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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1996
Page
9
Broadcast reports on Friday claim Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz will retire at season end. Holtz and school officials declined to comment amid the rumor. Michael Jordan scored 38 for the Bulls in a 110 87 win over the Hornets.
CBS reported Lou Holtz will step down as Notre Dame coach though Irish officials denied the claim and Holtz offered no definite statement. ESPNs unnamed sources floated a possible next week announcement amid ongoing questions about his future.
Weekend schedule lists Newberry at USC Aiken women’s basketball at 7 pm on Saturday November 16. Also Aiken Fall Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field 1 pm and Peach Belt volleyball championship in Savannah. Sunday features Aiken Polo Club 12 goal tournament at Whitney Field at 1 pm.
A dense schedule lists noon Penn State at Michigan and 3:30 p m North Carolina at Notre Dame football games across ESPN networks plus 10 p m Tyson versus Holyfield boxing on Showtime and 11 p m Kelly versus Santana on HBO.
No. 1 Florida regroups as injured starters return and the Gators aim to restore their aura. A 22 21 comeback over Vanderbilt kept Florida unbeaten in SEC play, but questions linger about their line and readiness for South Carolina in the final home game.
Aiken High School’s defense stifled Wilson High School 28 46 at Hagood Stadium to secure a Class AAAA playoff win. The Hornets forced four turnovers and sacked Tiger quarterback Dominick Scott 11 times while Jamal Reynolds and Derrick Tyler contributed big plays.
Clemson coach Tommy West expects his 6-3 Tigers to dispatch North Carolina State. A win would clinch a bowl berth and extend Clemson's improved season after a 1-2 start, with four straight victories including a 24-16 upset of No. 24 Virginia.
Ridge Spring Monetta beat Timmonsville 16-10 as two early fumbles aided the Whirlwinds. A late fourth quarter safety from Kevin Brown and a blocked punt helped Ridge Spring pull within six, while Tony Colacurcio blocked the punt to set up the decisive points.
The column previews today's six races at Ford Conger Field and offers Cecil Atchley and a partner's picks. The duo, known as radio voices on WAJY and frequent Aiken Standard readers, recall eight winners in 13 races and tease further insights.
Larry Taylor weighs Cecil’s selections across six races from The New Ascot Cup to the Lowcountry Cup. He favors Andrew San and Do It Daniel in early maidens while endorsing Sakic as Cecil’s Java Gold match, Jeopardizing Runway Romance with trainer Jonathan Sheppard and rider Blythe Miller. Silent Knave faces inexperience versus Done In Silence.
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