State Labor Agency Pushes Special Meeting on Boxing Rules
South Carolina labor agency urged the State Athletic Commission to hold a special meeting within seven days to discuss proposed boxing rule changes including honoring suspensions from outside the state and requiring full, sworn license applications with medical history and test results. The move follows a death linked to a boxer previously suspended medically after a Canada bout. Separately, Texas Tech hired Mike Leach as head coach on a 2.75 million five year deal, succeeding Spike Dykes.
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Calendar Highlights For Aiken Area Teams
A schedule lists Aiken Christian versus Abundant Life at 5:30 p.m. and Silver Bluff visiting Midland Valley at 6 p.m. The card also shows South Carolina at Augusta 7 35 p.m. Truett McConnell at Aiken Technical College 3 p.m. North Augusta JV girls at Washington County Ga 5 p.m. Erskine at USC Aiken women 7 p.m. North Augusta at Washington County Ga 7 p.m. Birmingham at Augusta hockey 7 35 p.m.
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Sports on TV schedule with multiple events
ESPN carries Virginia at Hampton in college soccer semifinals at 16 p.m. ESPN2 shows 76ers at Knicks at 20 p.m. The Golf Channel features Australian PGA Championship at 21 p.m. boxing match Marki versus Reid airs on ESPN2.
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Brown Tops on Gridiron Greatest Player of the Century
Jim Brown dominated the era from 1957 to 1965 with bruising runs and relentless power. The Associated Press panel voted Brown football's greatest player of the century for his production and impact on the game.
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Jordan Is Named AP Basketball Player Of The Century
A six member AP panel selects Michael Jordan as the century's top basketball player. Oscar Robertson Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russell Magic Johnson rank behind him. The article notes his 1998 NBA Finals shot and six Chicago Bulls championships as the defining career moments.
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No 8 Knights stay unbeaten in closer win over Saints
Aiken Technical College notch their eleventh straight win edging Limestone College Junior Varsity 81 72. Lamass Barefield led ATC with 21 points including a 12 straight run as Limestone kept it close with C J Hopkins and Antonio Mays contributing early. ATC coach Charles Welch cited finals week as a distraction.
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Local stars will have chance to shine for colleges
North Augusta quarterback Anthony Young and lineman Jeremiah Huskins headline the North squad in the SCADA North-South All-Star game at Myrtle Beach. Aiken's Brent Gibbs and Williston-Elko's Nick Smalls join the South roster along with Strom Thurmond's Antwaun Hillary and Midland Valley's Dion Simpkins Eric Weathersbee. Gibbs earned All-Region 3-AAAA honors and is cited for hard work as his path to college exposure continues amid praise from coaches.
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Titans rally past Raiders on George's 249 yards
Eddie George ran 28 times for 199 yards and two touchdowns and Jevon Kearse sacked the quarterback twice and caused a fumble as the Titans beat the Oakland Raiders 21 to 14 on Thursday night in Nashville. George added six receptions for 50 yards.
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Insignificant Letters and Lou’s Winless Season Hope
A reader seeks reassurance during a winless season while another advises calm reflection. Lou H. faces self doubt but is urged to breathe, search inside, and heed inner guidance before moving forward.
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