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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1971
Page
6
Hawaii stunned Oklahoma 88 87 in double overtime to end its Cinderella run. North Carolina beat Providence 86 79 to meet Duke, who defeated Tennessee 78 64 before 12 437 fans, setting up an ACC showdown in New York.
UNC forward Bill Chamberlain scored 19 including key late steals as NC led Providence late. Duke rode inside power and Randy Denton to defeat Tennessee. Hawaii overcame Oklahoma in double overtime with Tom Newell and John Penebacker lifting the Rainbows.
Bubba Busceme captured his third national lightweight title while leading Texas to a dominant defense in the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. James Martinez won flyweight and Johnny Moreno claimed batamweight, giving Texas 24 points to beat Charlotte 17 and others.
The Soviets top the six-team standings after three wins and 29 goals for with Sweden second after two wins and 10 to 7 in goals. Finland, the United States, and Czechoslovakia each hold two points from three or two games as the tournament enters day five.
The American Hockey Coaches Association announces the 1970 71 All American team. Harvard's Joe Cavanagh earns third straight selection alongside Cornell's Kevin Pettit and Clarkson's Bruce Bullock. Boston University's Steve Stirling joins on the East front line with Cavanagh and Pettit. Defensemen include BU's Bob Brown and Clarkson's Steve Warr.
The five day Big Shoot Out begins today in Houston's Astro Dome and will conclude Saturday night with the NCAA championship. Expected crowds range from 35,000 to 45,000, chasing the all time NCAA high of 19,153 set in 1963 at Louisville. Houston's 1968 game packed 52,693 as they beat UCLA.
Indiana Pacers drew nearly 10 000 fans at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum as Roger Brown led a decisive win over the Utah Stars. The victory moves the defending ABA champions a half game ahead in the Western Division race, amid a season of adjustment after changing divisions.
Rod Laver withdrew with a back injury while Bob Lutz lost to unseeded Ray Ruffels 4 6 6 4 6 1 in Wheaton Illinois at the Sportface International Tennis Championships.
North Augusta Yellow Jackets beat Greenwood 2 1 in Region 1-AAAA as Robert Rogers earned his fifth win in six games and hit a 380 foot triple. He struck out seven walked two and allowed two hits while Still and Holzworth scored on his third inning hit. The team travels to Columbia High later this afternoon.
Fishermen from Aiken report strong crappie catches at Clark Hill Reservoir over the weekend. John Reeves and a partner limited out with several yearling bass, while Bobbie Kaney found success by moving along the lake until a school of crappie formed. Wildlife official James D. Jay notes 11,200 licenses issued in Aiken County in 1970 and urges use of brushes and willow edges for productive crappie fishing at the lake.
North Augusta Junior High golf defeated Aiken Junior High 337 to 396 at North Augusta Country Club. Medalist was Pat Lynn with 81. Sherman Culler and Jim McNair Jr. each shot 91 to pace Aiken.
Warreville reports North Augusta High Yellow Jackets posted their third win without a loss by defeating Graniteville 326 to 332 at Howland Hills. Chris Connell led with 77, tied by Graniteville’s Steve Proctor. North Augusta meets Aiken next at Highland Park Country Club.
Lominick Pharmacy posted a scratch game of 235 with a handicap game of 80 and a high handicap score of 265. Ray Braddy's Team No II led with a high scratch series of 601. Dan Morris of Aiken Bowl posted a 666 handicap series. A list of high games and split picks follows including Delando Leaphart, Dan Morris, Mary Barnes, and others with various 3-10 splits and sub players noted.
Wallace edged Gilbreth by one point to claim the 1971 Aiken Preparatory School Senior Championship at the 52nd Sports Day. Carrington was named Junior Champion and Everett Sub-Junior Champion.
South Carolina beat Western Carolina 6 to 3 while Duke defeated Bucknell 2 to 0. Bucknell then upset Duke 12 to 7. The Citadel topped Berry 5 to 2 and Furman crushed East Tennessee 9 to 0. Massachusetts edged Wake Forest 5 to 4, NC State won 7 to 0 over Dartmouth, Yale downed Belmont Abbey 5 to 4, High Point beat Otterbein 8 to 2, Pfeiffer won 1 to 0 against Williams, Pembroke defeated Atlantic Chris 6 to 0, NC State topped Springfield 6 to 0.
NEW ELLENTON The annual 50 mile cross country horseback ride by the New Ellenton Riding Club will be held April 9 10. Riders depart Elmer Pope Farm on Highway 19 south at 10 am Friday for Aiken State Park and return Saturday. A per rider fee covers supper breakfast three refreshment breaks and horse feed. Camp entertainment will be provided by a band. Minors must have parental signature on forms at departure. For more information contact Elmer Pope Brock Sprouse Waldrop or Harman.
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