Hall of Fame Adds Seven Oldtimers in Veterans Committee
Baseball’s Hall of Fame opened its doors to seven veterans selected by the oldtimers committee after the regular BBWAA ballot failed to name modern inductees. Rube Marquard and George M. Weiss led the group with Hooper Kelley Hafey Beckley Bancroft also named. Weiss was the executive inductee.
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Hornets Edge North Augusta In Tight 73 72 Victory
The Aiken Hornets defeated North Augusta 73 to 72 in a closer matchup. Coach Robert Grant credited a new inside oriented game plan and zone press that caused turnovers and drew fouls, with Claude Jenkins leading scoring and Kevin Johnson grabbing key rebounds.
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Hornets aim for upturn after 87 64 loss sparks offense
Aiken High’s Hornets, 3-9 this season, seek a comeback after losing to North Augusta and Airport of Columbia. A Friday 87 64 defeat sparked better offense and confidence, with coach remarks praising junior talent as they head into another game against Booker T. Washington in Aiken.
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Basketball Standings and Scores From Tuesday and Saturday
Tuesday games featured Baltimore at Detroit Cincinnati at New York San Diego at Los Angeles Atlanta at San Francisco Cleveland against Buffalo at Rochester Milwaukee at Portland Seattle at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia. Saturday results include New York 115 Virginia 112 Carolina 114 Denver 109 Memphis 109 Floridians 96. Floridians vs Carolina at Pittsburgh and New York at Pittsburgh Kentucky vs Texas at Fort Worth Memphis vs Virginia at Hampton are listed as scheduled and results.
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Night World Series in Cubs Park a Polarizing Idea
Red Smith reports on Bowing Kuhn and NBC pushing to play the 1971 World Series fourth game at night, despite Cubs lack of lights at Wrigley Field. The proposal faces fan backlash, logistical hurdles, and rely on TV ratings, with Milwaukee and other venues floated as options.
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Gamecocks seek return to winning ways vs Duke
South Carolina after a 92 70 home win over Virginia faces Duke in a regionally televised ACC clash. Duke edged South Carolina in recent meetings, while North Carolina leads the league after a 105 79 win over Maryland. Clemson won in overtime at Indiana State as Wake Forest beat Davidson. Other games include Furman at South Carolina and North Carolina at Virginia in a packed week.
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Kennedy Game Tops Tonight's Cage State Clash
Kennedy Junior High aims to extend an eight game win streak as it hosts undefeated Jefferson Junior High of Bath after a 65-33 victory over St. Angela's JV. Martin Foster led Kennedy with 13 points, Bobby Seigler had 10, while Tony Orsini led St. Angela with 11. The Kennedy girls beat St. Angela 33-9 led by Robbie Brelsford with 10 and Patrice Cunningham with six. Kennedy girls stand 4-4.
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Pacers fall to Fort Jackson in Columbia game
The USCA Pacers were defeated 94 53 by Fort Jackson in Columbia. Richard Burdette led with 11 points while Galardi also scored 11. Fort Jackson featured three former All Americans and Werle topped scorers with 27. The Pacers face Columbus College in Columbus Ga on Feb 2 at 7 30.
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Racing Roundup from Multiple Tracks
Our Cheri Amour won the Liberty Bell Militia Handicap by three lengths at Philadelphia racing circuit. Favored dian led early and held on for a half length in the City of Baltimore Handicap at Pimlico. Rehitch romped by five lengths in the Newport Handicap at Lincoln Downs. Drumtop and Mongo's Pride split the Palm Beach Handicap divisions at Hialeah. Willowick led the stretch to win the San Fernando Stakes at Santa Anita. Bob Bon closed to win the Louisiana Handicap at the Fair Grounds by a head.
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