Fridge aims wrestling switch after Eagles career end
Aiken native William Perry known as The Refrigerator has retired from football with Eagles and is exploring pro wrestling per his agent Kathy Fitzgerald. Perry, 32, did not comment. relatives in Aiken were unaware, and Eagles coach Ray Rhodes said Perry needed time to decide. Perry starred at Clemson and earned multiple All American honors while setting Clemson records for tackles for loss and sacks in a season.
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Perry File Career Highlights High School Star 1980
Perry File earned a 1980 National High School Coach Association All America selection and signed with Clemson the same year. He became Clemson's first three time All American and joined the 1981 national team before being drafted 22nd overall by the Chicago Bears in 1985. He was named to the NFL All Rookie team in 1985 and was part of the Bears 1985 Super Bowl champion roster.
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Harris Named NBA Coach Of The Year For Lakers
Del Harris, 57, guided the Los Angeles Lakers to a 15 game rise to 48.4 wins and a playoff bid, earning 62 of 105 votes for Coach of the Year. Mike Fratello, Bob Hill, Jerry Sloan and Dick Motta trailed in voting. Lakers ended 18-year playoff drought after 33-49 prior season.
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South Aiken at Nora Augusta Softball Calendar Duel
A 4pm softball game features South Aiken visiting Nora Augusta as part of the day’s schedule. The match focuses on local teams with a potential standings impact and regional rivalry context.
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Pacers Host NCAA Division II Championship at Cedar Creek
USC Aiken leads Division II golf into the NCAA Championship at Cedar Creek Golf Club May 16-19 as the No. 1 team, with coach Michael Carlisle emphasizing winning the title over scoring records. Florida Southern and other top foes like Valdosta State, Cal State Stanislaus, and North Florida also contend as USC Aiken seeks its second national crown in two years.
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One-Time Favorite Forgotten at Louisville Derby Prelude
Afternoon Deelites was once hailed as a Derby contender but faded after a narrow Santa Anita Derby loss. At Churchill Downs he barely registers among journalists who swarm Timber Country Serena's Song and Thunder Gulch nearby, leaving the former favorite nearly invisible.
Past Derby Winner Quiet After Santa Anita Narrow Loss
Derby hopeful Past Derby winners lites keeps a low profile after losing the Santa Anita Derby to Larry the Legend by a short head. Trainer Richard Mandella comments that he is perplexed but downplays the setback.
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Welch Adds Four Standouts To ATC 95 96 Roster
Aiken Technical College coach Charles Welch signs four area high school players for the 1995 96 season. Courtney Ross of Midland Valley High School Donnell Lewis of Aiken High School Antonio Quarles and Willie Buggs from Strom Thurmond High School join the Knights Keathi Buchanan returns after sitting out last season led ATC scorers in 93 94 season. Ross averaged 16.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.
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Offense To Lose Klesko As Braves Place Him On DL
Atlanta plans to place left fielder Ryan Klesko on the disabled list with ligament damage in his left thumb after sliding into second against the Florida Marlins. The injury is expected to sideline him four to six weeks. Steve Avery signed a one year four million dollar contract.
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