Lions Aim for First as L B C Lions Prep for Strong Season
L B C High Lions coach Tim Hulsebus targets first place after two straight runner ups. Seven returning starters including Jeff Clark Johnny McGee and Gary Herndon power a pitching and defense heavy lineup. The team relies on a large field two viable starters Clark and Keith Smith and a set of hitters over .300 like Reames Watkins and Herndon. Season includes Aiken Invitational and planned fundraising through season tickets at five dollars each.
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Aiken Standard Sports Brief
Local sports note from Aiken Standard covers Tuesday actions on March 14 with a snapshot from Vl Page8 highlighting teams, scores, and upcoming games.
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Aiken Invitational Baseball Tournament Opens at Citizens Park
Graniteville High meets Strom Thurmond at 4 30 p.m. in the opening round of the Aiken Invitational double elimination tournament featuring five teams. North Augusta battles Langley Bath Clearwater at 6 30 p.m. and the Graniteville-Strom Thurmond winner plays Aiken at 8 30 p.m. The finals are Saturday at 6 30 p.m. Coach Robert Cooper cites exposure and balanced field as season kick off aims.
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Indiana State and Rutgers Face NIT Quarterfinal Duel
All-American Larry Bird leads Indiana State against Rutgers in the NIT quarterfinals at Piscataway New Jersey. Bird averages 30 points and 11 rebounds aided by DeCarsta Webster Harry Morgan and Brad Miley size. Rutgers counters with James Bailey and Hollis Copeland and Abdel Anderson.
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NAIA Tourney Opens In Kansas City With Upsets
Winston-Salem State led by Carlos Terry defeated Bethany Nazarene of Oklahoma 77-40 in the opening round as other first round games featured Kearney State’s 70-68 upset of College of Pennsylvania and Grand Canyon overcoming Cumberland 70-64. Willie Polk sparked Grand Canyon late with six straight points.
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College Basketball Scoreboard and Horse Racing Notes
Dayto n Ohio reports 44 1613 Mion Oho 184 vs Kentucky and midwest regional results in Lawrence and Albuquerque. Bowman horse races feature Keystone Bowie Gulfstream Santa Anita notable bets and jockey Steve Cauthen injunction stayed. Baseball scores include New York Philadelphia and other exhibition games. Pro hockey and NFL items round out the compact sports page with standings and trades.
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Carew Opens Another Year Aiming For .400
Orlando field rumors swirl as Rod Carew seeks to become the first hitter since Ted Williams to reach .400. The Minnesota star, MVP and civic icon, discusses privacy, agency deals, and focus on baseball while reporters seek his spring training thoughts.
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NFL Owners Move To Loosen Defenses In 1978 Rules
Palm Springs California AP reports NFL owners plan to loosen defenses to aid offenses in 1978. Proposals include protective quarterback rules, allowed contact by receivers, and a new seventh official to enforce penalties. Approval requires 21 of 28 votes though changes remain proposals.
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USC Aiken Golfers Trail At Lancaster Tourney
USC Aiken sits 16 strokes back in fifth after the Lancaster Tournament opener. UNC Charlotte leads at 407 midway through the two day event. USC Spartanburg 420 USC Lancaster 421 Spartanburg Methodist 423. Bill Hughes and Nick Giammattolo led USCA with 80. Manning Widener 88 Mike McSwain 89 Neil Gaston 89.
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Pacer Baseball Hosts Citadel After 0-3 Start
USC Aiken aims to rebound at home against The Citadel at 3 p.m. after a 9-7 loss to Francis Marion. The Pacers rallied to tie late before Marion scored twice in the bottom of the eighth. coach Jim Kauffman weighs starting lefty Dennis Ple as Seiple recovers from a back strain.
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