Williams delivers Kiwanis title with late jumper
Cleve Williams sank a 15-foot jumper with four seconds left to lift USC Aiken past Presbyterian 85-84 in the Kiwanis Christmas Basketball Classic final. Keefe Walker led USC Aiken with 22 points while Williams and Zach Norris earned All Tournament honors. Dennis Seiple added 10 points as the Pacers captured their second Kiwanis trophy.
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Dennis Seiple
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Billy Morris
Melvin Metze
Kenny Louis
John Monse
Sid Gray
Dennis Lee
George Crippen
John Turner
Marshall Littie
Clark Sinclair
Joe Sterling
Tim King
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Alvin Ragland
Berry
Calvin Davis
Pacers fall to Presbyterian as Watson stars in late rally
Presbyterian edges USC Aiken 85 84 in a tense contest powered by Jim Watson 27 points to lead the Blue Hose. George Crippen and Clark Sinclair added key scores as USC Aiken blew late chances including a disputed goaltending call.
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Clark Sinclair
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Berry Vikings Hold Off Allen in Kiwanis Consolation
Berry College defeats Allen University 75 to 69 in the Kiwanis Christmas Classic consolation game. Berry used a four corner offense in the final 3:48 to protect a one point lead, hitting 11 of 12 free throws in the stretch. Caesar Burgess led Berry with 17 points, while Calvin Davis added 21 and Greg VanHorn 12. Allen drops to 6-5 after the loss.
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Jeff Field
Larry Brown
Jim Owen
Willis Jones
Chris Young
Buster ‘Watts
David Williams
Calvin Davis
Ollie Rose
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John Wheeler
James Reese
Fletcher On Sports TV Viewers Criticize Cosell Style
Howard Cosell faces a public backlash for his blunt commentary. He questions sports corruption and money driven motives while acknowledging some fans want close fair games. He blasts owners schedulers and rivals, labeling sportscasters and even himself with sharp, polarizing language.
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Furman Repeats in Poinsettia Classic Dominates Georgia Southern
Furman Paladins beat Georgia Southern 105 83 to win the Poinsettia Classic title. Jonathan Moore posted 34 points and 20 rebounds to earn MVP honors. Yale topped Murray State 71 63 in the consolation game.
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Davis Suns Stun Blazers In OT To End Streak
Phoenix guard Walter Davis scored 42, sending the game to overtime with 14 seconds left and adding four more in the extra period to lift the Suns 129 127 over Portland. The night also featured Knicks over Bullets 109 99 and Cavs rally past Clippers 116 114.
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