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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1971
Page
6
Tennessee fullback Curt Watson capped a 17 yard run with 1:55 remaining to seal a 14 3 win over Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl. Watson entered in the second quarter after a pitchout from QB Jim Maxwell and outran a Razorback defender to reach the 5 yard line.
Arkansas defeats Tennessee 13 10 as George Hunt adds his 62nd straight extra point and Joe Ferguson shines with 200 passing yards. Arkansas breaks a 7 7 tie in the fourth quarter on two field goals by Bill McClard and a late defensive stand.
Aiken High linebacker Rondol Shelley 6-1 178 pounds signed a four year football scholarship with The Citadel. Citadel coach Jim Parker praised Shelley for aggressiveness leadership and potential to reach 210 pounds. Aiken coach John Socha called Shelley one of his most outstanding players describing him as a silent leader with dedication and a reputable lifestyle. Shelley is the son of Mr and Mrs L R Shelley of Aiken.
The North Augusta Yellow Jackets and Langley Bath Clear water Lions are chosen as favorites for the North Augusta Invitational. Graniteville and Aiken Highs join the three day single elimination tourney with opening games tonight and mixed results from early season play.
AP Special Correspondent recalls Bobby Jones whose temper once sparked club throwing as a teen in 1916. The Atlanta icon rose to 13 national titles and a 1930 Grand Slam, later praised for sportsmanship and mastery. He died age 69 after a spinal ailment.
UCLA remains the nation’s No. 1 team as Marquette climbs to challenge. The Bruins held 34 first place votes 842 points while Marquette earned eight first place ballots 754 points after a victory that narrowed the lead. South Carolina extended its margin over North Carolina for third with Virginia Tech upset, and North Carolina moved up by wins over Wake Forest and NC State securing a Big Four Tournament title. Southern California and Ohio State also rose with notable wins. The top 20 table reflects the latest ranking with movement among several programs.
Lee Trevino, speaking to West Coast reporters from El Paso, declares a new ambition to win the Masters, aiming to collect as many tournaments as possible in 1972. He notes Masters as his primary goal after winning the US, British and Canadian opens this year. Trevino plans to play the Los Angeles Open January 6 to 9 after a family stay in Rancho La Costa. He previously said Augusta National did not suit his game and failed to qualify for this year's Masters.
Emory Bellard named head football coach and athletic director at Texas A&M vows to hire from Texas schoolboy ranks and keep using the Wishbone offense. The Luling native emphasized recruiting from state coaches, noting three state titles in 15 years as a high school coach. He plans staff including former schoolboy mentors.
The St. Angela boys and girls basketball teams face the school's alumni at Kennedy Junior High gym. First game tips at 7 p.m. Monday night.
Eastern and Western conference teams listed with records for Atlantic Central and Pacific divisions. Tuesday and Wednesday games include Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Phoenix Houston Portland New York Golden State Oakland and more with multiple matchups.
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