Lou Holtz Named Jets Head Coach in 1976
New York AP reports Lou Holtz chosen as the New York Jets head coach. Jets will hold a news conference to confirm the hire amid mixed signals from Jets officials. Holtz, NC State’s successful mentor, vows to win and to throw a clipboard with vigor.
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Benson Leads Hoosiers Past Michigan State in Big Ten Clash
Indiana center Kent Benson scored a career high 38 points to power unbeaten No. 1 Indiana to an 85-70 win over Michigan State. The performance followed a 40-point effort by Michigan’s Isaac Furlow as top teams posted key conference results across the nation.
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Kennedy New Ellenton Split in Junior High basketball
A second half burst by New Ellenton Junior High girls edged Kennedy Junior High 34 30 led by Lisa Black eight points while Kennedy's Helen Bush topped scoring with 14. Graniteville's Sarah Curry added 13 for Graniteville. Jefferson's Diane Glover and Karen Hightower each had eight. Kennedy boys defeated New Ellenton 58 26 with Thomas Smith 12 and Andy Ratchford 11. Airport jayvees edged Aiken 47 39. Aiken jayvee girls beat North Augusta 28 26. Seabelle Jenkins led Seabelle with 10 as Airport jayvees won 25 10.
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Graniteville High Jay Vee Girls Edge Jefferson Junior High
Graniteville High's Jay vee girls beat Jefferson Junior High 30 to 29 in a close game. The contest featured tight defense and late scoring to secure the win for Graniteville.
Richard Petty Quiet Ahead of Daytona 500 Prep
At Daytona Beach Richard Petty, a five time winner, keeps a low profile as Daytona 500 preparations continue. His qualifying speed of 178.903 mph is 16th fastest, while rivals Foyt Waltrip and Mars disqualified for illegal speeds. Petty plans to practice and qualify further, aiming to gain speed before Sunday’s race.
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Prep Scoring Leaders Highlight Local Basketball Meet
Foreman Beth McKie and Mary Garrett top the scorers in a regional boys basketball meet. AR notes include AVE 188 and 162 with efficiency figures and team listings for LBC Aiken Ridge Spring Wagener Salli Graniteville St. Angela and others while caveating incomplete North Auguste High data and Wagener Sgi ley stats exclude non league games.
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Hoosier Cagers Hold Top Spot in AP Poll
Indiana remains No. 1 in the AP college basketball poll after going 2-0 with an 85-70 win over Michigan State and Rutgers rising to No. 5 with a 110-87 win. Western Michigan moves to No. 15 after an 18-0 start. Nevada-Las Vegas falls to No. 7 after losing to Pepperdine.
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Virginia Freshman Otis Fulton Named ACC Rookie of the Week
Richmond Virginia center Otis Fulton the 6 11 freshman for Virginia is ACC rookie of the week after strong showings in two close losses He had eight points and eight rebounds in a 69 66 defeat to Maryland and 10 points with 12 boards in an 82 78 setback versus Wake Forest Fulton logged nearly every minute in both games and has 146 points this season averaging 7.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
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Karate Lessons Offered by Aiken Recreation Dept
Karate lessons sponsored by the Aiken Recreation Department run 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. Instructed by Virgil Kimmey, the program costs $20 per month.
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