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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1986
Page
8
ESPN carries the Nabisco Masters at 6 p.m. followed by NBA action with Denver at New Jersey Nets on WTBS at 8:05 p.m. The late program features Nevada Las Vegas visiting Memphis State on ESPN at 10 p.m.
New York Giants running back Joe Morris, at 5 foot 7 and 195 pounds, earned the NFL Player of the Month honor after rushing 97 times for 447 yards and 4 touchdowns in four straight wins over Dallas Philadelphia Minnesota and Denver.
In Fremantle French Kiss skippered by Marc Pajot beat America II by seven seconds amid a broken spinnaker pole fitting. Both boats raised protest flags as America II suffers its third loss in four races moving from fourth to fifth while Stars & Stripes clamps second place with a 10 minute margin over Challenge France.
Boston College officials said Maryland may interview football coach Jack Bicknell for the Maryland vacancy. BC athletic director Bill Flynn stated Bicknell is not interested in the job.
Lee MacPhail remarks that trades are a snapshot in time capturing the evolving landscape of baseball. He comments on how roster moves reflect team strategies and market conditions, noting that today’s decisions shape future outcomes for clubs and fans alike.
Gaffney defends its state title against Summerville in a high school football final at Williams-Brice Stadium. Summerville, 12-1 and No. 4, seeks its 11th title as Gaffney, 12-2, aims for back-to-back crowns. Other finals include Strom Thurmond vs York and Batesburg-Leesville vs Silver Bluff with Timmonsville against Lewisville in 1-A.
Cleveland defeats Detroit 113-105 as Brad Daugherty leads rookies John Williams and Ron Harper in a four-game Cavaliers win streak. Golden State beats Los Angeles 116-106 behind Joe Barry Carroll 25 points and Chris Mullin 22 as Purvis Short rests.
Eddie Buck says he chose to resign after two mediocre seasons at Aiken High School after 22 years of coaching across several states. He stated there was no external pressure, only self-imposed stress, and called stepping away the best move for himself and the school.
Buck Stoner reflects on his early Aiken High tenure from 1975 to 1986, noting the 1978 10-0 run and eventual split with South Aiken. He lists standout players Johnny Williams Jimmy Hanna Felix Smith and Kim Alexander. Buck resigns after a 12 year era culminating in a 72-55 local record and a 98-70 overall mark with Hornets Revenge 17-10 on his truck bumper.
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