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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1985
Page
13
The Aiken Hounds host their third hunter pace on Saturday May 4 at 10 am in Hitchcock Woods show ring. Multiple divisions determine winners by time and distance with lunch included and prizes for adults and juniors. entry is 20 per pair or 10 for foot runners.
Sesquicentennial activities begin May 4 with a one mile Park Avenue run at 9 a.m. from the old railway station to the Laurens Street fountain. Open category starts at 9, 12 and under at 9:15, Masters at 9:30. Pre-registration ends May 1 at 3 dollars, late registration 4 dollars. T shirts for first 150 finishers. Awards for top five men and women in each race. Sponsors include Aiken Track Club, Owens Corning Fiberglass, Trophies Unlimited, Aiken Produce, C and S Bank.
Georgia Tech coach Bobby Cremins will be the featured speaker at USC Aiken spring sports banquet on May 1 at 7 30 in the school gym. Tickets are $10 adults $8 students in advance with higher prices at the door.
The NFL draft opens in New York with William Perry, Clemson star and Aiken High alumnus, as a major mystery. Scouts question his weight and endurance though he posted a Clemson tackle record and shares in the Tigers’ 1981 national title run. Perry weighs about 317 pounds and may play nose guard depending on the team drafted by. Other top defensive linemen include Bruce Smith Ray Childress Richard Byrd Mike Gann Darryl Sims Tony Ko and the Sporting News notes Perry could be a big steal if he reaches peak shape. Clemson teammates Dale Hatcher K D Dunn Ty Davis and South Carolina players Del Wilkes James Seawright Earl Johnson projected in early rounds.
One day before the NFL draft two ACC standouts Horton of North Carolina and Perry of Clemson say they do not know where they will play next fall. Horton is a 6 foot 4 inch 218 pound senior and Perry weighs over 300 pounds nicknamed the Refrigerator. Scouts say Horton’s size speed is ideal and the 49ers may take him if available. Perry notes multiple teams are impressed and weigh him around 317 pounds seeking 295. The draft begins at 8 03 a m in New York with 12 rounds and time limits per pick.
Utah Jazz rebound from a setback to claim an upset in a tightly contested NBA game. Key plays fueled the win as the Jazz countered their rivals with strong offense and defensive stops.
Utah erased a two point deficit and outscored Houston 37-21 in the final period to win 104-97 despite losing 7-4 Mark Eaton to a knee injury. Thurl Bailey poured 15 of 20 in the fourth as Frank Layden’s squad forced a decisive series.
Alice Miller rallied from 10 strokes down after 36 holes to win the S&H Classic by six over Kay Kennedy and Mindy Moore. Miller carded a Sunday 66 to finish 16 under par, a new S&H record, earning $26,250 and cementing her fifth career victory. Judy Clark set LPGA 36-hole scoring record but fell to a tie for fourth after a final-round 75.
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