McEnroe advances to quarterfinals in Stockholm Open
Top seed John McEnroe beat Spain’s Juan Antonio Rodriguez 6-4 6-1 to reach the Stockholm Open quarterfinals. Earlier, Stefan Edberg defeated Tim Wilkison 6-2 6-2 on center court as other seeded players progressed.
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France
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Jonas Svensson
Judge Orders Carter Release Over Racial Bias Finding
A federal judge in Newark ruled Rubin Carter can be released from jail, saying his 1977 triple murder conviction was based on racial stereotypes and prosecutorial misconduct. The decision cites flaws in the case and suggests wrongful conviction concerns.
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Michelob Light Member-Guest doubles opens at Houndslake
The Michelob Light Member-Guest doubles tennis tournament starts at 5 p.m. today at Houndslake Country Club with about 60 to 80 players expected. Saturday rounds begin at 11 a.m. and finals are planned for 11 a.m. Sunday with free admission for the public. The Aiken Ducks Unlimited chapter will hold its annual banquet at Houndslake on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are 35 dollars and include a one-year Ducks Unlimited membership and magazine. For information contact Richard Alvanos at 648-3557.
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Buoniconti Undergoes Spine Surgery To Stabilize
Marc Buoniconti, paralyzed in a college game two weeks earlier, had surgery to fuse his second and third vertebrae. The operation aims to allow him to be shifted from his back, with the spine stabilized though he remains unable to move unaided. Jackson Memorial Hospital reported the update via spokeswoman Zandra Thompkins.
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Lady Pacers Open Season Near Bottom In District 6 Pick
USC Aiken women’s basketball returns to play after losses to three starters and a key player’s move. District 6 coaches vote the Lady Pacers 10th, with Francis Marion atop the standings.
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Clippers Fall From Unbeaten With 137 115 Loss At Houston
Houston Rockets upset the NBA pace with a 137 115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers as Sampson led with 22 points and seven players scored in double figures. Derek Smith led L A with 35 points. Denver stayed unbeaten after a 131 99 win over Dallas.
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NCAA Athletes Favor Drug Testing Say Majority Supported
STORRS Conn AP The NCAA committee chair John Toner says information indicates many college athletes want drug testing to level the field. Testing would begin at select Division I bowls and championships next August with penalties from warnings to one year of eligibility loss.
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Top Ranked Gators Face Georgia in Jacksonville Showdown
Florida leads the SEC with the nation's top ranking as No. 1 faces No. 17 Georgia in a key matchup in Jacksonville. Georgia vows to upset the undefeated Gators while Alabama LSU Tennessee and others chase conference wins and bowls.
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