Augusta College helps local player seize college basketball chance
Jimmy Wright from Bath has joined Augusta College under coach Marvin Vanover after a long recruiting drought. The 6-foot guard led Langley-Bath-Clearwater High with 24 points per game, and thanks to LBC coach Bruce Wheelon Wright toured Lander USC Aiken and Augusta College for tryouts.
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Wright picks Augusta College after L B C standout season
Jimmy Wright, a 6 foot 0 or 6 foot 1 guard, joins Augusta College as coach Jimmy Vanover cites his ballhandling need and potential. Wright credits his high school mentor Tim Hulsebus for Wright's junior to senior development and says he will work hard to earn a guard role. He stresses commitment to college and doing his best.
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Cartrett Named MVP At North Augusta Banquet
Gary Cartrett was named North Augusta High School football team's most outstanding player for 1979. Cally Gault, now coach at Presbyterian College, spoke at the banquet and was honored as coach of the year in several South Carolina NAIA districts. Additional awards went to Stevie Cartledge offensive player and Darryl Anderson defensive player.
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Darryl Anderson
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Paul Welky
Paul Knox
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Ed Stillwell
Doug McCallister
North Augusta High
Garry Cartrett
Rob Matwick
Jackson Girls Defense Keys Narrow County Basketball Wins
Jackson High girls emphasize defense as a winning formula with eight straight wins. The Indians restrict opponents to 33.3 points per game while scoring 51.8, matching a strong overall county performance across Aiken High and other area teams.
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Molen Leads Saints To First JV Victory
The St. Angela Academy junior varsity boys beat Jackson 44 35 behind Kevin Molen 16 points and 13 rebounds. John Tucker 14 and Leroy Robinson 8 also contributed. The Jackson girls won 24 23. details not available. Both St. Angela teams host Graniteville Thursday. girls start at 6 30.
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Graniteville Juniors Split With Kennedy in City Hoops
Graniteville girls beat Kennedy 31 27 behind Dena Bakers 10 and Deidra Earls six Ernestine Gaines contributions, raising Granitevilles record to 3 2 while Mary Washington led Kennedy with 14. Kennedy boys won 40 36 led by Randy Smith 19 and Richard Smith nine to keep 6 0. Graniteville Pat Perkins 10. Upcoming games at St Angela and Aiken High on Thursday with girls at 6 30.
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Football's Futuristic Vision for the NFL
Pasadena AP reports Bob Kap foresees football evolving into a high tech spectacle with domed venues, holographic screens, electronic sensors on players, and 10 million season tickets at $200 each, potentially creating a networked NFL and a Super Bowl XXXV by 2000.
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Pacers Fall Short in Late Charleston Rally
USC Aiken dropped a 66 63 road decision to College of Charleston as the Cougars used a 16 0 run to start the second half and a 12 2 surge in the first ten minutes. Sam Hare led Charleston with 22 points while Church Orr scored 20 for USC Aiken.
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Anthony Mabry
Bill Noah
Phil Leighty
Cougars Defeat USC Aiken 86 71 In Womens Basketball
College of Charleston tops USC Aiken 86 to 71 as Nessie Harris held to 13 points. Four Cougars reach double figures led by Lisa Schneers 14 and Jerry Coble 12. Barbara Williams 27 and Audrey Lewis 16 pace the Lady Pacers in a losing effort. USC Aiken to host Benedict College next Wednesday at 7.
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