Danforth Set to Sign with Clemson Tigers
Kenny Danforth a Hornet All-State defensive back from Aiken High will sign a letter of intent to play for Clemson University next season. Clemson coach Danny Ford will attend a 2 p.m. press conference in the Aiken High library. Danforth helped South Carolina’s Shrine Bowl squad and joined teammate William Perry in boosting the Hornets’ defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken High
Hornet
Kenny Danforth
Clemson University
Tigers
Danny Ford
Danforth
Ford
Aiken
Clemson
William Perry
Greenville News- Piedmont
South Carolina
Charlotte
Schechterly Wins Blocking Trophy for South Carolina
Columbia AP reports George Schechterly, 6-3 255 senior tackle from Berwick Pa., has won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy from the South Carolina Sports Writers Association. He is cited as the top blocker on the Gamecocks line that cleared the way for Heisman winner George Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
George Schechterly
South Carolina Sportswriters Association
Schechterly
Berwick
Gamecocks
George Rogers
Esteban DeJesus Charged With Murder in San Juan Shooting
In San Juan Puerto Rico AP reports former WBC lightweight champion Esteban DeJesus 29 was charged with first degree murder in the Thanksgiving Day slaying of 17 year old Roberto Cintron Gonzalez. A single .38 caliber bullet killed the youth. DeJesus had previously beaten Roberto Duran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
World Boxing Council
Esteban DeJesus
DeJesus
Roberto Cintron Gonzalez
Ramon Gonzalez
Sugar Ray Leonard
Roberto Duran
Freak accident sidelines NC freshman Matt Doherty for weeks
In Chapel Hill North Carolina freshman forward Matt Doherty suffered a broken left thumb falling against a chair in his dorm. Surgeon reports indicate a four week cast and six weeks out for the 6 foot 7 inch East Meadow New York recruit as Dean Smith’s Tar Heels cope with the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
N.C
North Carolina
Matt Doherty
Dean Smith
East Meadow
N.Y
Smith
Doherty
Big Doolies Named Sportsmen Of Year
Sports Illustrated crowned the Big Doolies the 1980 Sportsmen of the Year for the United States hockey team that defeated the Russians at Lake Placid. Mike Eruzione recalls the gold medal moment with Jim Craig as the team stood together on a one-spot podium amid national turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Bruzione
United States
Lake Placid
N.Y
Jim Craig
Mike Eruzione
Eruzione
Sports Illustrated
Iran
Russia
Afghanistan
Moscow
New York
U.S
Mike
Finland
Augusta College defeats USC Aiken in 82 62 matchup
Augusta College dominated USC Aiken 82 to 62 at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. James Richardson led the Jaguars with 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Delbert Haynes added 17 off the bench as USC Aiken undercut by a late surge in effort. The loss drops USC Aiken to 6-4 as they head to the Kiwanis Basketball Classic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Savannah River
South Carolina
Usc-Aiken
Georgia
Augusta College
Pacers
Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center
James Richardson
Usc-A
Jaguars
Delbert Haynes
Lake Michigan Junior College
Richardson
USC Aiken Encounters Zone Defense Slump In Final Week
USC Aiken faced tough zone defense from its opponent, switching to a 2 3 look after expecting a 1 3 1. Terry Strickland led inside play with 14 points and eight rebounds while Chuck Orr scored 17 but shot poorly. Coach Wall warned of an early slump as NAIA foes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seiple
Terry Strickland
Usc-A
Strickland
Pacers
Chuck Orr
Wall
Krause
Ontario Speedway Sold for 35 Million to Chevron Land
Ontario California's speedway known for the California 500 was sold to Chevron Land and Development Co for about 35 million in cash and securities. The 680 acre site opened in 1970 after a 1968 start and is expected to be dismantled as Chevron plans a real estate development. The facility hosted CA 500 NA events and NHRA drag races in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Calif
Ontario Motor Speedway
Chevron Land and Development Co
Dick Miescke
Southern Division
Chevron
Standard Oil of California
Los Angeles
California
National Hot Rod Association
AUM Aims for Kiwanis Classic Title on the Road
AUM carries a 9-0 mark into the Kiwanis Classic opener at USC Aiken facing Edward Waters while Georgia Southwestern meets USC Aiken in the other opening game. Senators star Glenn Ferguson leads a five sophomores starting lineup including Lonnie Nixon and Lamar Harris as Charles Simpkins and Carl Gallop represent local areas. The Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern, led by Randolph Barksdale, hope 6-foot-5 forward Arthur Howe can play through a sprained ankle as they seek to stay with the defending champs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Auburn- Montgomery
AUM
Aiken Kiwanis
Georgia Southwestern
Americus
Senators
Kiwanis
Usc-Aiken
Edward Waters
Jacksonville
Fla
Aiken
Larry Chapman
USCA
Pacer
Larry Wall
Indiana State
Chapman
Glenn Ferguson
Pacers
Ferguson
Lonnie Nixon
Lamar Harris
Taylor Hart
Michael Thomas
Charles Simpkins
Carl Gallop
Bernie Norris
Augusta
Simpkins
Vanderbilt University
Hurricanes
Oglethrope College of Atlanta
Barksdale
Southwestern
Arthur Howe
Howe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blocking
Big Doolies
Sportsmen of
Auburn-Montgomery
Dennis Seiple
Fgs
Fts Reds
Ricardson
Scott
Tranum
Wright
Glover
Held
Haynes
Sry
Melvin
Sei
Hayes
Minor
Irick
Leighty
Leigh
Walke
Orr
Ontario Speedway
Greg Pitts
Gallop
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!