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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1975
Page
8
SCOTT HUNTER projects outcomes for eight college games and several high school matches. Notable picks include Georgia over USC 28 21 and Wofford over The Citadel 14 6 while Clemson faces Georgia Tech losing 21 14.
The New York Nets and Denver Nuggets seek NBA admission as expansion franchises in 1976, a move NBA approval of which could destabilize the ABA. Major legal battles loom with anti trust suits and union action possible, while negotiations on fees continue.
Muhammad Ali presses his taunting strategy six days before the heavyweight title bout in Manila. Ali’s antics, mock displays, and mind games aim to rattle Joe Frazier, who responds with silence as promoter Don King touts a record global broadcast and a multi‑million dollar gate.
At the Kansas City owners meeting the Giants fate hung on their finances as Chub Feeney suggested a sale of Minneapolis real estate could solve cash problems. The committee urged study of moving teams to Seattle and Washington and returning baseball there, with no decisions taken.
Clemson coach Red Parker says the Tigers will rebound after a 56-0 loss to Alabama and a 17-13 season opener defeat to Tulane. Freshman Steve Fuller sprained his ankle, sidelining him for Clemson’s game with Georgia Tech as Clemson compares to Missouri’s late season surge. Duke shifts quarterbacks with Bob Corbett as starter while Mike Dunn and Hal Spears rotate. Wake Forest hosts Kansas State, and ACC nonconference action centers on Maryland Kentucky and North Carolina Ohio State matchups.
National League batting leaders include Madlock Chi 360 and Sanguillen Pgh 229 at bats 425. Lu in ski Phi 121 RBI tops, with Rose Cin 107 and Staub NY 93. HITS Garvey LA 207 and Rose Cin 205 lead. Pitching standout Moret Bsn 14 3 and Tanana Cal 16 8 top 15 decisions. Also includes division results and upcoming games.
Rod Laver and Marty Riessen will play an exhibition tennis match on Saturday October 18 at the Carolina Coliseum. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs. George H. Grant at 649 2278.
Alabama coach Paul Bryant filed a petition with a federal appeals court asking it to reconsider its decision limiting road football squads to 48 players while home teams may carry 60. The petition cites a clerical error in transmitting the full hearing transcript and asks for action to be held until after the 1975 season to protect procedural integrity.
The Aiken Recreation Department sponsors fall tennis at Virginia Acres courts with four students per hour. City residents pay 12 dollars monthly and non residents pay 15 dollars. Beginners meet Tuesday 9 10 11 and Saturday 9 10. advanced beginners Thursday 9 and Saturday 1. intermediates Thursday 10. Classes begin Tuesday. Register at 648-0151.
High game scratch men F Carpenter 214 and Hep 225 by F Carpenter and Gibbons 225. High series scratch men F Carpenter 568 and Hep E Renew 623. High game scratch women Patsy Carlin 188 and Hep A Holley 232. High series scratch women E Gilmore 43 and Hep A Holley 615. High team game scratch Park Lanes 699 and Hep Team No 11 816 Lominick Phar 810. High team series scratch Park Lanes 2064 and Hep Lominick Pharmacy.
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