Rebels Win Spirit Honors Amid Regional Campus Tourney
The Aiken Regional Campus Rebels finished last in the Regional Campus Conference basketball tourney at Myrtle Beach but earned top honors for spirit. Alfred Asbill earned first team all conference and a standing ovation. Lew Perkins was named Coach of the Year. Union beat Aiken 49 to 45 in the opener as Rebels outplayed opponents with improved shooting. Aiken won a volleyball title and the golf team placed second behind Beaufort Regional Campus. Kay Garrick was runner up as Miss Regional Campus 1970.
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Final Round Leads at South Carolina Pro-Pro Championship
Ross Shawaker of Columbia and Billy Hall of North Myrtle Beach held a one stroke lead heading into the final round. The duo posted a 32 32 64 for eight under par on Monday and lead the field after two rounds.
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Free-Lance Promoter Seeks to Buy Seattle Pilots
Seattle promoter Fred Ruge told the American League he has funds to purchase the Seattle Pilots and urged a hearing. He claims written financing commitments from 22 firms, a $500,000 deed held in escrow, and plans for a domed stadium and convention center at Seattle Center. A Milwaukee group was reportedly near a purchase. league officials urged patience on funding.
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NBA Moves to 18 Teams and New Divisions
The NBA realigned into four divisions adding Buffalo Cleveland Houston and Portland. The 1970 71 schedule will use 81 games with one date open to reach 82. Merger talks with the ABA continue with conditions and no early resolution expected.
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ABA Signs UNC Star Scott As Petitioned by Caps
The American Basketball Association signs Charlie Scott from North Carolina to a three year deal as the Caps push to sign top college seniors amid an NBA recruiting battle. ABA president Earl Foreman says Scott will be the highest paid Washington athlete, surpassing a reported $125000 yearly Senators contract for Frank Howard. Gardner of the Carolina Cougars says five of the top six seniors may be signed, with Pete Maravich, Bob Lanier, and Bob Issel also in play.
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Yaz Keeps Red Sox Hitting Amid Outfield Shuffle
Yaz Carl Yastrzemski returns to form with two home runs and four RBIs in an 11 7 win over Cincinnati while Tony Conigliaro suffers a broken rib and Regis Smith remains sidelined with a shoulder injury. George Scott Mike Andrews and Luis Aparicio also homer. Bench homered for the Reds.
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Finley Plans Colorful Bases for Oakland Baseball
Oakland owner Charlie Finley proposes painting the basepaths red at first, yellow at second, and blue at third to brighten the Coliseum under lights. He expects approval from the Coliseum Complex board though some players fear distraction. the plan follows other innovations Finley has introduced.
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NFL Bans Two Point Conversions Under New NFL Rules
Honolulu AP report states the newly merged NFL adopted four committee recommendations, including eliminating the two point conversion attempt from play. Commissioner Rozelle announced the uniform rule changes.
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Racing Roundup Across Tracks Highlights Close Finishes
Dead Wood wins by a half length at Fair Grounds over Jason II. Road Block defeats Mamas Now by two lengths at Aqueduct with Tau beating Firm Denial by six lengths. Old Court scores in Northern Dancer Purse at Pimlico over Ramazan. Blarney Kiss outruns Nervous Wreck by five lengths at Gulfstream. Vic torian wins Exeter Purse by 1 4 lengths at Narragansett over Tuinadek. Mr Bird Dog edges Beau Davelle by three quarters of a length at Oaklawn.
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Youth Baseball Registration Set Saturday
Dixie Youth Baseball registration will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dixie Youth Baseball field. All boys ages 8 to 12 are eligible to sign up.
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St Johns NIT win over Georgia Tech hinges on late Cluess basket
St John s Redmen edged Georgia Tech 56 55 in the NIT quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden as guard Rich Yunkus poured 27 points and Greg Cluess hit the winning layup with 21 seconds left to reach the semifinals against an opponent to be decided. Army defeated Manhattan 77 72 to advance.
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