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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1985
Page
13
The listing notes college basketball NIT doubleheader at 7 and 9:15 p.m. on USA plus boxing match Douglas versus Simpson at 9 p.m. on ESPN, outlining tonight’s key sports broadcasts.
A field of 47 teams tees off at Houndslake Country Club for the South Carolina Golf Association Four-Ball Championship. Players compete on Laurel and Dogwood nines with qualifying rounds today and Thursday, 16 teams advancing to championship flight, finals Sunday. Defending champs not present. Wilands previously won in 1982 and 1983.
Ponte Vedra Florida AP Tom Watson reflects on losing the Las Vegas Invitational to Curtis Strange after leading through the third and fourth rounds. He cites a strong finish placing fourth and notes lapses in concentration and putting as key factors.
Suwanee Georgia AP reports 39 year old Jeff Van Note will return for a 17th season as the Atlanta Falcons center and be a starter under Coach Dan Henning. Only Jim Hart and Jan Stenerud have longer NFL tenures. Van Note said he is committed to playing after talks with Falcons management.
A Tulane basketball player and a Tulane student were arrested while two others are being sought by police on accusations they fixed at least two games this season. District Attorney Harry Connick said the four are charged under Louisiana sports bribery law. The alleged point shaving targets involved Mississippi State and Memphis State games.
New York AP reports Jacksonville Bulls running back Mike Rozier rushed a league record 38 times for 199 yards in a 34 31 overtime win over Orlando last Thursday. The Nebraskan sophomore pro set a personal high and marked the third highest rushing total in USFL history.
USC Aiken defeated Newberry College 11 to 5 to hand the district leader its first district loss. Pacers extend win streak to 11 and improve to 23-5 overall and 4-2 in District 6. Newberry drops to 19-10 and 5-1. Wayne Slocum homered twice, tying and breaking team season records. Mike Slade earned the win with 163 pitches.
Georgetown fans rally around the Hoyas as they advance toward a potential second consecutive national title. Coach John Thompson praises his team’s focus and efficiency even without star Patrick Ewing, while analysts question public perception and discuss Ewing’s NBA future and next season’s top contenders.
Esther Rupp, widow of Adolph Rupp, finally received five tickets to the NCAA championship game in Lexington after a year of trying. Kentucky athletic director Cliff Hagan arranged the tickets amid public pressure, allowing her and her family to attend the Final Four in Rupp Arena. Herky Rupp notes the irony of her later role as Adolph Rupp Trophy presenter.
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