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This historical perspective, compiled from past Star-News articles, takes readers back to the Cape Fear sports scene of 50 and 25 years ago.
50 years ago
Dec. 20, 1957: Kansas junior Wilt Chamberlain is the leading scorer in college basketball, averaging 32 points per game.
Dec. 20, 1057: New Hanover quarterback Roman Gabriel was named player of the year in the state AAA Eastern Conference.
Dec. 21, 1957: Leland
defeated Southport 82-65 in high school basketball. Odell Benton led Leland with 19, and Buddy McNeil scored 15 for Southport.
Dec. 22, 1957: West...