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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1979

Page

11

Vikings Fall Hard To Chiefs In Exhibition Rout

Kansas City crushed Minnesota 25 0 as the Chiefs built on a win. Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer struggled and Minnesota failed to score in four pre season games, while Chiefs QBs Mike Livingston and Steve Fuller each threw two TD passes. The game wrapped the final weekend of exhibitions with roster cuts looming.

Bloomington Minn National Football League Marv Levy Kansas City Chiefs Minnesota Vikings Levy Hope Levy Tommy Kramer Bud Grant Kansas City John Reaves Chiefs Ings Mike Livingston Larry Dorsey Steve Fuller Tony Samuels Mike Williams Livingston Kramer Rick Danmeier Grant NFL Jan Stenerud Fuller Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Miami Detroit Baltimore Houston New Orleans New England Denver San Francisco Seattle Chicago St. Louis Tampa Bay Cincinnati New York Jets New York Giants Atlanta Green Bay Milwaukee Wis Buffalo Oakland Pittsburgh Dallas San Diego Los Angeles

Jamboree Set For Tomorrow At Hagood Stadium

The third annual Aiken County Football Jamboree kicks off tomorrow at 8 pm at Hagood Stadium Aiken High. Williston Elko faces Graniteville in the opener followed by North Augusta versus Langley Bath Clearwater St Angela meets Jackson and Aiken holds an intra squad. Tickets cost 250 for adults 150 for students and are available at the Chamber of Commerce schools cheerleaders Hagood gate.

Aiken County Aiken High Hagood Williston-Elko Graniteville North Augusta Langley-Bath- Clearwater St. Angela Jackson Aiken Aiken Chamber of Commerce Laurens St Hagood Stadium

Schroder Ties for Hall of Fame Open Round Lead

Aiken golfer Mike Schroder shot 69 in the first round at Pinehurst for the Hall of Fame Golf Classic. His score ties him in a 10 way position, six strokes behind first day leader Dana Quigley.

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Season Tickets Still On Sale

The Aiken High Green Hornet Booster Club says football season tickets remain available. Tickets can be bought at Aiken Sporting Goods Pro South Sporting Goods Hydrick's Appliances and Triangle Pontiac.

Aiken High Green Hornet Aiken Sporting Goods Pro-South Sporting Goods Hydrick’s Appliances Triangle Pontiac

Governor To Rally Support For Bobby Knight

Indiana Governor Otis Bowen and other state figures joined rallies in Bloomington after Bobby Knight, Indiana University basketball coach, was convicted of assaulting a Puerto Rican policeman and given a six month sentence. Bowen suggested clemency might be appropriate and planned to contact Puerto Rico authorities. Athletic Director Ralph clarified that media coverage had exaggerated the incident.

Bloomington Ind Bobby Knight Indiana University Otis R. Bowen Bowen Knight Puerto Rico Seattle Ralph

Knight faces Puerto Rico case amid Pan Am glory clash

Floyd Knight, 38, Pan American gold medalist and U S coach, was involved in an altercation with a police officer over a practice court in San Juan. He was tried in absentia and fined $500, while Indiana University President John Ryan rejected his resignation and defended Knight's character.

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College Powers To Stay The Same By Nissen Son

The 1979 college football outlook mirrors 1978 AP top ten with Alabama at the forefront amid a mix of challengers. USC Oklahoma and others are noted for strong lineups, key returnees like Charles White, Billy Sims, and early-season battles in conferences from the SEC to the Pac 10.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Alabama Southern California Oklahoma Georgia Tech Baylor Wichita State Miami Fla Nebraska Missouri Cal Washington Crimson Tide Bear Bryant Tide Auburn Georgia Southern Cal Bama Trojans Arizona State USC Charles White Stanford Billy Sims J.C. Watts Thomas Lott Sooners Penn State Michigan Clemson Notre Dame Texas Houston Bruce Clark Matt Millen Nittany Lions Dayle Tate Chuck

Steelers Tip to Repeat in AFC Standings

The Steelers appear to dominate the AFC with top talent led by Lynn Swann and Franco Harris. Miami, Denver, and Oakland loom as threats, while Houston, Cleveland, Cincinnati vie behind. The article notes key players and recent moves across divisions ahead of a likely Super Bowl XIV clash in Pasadena.

Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Miami Dolphins New England Patriots Houston Oilers Denver Broncos Oakland Raiders Pasadena Calif Miami Denver Oakland San Diego Seattle Baltimore Colts Lynn Swann Donnie Shell J.T. Thomas Terry Bradhsaw Swann John Stallworth Franco Harris Joe Greene L.C. Greenwood Jack Lambert Mel Blount Houston Dan Torini Earl Campbell Elvin Bethea Robert Brazile Cleveland Lyle Alzado Jack Gregory New York Giants Pruitts Mike Greg Cincinnati Ken Anderson Anderson Bengals Jack Thompson Larry Csonka Zonk Dolphins del Williams Gary Davis Nat Moore Daniel Harris Bob Griese New England Chuck Fairbanks Leon Gray Patriots Ron Erhardt

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