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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1975
Page
7
North Augusta Jackettes beat Jackson in Friday rematch 45 to 27 with Vicki Mann scoring 17. Coaches Marchant and Shu ler expect a tighter contest in North Augusta as Mann leads defense and the Jackettes seek momentum.
Ridge Spring Monetta trailed 17–0 after the first quarter and never recovered as Mid Carolina defeated them 39–27. Leading scorers for RSM were Terry Shealy and Vermette Holston with eight points each, while Mid Carolina pulled away after the opening frame. Ridge Spring Monetta hosts Graniteville Friday night.
In North Augusta Jackson Indians trailed at halftime but Jackets surged to a 35 20 win. Scott Weeks led Jackson with 12 points while Dave Moore topped North Augusta with 11. Another meeting is set for Friday in North Augusta.
Ridge Spring Monetta Trojans win 64 56 over Mid Carolina as Walter Lott scores 26. Coach David Jones cites strong rebounding and limited opponent shots while concerned about fourth quarter turnovers. Next up: Graniteville visit after Friday’s win.
Thurmond High School girls basketball defeated LBC 43 18 with a decisive second half. Lions coach James Gallman blamed pressure and a strong Thurmond press after halftime while Rosalind Stewart led LBC with 11 points. LBC travels to Batesburg Leesville Friday.
Marquette, ranked ninth, overcame foul trouble to beat Western Carolina 63 53. Bo Ellis fouled out early but Jerry Homan grabbed 18 rebounds and 9 points while Creighton, ranked 20th, defeated Nebraska Omaha 62 53 in the other noted game. Thurston led Western Carolina with 19 as Marquette improved to 16 3 and stretched its win streak to 13 of 14.
Michigan State defeated Ohio State in 1974, marking the Spartans third win over the Buckeyes in four seasons. The victory adds to a recent streak, signaling a shift in the intra-conference rivalry.
Alan Ameche and seven other football stars were named to the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame in the after 1934 category. Induction will be December 9 alongside coach Alonzo Gaither.
Clearwater and Bowman clash for the Aiken Recreation Department Men's Basketball League title at Aiken Junior High School at 7. Bowman beat Bettis 91 79 in overtime and Clearwater defeated Aiken Lumber 73 63 in the first round.
USCA Pacers upset Middle Georgia College 76-75 on the road as Raymond Werts scored 16 points and hit the late jumper with five seconds left. Coach Lew Perkins praised the effort, noting a strong all-around performance and 16 rebounds from Richard Cannon.
An organizational meeting for the 1975 Aiken Recreation Department Women s Volleyball League will be held Monday Feb 17 at 7 pm at the Recreation Department office in the Ateen Towne. Rules fees and other requirements will be discussed.
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