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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1968
Page
9
Washington used late-game offense to defeat Philadelphia 4-2 after struggling early. The recap notes spring training outings with Rays Sadecki and other results, highlighting standings and key at bats across teams.
The UCLA Bruins, led by Lew Alcindor Lucius Allen and Lynn Shackleford, defeated top rivals Houston and North Carolina over the weekend. Carolina fans vow a rematch next year as UCLA eyes a possible third straight NCAA title in 1969.
Bishop Walsh, previously 24-0 in Tri State play, lost to Cardinal O'Hara 86-80 and to Mackin 81-69 in the Alhambra Catholic Invitational at Cumberland Maryland. St Johns edged O Hara 62-60 to win the tournament.
The 1968 spring season opens with golf and track action. James Wood, Clarke County, and Handley start Thursday with golf at Shenandoah Retreat and Winchester Country Club. James Wood track hosts Fauquier and Loudoun Valley Friday, Handley track Saturday hosts Clarke County Broadway and Warren County.
Warren County, three time District 10 champions, starts title defense April 2 at home against Charles Town. The Wildcats face a 12 game schedule despite heavy graduation losses.
Oklahoma State under coach Myron Roderick staged a dramatic comeback to capture the 38th annual NCAA wrestling championships, overcoming a rough stretch with key wins that secured the team title.
The Charles Town Race Course announces scratches for tonight's program. Horses scrubbed include Little Toro Clipper Cut Prince Ballad Bet I Won I Object Round The Corner Tom Hot Big Jody Big Bang Sarah Dianne The Ten Point and BB Babe.
Lew Alcindor starred as UCLA overwhelmed Houston 101 69 then beat North Carolina 78 55 for the national crown. Alcindor scored 53 points and grabbed 34 rebounds in the two games, earning outstanding player honors for a second straight year.
Davie Pearson of Spartanburg South Carolina drove his 1968 Ford Torino to victory in the Richmond 250 at the Virginia State Fairgrounds. He averaged 65.22 mph over nearly two hours to finish a full lap ahead of Charlie Glotzbach Edwardsville Indiana who was second. Elmo Langley of Landover Maryland took third in a 1966 Ford.
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