First NWBA draft selects Cheryl Miller in historic event
CHARLOTTE AP Cheryl Miller of Southern California, a 1984 U S Olympic gold medalist and consensus All America, became the first player chosen in the National Women's Basketball Association first draft of college seniors. The eight team league will begin play this winter with a 48 game schedule.
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Southern California
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Former USC basketball star faces breach of trust ruling
Former University of South Carolina player, contacted from Melbourne, reflects on possible NCAA violations after being found guilty in absentia of breach of trust for not returning a Mercedes to Dick Dyer and Associates. He previously borrowed cars from the Columbia dealer and Centu ry Lincoln Mercury during college summers. Henry Fulmer wins Aiken Tennis Association singles after Ewing defaults. Dailey Kalbaugh take doubles 6-4 6-3.
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Strickland Resigns to Join Goose Creek High
South Aiken High girls basketball and softball coach Phil Strickland has resigned to take an assistant football post and head girls basketball coach at Goose Creek High. His departure adds to three spring coaching vacancies in the county as several coaches move to other roles.
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North Augusta High
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Parker Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals in Fourth Round
USC Aiken outfielder Carroll Parker, noted for blazing speed, was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the secondary draft. The senior from Honea Path starred at Spartanburg Methodist and posted a .316 season average with 61 hits in 193 at bats, 8 home runs, and 52 RBIs while also stealing 39 bases. He excelled in the NAIA World Series, hitting .471 with nine runs and five steals in four games, including a three-run homer against Hawaii Hilo.
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Rockets Rally After Sampson Brawl To Top Celtics 111-96
In a heated NBA Finals Game 5 in Houston, Ralph Sampson was ejected after a punch during a bench clearing melee that spurred the Rockets to a 111-96 win, sending the series back to Boston with Celtics leading 3-2. Dennis Johnson suffered a bloody eye, while Jerry Litting and Bill Walton also played roles in the melee.
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Phillips Keeps Pushing Through Pain to Play Ball
Stacy Phillips, South Aiken High School senior to be, faced major injuries including a torn left ankle ligament in softball and a head on car crash, yet aims to join the AAU Junior Olympic basketball tournament in Connecticut. Her mother Barbara and teammates emphasize her determination to recover and compete while balancing tennis, basketball, and softball, with plans contingent on doctor’s clearance and potential cast removal.
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Citizen's Field
Connecticut
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Aiken
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Aiken Standard
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Stacy
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