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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1970

Page

6

Scrap Becomes Battle Cry for Saints 1970-71 Season

St Angela coaches Bill Scruggs and Al Boni vow a scrappy campaign as the Saints face larger, faster opponents. The junior varsity team went 23 1 last season and eyes a strong year behind 6 9 Bill Crouch who has drawn Tennessee interest and aims for 50 to 60 percent field goal shooting while improving rebounding.

Bill Scruggs Scruggs Bill Crouch Crouch University of Tennessee

Saints Hope Experience Through Play To Improve This Season

Friday, December 4, 1970 article notes St. Angela Saints rely on a strong bench as they face tougher opponents after consolidation. Coach Scruggs cites guard Ronald Raysor as key, with seniors Crouch Vernon and Monahan expected to see action. Injury to David Caver is a big loss, while Tim Hass shows improvement. Jim Bethmann Jacober Hurley and guards Hodges Gordon may join starting lineup after year start. The team aims to rebound from a loss to Gilbert as they travel to Williston tonight.

Saint Jim Bethmann Tom Monahan Bill Jacober Ted Carter Bob Hankonen Ronald Raysor Tom Hurley Dan Player Bill Crouch Riley Vernon Chuck Hodges Armour Saints Scruggs Crouch David Caver Caver David Tim Hass Peter Gordon St. Angela Gilbert Williston Jim Behrmann Charles Hodges Wagener St. Angela i Graniteville Jackson Jackson Chapin Aquinas Gilbert Gilbert St. Angela Cardinal Newman Fed Cardinal Newman Columbia Wagener Wagener Jackson Jackson RSM

Gamecocks Open Season with 86 69 Win Over Auburn

South Carolina, led by Tom Owens Roche and Roche, defeated Auburn 86 69 to start the season as the second ranked Gamecocks look to continue their strong 1968 69 form. Owens 28 points 16 rebounds Roche 17 points five assists helped the effort.

Associated Press Roche Owens South Carolina Gamecocks UCLA Tom Owens John Roche Auburn Baylor Artis Gilmore Jacksonville St. Peter's New Jersey Southern Cal Utah Western Kentucky Old Dominion Houston Northwestern Louisiana State Frank McGuire New York The Philadelphia LaSalle North Carolina State Tom Riker Gilmore Madison Square Garden Harold Fox Dolphins Pembrooke Burrows Paul Westphal

Citadel freshmen overwhelm USCA Pacers 103 43 in Charleston

Citadel freshman squad routed USCA Pacers 103 to 43 as USCA trailed throughout. Top scorer Bill Galardi had 15 points and Richard Burdette 13, while the Citadel balanced scoring with four players in double figures and a 43 24 halftime lead. The Pacers host Palmer College of Columbia at Aiken High Gym Saturday at 7 30 p.m.

Charleston USCA Pacers Citadel Bill Galardi Richard Burdette Palmer College of Columbia Aiken High Gym

Aiken Halfback Plunkett Shines For USM Freshmen

Wilson Plunkett of the 1969 Aiken Green Hornets is starring at the University of Southern Mississippi as a freshman back. Head coach John Socha calls him the finest running back he has seen. USM freshmen finished 4 1 this season after a 28 23 win over Memphis State at Faulkner Field. Plunkett gained 24 yards on four carries and scored on a 61 yard pass play. He added a 44 yard kickoff return and a 26 yard return to start the second half.

Hattiesburg Miss Wilson Plunkett Aiken Green Hornet University of Southern Mississippi Aiken John Socha Plunkett Memphis State Faulkner Field Bill Toler Nuggets Southerners

New PGA Graduate Leads Coral Springs Open First Round

Brian Allin the 26 year old Vietnam veteran and PGA graduate led the Coral Springs Open after a 67 tying with six others for the first round lead. A strong field included Trevino Aaron and Dickenson. Palmer struggled finishing with a 72 as the course yielded several under par scores.

Coral Springs Fla Brian Allin Allin PGA Players School Roger Tant Augusta Howland Hills David Bradbury

College Scores Showcase Wide Wins Across Teams

A string of college basketball results features major scorelines: Dartmouth 79 over Stetson 71. DePaul 100 over Va. Commonwealth 77. Oklahoma 66 over Miami Ohio 56. Arkansas State 117 over San Diego State 79. several others include Duquesne 92 over Baltimore 60 and Providence 91 over Brown 63.

Jacksonville St. Peter’s N.J St. Jos Manhattan Dartmouth Stetson Duquesne Baltimore NYU Fairleigh Dick’son Holy Cross St. Michael’s, Vet Providence Brown Maine Vermont Florida

Virginia Big Five third place win in tournament

The Virginia team secured third place by defeating Richmond 97 to 84 while the championship game saw Virginia defeat Virginia Tech 68 to 59.

Mary Richmond Virginia Virginia Tech

NAIA District 2 Tip-Off First Round Scores

In the NAIA District 2 tournament first round Ore. Col. defeated Pacif ic Ore. 79 to 72 while Warner Pacific topped Willamette 64 to 0.

NAIA Pacific Ore Warner Pacific Willamette

Jackson Strip Primed For Last Big Run

Jackson Drag Strip prepares for final weekend event featuring a modified eliminator race with gas cars and modified productions. Promoter L B Steed says a $1000 purse awaits winners and runners up with about 20 cars expected including Bob Callahan of Atlanta, time trials at 1 p.m. and eliminations at 3 30 p m.

Jackson — Jackson L. B Junior) Steed Steed Bob Callahan Atlanta

Texas and Arkansas vie for final Southwest title in Cotton Bowl race

Officials hold bids as Texas and Arkansas clash for the Southwest Conference title and Cotton Bowl host spot. Texas, riding a 29 game win streak and No. 1 ranking, seeks a repeat of prior wins over Arkansas while LSU dominates Orange Bowl contention with Ole Miss quarterback Arch Manning injured. The Texas Arkansas game airs nationally from Austin.

Nixon Texas Arkansas Longhorns Razorbacks LSU Ole Miss Archie Manning Manning

Anderson assumes Henderson accounting practice in Aiken

On Monday November 30 1970 Paul S Anderson assumed the accounting practice of deceased Frampton W Henderson. Clients are invited to contact Mr Anderson at 116 Newberry St SW Aiken SC 648 4711.

Paul S. Anderson Frampton

Big Weekend On Tap For Pro Football

National Football League playoff picture unfolds this weekend with Minnesota versus Chicago, St. Louis hosting Detroit, and Kansas City facing Denver. Gary Cuozzo and Jim Hart anchor their teams as ground games and passing attacks aim to swing key divisional outcomes.

New York Minnesota St. Louis Kansas City Oakland Detroit Cardinals Jim Hart MacArthur Lane Johnny Roland Lions Mel Farron Denver The Chiefs Len Dawson

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