Clemson Breaks Into Nation's Top 20
The Associated Press places Clemson 20th after opening the season with a 5-1-0 record. Texas, Oklahoma, Penn State and Alabama lead the Top Twenty as Arkansas drops from third to ninth following a 28-21 loss to Texas.
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Big trade sends McGinnis to Nuggets for Bobby Jones
The NBA move pairs two division champions with perennial stars. Denver shows early promise, winning four straight before a 130-125 loss to Atlanta, while Philadelphia struggles with a 3-1 start and a 121-111 defeat by Washington. Managers weigh long term impact.
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Theismann Stays In Despite Redskins Loss
Washington coach Jack Pardee said the Redskins will not yet switch quarterbacks after a 17-6 defeat to the Giants. Joe Theismann struggled, completing 15 of 38 with three interceptions, while Bill Kilmer sat on the bench. Theismann pledged readiness for the next game against the 49ers as the club remains in a tight NFC East race at 6-2.
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Indians and Saints Represent 7 A In Lower State Volleybal
The Class A Lower State Volleyball Tournament opens in Aiken at H O Weeks Center with six teams. Jackson High and St Angela Academy represent Conference 7 A and Aiken County. Jackson enters with a 29 4 record and a first round bye. The Saints face Cainhoy in their opener with a potential 11 a m match against Branchville. The event is double elimination and the final is set for 3 15 p m per coach Becky Wetzel.
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L B C and Graniteville Volleyers Reach State Tourneys
Langley Bath Clearwater High and Graniteville High girls volleyball reach state tournaments this week. L B C won Conference 3 AAAA by defeating Keenan for their second straight crown. Graniteville advances to the Lower State AA tourney at Wade Hampton High, facing North Charleston High at 4 p.m.
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Oilers Top Steelers 24-17 in 1970s NFL clash
Houston Oilers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 24-17 as Earl Campbell rushed for three touchdowns and Dan Pastorini passed efficiently. Pittsburgh's late drive stalled after a Bradshaw pass was intercepted, snapping their perfect start.
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USC Aiken volleyball wins draw on limited experience
USC Aiken improves to 10 2 after tri match wins over Central Wesleyan and USC Spartanburg. Dru McPherson credits better serving and ball control as the team adapts with a 10 player roster and no scrimmage practice while targeting next games against Coastal Carolina Limestone Clemson and Columbia College.
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