Sports scoreboard mixed results across multiple colleges and races
Central Wesleyan 93 South Carolina Aiken 83 South Carolina Spartanburg 60 Erskine 54 Lander 4 Winthrop 77. Milucky Marge won $13,000 feature at Keystone by 1 length over Cut Glass in Mecklenberg. Stateroom won $7.60 at Meadowlands for $20,000 Old Tappan Purse by 1 length over Gay Old Blade. Son of George won Laurel feature by 2 lengths over Black Choice. Mircea won Calder ninth by 2 lengths over Halcyon Queen. Stew won $22,000 Wise Ship Purse at Aqueduct by 3/4 length over Robin's Long.
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National Football League coaching changes and college resignations
The New York Giants fired offensive coordinator Bob Gibson. Minnesota North Stars sent Chuck Aaronson, a right wing, to Oklahoma City of the Central League. Wolverhampton Wanderers named John Barnwell as head coach. West Virginia announced the resignation of athletic director Leland E Byrd effective when a successor is named. Wichita State fired Jim Wright as head football coach.
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Campbell Sets NFL Rush Lead with Four TDs in Oilers Win
Earl Campbell exploded for 199 rushing yards and four touchdowns to fuel Houston's 35-30 victory over Miami. The rookie vaulted into the league rushing lead with 1,143 yards, outpacing Delvin Williams and threatening the rookie record. Griese passed well for Miami, but Houston’s defense and Campbell's late burst sealed the win.
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Aiken Tigers Capture Booster Bowl Midget Title
Aiken Elementary Tigers won the Booster Bowl midget title by defeating Pinecrest Elementary 13-0. Hrubala scored early, Williamson set up the next score, and Vaught finished with a short run. Hrubala and Williamson made key plays on offense and defense to seal the win.
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Coney and Hoodley Win Midland Valley Nine Hole Point Event
Charlotte Coney and Jan Woodley won the Midland Valley women's nine hole point tournament. Helen Stetson and Leona Loftus finished second with Miriam Newell and Esther Parker recording the fewest putts.
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Top Two Teams Set for Sugar Bowl Showdown
The national title picture hinges on Alabama beating Auburn to secure the SEC representative in the Sugar Bowl against No. 1 Penn State on New Year’s Day in New Orleans. Penn State tops the AP poll at 10 0 0 with 1 306 points and 59 first place votes while Alabama sits runner up with 9 1 0 and 1 213 points.
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Boxer's Injury Forces Postponement of Aiken Bout
Freddie Williamson an Aiken boxer foregoes a Saturday night bout at Augusta's Chaffee Park gym due to an injured hand. He won a decision over Jack Reed in Columbia Thursday night, but hurt his hand Friday and plans another Columbia fight on November 30.
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