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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1996
Page
6
Washington forward Chris Webber scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Bullets defeated Portland 106 to 84 on Monday night.
ESPN reports a one year base salary of 4.2 million for Steve Avery as the Red Sox near a signing. GM Dan Duquette offered no report, while Avery’s past three seasons and 1996 injury plagued campaign are noted. Clemens’ departure to the Blue Jays is mentioned as context.
South Aiken High School basketball team travels to Myrtle Beach for the Beach Ball Classic tournament hoping to showcase their offense and defense against a field of regional rivals. The event draws teams from multiple states and offers competitive rounds through the weekend.
Sports on TV December 2 lists Arete Awards for Courage in Sports on ESPN at 10 p.m. and a slate of college and pro games on WJBF and WAGT including the Blue-Gray game at 12 p.m. Aloha Bowl California vs Navy at 3:30 p.m. on WJBF with Lakers at Suns at 6 p.m. and Pistons at Bulls on WAGT at 8:30 p.m.
Saluda star Rikiea Henley, averaging 23 points, scored 22 with three late putbacks as the Lady Tigers pull away in the Thoroughbred Classic. South Aiken, hampered by turnovers and second-chance chances, falls 45 37 after a late rally.
South Aiken beat Strom Thurmond 102 67 to win the Thoroughbred Classic behind a team effort. Tony Kitchings led with 25 points and three 3 pointers as Eric Toole added points. all players scored. The Thoroughbreds set a school mark with 14 three pointers and advance to the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach.
Suwanee Georgia Atlanta Falcons dismiss June Jones ending a 3-13 season that kept their streak of never posting back to back winning records. Team president Taylor Smith vows a strong football oriented hire with full control for the next coach or general manager as speculation swirls around Dan Reeves Steve Spurrier and Joe Gibbs for the 11th coach in team history.
Steve Young claimed his fifth passing title while Jerry Rice topped the NFL in receptions as the 49ers beat the Lions 24 14 in the final regular season game. Barry Sanders rushed for 175 yards to seal the rushing title, his third straight 1 500 yard season. Detroit finished 6 11 under coach Wayne Fontes as San Francisco heads to the playoffs at 12 4.
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