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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1978

Page

8

Wildcats Rally to Rout Georgia 90-73

Kentucky, ranked No. 1, rebounded from a loss to Alabama to beat Georgia 90-73. The Wildcats shot 59 percent in the first half and led 48-32 at intermission as coach Joe Hall praised the team’s improved performance. Alabama’s loss to Florida further tightened the SEC pace.

Alex Sachare Kentucky Alabama Wildcats Associated Press Georgia Florida Joe Hall Jack

Wildcats top SEC to reach 7 1 with 15 1 overall

Givens 19 points and Macy and Lee 18 each fueled the Wildcats to a 7 1 SEC, 15 1 overall. North Carolina edged Mercer 73 70 as Ford led UNC with 21, while Indiana upset No 7 Michigan State 71 66 and Texas beat Houston 73 72. Virginia Tech defeated No 18 Syracuse 87 71.

Givens Kyle Macy James Lee Wildcats North Carolina Mercer Indiana Mighican State Texas Houston Virginia Tech Syracuse Maryland UCLA Bruins Southern Cal Wake Michigan State Spartans Ohio State Kansas Colorado Nebraska Louisville Tulane New Mexico Brigham Young Utah Virginia Duke North Carolina State Providence Illinois State San Francisco Kentucky Arkansas Marquette Notre Dame N. Carolina Michigan St DePaul Georgetown Fla. St Illinois St Fairfield Boston U Ithaca Hobart Phila Textile Trenton St Bonaventure St Francis St. John’s Davidson Penn St Auburn Miss St Florida Alabama Georgia Samford Jackson St Southern Loyola Randolph Macon Carolina Tennessee Tech Valparaiso Vanderbilt Tennessee Midwest Cincinnati Creighton

Baldwin’s Last-Second winner lifts Duquesne past South Carolina

Duquesne defeats South Carolina 63-61 as Jeff Baldwin hits a off-balance 3 with three seconds left after missing his first four shots. The sophomore guard, who had become a starter after Lonnie McClain’s injury, celebrated the shot and free throw amid late-game drama in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Jeff Baldwin Duquesne University South Carolina Frank McGuire John Moore Baldwin Jim Graziano Dukes Lonnie McClain Jackie Gillon Gamecocks Duquesne

Wildcats Maintain No 1 Despite Alabama Loss

Kentucky remains atop the AP Top Twenty after beating Georgia 90-73 to stay 14-1 and hold 35 of 50 first place votes. Arkansas rises to No 2 after OT win over Baylor and string of victories. Marquette slips to No 3 amid a loss to Loyola Chicago.

Dave Kaye Kentucky Wildcats Associated Press Alabama Wildcats Georgia Kentucky Arkansas Mar

Hall of Fame adds MacPhail and Joss posthumously

The Hall of Fame veteran committee elected Larry MacPhail and Addie Joss for induction August 7, alongside Eddie Mathews. MacPhail introduced night baseball and Old Timers Day, while Joss, who died in 1911, posted a 160-97 career record with a 1.88 ERA, 45 shutouts, two no hitters and a perfect game.

Associated Press Baseball New York Larry MacPhail Addie Joss Cleveland Indians Baseball Hall of Fame Eddie Mathews Baseball Writers Association of America MacPhail the Barnum of Joss

Multiple trades and signings across major leagues

Boston trades Steve Dillard to Detroit for Mike Burns and Frank Harris plus cash. Burns and Harris assigned to Pawtucket. Cleveland signs Rob Ellis as a free agent. Expos acquire Tito Fuentes from Detroit for undisclosed cash. Dennis Maruk signs five year NHL deal with Cleveland. Various recalls and reactivations in NHL and ABAs. NBA and NFL note suspensions and personnel moves. College results and horse racing at Bowie and Hialeah.

Boston Red Sox Steve Dillard Detroit Tigers Mike Burns Frank Harris Burns Harris Pawtucket Cleveland Indians Rob Ellis Montreal Expos Tito Fuentes

Weeks scores 37 as USC Aiken tops USC Spartanburg 87–73

USC Aiken center Bill Weeks erupts for 37 points to lift the Pacers past USC Spartanburg 87 to 73. Zach Norris adds 17 as Weeks heights surpass his 21 PPG average, with Keefe Walker and Cleve Williams also contributing double figures. The Pacers head to Armstrong State on the road before hosting Coastal Carolina.

Spartanburg Bill Weeks Usc-Aiken Pacers Usc-Spartanburg Weeks Jackson Zach Norris Usc-A Armstrong State Coastal Carolina Keefe Walker Melvin Metze Rusty Harrell Dennis Seipie Rob Marwick Cleve Williams Billy Morris Sid Gray Ronnie Herndon USC- Spartanburg Hanks Henson Pitts Holden Swan Jones Simons Hill Weathers Bud USCA Cos

Cincinnati Blue After Kuhn's Decision

Vida Blue is back in Oakland and Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn may face court action. Kuhn annulled last month’s deal sending Blue to Cincinnati for Dave Revering and 1.75 million dollars, drawing sharp criticism from both clubs while leaving door open to future trades. Reds president Bob Howsam warned that public confidence could fall if the commissioner dictates pennant outcomes. Oakland owner Charles O Finley vowed his future actions would speak.

New York Bowie Kuhn Vida Blue Oakland A's Cincinnati Reds Kuhn Boston Reds Oakland Charles O. Finley Blue Oakland A’s Dave Revering Bob Howsam The Howsam

New Ellenton Boys Beat North Augusta 50 40. Girls Lose

New Ellenton and North Augusta junior highs split basketball results. Kenny Danforth led the New Ellenton boys with 19 points and Thomas Gifford added 13 in a 50-40 win. North Augusta girls defeated New Ellenton 53-23.

New Ellenton North Augusta Kenny Danforth Thomas Gifford

Saint Angela teams sweep Jackson jayvees in twin wins

St. Angela Academy junior varsity girls beat Jackson High 23-17 as Robyn Weinle led with nine points. In the boys game, St. Angela won 31-30 behind Troy Matthews with nine points. The action took place last night.

St. Angela Academy Jayvees Jackson High Robyn Weinle St. Angela Troy Matthews St. Angela's

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