Mays Elected to Hall of Fame in First-Year Vote
Willie Mays elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility with 409 of 432 votes. He notes he would be worth up to 10 million in today’s market, while Monte Irvin and Duke Snider offer reactions to his legacy and the voting outcome.
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Slaughter Falls Short in 15th Hall of Fame Vote
Roxboro North Carolina AP Enos Slaughter, 63, mends fences on his farm as he learns he missed Hall of Fame induction by 27 votes, 324 needed. He notes his 21 year major league career with a .300 average and two Cardinal Series teams. Willie Mays gains induction with 409 of 432 votes. Duke Snider also falls short.
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Worthen sets school assist record in win over Oral Roberts
Sam Worthen dished 14 assists for Marquette in a 75-60 victory over Oral Roberts to set the school single game assist mark. Bernard Toone praised Worthen as a dynamic facilitator while noting the team’s balanced scoring and Worthen's willingness to set up teammates.
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Tuesday Scores From The Associated Press East Midwest and West
College basketball results include Boston College beating Villanova 83 75 and Connecticut routing Massachusetts 78 57. Other notable games feature St John s NY over Manhattan 80 55 and NC State 104 ECU 88. Separately NFL Houston Oilers sign Bum Phillips to three year deal and Rams announce Tom Mack retirement.
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Pro Bowl spotlight tests AFC vs NFC balance at LA
Terry Bradshaw and Roger Staubach lead their conference teams in the Pro Bowl at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Bradshaw champions the AFC as the stronger and more exciting, while Staubach counters with parity across conferences. Substitutions and injuries affect NFC defense ahead of game night.
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Talbert Wins Super Bowl Tournament in Camden
Ronnie Talbert of Hartsville defeated Bob Digilio of Augusta 244 to 195 to win the Super Bowl Tournament at Camden. Qualifying for the Handicap Tournament Bowlers Association event is set for Garden City Bowl in Augusta with sessions Saturday and Sunday and elimination matches to follow. Last weekend’s top finishers included Talbert earning $500 and Digilio $200, with a field of players from Myrtle Beach to Savannah.
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Carew Talks Blocked by Kuhn Ruling in Trade Saga
The New York Yankees face a delay in courting Rod Carew as Commissioner Bowie Kuhn orders no club may speak to Carew until the Minnesota Twins settle compensation with a club. The ruling follows the Angels deal stalling over Twins compensation in a reported four million dollar five year offer.
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Aiken Jayvee Girls Win
The Aiken junior varsity girls improved to 4-1 with a 41-18 victory over North Augusta. Maria Wheeler scored 16 points and Donna Harmon pulled down eight rebounds to pace the team. Both Aiken JV teams travel to Airport Thursday. girls start at 6 30 p.m.
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