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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1975
Page
5
USC Aiken Pacers push host Augusta College Jaguars to overtime before losing 77 74 in the finals. Coach Lew Perkins praised his team for its best effort of the year as they beat Eckerd College to reach the final.
In a 1975 hoops clash the Pacers overcome foul trouble and a halftime deficit to force overtime. Bill Weeks fouls limited USC Aiken early and late, but Raymond Werts Rufus Wilson and Gene Myles led Augusta’s comeback to a 77 73 overtime win and a 5 3 season mark. Morehouse College took third with a 111 88 win over Eckerd.
No. 4 Alabama benched three starters for tonight’s Sugar Bowl against eighth-ranked Penn State after curfew violations. Ten starters and 13 others were out past midnight Saturday. Bryant warns discipline is aimed at delivering a win for a nine-year bowl drought. Coach Bear Bryant seeks a crucial bowl victory despite Penn State’s strong bowl record and preseason favorites.
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer jokes senior quarterback Steve Davis gives an advantage in the Orange Bowl against Michigan. Bo Schembechler counters with freshman Rick Leach, noting Leach’s limited experience but Michigan’s strong defense. Both coaches stress defense and the matchup’s quality as Michigan visits Oklahoma after years away from bowls.
Clemson announces that Charley Pell will join as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator next season. Pell spent two seasons at Virginia Tech in the same roles and earlier played for Alabama on the 1961 national championship team under Paul Bryant.
UCLA aims to upset top-ranked Ohio State in the Rose Bowl after 11 straight Buckeye wins. John Sciarra and Cornelius Greene lead high powered offenses as both teams chase a national title in the Pasadena clash.
West Virginia relies on a strong ground attack against NC State passing as the Peach Bowl opens in Atlanta. Weather and a damp field threaten attendance. NC State’s Dave Buckey and Don Buckey loom as key playmakers while Ted Brown may miss a start due to a hip ailment.
The 14th ranked Rutgers beat Georgia Tech 94 87 in the Poinsettia Classic title game. Coach Tom Young credited the tough play and offense from Tech, noting Rutgers stretched to protect a slim lead while the Yellow Jackets surged at times.
Tree Rollins 7-1 powered Clemson to a 72-54 win over host Davidson in the 12th annual Charlotte Invitational. Five Clemson players scored in double figures as the ACC Tigers improved to 8-2. Davidson’s John Gordy 15 and Jay Powell 12 led the Wildcats who could not match Clemson's firepower. Boston College took third with 77-70 win over Hofstra.
In Minneapolis a judge ruled the Rozelle Rule violates federal antitrust laws. In Carbondale Roy Dempsey was named head football coach at Southern Illinois University. In Los Angeles John Jackson joined USC football staff. In Williamsport Little League rescinded the foreign teams ban from the World Series. In Landover Max McNab named general manager of the Capitals, Milt Schmidt resigns. In Yarmouth Cape Codders folded due to funds. In Cleveland the Crusaders traded Lyle Moffat for Randy Legge. In Melbourne John Newcombe beat Jan Kukal 6 3 6 4 6 2. In New Orleans the Jazz drafted Moses Malone in the NBA special draft.
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