Furman Clinches South Conference Title Hopes With 28-14 Win
Furman, Wofford, and Presbyterian led state teams as Furman defeated the UTC 28-14 to improve to 8-1-1 and tighten the race for the league crown and an NCAA I-AA playoff berth. The Paladins trailed 14-7 after an early fumble but surged 21-0 the rest of the game. Coach Dick Sheridan praised the resilience of his players.
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Wofford Dominates Late To Down Presbyterian in Key Showdown
Wofford held Liberty Baptist to six points after halftime and cruised to a 35-27 victory as Craig Best and Charlie Yett made decisive plays in the second half. Presbyterian beat Carson-Newman 28-7 behind Ted Stephens's dual threat, while Grambling edged SC State 14-3 and East Tennessee State thrashed The Citadel 45-0 in other action.
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Bill Davis
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Tom Moore
Rams and Falcons clash in pivotal Monday night showdown
Los Angeles seeks a share of the NFC West lead as it visits Atlanta, which aims to climb out of the division cellar. Rams star Eric Dickerson faces Falcons duo Bartkowski and Andrews in a nationally televised 9 p.m. ABC game at Fulton County Stadium.
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McEnroe Sends Get Well Message To Comatose Fan
John McEnroe who won the Benson and Hedges tournament recorded a bedside greeting for 18 year old Simon Haw of York England who has been comatose since a motorcycle crash last summer Simon’s father Terry said the message was to offer encouragement and hope for a future meeting when he recovers
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All Along Wins Washington DC International at Laurel
All Along the French filly captured the $250,000 Washington DC International at Laurel Race Course by three lengths. The victory completed a North American turf sweep earning a $1 million bonus. Welsh Term finished second ahead of Majesty’s Prince with Hush Dear close behind.
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Derby Winner Sunny's Halo Retired To Stud
Sunny's Halo finish, the Kentucky Derby and Super Derby winner, will retire to stud at Domino Stud Farm in Kentucky. Trainer David Cross and owner D J Foster Stable weighed options before retirement, citing accomplishments and risks of continuing racing.
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Flerx Powers South Aiken In Polo Victory
South Aiken Polo defeated New Aiken 11 to 4 on Sunday. Jim Flerx led with nine goals while Gene Kneece Jr and Bill Elliott each added one. For New Aiken Tom Biddle Jr scored three and Gene Kneece III added one.
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Four Named To Shrine Bowl From Aiken County
Four Aiken county football players were named to the 1983 S C Shrine Bowl roster Ray mond Chavous Silver Bluff Ray mond Roundtree South Aiken Bob Bigger North Augusta and Rusty Charpin Midland Valley invited to join the South Carolina squad The game pits state seniors against North Carolina all stars Roundtree scored 137 points as Thoroughbreds went 8 3 Chavous led Silver Bluff to a 10 1 season and hosts Loris in playoffs Charpin threw nine TD passes and ran for four while Biggers limited playing time due to injuries.
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