ACC Week Ends With Busy Men's Basketball Slate
Virginia and Duke limp through losses as North Carolina and North Carolina State surge. Wake Forest and Clemson edge for second, while Maryland and NC State push into third. Week schedule lists Duke at Virginia and other ACC matchups through Saturday.
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Aifacc
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Ed Scherlick
Hawkeye Whitney
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Sunkist Invitational Signals Strong 1977 Start
Paul Cummings, James Butts, Mac Wilkins, and Steve Riddick highlighted the Sunkist Invitational in Los Angeles. Cummings ran a season’s first sub four minute mile, Butts set a arena record in the long jump, Wilkins won the shot put, Riddick surged to sprint wins, Stones faced fatigue, Biden? No. Edwin Moves claimed the 500, Kaliomaki topped pole vault, and Larrieu Lutz led the women’s 1000 meters with a near world‑mark time.
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Cyndy Poor
Paladins' Cottingham Leads Furman Past Citadel 86 74
Furman rose to second in the Southern Conference as John Cottingham emerged as the key senior, though not highlighted in stats, while Brute Gillam poured in 28 points to topple The Citadel Bulldogs 86-74 in a regionally televised game.
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Danville youth soccer meeting scheduled for Tuesday
A 10 a.m. Tuesday meeting in Danville's Recreation Department seeks to organize a youth soccer league. For more details contact the Rec Dept or Averett College coach Vesa Hillmen, tied to Cottingham's shooting exhibition.
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Kentucky Boys Bounce Back In 75-68 Win At Auburn
Kentucky Wildcats rebound from fatigue and a road accident scare to defeat Auburn 75-68 in the SEC. Jack Givens lifters the late surge as Larry Johnson and Rick Robey combine 25 points to steady the squad after a recent home loss. Other top 25 results include San Francisco over Loyola and UCLA over Stanford.
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NFL Christmas Problem Solved Says Rozelle
AP reports Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced the NFL has fixed its Christmas Day playoff issue for 1977 and may add a second wild card per conference. He outlined playoff date plans, potential five teams per conference, and possible expansion to 16-game seasons with reduced pre season.
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Ernie Shore Says High Salaries Threaten Baseball
Former Red Sox pitcher Ernie Shore, famed for a perfect 1917 game, critiques club owners for paying huge salaries. He recalls low pay in 1930s and notes television’s role, while listing career highlights with Cobb, Speaker, Ruth, and Johnson and his later life in Forsyth County.
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Ellis Becomes Selfish Leads Marquette to Win Over Notre Dame
Bo Ellis fueled a second half surge scoring all 12 points after halftime as Marquette, ranked 11th, defeated Notre Dame 78 to 49. Butch Lee added 27, while Irish stars Don Williams and Yoby Knight produced 22 and 19 respectively. Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps noted Ellis and Jerome Whitehead attacked inside after halftime, changing the game's flow. Marquette coach Al McGuire praised Ellis's increased aggression and scoring.
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Jerome) Whitehead
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College Basketball MIDWEST Scores and Results Snapshot
A compact recap lists numerous Midwest NCAA basketball results with Akron, Youngstown, Albion, Alma, Adrian, Ashland, Augustana, Park, Bernany, SW Kansas, Langston, Bluffton, Manchester, Capital, Cedarville, Central Michigan, Michigan, Indiana, DePauw, Ferris State, Hillsdale, Grace, Grand Valley, Hanover, Hastings, Hiram, Olivet, Purdue, Indiana State, Wright, and many others across multiple conferences. Highlights include close games, upsets, and high scoring showings across the Midwest region.
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Holloran Stars as GW Defeats Duquesne 80 75 in Pittsburgh
Guard John Holloran scored 32 points to lift George Washington past Duquesne 80-75 in Pittsburgh. Nixon sat out the last eight minutes of the first half after fouling out. Jim Smith sealed the win with two late free throws as GW improved to 8-4. Duquesne dropped to 6-7.
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Patriots Lose First On Goal At Buzzer
Roanoke's David Hayes scored at the buzzer as Burlington Roanoke defeated Danville's Skatetown Patriots 3-2 to win the Burlington Invitation Tournament. Danville, missing top scorer Dean Gupton, led 1-1 at halftime before a late rally, then allowed Hayes' game winner as regulation ended.
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Bearcats Rally Past Billikens In Close Win
Cincinnati University’s shaky Bearcats, led by Mike Jones and Eddie Lee, overcame a late St Louis surge to win 46 42. Jones sparked the decisive run with a late jumper and a key rebound, as Cincinnati improved to 12-0 and captured the comeback victory over St Louis University.
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