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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1985
Page
10
New Orleans AP reports state officials dropped all bribery charges against John "Hot Rod" Williams after prosecutors allegedly used dirty tactics that caused a mistrial on August 15. Judge Alvin Oser ruled prosecutors forfeited the chance for a second trial by improper conduct.
Sam Randolph captures medal honors at the U.S. Amateur posting a 1-under 69 to finish 36 holes at 134 at Montclair Golf Club. He leads by three over Walker Cup teammate Duffy Waldorf, after opening with a 65 and tying the event record.
A.J. Foyt, 50, makes Darlington Raceway rookie debut in the Southern 500 Grand National race. He will practice but not qualify for pole. rookies qualify Friday while Elliott eyes Winston Million bonus. Foyt seeks strong showing after Talladega top five as veteran "Super Tex" aims for a solid performance.
Braves beat Pirates 6 1 as Len Barker allows three hits in five for first win since May 13 and Craig McMurtry earns his firstsave. Bob Horner homers and Bruce Benedict adds a two run double as Atlanta wins third in a row under interim manager Bobby Wine.
EAST RUTHERFORD N J AP BYU seeks its 25 game winning streak against BC in a season opener that figures to be high scoring as both teams rely on passing. BYU coach LaVell Edwards says early games are unpredictable while BC coach Jack Bicknell hopes his team remains relaxed and focused on getting the ball to Troy Stradford.
The Citadel visits Williams-Brice Stadium to face USC at 7 p.m. Saturday in a game USC fans expect to be a mismatch after last year’s 31-24. USC aims to avenge a 1950s era edge and build on a 10-2 1984 season as Citadel coach Tom Moore warns of a tougher rematch.
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