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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1992
Page
8
Bernard Fernandez assesses heavyweight division as Mike Tyson exits. Evander Holyfield's future seems unclear while contenders like Bowe Moorer Lewis and Foreman eye opportunities. Veteran voices believe boxing endures with emerging stars stepping up and shaping a new era.
Jim Courier, 21, from Dade City Florida ascends to world No 1 in the ATP list with 3721 points, beating Stefan Edberg who has 3671 after Edberg lost to Courier in the Australian Open final. The move marks the first American top ranking since John McEnroe in 1985.
Readers are guided to call a dedicated scores line for the latest professional and college results. The service charges 95 cents per minute with updates every 15 minutes, and hours vary by weekday and weekend.
Bonnie Blair became the first woman to defend an Olympic speed skating title, lifting U S spirits after early disappointments. Amid team regrouping, the U S hopes to surpass its 1968 medal total as Franck Piccard wowed France with downhill skiing, and other events kept athletes in medal contention across Albertville.
The former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 25, is found guilty of raping an 18 year old Miss Black America contestant in Indianapolis on July 19. The verdicts come as Tyson recalls a rise from Brooklyn to boxing stardom under Cus D Amato.
Ken Schrader, a three time Daytona 500 pole winner, struggled in the first two rounds of time trials at Daytona Beach. Sterling Marlin and Bill Elliott captured the front row with a 192.218 mph pole lap. Schrader posted 186.995 mph and 18th best overall, while Harry Gant rode for a 189.698 mph Sunday pace before a disqualified 190.702 mph run due to a low car.
South Carolina loses Jo Jo English and Joe Rhett to injuries as Mercer beats the Gamecocks 61-59 in Macon. Kenny Brown scores 21 for Mercer including a late free throw, while Carolina misses key layups and thrashes on thin depth.
Fragmentary score sheet data shows Mercer likely scored 61 while opponent had 59 with numerous debits and player codes. Readable names include Kenney and Manning, but many entries are garbled. No clear event date or full team names available for a precise summary.
Columbia South Carolina marks 100 years of Gamecock football with a yearlong celebration. Don Barton cites early 1892 game details and historic struggles, noting shifts from pickup teams to organized play. Governor Carroll Campbell and officials reflect on fan hopes, past milestones, and the team’s SEC debut as the centennial events begin.
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