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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1987
Page
6
Television Today lists games at 8 p m Pitt versus Georgetown on ESPN 9 p m Georgia Tech at Virginia on WLTX and 10 p m Illinois State at Bradley on ESPN.
Friday February 20 schedule lists girls games starting 6 30 p m and boys after. Matches include South Aiken at Keenan Wagener Valley at Williston Elko Brookland Cayce at North Augusta Barnwell at Silver Bluff Aiken at Strom Thurmond St Angela at Clarendon Hall Irmo at Midland Valley H K T at RS M USC Aiken sets a 8 p m men game USC Aiken versus USC Spartanburg Thursday February 19 doubleheader at 6 p m USC A at Coker Limestone at USC A 6 p m Saturday February 21 Georgia se at USC A 2 p m Erskine at USC A Houndslake 2 p m
Houston AP report states Don A. Sanders sues John J. McMullen in state district court alleging McMullen reneged on a 1984 agreement to govern the Houston Astros. Sanders seeks to participate in team management or receive 8.2 million dollars for his 13.6 percent stake.
New Jersey Devils owner John McMullen says the team has lost 8.5 million since relocating from Colorado 40 years ago. He cites money problems, declining attendance, and no major TV contract, while still paying Rangers Islanders and Flyers indemnification fees.
Chris Evert-Lloyd defeated Elna Reinhach of South Africa 6-4 6-2 in the Virginia Slims of Florida second round. Thirteenth seed Mary Joe Fernandez and Jo Durie won first round matches under lights, Fernandez 6-3 6-3 over Elizabeth Smylie and Durie 6-3 6-4 over Bettina Fulco.
In Lafayette Louisiana the Evangeline Downs Race Track receives a 10 year license from the Louisiana Racing Commission granting ownership to First Statewide Racing Company Inc the fourth ownership group since 1966 amid oil and gas downturn related finances.
USC Aiken basketball coach Glen E. DeHart says he will resign at year end after final four games, citing philosophical differences with USC Aiken. Pacers, 9 15 this season, host USC Spartanburg tonight as team aims to finish strong.
Midland Valley wins 56-50 in overtime over Greenwood after Keith Tripp hits a 25 foot game tying shot with seven seconds left in regulation. Jeff Drayton adds 18 points and 11 rebounds as the Mustangs improve to 11-10. Greenwood drops to 13-7 with a 6-5 3AAAA record.
Greenwood players Ethridge Salyer and Watson led with points while Midland Valley’s Tripp Wade and Drayton paced scoring as the teams split the game. Final score shows Greenwood 50 Midland Valley 56 with late effort from both sides.
Columnist Mark McCallum notes Sawyer’s 154 straight wins and seven consecutive state titles with Monetta girls and a boys title, yet he remains out of the South Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Debates linger about coaching credits, locality, and possible inclusion this year per Deborah McElveen.
The column reviews basketball players Sean Ryan Mike Karoly and James Scott of Ridge Spring Monetta noting Scott's burn background and running talent. It also highlights Camp Crew at South Aiken High raising funds and celebrates the NASCAR season kickoff at Daytona 500 with Bill Elliott leading a strong field including Elliott Waltrip Earnhardt Petty and King Richard finishing third.
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