Gamecock Ace Roche Named ACC Player Of The Week
South Carolina guard John Roche earned ACC player of the week after two standout games. He scored 12 points in a 65-52 win over North Carolina and helped control late possession, aiding a victory over the Tar Heels.
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Clay Fight Canceled In Oklahoma Crusade
Promoter Hank Moore announced Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali will not fight in Oklahoma now or in the near future. The bout with Billy Joiner, set for January 12 near Tulsa, faced opposition from veterans groups health officials and concerns over venue and TV setup in Boley.
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Armed Services
Hornets Roadbound After Five-Game Home Swing
The Aiken Green Hornets, 5-4, travel to meet Airport High of Columbia after a five game home stretch. Willie Bell leads with 13.1 points per game following a 41 point burst, supported by Tony Smith 11.8, Ted Cain 8.9, and Wilson Plunkett 8.8. Junior varsity precedes varsity at 5 p.m. with the varsity at 6:30 p.m.
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Graniteville
Willie Bell
Eagles
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Bell
Tony Smith
Ted Cain
Wilson Plunkett
UCLA Reclaims No 1 In AP Poll After Wins
UCLA moves to the top of the AP major college basketball rankings after two wins last week including a 108-77 dismantling of Notre Dame. Kentucky slips to second as South Carolina and North Carolina hold top positions with strong week records. St Bonaventure jumps to fifth after Holiday Festival win.
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Oklahoma
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Southern Conference Showdown Like Old Times For Wildcat Fans
Davidson hosts George Washington in a key SC matchup as GW seeks to disrupt Davidson's 24 game win streak and reclaim the conference lead. Furman visits East Carolina while Richmond hosts The Citadel in other SC games. Old Dominion pummets VMI 94 72 behind Skip Noble 21 points.
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Aiken Chess Festival Set for Saturday at Auditorium
The second annual Aiken Holiday Chess Festival in the Aiken Municipal Auditorium is co sponsored by the Aiken Recreation Department, Aiken Chess Club, and the SCCA. USCF rated, entry is 1 and dues. A three round four player round robin begins 10 a.m. with rounds at 1 and 5 p.m. Dr. M. L. Hyder directs the event.
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LBC Jaycees Form Youth Cage League In Region
The LBC Jaycees announce a new youth basketball league for Langley Bath Clearwater area. Three divisions planned for boys grades five through six seven through eight and a girls league grades six seven eight. Registration accepted through Friday at Clearwater Bath or Langley locations.
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Bowling Briefs DRIFTERS League opener notes strong scores
The DRIFTERS league starts a new half with Ruth Dugas posting a 219 high game. Rita White leads a 541 series as sub. Quick As A Wink tops team game with 914 and Farmers and Merchants leads team series at 9637. Multiple players noted for high games and splits including Laura Ware Rita White Sara Aull Andre Holley Lillie Krick Ruth Dugas Lorraine Johnston Betty Waters Peg Bethmann and others.
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Farmers & Merchants
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Sara Aull
Andre Holley
Lillie Krick
Lorraine Johnt
Betty Waters
Peg Bethmann
Megs Ryan
Mary Hankonen
Evelyn Windham
Mary Williams
Robina Currie
Betty
Team standings add up unevenly across local league
Farmers & Merchants and Aiken Office Supply lead with 40 wins each while Midland Valley Plaza and Quick As A Wink report 40 and 3.1 wins respectively. Shell Dist. sits at 31 along with Stephenson Finance, The Hut S10 has 74, and Elliott Office Supply leads with 74. Manning Owens, McCords Nursery, Charlottes, and Eagle Aviation trail. Carrousel and Encorettes show 04.
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Aiken Office Supply
Midland Valley Plaza
Quick As A Wink
Shell Dist
Stephenson Finance
the Hut
South Carolina Tops North Carolina In ACC Showdown
South Carolina defeated North Carolina 65-52 as John Roche and John Ribock led the Gamecocks in a controlled, low scoring win. Coach Dean Smith praised UNC while acknowledging SC’s rebounding strength and tempo plan. Kentucky routed Mississippi State 111-76 in another top game.
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French Quarter Off Limits for Vikings Chiefs Prep
New Orleans hosts Super Bowl teams with strict curfew plans and off limits policy as Hank Stram and Bud Grant discuss team discipline. Vikings stay near the airport motel while Chiefs lodge two miles away amid Mardi Gras style nightlife.
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Bud Grant
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Four Stage Expansion For Carolina Stadium
Rep Purvis Collins says a Ways and Means subcommittee will back a four stage expansion of the University of South Carolina football stadium. Funding would come from admissions tax receipts and a seat tax increase from 25 to 50 cents, avoiding use of state funds.
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Jackson Drag Strip to Host Info Meeting Tomorrow
L. B. Steed Jr announces an information meeting at McCormick's Cafeteria Augusta on 13th Street at 8 p m for drag racing enthusiasts. He notes the first winter national event of the National Association of Automobile Racing will run Feb 28 and Mar 1 at the Jackson Drag Strip with cash awards and a new injected super stock circuit debut.
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