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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1969

Page

8

Palmer Wins Heritage Classic as Slump Ends

Arnold Palmer ends a year-long drought by winning the $100,000 Heritage Golf Classic at Hilton Head. He shoots 283 total after a 74 final round, beating Dick Crawford by three strokes on the 6,666 yard Harbour Town course. Crawford finishes with 286, Bert Yancey 286. Ford and Nicklaus close behind.

Hilton Head Arnold Palmer Dick Crawford Palmer Little Harbour Town Golf Links Oceanside Crawford Arnold Bert Yancey Doug Ford Jack Nicklaus Harbour Town Golf Links Richard Crawford Homero Blancas Earl Stewart Jack Ewing Tom Weiskopf Dick Hart Bob Murphy Doug Sanders George Archer Mac McLendon Kermit Zarley Pete Townsend Julius Boros Arnies Arnie UPI

South Carolina Tops AP Preseason Poll For 1970 NCAA Basketball

South Carolina named No. 1 in the AP preseason poll to dethrone UCLA as national champions, with Kentucky second Purdue third and UCLA fourth. Coach Frank McGuire says the rating could be both a blessing and a test as the season opens with USC hosting Auburn and other key matchups.

South Carolina UCLA Columbia Frank MccGuire South Carolina Gamecocks McGuire Gamecocks Associated Press Lew Alcindor Kentucky Purdue Davidson New Mexico State North Carolina Marquette Villanova Colorado Auburn West Virginaa Tulane Arizona Duquesne Santa Clara Notre Dame St. John’s New York Louisville Southern California St. Bonaventure Ohio State Drake Houston

Jets Fall 27 14 in Penalty Filled AFL Clash

Daryle Lamonica threw two first half TD passes to Warren Wells and ran for a score as the Oakland Raiders beat the New York Jets 27-14 before a AFL record crowd. Namath led a late Jets rally but the defeat leaves New York 8-4 and Kansas City threatening for the West lead.

NEW York Daryle Lamonica Swift Warren Wells Oakland Raiders New York Jets Titans Raiders Kansas City Jets Houston Oilers Chiefs

Last Period TD Defeats Atlanta for Colts 13-6

Baltimore avoided a shutout until late but Tom Matte scored the lone touchdown on a two yard run in the fourth period after a partially blocked punt. The win improved Baltimore to seven wins in 11 games, keeping their faint playoff hopes alive for a Coastal Division with the Rams dominating.

Baltimore Tom Matte National Football League Colts Atlanta Falcons Los Angeles Rams Washington Falcons Larry Conjar Billy Lothridge John Unitas Ray Perkins Matte

Judge Team Wins Iselin Invitational Golf Title

The 10th annual Iselin Invitational was won by Judge Marion Powell and Judge Howard Williamson with a 16 under par 126 after 36 holes. Runners up were Dr Hastings Wyman and Robert Kinard, and Louis Alvanos with Fred Thompson at 128, while Charles Simons and Fenisee Timmerman tied for third at 129. Williamson helped lead with rounds 61 and 65, aided by Powell's 61 and 65. Kinard received second place silver tray. Wyman was absent during presentations.

Marion Powell Howard Williamson Powell Kinard Williamson Robert Kinard Iselin Dr. Hastings Wyman Culler-Pendleton White-Sipes Wyatt-Wyatt Townsend-Burckhalter Bergan-Pearson Brantley-Arender Keeter-Thomas Howard-Burckhalter Barton-Cross Jones-Gunnels Gosnell-Brooks Horton-Coffey Mulock-Marvin

Top Twenty College Teams Weigh Saturday Results

The Associated Press ranking shows Texas and Arkansas idle at 9-0. Penn State, Ohio State, Tennessee, Auburn, Florida, Notre Dame, LSU, and others posted varied results with several wins and multiple byes across the Top 20.

Associated Press Texas Arkansas Penn State North Carolina State Ohio State Southern Cal Missouri Michigan Notre Dame Louisiana State Tennessee Vanderbilt UCLA Auburn Alabama

Nelsen's Pinpoint Passing Clinches Browns Century Title

Chicago Bears led 24-21 late in the fourth before Bill Nelsen drove 90 yards with three completions to cap a 28-24 comeback. Ron Johnson scored the final seven yards as Cleveland clinched the Century Division title. Gale Sayers rushed 126 yards for Chicago, which faced its toughest season in 50 years.

Chicago Bill Nelsen Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears Nelson Ron Johnson Bears Gale Sayers Sayers Browns Bobby Douglass Bob Wallace Dallas

Rams and Browns Clinch NFL Division Titles

The Rams beat Washington 24-13 to seal the Coastal Division as Roman Gabriel threw two TD passes and Willie Ellison ran for one. The Browns topped Chicago 28-24 to clinch the Century Division behind Ron Johnson's late seven yard scoring run. Jets lost 27-14 to Oakland, failing to secure the AFL Eastern crown as Chicago led 21-14 at half before Cleveland surged.

Associated Press Los Angeles Rams Washington Cleveland Browns Chicago New York Jets Oakland Rams NFL Cleveland Roman Gabriel Willie Ellison Browns Ron Johnson

Lady Golfers To Host Turkey Match At Midland Valley

The Midland Valley Women's Golf Association will sponsor a Turkey Tournament starting Dec. 2 at Midland Valley. Pairings attach times for flights and tees with named players.

Lady Golfers Turkey Midland Valley Women’s Golf Association Midland Valley G. Coker L. Locke O. Andrews G. Conlon A. Hallman

Rams Clinch Division Title

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Washington Redskins 24-13 to secure the Coastal Division crown. Quarterback Roman Gabriel threw two touchdowns and Willie Ellison ran for one as a late first half punt block set up a short field and a Gabriel pass to Bob Klein for six.

Washington Roman Gabriel Willie Ellison Los Angeles Washington Redskins Rams Ellison Mike Bragg Gabriel Bob Klein Redskins Pat Fischer

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