Bears Have Better Record By John Hinds
Decatur and Austin meet after a week with both coaches noting inexperience injuries and illness. Austin carries a 5-1 record while Decatur stands 3-2 led by Ian Coleman for Decatur and Anthony Yount for Austin. Front courts and guard combos main the clash with Carter Smith Whitlow Simmons and Morris pivotal in the backcourt. See DECATUR On Page B-3.
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Wildcats suspend three players before UK Invitational
Kentucky coach Joe Hall suspended center Mike Phillips freshman guard Jay Shidler and reserve Truman Claytor for training violations. With the trio out, James Lee moves to forward and Dwane Casey gets Shidler’s guard spot as Kentucky hosts Bowling Green Utah and West Virginia in the UKIT opening round. Kentucky aims for its 18th UKIT title despite the missing players.
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Jack Givens
Johnson
Bowling Green
West Virginia
Utah
South Carolina
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Casey
Kan
Bingo Sparks Cavaliers Lift as Smith Delivers Eight Straight
Bobby Bingo Smith came off the Cleveland bench to score eight straight shots, finishing with 17 points as the Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 111-110. Coach Bill Fitch praised the reserve for lifting a team that had struggled, with six Cavaliers in double figures led by Campy Russell and Jim Cleamons at 19 each. Indiana’s Billy Knight topped all scorers with 30. In other NBA action, Kansas City beat New York 100-90 and Houston defeated Atlanta 118-107.
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Leonard
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Jim Cleamons
Austin Carr
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Ron Boone
Kansas City
New York
Redskins Raiders Steelers To Take Victories
Washington coach George Allen predicts Redskins weather in Minnesota as the NFC opener pits the 12 seed against the Vikings while Oakland carries a 10 game win streak into the New England rematch. Bud Grant’s Vikings host Washington, with playoff grit and veteran leadership emphasized by both teams. The Raiders aim to end a title drought, facing New England after a 48 17 defeat in Foxboro and seeking a Super Bowl bid.
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Thursday Results From College and Prep Basketball
Thursday results include University of North Alabama 78 over Belmont College 73. Athens College defeated Stillman 96 to 71. Prep Courtland beat Speake 80 to 59. West Morgan topped Falkville 42 to 36. Cotaco 54 over Anderson Jr. High 40. Athens girls beat Courtland 38 to 40 and Courtland 49 over Speake 39.
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Athens
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