When Heroes Were Real But Our Children Need Them
A nostalgic columnist critiques modern sports culture blaming television for exposing athletes private flaws. He argues children deserve protected heroes and laments the shift from private to public scrutiny affecting young fans’ views of role models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Musial
Hank Aaron
Johnny Unitas
Bart Starr
John Havlicek
Bob Cousy
al Kaline
Ernie Banks
Reggie Jackson
Bert Jones
Vince Ferragamo
World Free
John Matuszak
Jay Johnstone
Gary Templeton
Steve Garvey
Roger Staubach
Paul Silas
Chris Chambliss
Ernie
George Rogers
Ridge Spring Monetta Tops Wagener Salley In Close Showdown
Ridge Spring Monetta defeats Wagener Salley 20 14 after a second half comeback led by Jody Webb and the Trojan defense. Webb scored twice including the winning touchdown with 28 seconds left as RS M clinches key Conference 6A win over Wagener Salley and faces Williston Elko next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginny Southworth
Monetta
Wagener-Salley
Ridge Spring
Ridge Spring- Monetta High
Evans Martin
Trojans
Ridge Spring- Monetta
War Eagles
Wagoner-Salley High
Marvin Robinson
John Mason
Jeff Slagle
W-S
Pontoon
RS M
Robinson
Mason
Mike Moore
RSM
Dubose
Trojan
Fontoon
Rs-M
Webb
Martin
Charlie Lott
Lott
Williston-Elko
James Huett
Slagle
Huett
Gilbert
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Small Saints Dominate Camden Military 40-0
St. Angela Academy, a small private school with 120 students and 15 players, crushed Camden Military Academy 40-0 as quarterback Donnie Griffith led a decisive win. The Saints, previously 3-27 over three seasons, showed improved defense and team cohesion fueling the lopsided victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ellenton
St. Angela Academy
Donnie Griffith
Camden Military Academy
Saints
Mustangs Fall to Northwestern in Friday Football
Midland Valley High slips to 4-5 after a 32-20 defeat at Northwestern. Terry Lewis opened scoring with a 21 yard run, Glenn Widener returned a 90 yard kickoff, and Shawn Massey added a short scoring run. Rusty Charpin led MV with passing and 61 rushing yards in the fourth quarter. They host Orangeburg Wilkinson next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Hill
Mustangs
Midland Valley High
Northwestern
Midland Valley
Terry Lewis
Lewis
Shawn Massey
Mustang
Tommy Brooker
Glenn Widener
Massey
Rusty Charpin
Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Shawn Masey
Brooker
NW — Massey
NW — Brooker
Dana Leaverette
Charpin
Sheldon Higgenbottom
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Mike Strickland
Aiken Standard
Ridge
Ronnie Pontoon
Jody W
Eric Dubose
Berrie Road
St. Angela
David Miller
Miller
Billy King
Michael Sheehan
Scott Gunter
Spartans
Camden
Sheehan
St. Angela’s
Matt Park
Saint
King
Griffith
Park
Gunter
Spartan
Greg Eaves
Naa
Ormere
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