Request for Magic Johnson to skip All Star Game
A column urges Magic Johnson to decline participation in the NBA All-Star Game in Orlando. It argues playing could turn the event into a sociological sideshow amid AIDS stigma, suggests he join the Legends Game instead, and notes commissioner Stern added a 13th active roster spot to avoid displacing players.
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Tide Edges USC In OT 83 81 Behind Sprewell Scoring
Alabama, ranked 22nd, defeated South Carolina 83 to 81 in overtime as Latrell Sprewell scored 29 points, six in OT, and James Robinson added 18. Jo Jo English scored 30 for South Carolina, Barry Manning hit a late buzzer shot, and Chris Leso totaled career high 18. Rhett sat out after collapsing last week.
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South Aiken Stuns HH-R in Region 4-AAA Battle
South Aiken defeated HH-Roberts 77-62 to halt a three game skid. The Thoroughbreds opened with a 15-0 run led by Tommie Morone who scored 20 and Nicholas Williams added a late lane jumper to close the first. Christopher Jenkins led H-R with 19 as the Bulldogs trimmed late in the second, but stayed behind.
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Alabama Scores Grimy Scorebook Mystery
Alabama 83 81 victory noted with scattered figures and player marks. The partial line shows Moore 310 09 and Rice 800 0 with various numbers. names like Manning and Watson appear amid garbled totals and foul counts.
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Stogner Knox Lead South Aiken Throroughbreds in win
Susan Stogner and Knox combined for 45 points as South Aiken defeated HH Roberts 50 to 38 in Region 4 AAA girls basketball. Stogner led 9 8 overall with 33 region points while Knox added 19. Carter stressed the team’s scoring depth as multiple players produced.
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Pacers Aim To Overpower Columbus In Peach Belt Duel
USC Aiken rides a six game win streak into a Peach Belt matchup with Columbus College after rebounding from an 0-2 league start. Coach Larry Epperly says the attack is more balanced as four players reach double figures recent games. Freshman guard Brian Ummell has boosted point distribution as the Pacers seek revenge and sole atop the standings.
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Greenwood Ekes Past Midland Valley In Narrow Win
Greenwood claimed its first Region 3-AAAA win of the season in a 46-44 thriller over Midland Valley on Tuesday night. The Eagles rise to 6-7 overall and 1-3 in conference while Midland Valley slips to 6-8 and 2-3. Midland Valley trailed most of the game before Allen Black sparked a late rally to tie at 44 after an 11-point third quarter deficit.
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Eagles edge Mustangs on late layup
In a tight finish Eagles grab a 46 44 lead as 2 Schaar finds Brad Watson for a layup with 13 seconds left and Greenwood fires a long pass to Carlos Smith as the Mustangs fail to beat the clock. See Mustang, Page 7.
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Greenwood Girls Defeat Midland Valley In Low Scoring Win
Greenwood girls hold off late Midland Valley rally for a 55-46 victory. Amika Smith fueled the surge with free throws after an Hammond technical, lifting Greenwood to 10-3 overall and 3-1 in conference while Midland Valley falls to 2-9 and 2-3.
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