Lew Alcindor Injury Clouds UCLA Houston Showdown
In the Astrodome showdown between UCLA and Houston the fate of Lew Alcindor looms amid eye injury concerns. Doctors expect a likely readiness but uncertainty remains as top teams clash and Houston seeks revenge after last year’s NCAA semifinals loss.
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Five Virginia teams lose unbeaten records in pull of weather
In Virginia high school basketball, five of 21 unbeaten teams dropped from the list last week. Yorktown Arlington James Madison James Monroe and Parksley all suffered defeats. Yorktown, Madison, Hampton, Monroe and Parksley saw their perfect records erased by losses to Hammonds Wakefield Falls Church Lee and Gar Field and Gnancock respectively.
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High School and College Basketball and Wrestling Schedule
Thursday features high school games Mosby at Fishburne James Wood at Martinsburg Wardensville at Oldtown plus college basketball Shepherd at Shippensburg. Friday includes numerous high school matchups Clarke County at James Wood Musselman at Clarke County and more. Saturday offers Musselman Clarke County and Handley Lee of Staunton among others. Alderson Broaddus at Shepherd completes the college slate.
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Pro Hockey Star Bill Masterton Dies After Injury
Bill Masterton of the Minnesota North Stars died at 1 55 a m in Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina from a massive brain injury suffered when he fell on the ice during a game with the Oakland Seals. The Winnipeg native leaves a widow Carol two children and a brother. Masterton had returned to pro hockey after a four year semi retirement and was 29 years old.
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WVU Mountaineers Top Davidson 89 86 In Overtime
West Virginia defeated Davidson 89 86 in overtime to move into the Southern Conference lead. Ron Williams led WVU with 30 points while Bob Hummell added 25, delivering clutch baskets and emerging as a key factor in the comeback. Waters praised Williams and noted Hummell's late surge from a previous scoring funk.
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Pro Basketball Scores and College Conference Results
East Division standings show Chicago leading with 20 10 12 129 112. Montreal, Minnesota, Toronto and Pittsburgh follow. West includes Indiana Philadelphia and Denver with varying records. Saturday and Sunday results mix NBA and college games, with WVU and Davidson noted in conference play and Norfolk State Virginia Tech posting big wins.
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Area Scores West Liberty at Shepherd and Other Matches
West Liberty at Shepherd postponed. Osbourn 64 Stafford 56. Woodbridge 66 George Mason 60. SMA Jayvees 39 VSDB 38. Jackson Manassas 42 Nokesville 40. AMA 66 Lynchburg Fresh 53. James Wood at Loudoun County postponed indefinitely. Wardensville at Warren County postponed to Jan 27.
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MSU Athletes Earn Letters in Other Sports
Three Michigan State players won letters in nonbasketball sports. John Bailey earned golf letters, while Steve Rymal and Richie Jordan received baseball letters.
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Devils Rout Terps 84 52 in ACC clash
Clemson eyeing climb from the cellar hosts Maryland as North Carolina dominates Clemson 115 83. Duke, Wake Forest lose, South Carolina stays in fourth with 944 over Virginia. Duke routs Maryland 84 52 while Temple defeats Wake Forest 84 73.
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Spartans pick leaders East for 1968 season
Michigan State selects Dwight Lee as most valuable player and Allen Brenner as captain. Lee led with 42 points and 497 yards. Brenner had 26 receptions for 462 yards and four touchdowns. Outgoing co captain Drake Garrett (Dayton Ohio) received the Oil Can humor award for the third year.
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