Word: clincher
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...hopped-up, overpowered prototypes were allowed in last week's race. Bodies had to be wider; full windshields were required. But the real clincher was the new gas ration: with tanks holding no more than 34⅓ gals., cars were to race at least 34 laps (about 292 miles) before refueling. No longer could a competitor ram his throttle to the floor and ride; now drivers would have to nurse their fuel with the kind of careful racing that keeps gas consumption relatively low and speed records even lower...
...badly for the Crimson, with Northeastern netting two in the first four minutes and gaining a 4 to 3 edge. However Tony Marlow's goal at 4:22, assisted by Dave Vietze, tied up the game. Victory was established for the Yardlings when Paul Kelley slapped in the clincher on a pass from Bill Collins...
...Dmitri Vergun, a disappointment for most of the evening, sunk a hook which knotted the score at 47-47. From then on it was close all the way. A Tech basket with 58 seconds remaining sent the large cowds wild, but Hastings' lay-up 13 seconds later proved the clincher. Both teams missed chances to score in the final seconds...
...first line center Dickie Fischer, who tallied twice within six seconds of the second period. Dave Vietz made the opening goal of the game at 6:50 on a pass from line mate Dick McLaughlin. Maurice Balboni added another in the second period unassisted. Gord Marlow scored the clincher or at 1:54 of the third period on a pass from Fischer...
...dribbled the ball upfield until he was about 25 yards away from the nets, and then skidded a pass to Hank Holmes, moving in from outside left. Holmes advanced until nearly at the end line, then passed to Hodnett in front of the cage, and Hodnett converted for the clincher...