Two NBA stars fall from grace in reshaped careers
Billy Cunningham and Joe Caldwell, former Carolina Cougars standouts, each saw fortunes diverge after their peak years. Cunningham retired after knee failures and found CBS commentary work, while Caldwell, embroiled in legal woes and debts, watched his career derail and vows to survive despite lasting bitterness.
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Clemson Rallies Past Cleveland State Behind Abraham Rollins
Clemson, ranked 16th and 17-3, turned a 37-34 deficit into a 77-55 win led by Colon Abraham nine of 11 from the floor for 21 points and Wayne Rollins 10 points with 14 rebounds. Cleveland State dropped to 6-12 as Clemson tightened ACC chase at 5-2.
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Lietzke In Contention For Hawaiian Honors
AP briefs Bruce Lietzke put together a four hole stretch six under par to surge into contention at the Hawaiian Open at Waialae Country Club. Tom Watson shot 68 in windy conditions to sit one stroke back, as Monty Kaser closed with a birdie to share the lead.
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High Point Opens With Tight Race At 67 Despite Weather
A 67 by High Point to finish tied for lead with Lietzke after a day of 80 degree heat. Watson, Coody, Ziegler and Meinyk sit one stroke back. Crenshaw shoots 71 while Nicklaus and Palmer post 73s. Miller cards 72 after a seven on nine.
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Bulldogs Win Last Mat Match
THOMASVILLE defeats Lexington 59 14 as the Bulldogs end the season with a lopsided home win. Coach Phil Kaney cites Monday loss and injuries to Anthony Sheen and Darrell Wilson as dampeners while praising the team’s effort and looking ahead to next week’s WNCHSAA tournament at South Rowan High School in China Grove. Trinity’s ninth grade basketball beat North Asheboro 55 45 with Nance scoring 19.
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Roger Doby
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Southern Guilford dominates Allen Jay in CCC clash
Sumner Gary Shore led Southern Guilford with 7 of 9 shooting as the Indians beat Allen Jay 57 to 44. Portia Dixon and others boosted the visitor’s win as Southern built big first half leads and held the Jaybirds at bay. Southern boys moved to 10-1 in CCC play with Chris Idol and Layne Harris each scoring 11, while Keith Yarborough led Allen Jay with 10. The Southern girls improved to 8-9 overall and 5-6 in conference behind Dixon with 21 points.
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Ragsdale Tops West Wrestlers See 12-0 Record
CLEMMONS Ragsdale remains undefeated at 12-0 after a 50-10 league win over West Forsyth. The Tigers improve to 11-0 in conference play and finish the regular season tonight at Burlington Cummings. Pins by Bill Clark David Embler and Joe Brown lead the victory. Major decisions go to Sean Smith and Ben Steed with winning decisions by Bobby Culler Mark Fricke Tim Rumsey and David McDade. Tim Edwards and Jeff Fricke win by forfeit. WALLBURG Central Davidson ninth grade teams travel to Ledford Junior High for a 4 p.m. start, with the varsity at 4:30 in the Senior High gym.
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Layton Leads Knicks Past Rockets Boosting Bench Confidence
Mo Layton started in place of injured guards Walt Frazier and Earl Monroe and delivered 19 points and 12 assists in New York's 108-90 win over Houston. Coach Red Holzman stated Layton's performance solidified his role, while other NBA results include Bulls over Spurs and Hawks over Braves.
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Rebels coach rethinks road-game enthusiasm after ISU upset
Nevada-Las Vegas coach Jerry Tarkanian voiced thrill in road games but his team fell 88-84 to Illinois State in Normal. He said the crowd's roar overwhelmed the Rebels and prompted a reassessment of his stance on playing away from home.
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Statesville tops Thomasville in both boys and girls tests
Keith Walker poured in 48 points to lift Statesville past Thomasville 66 45 in the boys game and the Greyhounds edged the Thomasville girls 51 49. Kathy Gaines led Statesville with 30 points while Sharon Parks scored 24 for Thomasville.
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Trinity Grapplers Remain Undefeated in 43 12 Win
Trinity Bulldogs rolled to a 43 12 victory over Statesville to move to 14 0 with one regular season match left next week versus Lexington. Pins by Henkel McWhirter Fesperman Boylen and Robertson led the win while Tompkins Robertson Jones Horsefield and Lewallen earned decisions.
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