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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1990
Page
9
A 12 member group led by George Steinbrenner purchases the New York Yankees from Columbia Broadcasting System for 10 million dollars.
The article argues playoffs would be fairer than the current system despite imperfections. It cites Georgia Tech misplacement, Bo Schembechler’s Michigan exit, and Miami Notre Dame Colorado as part of the controversy. It notes various playoff formats proposed and favors a playoff as a step toward fairness.
Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz lamented a second loss to Miami as the Hurricanes claimed the national title in both AP and UPI rankings. The Irish finished No. 2 in the AP poll and No. 3 in the UPI, after starting the season as No. 1. Holtz defended Notre Dame’s 12-1 record and tough schedule, arguing the best team is determined over the whole season.
South Aiken edged Midland Vich 35 22 as turnovers and poor offenses marred a tense game. The Lady Thoroughbreds surged in the fourth quarter behind Keshia Boynton 11 second half points while Karen Carter and Terrie Hicks lamented miscues before conference play.
South Aiken squandered a nine-point lead before rallying to beat Midland Valley 45-42 in double overtime. Guard injuries and illness left South Aiken shuffling players as coach Donnie Holland remarked on the tough win under adverse conditions. Tommie Morone and Aston Aaron each contributed free throws in the second overtime to seal the non conference victory.
The Aiken High Lady Hornets opened a 20 point second quarter lead and cruised to a 64 to 36 win over North Augusta Tuesday at the Aiken gym. Kim Stewart and Geannie Williams paced Aiken early, with Chavis and Prout fueling the late first half surge. The defense held North Augusta scoreless long stretches as Aubrey Pompey praised interior play and a 15 point second quarter run that featured fast breaks and steals.
The Aiken High Hornets pulled away late to defeat North Augusta 62 to 51 Tuesday night, avenging a 76 to 72 overtime loss at North Augusta on November 31. Tracy Wilson scored early and Wendell Wells added coast to coast layups as Aiken led early. North Augusta briefly led in the second quarter before Aiken regained the edge with key baskets from Kevin Warren and Darrell Bush.
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