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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1987
Page
7
ESPN 1 airs the first round of The International at 4 p.m. golf coverage while Major League Baseball shifts to Atlanta Braves versus San Diego Padres.
Mike Schmidt signals likely return for another season with the Philadelphia Phillies if he remains paid his $2,127,333 salary. Phillies officials say no contract talks until after the season, but Bill Giles says money won’t block his return. Schmidt’s knees remain stable and he gives a sly smile when asked about plans. Auburn assistant coach Pat Sullivan admits fault after bailing Jeff Burger out of jail, and Burger is ruled ineligible by NCAA procedures. Auburn appeals to restore eligibility, while plagiarism allegations threaten Burger’s senior-year prospects.
Murray Cook resigned as Montreal Expos general manager after a 6-2 defeat by the New York Mets. He, 46, had been appointed GM on September 5, 1984, and cited personal and family reasons with immediate effect. Bill Stoneman, a former major league pitcher, was promoted to GM and vice president of baseball operations.
In Los Angeles, third seed Chris Evert overcame Robin White 6-0 7-5 to reach the tournament's second round while Steffi Graf dominated Terry Phelps 6-3 6-2. North Korea presses for eight Olympic events at 1988 Games, seeks inclusion of soccer.
Kevin Gross admits the glove contained sandpaper leading to a 10 day suspension by NL President A Bartlett Giamatti. The Players Association plans an appeal amid questions from manager Lee Elia and teammates while Gross maintains he was not scuffing balls.
U S coach Ron Fraser voiced frustration after a 14 7 win over Venezuela as the United States moved to 2 0. Canada led 4 0 but the Americans recovered, while Cuba dominated weightlifting and Silvia Poll added more swimming golds. Poll linked her success to Olympic prospects, and Brazil edged Puerto Rico in basketball as Vidalino clinched the final free throw.
PASO delegates condemn the State Department visa denial for Francisco Zuniga of Chile's shooting team. They warn the ruling sets a dangerous precedent for future international events while noting the agreement that athletes be granted access to the United States for continental championships in Indianapolis.
A lively preview of upcoming Friday night high school football urges fans to prepare for opening games. The piece expresses local anticipation, mentions Aiken High and Hor nets, and compares games to a movie night, promising exciting kickoff returns and tense plays.
A college style reflection on the return of Friday night football as students, fans, cheerleaders, and bands rekindle school spirit. It highlights athletic and academic balance, the pressure on coaches, and the crowd’s loud release through tailgate energy and on-field anticipation before kickoff.
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