Davis and Smith Named Shrine Bowl Representives
Davis a 5-10 155 pound speedster from Graniteville High and Smith a 6-3 280 pound center from North Augusta High have been named to South Carolina’s 35 player Shrine Bowl squad for the December 11 game in Charlotte. Both players say the honor boosts their profiles and scholarship chances as they await college decisions. Smith notes interest from Georgia Tennessee Clemson and N C State while Davis credits teammates coaches and local support for his selection.
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Duck’) Davis
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Aiken County
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Vern
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University of Georgia
Ronnie
Georgia
Tennessee
Clemson
Pittsburgh
N.C. State
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Graniteville
Bill Smith
Bath United Lions look for better in new conference
L-B-C High School coach Tim Hulsebus says talent is strong but team must gel to avoid a poor season. Returning starters include Hightower Abney Geter and Hill with Robinson the tallest at 6-4. No major strategy changes expected. focus on better baskets, higher percentage shots, and tougher defense.
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L-B-C
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Elroy Hill
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Geter
Hill
Tommy Roland
Harry Bush
Butch Robinson
Robinson
New York
Lions
Keenan
C.A. Johnson
Winnsboro
Newberry
Sahel Penee
Pat Murphy
Bobby Harris
Mike McSwain
Harold Sams
Ernest Lawton
Harold Coleman
Willie Harmon
Jimmy Wright
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Aiken High Takes Solo Lead In Football Standings
Aiken High School built a clear lead in the regional football standings as playoff hopes rise with a decisive victory. Coach and players celebrated the win at home, while rival teams eye the chase for the top spot.
Aiken High Eyes Strong Defense for season
Aiken High plans to lean on its returning defensive starters led by goalie Jeff Newmand and defenders Peter Ferrara Kenny Crawford and Hamp Spradley. Coach Griffith expects a balanced attack with Lester Harper Rodney Rabon Mike Weber Tim Perkins and Tom Sanders stepping up while noting Brookland Cayce remains the conference favorite. The Hornets open December 10 hosting Greenwood High at 4 p.m. with a roster featuring multiple seniors andhibiting youth on defense.
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Aiken High
Hornet
John
Buzzy
Griffith
Hornets
Brookland- Cayce High
Wade Hampton High
Aiken
Jeff Newmand
Peter Ferrara
Kenny Crawford
Hamp Spradley
Scott Reeves
University of South Carolina
Craig Wheeland
Shay Reyner
Lester Harper
Rodney Rabon
Mike Weber
Tim Perkins
Tom Sanders
Brookland-Cayce
Irmo
Greenwood High
Michael Augeri
David Mullins
Soph
Hamp Spracley
Jeff Newman
Pat Burke
Tad Barber
Mike Hubbard
David Tilly
Hugh Jones
Mike Mitchell
Greg Ross
Jerry Clontz
Shawn Wheeland
David Sanders
Bruce Gates
Scott Edgar
Andy Henshaw
Buddy Bacot
Pat Allen
Bobbie Weaver
van Smith
Langley-Bath-Clearwater Girls Eye Winning Season
Langley-Bath-Clearwater High School girls basketball, coached by Jesse Harmon, emphasizes Diane Glover inside as the team's strong point while acknowledging depth concerns after losing Rosalind Stewart to Claflin College. Tough early opponents include Keenan, Saluda, and C.A. Johnson.
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Buddy
Harmon
Langley-Bath-Clearwater High School
Lions
Diane Glover
Diane
Rosalind
Stewart
L.B.C
Claflin College
Orangeburg
Keenan
Saluda
C.A. Johnson
L-B-C High
USC-Aiken edges termed by margin loss to Francis Marion 63
USC Aiken Pacers fall 65 to 63 to Francis Marion in Florence. Coach Lew Perkins laments costly mistakes but notes spread of 13 points across three losses this season. Freshman Frank Dantzler tops with 16 points while David Montgomery adds 12 as USC Aiken hosts USC Spartanburg next.
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Francis Marion
Florence
Pacers
Francis Marion College
Usc-A
Lew Perkins
Urday
Patriots
Perkins
Frank Dantzler
David Montgomery
Usc-Spartanburg
Benedict College
Aiken High
Dan Alexander
Raymond Werts
Bill Weeks
Walter Ellison
Sidney Gray
Zack Norris
Billy Boyett
Daryl Blume
Mike Miller
Keith Stewart
Tony Mullinax
Rick Fountain
Nat Williamson
Toe Buzak
Tom Barnhardt
Tommy Gulan
USC Alken
Francis Marion Eh
DUKE
Bill Foster
Tate Armstrong
Jim Spanarkel
Mike Gminski
Monroe
Conn
ACC Basketball Preview Sets Stage for Coast Rivalries
ACC coaches clash over tournament value as Maryland, North Carolina State and Duke eye early power. North Carolina leads pre season rankings with Virginia, Wake Forest, Clemson and Maryland in the middle pack. notable rosters include Dean Smith’s Tar Heels and Lefty Driesell’s Terrapins returning stars.
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Duke
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Wolfpack
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Sloan
Clyde
Austin
Brian Walker
Charles ‘Hawkeye
Whitney
Tony Warren Sloan
Wally Walker
Terry Holland
Dave Koesters
Mare Iavaroni
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Bill Foster
Wayne ‘Tree’ Rollins
Tiger
Foster
Rollins
Skip Brown
Rod Griffin
Jerry Schellen
Yankees Gain Jackson in Major League Move
New York AP reports the Yankees will sign Reggie Jackson to strengthen the outfield joining Ruth DiMaggio Mantle era. Jackson, AL's third leading active home run hitter, is described as a strong defender and expected to fit in quickly with the Yankees lineup.
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Mickey Mantle
Reggie Jackson
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