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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1971

Page

8

Ali Prepares for Frazier Bout Amid Circus Media Storm

Miami Beach columnist notes Cassius Muhammad Ali trains at Fifth Street Gym for the March 8 Madison Square Garden bout. Ali mocks press doubters, promises a dramatic timing envelope stunt and vows to regain heavyweight supremacy despite exile rumors and a looming five year sentence.

Miami Beach Cassius Muhammad Ali Clay Joe Frazier Madison Square Garden Fifth Street Gym Cassius Muhammad Frazier Cassius Theater of the Absurd New York Muhammad Ali Octagon Towers Playboy Plaza Hotel John Condon Garden Fahve

Cougars' Tactics Fail: Gamecocks Rally To Victory

Houston coach Guy Lewis used a one three zone to guard John Roche but Roche was limited to 14 points. Rich Aydlett and 6 foot 11 Tom Owens led South Carolina as they built a 42-30 halftime lead and won 88-71.

Associated Press University of South Carolina Houston Guy Lewis John Roche Pop Welch Roche Rich Aydlett Tom Owens South Carolina Owens Gamecocks Larry Brown Houston Cougars North Carolina Florida State

Tucson Open Victory Brings J. C. Snead Mixed Feelings

J. C. Snead nephew of Sam Snead captured the Tucson Open title with a final 66, finishing 273 to win 22 000. He expressed uncertainty about PGA Championship plans and lamented a two-hole finish error after leading by two. Dale Douglass shared early rhythm, and Snead had led or co led through 54 holes of the weather affected event.

Tucson Ariz J.C. Snead Sam Snead Snead Jesse Carlyle PGA Florida Washington Senators Dale Douglass

Weathered Round Bows to Snow Storms in Tourney

In the AP Poll round the event had one round rained out and another canceled by a snow storm. Snead started strong with one stroke gained, then reeled off three consecutive birdies beginning at hole two, missed a closing eagle putt, and finished with a birdie at the sixth and an iron shot within three feet on the following hole.

John Condon Madison Square Garden Sonny Liston Vietnam Ernie Terrell Terrell Frazier Jimmy Ellis Quarry Bonavena Snead Jefferson-Aiken Abraham Schultz Aiken Armour

Aiken Girls Eye State Bid in Union Showdown

The Aiken Hornettes, 12 6, face Union at Union in the Upper State girls basketball semifinal. A win advances them toward a March 3 potential title clash with Easley, with the State Championship set for March 6 in Columbia.

Aiken Union Easley Aiken Hornettes Hornettes Columbia

Bowling Briefs Showcase High Scores and Handicaps at Heart of Aiken

Heart of Aiken Restaurant posted a high handicap 2379 and a high scratch series 2082 with a game 864. Billy Molony with Four Encores achieved a high scratch game 224, while other notable marks include a high handicap game 249 and a scratch series 575. Listed bowlers include Gene Gilmore 204 Bob Reid 161 180 BT Barnes Sub 198 Ray Braddy 203 Jum Chapman 194 Jum Catron 190 Larry Wearn 206 Jim Smell 188 Joey Morris 186 Dan Morris 202 Billy Molony 181 Dave Lawrence 203.

Heart of Aiken Billy Molony BT Barnes Ray Braddy Jum Chapman Jum Catron Larry Wearn Jim Smell Joey Morris Dan Morris Dave Lawrence

Split Pick Ups in Local Basketball Pickup Scores

OCR listing of players with odd varying scores including Sonny Vuick Charlie Vollmer Pat Lowe Ed Happ Gene Gilmore Martha Leaphart Bob Reid Marie Buckner Martha Snipes Ray Braddy Phyllis Carter Nina Bell Ervin Bell Jack Duncan Evelyn Windham Jim Snell Dave Lawrence and Mary Barnes with mixed numbers.

Sonny Vuick Charlie Vollmer Pat Lowe Ed Happ Gene Gilmore Martha Leaphart Bob Reid Marie Buckner Martha Snipes Ray Braddy Phyllis Carter Nina Bell Ervin Bell Jack Duncan Evelyn Windham Jim Snell Dave Lawrence Mary Barnes

Basketball Standings and Schedule for Western Conference

The Western Conference standings list Milwaukee atop with 56 wins and 11 losses, Chicago 42–23, Detroit 39–26, and Phoenix 41–27 in the Midwest. Pacific includes Los Angeles 40–25 and San Francisco 31–38, with Portland 23–43. Upcoming games feature Los Angeles at Baltimore and San Francisco at Milwaukee among others.

Milwaukee Chicago Phoenix Detroit Los Angeles San Fran San Diego Il Seattle Ll Portland Buffalo Baltimore San Francisco New York Portland Philadelphia

Pacers Clip Clemson 81 55 In Last Home Game

USCA Pacers beat Clemson of Sumter 81 to 55 in their final home game. Richard Burdette led with 18 points, followed by Darryl Lewis 17, Manley Grove 12, Ron Hicks 12, and Randy Counts 11. The win caps regular season before road games at Palmer College and Beaufort Regional Campus.

Usca Pacers Clemson Sumter Richard Burdette Pacer Darryl Lewis Manley Grove Ron Hicks Randy Counts Pacers Grove Burdette Lewis Jeremy Bauer Dwight Boykin Lam Whisenhunt Palmer College of Charleston Beaufort Regional

Graniteville Romps Over Jackson 70-53 in Playoff Opener

Graniteville Rocks rout Jackson 70 to 53 in Conference IV-AA first round. Hicks and Anderson top scorers with 15 each, Seigler 14, Halmer 13 as Graniteville led from early on and held Jackson to cold offense. Simms and Vann pace Jackson with 14 apiece, Rodrequiz 10.

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Aiken Rams stay unbeaten with big win in league action

The Aiken Rams defeated Fi berglas 86-20 as William Haggin poured in 33 points to push their record to 11-0. Graniteville beat Air Base 71-32 behind Tony Lowe's 27 points. North Augusta, led by Don Frye with 28, downed Salley 83-57.

Ram William Haggin Graniteville Air Base Tony Lowe North Augusta Don Frye Salley

Summer Heat Prompts Loan Offers Across SCN Offices

A weather-driven note highlights South Carolina summers as hot as year-round heat elsewhere. It promises loans available at SCN offices for various needs, suggesting flexible terms and broad eligibility without specifics.

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