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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1987
Page
11
The 7-1 Navy center David Robinson is described as having a lengthy problem with height. The article notes his height makes him ineligible for several naval assignments such as flying planes or serving on submarines, while hinting at potential early prospects in basketball.
Television listings show the AFC Championship at 12:30 p.m. featuring the Denver Broncos visiting the Cleveland Browns on WIS and WAGT. The NFC Championship follows at 4 p.m. with the Washington Redskins at the New York Giants on WRDW and WLTX.
Frank Gansz, 48, was named by owner Lamar Hunt as the Chiefs new head coach following the firing of John Mackovic. Gansz had resigned as an assistant after nine seasons as special teams coach noted for 1986 NFL high 10 return touchdowns and the playoff clinching 24-19 win over Pittsburgh.
John Offerdahl of Cleveland and Miami was named the NFL defensive Rookie of the Year on Saturday. The award recognizes his standout play as a first year defender in the league.
A fragment notes the East Zone walk yields a hard surface described as Milk Bone like beneath shoes, with a sharp sensory detail implying a tough terrain. The remark hints at a rough district tone or environment and evokes a concrete texture for readers.
South Aiken wins 62 51 over Silver Bluff as Dexter Smith and Todd Harrison lead the Thoroughbreds at the foul line and on fast breaks. Holland notes the win as a strong non region finale before a demanding 5 AAA schedule begins. Silver Bluff’s Carl Smith and Elliott Beal pace the Bulldogs with Beal scoring 15.
Voorhees defeated USC Aiken 80 60 in District 6 as coach Dan Jones praised his team for finishing strong and making key baskets. USC Aiken, led by Mitch Anderson with 16 and Darrell Crooms with 14, drops to 3 8 overall and 0 2 in district play.
Voorhees men edge USC Aiken 80 to 60 as several players reach double figures. Arthur Voorhees leads with 15 points, while Gaffney tops USC Aiken with 16. Halftime score stands 33 30.
No. 20 Clemson survives Wake Forest 91 to 88 in overtime as Jerry Pryor scores 22 points including 11 in OT to lift the Tigers. Coach Cliff Ellis cites depth and cohesion as key factors while Wake Forest coach Bob Staak credits his team’s effort in a tough ACC road test.
Virginia Tech, led by guard Wally Lancaster with 28 points including five threes, upset South Carolina 61-57 in a Metro Conference game. Tim Anderson added eight points and three steals as Tech improves to 5-7 overall and 1-0 in conference. Carolina drops to 7-5 and 1-1.
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