NW League and District 10 tallies set for pivotal games
Loudoun County hosts James Wood in a clash that could solidify first seed and a bye in the NW League Tournament. Loudoun Valley and Fauquier battle for fourth as Luray and Central meet in District 10. Northern Regional Tourney finals loom with NW League champs vs Valley champs.
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Bullets Cruise Past Pistons to Halt skid in Baltimore
The Baltimore Bullets defeated the Detroit Pistons 126 to 106 Monday night to end a three game slide and extend their Eastern Division lead to one game over the Philadelphia 76ers. Kevin Loughery scored 21 of his 37 points while Earl Monroe added 20 in the second half.
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College Basketball Scores Around the Nation
AP reports multiple early season college basketball results. East Indiana Pa. beat Waynesburg 92 66 Slippery Rock edged Clarion 65 South Miss State defeated Georgia 71 Florida topped Mississippi 66 Tennessee beat Louisiana State 68 Kentucky defeated Alabama 70 in OT VMI won 99 93 over Old Dominion Midwest Indiana 87 DePaul 66 over Dayton 72 Xavier Ohio 64 Creighton 97 over Northern Illinois 87 Oklahoma State 76 Nebraska 52 South Illinois 73 over No Iowa 55 Southwest Tulsa 104 No Texas State 94 Far West Utah 104 West Texas State 82 Seattle 86 Texas El Paso 74.
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Bills select O J Simpson as top pick in pro draft
Buffalo Bills choose Southern California star O J Simpson with the No 1 selection in the combined NFL AFL draft. Simpson, Heisman winner, could seek a 600000 bonus, the highest for a graduating college player. Kunz chosen second by Atlanta.
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Pro football draft opens as scouts rate Notre Dame Purdue stars
New York AP reports the NFL and AFL launch their 17 round college draft with teams eager to add top prospects. Leroy Keyes of Purdue and Simpson of Notre Dame are among top picks. teams expect long odds for many rookies to win pro jobs amid injuries and intense competition.
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Local hoops highlight with Garret Rinard assist duo
A byline notes star photo by Larry Sullivan as Steve Garrett and Bernie Rinard set up a key play. The double team created scoring chances and intensified the game action for the home squad.
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Chrysler Won't Back Plymouth Stock Car Team
Chrysler Motors will not back a Plymouth stock car racing squad this year citing competition from Ford and Dodge. Richard Petty, who left Plymouth for Ford after signing a long term deal, will race in Daytona 500 next month. Plymouth may consider backing a team only if a favorable situation arises despite Petty’s departure.
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Plymouth spokesman hints at stock car return later season
Rockingham North Carolina last October the Plymouth spokesman said the company's performance money would be directed at other forms of racing this year. This doesn't mean we are gone from stock car racing for ever he said. We could be back in action later in the season if the right situation comes along.
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Ditka Traded to Dallas Cowboys in NFL Swap
Philadelphia trades Mike Ditka the eight year veteran tight end to Dallas for end prospect Dave McDaniels. Ditka who clashed with Eagles coach Joe Kuharich expresses delight at the move. McDaniels, a Mississippi Valley College product, impressed as a deep threat in college and joins Dallas after a limited rookie season.
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All-Star Game Highlights and Week Schedule
Monday shows no games. The All-Star Game is in Louisville Kentucky. Wednesday features Houston at Kentucky Indiana at Denver New York at Dallas. Only games scheduled.
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Steelers Hire Noll as Coach
Pittsburgh selects Chuck Noll to lead the Steelers after an 11 28 3 mark in three seasons with the club appoints him from the Baltimore Colts Noll will assist in college draft selections with the No 4 pick then build his staff while promising a hopeful turn in the team’s fortunes coach played at Dayton and with the Browns and Chargers joining the Steelers
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Archer Wins Crosby Pro Am In Pebble Beach Thriller
George Archer captures the $25,000 Bing Crosby National Pro Am title at Pebble Beach with a 283 total after a late double and triple bogey on the Spyglass Hill back nine. Bob Dickson and Howie Johnson tied for second with 284 as Dale Douglass finished a stroke back, while Nicklaus Casper Palmer trailed in contention. Dickson and Jack Ging won the pro am best ball with 257. Archer eyes the Masters U S Open and PGA championships.
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NBA Scores and Upcoming Games Featured
NBA results Baltimore 126 Detroit 106 and Seattle 128 Milwaukee 107 highlight a day of action. Upcoming schedule shows Atlanta at Boston San Francisco at Cincinnati Philadelphia at New York Chicago at Los Angeles and more across major matchups.
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Pooley Uses 00 Uniforms To Spotlight Franklin and Marshall Defense
Lancaster Pennsylvania Dave Pooley in his first year as head coach at Franklin and Marshall led an 8 2 season and allowed defensive stars to wear 00 numerals to gain attention for the unit.
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UCLA Bruins Maintain Top Ranking In AP Poll
UCLA remains the unanimous No 1 in the AP major college basketball poll after a 14 0 run with wins in the Midwest. North Carolina holds second as Loyola California Stanford and other top teams keep their positions. Purdue jumps to 14th as Notre Dame falls out.
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ABA All Stars Play Tonight in Louisville
The second annual ABA All-Star Game features West coach Alex Hannum aiming for victory with Wayne Hightower as a sleeper pick. Hannum cites Hightower's defense and versatility, joining Merv Jackson. East coach Jim Harding adds Jim Ligon and Art Heyman to the rosters as the West seeks its first win after last year's 126 120 loss in Indianapolis.
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