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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1987
Page
7
NFL game on WJBF and WOLO features Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers at 9 p m. The telecast spotlights the showdown between two NFC teams and the primetime lineup.
The schedule lists boys and girls games across multiple dates and venues. Notable matchups include North Augusta versus Lucy Laney on December 15 at ARC for girls and 7 p.m. for boys, Midland Valley against Hephzibah on December 16, Silver Bluff against Evans on December 16, Aiken against ARC on December 17, and South Aiken against Josey on December 17, with other games including Saluda vs Strom Thurmond and Wagener-Salley vs Batesburg Leesville.
Kevin Rooney, Mike Tyson's trainer, faces third degree assault charges after striking James Karkbeck, a friend of Rooney's estranged wife Bonnie. The incident occurred at Bonnie Rooney's home around 9:30 p.m. as Rooney and his wife remained separated.
Chris Mullin has entered an alcohol rehabilitation program and will be out of action indefinitely. The Golden State Warriors suspended him for Friday's game against Atlanta after missing practice for the second time this season. He previously missed practice last month.
Miloslav Mecir and Tomas Smid defeated Wimbledon champions Ken Flach and Robert Seguso in four sets at Albert Hall to win the $200,000 Masters Doubles tennis title.
Ibrahim Hussein of Kenya claims his third straight Honolulu Marathon victory despite foul weather and strong competition. Carla Beurskens of the Netherlands again wins the women's division with 2 35 11 but does not beat her own course record of 2 31 01 from 1986. An Aiken soccer club organizing meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday December 21 at the Chamber of Commerce Building inviting parents and players to join.
Five area high schools from Aiken and North Augusta join South Aiken and Silver Bluff in the third annual Sertoma Classic across the Savannah River. Games run from Wednesday through Monday December 22 with co hosts Academy of Richmond County and Josey High School and televised by WAGT TV 26.
The event lists boys and girls games at ARC and Josey including Augusta vs Lucy Laney and South Aiken vs Josey. Aiken High hosts Richmond Academy with a 3-1 record as Keenan Mann and Chuck Graham lead Richmond at 5-1 and 6-3, respectively. North Augusta opens against Lucy Laney as Laney sits 3-2. Defending girls champs Hephzibah 4-2 meet Midland Valley 0-3.
Bo Jackson, returning as a Los Angeles Raider running back after a sprained ankle, drew strong Kansas City fan fervor at Arrowhead. Crowds cheered his every move, with posters and royal blue banners lining the stadium while baseballs and a bat helmet rained onto the field in tribute and mischief.
Mike Hulbert and Bob Tway won the Chrysler PGA team championship at Palm Beach Polo and Country Club by one stroke over Fred Couples and Mike Donald. They finished 72 holes at 250.38 under par to collect $100,000, while CouplesDonald earned $57,000 for second and Gary Hallberg and Scott Hoch $35,000 for third.
San Francisco wide receiver Jerry Rice seeks to tie the NFL mark with a touchdown to extend his streak, as the 49ers visit the Bears in a clash that could secure playoff positioning. Coach Bill Walsh praises Rice's steady production while noting the team focuses on winning.
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