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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1970

Page

7

Cassius Clay Reaches Lunatic Heights in Frazier Showdown

The boxing world hails Cassius Muhammad Ali Clay after a dramatic return victory over Oscar Bonavena in a 15th round stoppage. Frazier looms as the next major test, with promoter buzz and Madison Square Garden gate receipts reaching 615000 dollars. Ken Buchanan outpoints Donato Paduano in a supporting ten-round bout.

Adam Clayton Powell Clay Bonavena Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali Joe Frazier Harlem Cassius Muhammad Ali Clay Cassius Oscar Bonavena Frazier Madison Square Garden Ringside Ken Buchanan Scotland Ismael Laguna Donato Paduano Peggy Fleming

Wofford defense powers undefeated hopes in 1970 season

Wofford's 1970 football team finished 11 straight wins with a stingy defense allowing 14 points per game. Ronnie Wilson led a revamped line at middle guard, while John Miller Glenn Reese and Henry Medlock anchored the front. The Terriers face Texas A&I in the NAIA Playoff Bowl while aiming to repeat with a young, improving unit.

Spartanburg Wofford Jim Brakefield Brakefield Lenoir Rhyne Western Carolina Catawba Terriers Greenville Shrine Stadium West Liberty College Texas A&i Havalinas Kingsville Tex Gordon Koleznar Sid Allred Bruce Johnson Ronnie Wilson Koleznar Gainesville West Liberty Ronnie Gordon John Miller Gene Alexander Miller Dillon John Alexander Alfred Glenn Reese Thompson Henry Medlock Bill Fenters Georgetown

Clark Hill extends ramps amid low reservoir levels

The Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing Clark Hill Reservoir, expands concrete launching ramps at several sites as water sits about 10 feet below normal. A new ramp at Broad River Camping Area joins seven stabilised ramps with crushed rock while 20 islands and submerged hazards are flagged to aid boaters and prevent damage.

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Duke Names Mike McGee New Head Football Coach

Mike McGee 32, formerly East Carolina head coach, was named Duke University football coach succeeding Tom Harp. A Duke graduate and former St. Louis Cardinals star, McGee pledged to restore Duke to a winning tradition and begin recruiting with the Duke staff.

Durham N. C Mike McGee Duke University McGee East Carolina University Tom Harp Duke Athletic Council Duke Blue Devils St. Louis Cardinals Wisconsin Minnesota East Carolina Eddie Cameron Ginger St. Louis NFL ECU Elizabeth City Jerry

ACC Faces Split Over Athlete Eligibility Rules

After three days of closed meetings the ACC met in open session with the eligibility issue unresolved. South Carolina and Clemson pressed for change but rejected the drawn proposal. Maryland opposed. The plan would allow some students with 800 or 700–799 scores and GPA projections to be eligible, but divisions remain as the convention approaches.

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