Cummings wins state Golden Gloves title in 178 open
Melvin Cummings of the Aiken Boxing Club became the first Aiken fighter to win the State Golden Gloves, defeating Joe Prescott in the 178 pound open division and earning a trip to the Regional Golden Gloves in Chattanooga Tenn. Anthony Johnson and Raphael Griffin also won their divisions while runners-up included De’Mon Corley and Eric Hart.
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Aiken
Joe Prescott
South Carolina
Chattanooga
Tenn
Anthony Johnson
Raphael Griffin
De’Mon Corley
Eric Hart
Calendar of local high school events
Calendar notes March 15 schedule with Midian Valley at Aiken 6 p.m and Golt Ivan at Midland Valley 4 p.m. South Aiken at Liver Bluff 4 p.m. Dutch Fork JV at Aiken JV 5 90. Dutch Fork at Akan 790 gm. Tennis matches Giver Blull at Barrel 490 Aiken 18. Leah Biker at Woaks 5. Ridge Spring Manette Batesburg Lonsville at South Akar 490 9m.
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Princeton Faces NC State in ESPN Women’s Basketball
Princeton meets North Carolina State in a ESPN telecast of women’s basketball. The game airs on ESPN and ESPN+. College teams clash on the court with nationally televised action and conference implications.
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ESPN
Gordon masters two tire pit strategy to win at Atlanta
Jett Gordon and Ray Evernham pulled a winning two tire pit stop in the Cracker Barrel 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Gordon edged Bobby Labonte by about 2.5 seconds after a late pit sequence, with Mike Skinner third amid a rain delayed, lights-on finish.
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Jett Gordon
Ray Evernham
Gordon
Bobby Labonte
Atlanta Motor Speedway
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Labonte
Evernham
Mike Skinner
Pontiac
Skinner
Nascar
Jeff Burton
Dale Jarrett
Wildcats edge Jayhawks in OT to reach round of 16
Kentucky overcame a late deficit and beat Kansas 92 88 in overtime at the Superdome. Scott Padgett scored a career high 29 points including a late 3 and key free throws to clinch the victory. Kentucky advances to face Miami Ohio after Miami upset Utah.
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Clemson Lady Tigers advance to NCAA round of 16
Clemson Lady Tigers seize a 63 51 victory over Illinois to reach the round of 16, as Natasha Anderson scores 18 and Nikki Blassingame contributes 15 points and 10 rebounds. Clemson (26-5) led 45 32 before Illinois narrowed the gap late.
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Ckip Mare
Natasha Anderson
Clemson
Minois
Illinois
Alicia Sheeler
SMU
Georgia
Cincinnati
Nikki Blassingame
USC Aiken offense stalls in 10-1 loss to Lander
USC Aiken managed four double plays and no sustained offense as Lander pitcher Nate Hamilton dominated, completing a complete game win. Pacers struggle with pitching depth and injuries, now 12-13 overall, 4-8 Peach Belt, facing recurring double play trouble and a stiff defense from Lander.
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Lander University
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Controversial draw spurs Holyfield Lewis rematch
Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis were ordered to rematch within six months by IBF WBA and WBC after a disputed 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Judges divisions and public reaction fueled calls for another title fight as promoters and officials discuss a rematch and state actions.
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Sam
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World Boxing Council
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World Boxing Association
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Holyfield
CompuBox Inc
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Steward
Nev George Pataki
New York State Athletics Commission
Don King
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