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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1986
Page
10
Double amputee Bob Wieland crosses the New York City Marathon finish line with arms raised. His time just over four days. he previously traveled across America by arm propulsion to raise hunger awareness and aid. He says this race was for fun.
Tony Robinson and Kenneth Cooper accept no contest pleas on cocaine delivery charges in Knoxville. Robinson, 22, receives six years with 90 days at a penal farm and probation. Cooper, 23, eight years reduced to 150 days at the county penal farm and probation. Prosecutor Bill Crabtree says the sentences reflect fairness given the athletes' notoriety.
Wayne Smith shot 4 under par 68 to reach 135 after two rounds and take a three stroke lead at the Victorian PGA Championship in Warrnambool. Wayne Riley Greg Hohnen and Ossie Moore are tied for second at 138, with Ian Stanley Craig Parry and Steen Tinning one behind. Smith extended his margin with an eagle at 17 followed by a birdie at 18.
American Bob Tway fired a 65 to match Bernhard Langer for the 36 hole lead at the World Championship of Golf in Japan. European team leads the team standings with 15 points while Japan and Australia-New Zealand follow with 12 each and the U.S. has nine. The 72 hole event is held at Yo miuri Country Club just outside Tokyo.
National League notes Atlanta Braves name Stan Easter nesi and Boston Celtics signed Andre Turner spread guard. Golden State Warriors signed Perry Moss and placed Ben McDonald on injured list. NFL San Francisco 49ers activated Joe Montana from injury reserve and placed Bill Ring on waivers. NHL Scotty Bowman resignation with Craig Ramsay named head coach at Buffalo. Detroit Red Wings sent Bob Probert to Adirondack and recalled Ed Johnstone. Rangers sent Jim Leavins to New Haven and recalled Terry Carkner. Quebec Nordiques suspended Paul Gillis for three games. College California PA named Jimmy Boone coach while Indiana benches Daryl Thomas for academics. Purdue reports Leon Bartnett resigning as football coach.
In Graniteville the L B C Lions defeated Leavelle McCampbell Rocks 22 to 8 in middle school action. Shawn Lucas threw to Calvin Coach for a 50 yard TD and Lucas Bell combo set up an 8 0 lead with a first quarter run and conversion. Leavelle McCampbell scored on a Bobby Ryan pass to Scotty Curtis and added a later Ryan conversion. The Lions finish 5 3 while the Rocks end 2 6.
Jackson Middle School rolled past New Ellenton 34 0 as Jermaine Blake ran for 18 15 and 45 yards scoring three touchdowns including a fake punt and Kenny Parkman added two on 3 and 72 yard runs with an extra point from Carlos Hazel. Jackson improves to 6 2 and finished second in the Lower Conference behind Paul Knox.
Ron Pearl wins Laurel Search ing Purse by 2 1 2 lengths at Laurel Race Course. Quip Star leads at the furlong pole to win Hollywood Park feature by 3 lengths. Buckeye Gal leads early and sails to six length Alecce allowance victory at Churchill Downs. Symonette leads from start to finish for an 8 1 4 length victory in the Summer Scandal Purse at Aqueduct.
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