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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1999
Page
6
Georgetown University coach John Thompson set to hold a major press conference today where he is expected to announce retirement possibly for health reasons. Thompson, 57, led the Hoyas to three Final Fours and is four wins shy of 600 career victories after a 1964 NCAA title.
A busy slate features Liberty Christian at Abundant Life, Winston-Elko at Liver Blur, Wagener-Saliey versus Hunter-Kinard Tyler, Dreher at Midland Valley, Greenbrier Georgia at North ta, Thurmond at Brookland-Cayce, Aiken Technical College at Rockingham Community College, plus Roanoke at Augusta Lynx in hockey and men’s and women’s college matchups including Kennesaw State at USC Aiken women and Midland Valley at North for 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. starts.
Tonight on ESPN at 9 pm Goin hosts the Mercedes championships while ESPN2 airs Pazienza versus White boxing in a stacked sports lineup.
Falcons cornerback Michael Booker says Atlanta plans to prove they are a contender as they host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional round at the Georgia Dome. Safety Eugene Robinson notes Falcons’ strong chemistry and compares the vibe to Green Bay, while SF had split regular season meetings with Atlanta.
Silver Bluff coach Sam Lilly expresses strong faith in guard Danny Green as the Bulldogs seek a late-game edge against Williston-Elko after Green already delivered decisive shots this season. Green nailed a game-winner with 0.4 seconds left in the opener and forced OT with late free throws in a four-OT win at Midland Valley.
Tonight’s games feature Liberty Christian at Abundar Life at 5 p.m., Williston-Elko at Silver Bluff at 6, Wagener-Salley at Hunter at 6 p.m., Kinard-Tyler at Greenbrier Georgia at 6 p.m., and Strom Thurmond at Brookland-Cayce at 6:30 p.m. Greenbrier’s star Junior guard is averaging about 22 points and four assists, up from 15 points as a junior. He credits teammates for his success while praising his team’s 52 start to the season with two wins over Wagener-Salley and a win against Washington-Wilkes.
New York The NBA moves to end the lockout pledging cheaper seats and a 50 game season starting February 5. Each team will play two exhibitions with free admission and all preseason scrimmages open to the public. Regular season tickets to start at $10 to lure families. large markets feature higher prices. The deal lifts a gag order and allows players to use facilities next week.
Cornerback Corey Chavous, a Vanderbilt alum, remains focused on film and preparation with Arizona. He describes a quiet routine away from the spotlight, emphasizing study and practice as he helps the Cardinals reach the second round of the NFL playoffs after shocking the Cowboys.
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