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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1986
Page
8
ESPN airs golf from Toledo at 2 00 p m and sprint auto racing from Indianapolis at 10 p m local time. The slate showcases two major sports events on the same network with distinct venues and start times.
Lexington reports that 6-foot-8 forward Reggie Hanson will not play or practice in the 1986-87 season after his ACT score failed to meet Prop 48 NCAA requirements. Hanson scored one point below the minimum 15 on the June 13 test in Indianapolis, despite leading Pulaski County to the state title. Kentucky coach Eddie Sutton plans to keep the scholarship open, with Hanson potentially enrolling at a non Division I school or a junior college.
Arizona State recruit Alan Zendejas has asked the NCAA for permission to retake the SAT and ACT in untimed settings. The Chino California native needs at least 15 on the ACT and 700 on the SAT to meet academic eligibility for the 1986 football season.
Indianapolis report says Jerry Sloan, Utah Jazz assistant coach, has removed himself from further consideration for the Pacers head coaching vacancy. Sloan told Donnie Walsh he would stay with Utah on Monday and informed Walsh on Tuesday.
Roger Nielson, then a Chicago Blackhawks assistant, won a British Columbia Supreme Court breach of contract case against the National Hockey League club. He was awarded $173,500 plus interest and costs, totaling over $250,000.
Seve Ballesteros, banned from PGA Tour this year, declined a special invitation to the World Series of Golf in Akron. He cited his already-made schedule though PGA commissioner Deane Beman had invited him for the Aug. 21‑24 event. Beman had no comment.
In his major league debut after 13 minor league years, Cliff Speck and Ed Olwine combined for a six hit victory. Speck said he does not know how to act and would not hide his happiness after the win in Atlanta.
Steve Carlton, 41, announces retirement from the San Francisco Giants after recording his 4,000th career strikeout the night before. Giants president Al Rosen and manager Roger Craig confirmed a mutual decision, with Carlton noting the team’s focus on younger pitchers and Krukow’s return from the disabled list.
The New York Mets waived 37 year old outfielder George Foster after a doubleheader and planned to replace him with former Met Lee Mazzilli. GM Frank Cashen indicated Mazzilli would join the roster, after his release by Pittsburgh and signing to play for Tidewater.
Aiken golfer John Woodard shifts his approach to putting ahead of the 55th South Carolina State Amateur Championship at Cobb's Glen in Anderson. He credits Jer ry Barber’s quip on putting and even tried left handed strokes during Watson Memorial, aiming to sharpen his finish and chase better results. Others in the field include Robbie Hrubala Ron Schrader Daran Womack Lowrie Wilson Sonny McCool Shaun McCool and Jimmy Hamilton as they prepare for a demanding week ahead.
Raymond Floyd, holder of the U S Open and 1976 Masters title, defends the PGA Championship at Inverness Club calling the four majors equal in stature. He notes the PGA's growing validity due to top courses and continued tradition despite past format shifts.
Aiken County schools push anti substance rules for athletes. Students sign a form acknowledging rules similar to NCAA conduct. Expulsion offenses include narcotics weapons violence and alcohol with penalties of probation or suspension.
South African schools enforce strict discipline with automatic expulsion for offenses as principal reports to the Area Advisory Council. Athletic director Bill Walsh notes the council’s sole power to expel, while others urge broader drug education and stronger prevention programs beyond athletes.
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