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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1996
Page
10
UCLA basketball coach Jim Harrick was fired Wednesday amid an alleged recruiting violation and a false expense report. Harrick led the Bruins to the 1995 NCAA title and faced scrutiny over his tenure.
AP reports Boston College suspended 13 football players for gambling including two who bet against the school in a 45 17 loss to Syracuse. Middlesex DA says no evidence of fixing. two bet amounts included $200 and larger sums on various events.
Thursday events include an eight goal polo tournament at Poederouse Field at 3 p.m. Football and hiking matches feature South Aiken at Hagood Sigdun and River Bi at Calhoun County both at 8 p.m. Other pairings: Boi sland Way at Union, forth Augusta at Dorman, Ridge Spring-Monetia at 3 p.m. and SClover at Strom Thurmond at 8 p.m. A late eight goal polo tournament continues at SE Field with evening starts near 8 p.m.
A jumble of sports listings references games on ESPN ESPN2 SportSouth and TNT including Hornets at Bullets Bulls at Pistons and Nets at Magic with times and channels but OCRed text is incomplete and unclear. The fragment mentions NASCAR NAPA 500 time trials and Kapalua international term yet lacks clear dates or full event context.
In Rosemont Illinois owners voted 18 to 12 to reject a proposed five year labor pact with the players association after a six hour meeting. They later authorized a 10 man executive council to ratify a modified agreement for all teams. Union head Donald Fehr called the rejection unfortunate and talks may continue but a deal appears unlikely before November 15. The decision could keep interleague play in doubt and revive efforts for a salary cap.
South Carolina star running back Duce Staley could be available for the November 16 matchup with top-ranked Florida. Coach Brad Scott said Staley has ankle rehab progress and may play in some capacity, aiming to reach 1,000 rushing yards this season.
South Aiken High School Throroughbreds face rival Aiken High at Hagood Stadium in a season finale. With playoff elimination already decided, seniors push for a win to end on a high note and build for next year. Coach Bruce Hill emphasizes emotion and learning, while seniors Bo McCullough and Josh Pope stress the importance of finishing strong.
Silver Bluff coach Al Lown says the Bulldogs have more offensive weapons and fewer mistakes for Friday night’s Class AA playoff rematch with Calhoun County. He notes Calhoun County’s size advantage but expects speed and quickness to offset it, as the Saints seek a second loss this season after a strong regular run.
Clemson mourns Frank Howard, who led the Tigers from 1940 to 1969 and died in January. Fans visit his grave on Cemetery Hill and rub Howard's Rock before games, while memories of his energy and leadership fill Memorial Stadium and Jervey Gym.
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