Bruce Bochy Named NL Manager of the Year
Bruce Bochy recognized as National League manager of the year after steering the San Diego Padres to their first playoff berth since 1984, marking a landmark season for the franchise and its leadership.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1996
Page
9
Bruce Bochy recognized as National League manager of the year after steering the San Diego Padres to their first playoff berth since 1984, marking a landmark season for the franchise and its leadership.
Clemson beat Melbourne 71 61 with Tony Christie out due to possible left foot stress fracture and Andrius Jurkunas sidelined by left knee tendinitis. Coach Rick Barnes noted worries about injuries this time of year as Christie will be re tested. Kentucky game set for Nov 15 in Indianapolis.
Inday November 10 at Nitney Field a polo match with eight goals starts at 1 p m. Local teams compete in a high scoring exhibition event. Spectators encouraged to attend and cheer for the players and clubs involved.
A dense card lists 13 college football games including Florida at Vanderbit and Clemson at Virginia, plus Michigan at Purdue and Notre Dame at Boston College. It notes additional fits of racing, golf at Kapalua International, and seniors tour events, with several network listings across ESPN, ESPN2, SportSouth and WROW/WJBF stations.
The Aiken Hornets shut out South Aiken 36-0 as turnovers and a stifling defense overwhelmed the Thoroughbreds. Jamal Reynolds and Scott Bradford supplied key scores, while Aiken built a 17-0 lead early. South Aiken ends 1-9. Aiken eyes playoff host slot at Hagood Stadium.
Calhoun County High School rallied from a 13 point second half deficit to beat Silver Bluff High School 25 to 20 in the Class AA Lower State first round. Patrick Moody and Chris Lincoln scored rushing TDs and Moody connected on a two point try to give Calhoun County the lead. Derrick Whitmore added a 10 yard TD run and Derrick Darby added a 6 yard score as Calhoun County held off Silver Bluff’s late push to end the Bulldogs season at 6 5.
Ridge Spring Monetta uses wind and a grinding ground game to throttle Landrum 206 38 in the Class A state playoffs first round. QB Brad Soper directs a ball control attack while Red Preston races 46 yards for the opening touchdown. Landrum’s Brent Scoggins struggles under pressure as the Trojans advance to host Timmonsville.
The long awaited heavyweight clash between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield is scheduled as the main event of a heavyweight title triple header at the MGM Grand Garden. Tyson, weighing 222 pounds, and Holyfield at 215 pounds, face questions about their peak form after Tyson’s prison term and subsequent inactivity.
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