Jaguars Hold Off USC Aiken In Augusta Showdown
Augusta College defeated USC Aiken 81 to 74 as Courtney Abrams led with a career high 32 points. Shaun Bradley and Eddy Mens added 17 and 11 while Zach Norris shot well from outside, helping the Jaguars improve to 7-4 on the season.
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John Monse
Rob Matwick
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Billy Morris
Bill Noah
Dennis Lee
Sid Gray
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Augusta Nips Pacers In Late Rally For District 6 Win
USCA Aiken uses a late surge led by Norris and Walker to edge the Pacers 74 72. Norris hits multiple long-range shots in the second half while Abrams and Peace provide key scoring and the Pacers struggle with turnovers and poor first half offense.
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USC Aiken women end layoff for Augusta clash
USC Aiken coach Johan Gibbs sees team depth fueling a 5 1 start and doubles in scoring as five players reach double figures led by Faye Ryans 16 7 ppg Kim Thomas 13 2 and Karen Mathis 12 7 McPherson and Rikard add 11 each The Pacers visit Augusta College after a 19 day layoff with a 5 1 record and aim to extend their momentum against Augusta who beat Georgia Tech in season form and features Beth McKie averaging 20 plus points per game Pam Grisson 16 points 15 rebounds in recent win
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A Rich Year On The Golf Tour 1978 Recap
The PGA year end totals top money earners with Tom Watson leading $362 429 and Nicklaus at $3 349 393. Twenty four players surpassed 100 000 as prize pools neared 13 million for 1979. Nancy Lopez headlines the women’s circuit with five straight wins and seven in total earnings 189 814. The Vardon Trophy went to Tom Watson with 70 16 stroke average while major titles were split among Players North Nicklaus and Mahaffey. Winter tour begins January with Palm Desert and Phoenix events before the Masters in April.
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Andy Bean
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Andy North
John Mahaffey
Palm Desert
California
Phoenix
Guidry Named Top 1979 Athlete by AP
Ron Guidry the New York Yankee left hander was named Male Athlete of the Year for 1978 by The Associated Press. He was the unanimous choice for the American League Cy Young after a 25 win 3 loss season earning 143 votes. Pete Rose placed second with 94 votes after a 44 game hitting streak for the Phillies.
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Bear Bryant on Track to Extend Alabama's Championship Run
Alabama coach Bear Bryant revealed he nearly retired two years ago amid a recruiting surge and focus on sustaining a national title program. He said retirement plans were postponed as Alabama prepared for 1979 with a strong staff, many losses, and a push to chase the Sugar Bowl triumph’s momentum.
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