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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1984
Page
11
A local column by Kathy Petty discusses horse racing news and community notes from January 1984, reflecting on events at area tracks, reader observations, and upcoming equestrian happenings. The piece blends sport commentary with social notes from the community.
Aiken residents boost palomino breeding and showing through the South Carolina Palomino Exhibitors Association founded by Rodney Ready. The group hosts five state shows yearly, supports a youth program, and promotes national Palomino Horse Breeders of America standards and registrations.
Augusta College dominated the first half to a 49 26 lead and defeated USC Aiken 85 58. Robin Rhodes led the visitors with 31 points and 11 rebounds as USC Aiken played shorthanded with three starters ill or injured. Janice Pope led USC Aiken with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Weeks and Pagan were limited by illness.
Debra Folks, former Aiken High star and Aiken County Player of the Year, leaves Francis Marion College to rejoin USC Aiken Lady Pacers. She saw limited action at FMU but returns this fall to play under the basket, with coach Chris Faust optimistic about her inside presence.
Wayne Lockwood breaks down Super Bowl XVIII with playful predictions and rosters. The piece lists Raiders and Redskins as finalists, notes Tampa as site, and mocks media hype. It highlights key matchups, players like Riggins and Theismann, and nicknames for both teams. The forecast ends with a playful score of 20:17.
Tonight features Thurmond at South Aiken Johnson at Aiken Midland Valley at Lexington Airport at North Augusta Pelion at RS Monetta St Angela at Wag Sal Silver Bluff at Den Clark Girls play at 6 30 p m Boys at 8 p m Teams include Thurmond Johnson Midland Valley and more with games across Aiken and nearby towns.
USC Aiken Pacers, led by 6 7 center Andy Williams with 24 points and 19 rebounds, came from behind to defeat Erskine 55 51. Williams fueled balance scoring as Erskine relied on four players. USC Aiken improves to 11 9 overall 6 3 in the district and next meets College of Charleston.
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