Lakers extend historic streak with 26th straight win
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Buffalo Braves 117 to 103 to stretch their NBA record win streak to 26. West and Chamberlain combined for 73 points in late scoring bursts as LA overcame a 15 point deficit. Chicago, Phoenix, Houston and New York also won.
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Bowling briefs highlight high series and notable games
Park Ave Lanes and Satcher Motors bowlers post top scratch and handicap marks led by Faye Phelan and Bob Reid. Individual high scores include 211 by Jack Duncan and 256 by Bernie Assery, with several 3-10 and 5-7 splits converted.
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Hornets win first game of season 68 66 at North Augusta
Aiken High School Hornets upset Graniteville 68 to 66 in the North Augusta Invitational. Charles Munday scored 23 points and Jack Curry added 13 as Aiken held a late lead before Graniteville closed to within one and then three. Coach Robert Grant praised Munday and noted Curry's potential as a scoring guard.
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Graniteville boys edge North Augusta as LBC girls rally
In a December 22 game Graniteville beat North Augusta 40-39 after a late LBC rally in the girls match. LBC had a 39-36 lead with under a minute, then scored four quick points to seize the win. Graniteville's Berendsen led with 22 points, while Robinson topped Graniteville with 22 and Bell added 10 for the Graniteville crew.
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Cavaliers rout Richmond to move to 7-0 at Roanoke Classic
Virginia Cavaliers defeated Richmond 83-58 to remain undefeated as Barry Parkhill led with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Coach Bill Gibson urged fast paced play as Virginia pulled away in the second half with a 31-3 run.
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Bud Bierly Shines as Furman Gets Off to Strong Start
Furman, the defending Southern Conference basketball champion, has won four of five to begin the season despite injuries to three starters. Bud Bierly leads the Paladins with 15.2 rebounds per game and 14.8 points, praised by coach Joe Williams for his attitude and improved all-around play.
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Basketball Standings and Wednesday Schedule
Kentucky edges Pittsburgh 113 111 and Utah tops Dallas 106 96 while Denver defeats Indiana 113 109. Memphis faces Carolina Greensboro as the only Wednesday game on the slate.
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Marathon Organizers Call Special Meeting Tonight
Organizers of the Teen Age March of Dimes Marathon football game call a 7 30 pm meeting at the Municipal Auditorium to discuss eligibility rules and finalize teams. A dispute with the South Carolina High School League arose when executive secretary Lawrence B Grave ruled any high school student in the marathon would forfeit his Son in inter scholastic activity.
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