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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1985
Page
8
Stefan Edberg of Sweden, 19, captures his first Grand Slam title by defeating Mats Wilander 6 4 6 3 6 3 on Kooyong grass to win $100000 while Wilander earns $50000 in Melbourne. The final lasts 1 hour 33 minutes after a rain delay.
Retired heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney and four companions were arrested in a Harrisburg hotel after an evening of drinking ended with an off duty officer knocking out one member of the group. Police said.
Carla Mealing scored 21 to lead Leavelle McCampbell to a 35-24 win over Jackson Middle School in opening night action. Tomiko Judge added six, Tammy Ergle four, while Mary Chavous led Jackson with 15 and Sue Stallings had six.
Bo Jackson of Auburn and Tony Casillas headline the AP All-America selections for 1985, repeating from 1984. The 14 seniors, seven juniors and three sophomores include Williams, Lee, ONeill, Station, Fulcher and others, with Long setting Iowa passing records and White leading the nation in rushing.
Cornerback Gary Green returned a 41 yard interception for a touchdown with 3 24 left to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a 27 20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The win moved the Rams to 10 4 and a two game edge in the NFC West as San Francisco dropped to 8 6 with slim playoff hopes.
San Diego reports show slow start at baseball's winter meetings with trade rumors centering on Andujar Dawson and Kennedy as teams weigh moves. No major deals yet as owners discuss the drug issue expansion and designated hitter use while Pete Rose notes little urgency from Reds.
No 12 Memphis State beats Texas Tech 80 55 after traveling back from the Pearl Harbor Classic. Andre Turner 18 points Baskerville Holmes 15 and 13 rebounds pace the Tigers as they win their sixth straight. Michigan Kansas Oklahoma and Notre Dame also win in Monday action.
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