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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1972

Page

6

Peterson withdraws from South Carolina basketball

Sophomore guard Ed Peterson of eighth ranked South Carolina has left the school for personal reasons. He will miss the rest of the season and post season. Coach Frank McGuire expressed surprise and noted Peterson was a strong shooter and prospect for the next two seasons. Peterson, a 6 foot 4 guard from Silver Spring Maryland, had made 34 of 61 field goal attempts for a .557 percentage.

Columbia Ed Peterson University of South Carolina Peterson Gamecock Frank McGuire Eddie Silver Spring

Recruiting in college sports raises questions on overreaching

The piece surveys wide criticism of recruiting in college athletics. It notes NCAA rule debates on freshman eligibility and visits, argues against overbearing recruitment, and highlights the profit-driven cycle among coaches administrations alumni and programs as colleges chase post season money while balancing ethics.

Long Island Railroad North Carolina Elizabeth Taylor Midwest NCAA America

UCLA Unbeaten Leads AP Poll After Detroit Upset

UCLA remains the only undefeated major college team at 23-0 and received all 41 first place votes in the AP poll. Detroit shocked Marquette 70-49, dropping the Warriors from No. 2 to No. 5 as Marquette fell to 22-1. Louisville and North Carolina follow in second and third, withPennsylvania fourth.

Associated Press Marquette Detroit Ucla Bruins UCLA Washington State Oregon Oregon State Jim Chones New York Nets American Basketball Association Warriors Louisville North Carolina Cardinals Cincinnati Tar Heels Georgia Tech Virginia Pennsylvania Quakers Cornell Columbia Chones Long Beach St Brigham Young South Carolina Marshall Florida St Louisiana Ill Houston Ohio St Hawaii Michigan Oral Roberts Maryland Missouri Memphis St Duquesquen Kansas Kansas St Kentucky Minnesota Northern Illinois Ohio U Princeton Providence St. Louis Syracuse Tennessee Texas-El Paso Villanova Washington

McDaniels Faces Contempt Charge in Court Clash

Greensboro North Carolina AP rookie center Jim McDaniels who left Carolina to join Seattle is ordered to appear in Guilford County Superior Court to answer contempt of court allegations. Hearings were set after he failed to appear and a Seattle judge allowed him to play for the Sonics while contract validity is resolved.

Greensboro N.C Jim McDaniels Carolina American Basketball Association Seattle National Basketball Association Guilford County Superior Court James G. Exum Jr McDaniels Exum The Cougars Sonics William J. Wilkins Baltimore

Ridge Spring Wagener Post Tourney Wins

Ridge Spring Monetta survived early troubles to post a ...

Ridge Spring Wagener Jackson - Roth Wagener-Salley Ridge Spring-Monetta Jackson High Gym Tim Tyler Graniteville Roosevelt James Tony Anderson Booker Holmes The Rocks

Gamecocks run past Irish in 109 83 rout

South Carolina rode a 71.8 percent shooting pace to a 109 83 win over Notre Dame. Tom Riker scored 31 while Brian Winters hit 8 of 9 shots to help Carolina post a 20 4 season mark. Notre Dame finished 6 17 as USC set arena records for team field goals and shooting percentage.

USC Gamecocks Notre Dame Tom Riker Irish Carolina Ing Gamecocks McGuire Brian Winters Riker Carver Kevin Joyce Rick Aydlett Danny Traylor Traylor South Carolina Aydlett Gary Novak Tom O. Mara Gamecock Carolina Coliseum Coliseum Clemson Furman Novak O'Mara Joyce Twnsend Aydilett Siski Egart Winters Stevens Manny Townsend Mousa McGraw Grimes Schmelzer Powell Tis Sin

Basketball Standings and Schedules From Early Season Data

The Atlantic Division leads with Boston at 47 23 and New York 42 25 while Philadelphia and Buffalo trail. Central shows Baltimore 29 38 and Atlanta 26 41. Cincinnati 22 4 and Cleveland 20 49 in the West Midwest Milwaukee 44 15 and Chicago 49 21 pace. Pacific features Los Angeles 56 11 and Golden State 42 26. Seattle 42 26 also.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B. Boston New York Philadelphia Buffalo Baltimore Atlanta Cincinnati Cleveland Milwauke Chicago Phoenix Detroit Los Angeles Golden St Seattle Houston Portland Milwaukee Golden State Oakland

Bowling League Scores and Standings Highlight Local Play

The summary lists scratch and handicap results from several leagues. Standout scorers include Jim Snell 528, Nadine Vuick 613 series, Pat Chapman 511, and Lynette Woodward 222 in a 955 game Palmetto Security Police and 2773 series Farmer's & Merchant's Bank. Multiple teams and high games are noted with various high series figures and pickups.

Jim Snell Nadine Vuick Andre’ Holley del Casto Pat Chapman Lynette Woodward Palmetto Security Police Farmer's & Merchant's Bank

St Marys Players Protest Racism After Halftime Walkout

Only six players joined practice as coach Bruce Hale readied for two final games. Four black players quit at halftime in Saturday's loss to Santa Clara in San Jose, protesting alleged racism at St. Marys.

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