic Scores District Basketball Roundup
A long list of high school basketball results by Scholastic Scores includes Cathedral 48 over J. Paul’s 44 and Annandale 83 over James Madison 64. Other scores feature Falls Church 72 over McLean 54 and Yorktown 60 over Thomas Edison 60 in a tied result, plus Wakefield 62 and Lee 38.
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Bearcat Coach Says Loss Not A Blessing
In Wichita Ed Jucker refused to call Cincinnati defeat a blessing as Wichita State beat the Bearcats ending their 37 game win streak. Stallworth led Wichita with 46 points and scored the last seven to seal the upset while St Louis upset Tulsa changing the Missouri Valley title picture.
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Dave Stallworth
Hodges Stands Tenth in Majors With 270th Career Home Run
New York Mets star Gil Hodges sits tenth in the major league home run rankings with a career total of 270 as the season progresses.
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