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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1987
Page
7
Telecast from WTBS at 7 35 p m features the Pittsburgh Pirates visiting the Atlanta Braves in a Friday baseball matchup broadcast on local television.
In Oak Brook Illinois touring pros accepted with resignation the continuing flood problems at the Western Open. Bob Murphy Hubert Green and David Graham voiced concerns about safety and conditions while a first round at Butler National Golf Club awaited clearance from officials.
Los Angeles Raiders owner Al Davis signs an agreement with Irwindale officials for a 65,000-seat stadium on an 80-acre site near the 210 Freeway. Irwindale provides a 115 million loan package with a 10 million nonrefundable payment as the project advances.
Clemson coach Danny Ford says the Tigers corrected many mistakes from Wednesday scrimmage during a two hour afternoon practice. Kicking remains a concern as the squad nears the Sept. 5 season opener against Western Carolina. Henry Carter had knee surgery. John Phillips rehabbing. Rodney Williams bruised hand. Terry Allen ankle sprain.
Angelo Dundee backs Marlon Starling as Breland’s toughest foe predicting a knockout late in the 15 round world welterweight bout at The Township Auditorium in Columbia. Breland, 18-0 with 12 KOs, defends versus Starling, 41-4 with 25 KOs, in a title bout televised by ABC in South Carolina.
The United States basketball team survived a scare from Puerto Rico 80 to 75 as Denny Crum warned of two teams capable of beating the U S Ortiz led Puerto Rico with 31 points while Robinson and Manning both scored 20. The U S kept its lead late and prepared for Sunday gold medal play.
The paternity case against University of South Carolina football coach Joe Morrison was settled about three weeks ago in Richland County Family Court. Under the terms Morrison provides regular child support. details are sealed by court order. The State cited sources noting the affair originated in New Mexico and followed Morrison to Columbia.
South Carolina football players at media day push for a national championship after a 3-6-2 record. Joe Morrison cites youth and missed clutch plays as factors while stars Todd Ellis and Roy Hart vow a bold rebound with a stronger defense and finish.
The analysis argues USC can challenge for a Top Ten place if players like John Boyette mature and the defense fixes holes under Joe Lee Dunn. It cites a tough schedule with wins against six teams plus N C State, predicts an 8-3 or potential 12-0 with breaks, and recalls Clemson’s 1984 surprise outcomes.
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