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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1986
Page
9
Television listings show the Los Angeles Raiders versus the San Diego Chargers at 8 p.m. The game is carried by WJBF and WOLO in the local market.
The USC Aike team placed three players on the district team with Tom Yonce named to the second team. Last season the midfielder earned honorable mention while Mike Green and Mike Fromm also received honorable mention. Coach Yank Albers praised the recognition as proof the program is on the right track.
Jimmy Connors moves to the Houston Shootout third round after Sammy Giammalva withdraws with back spasms. The event carries a $279,000 purse.
Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka says quarterback Jim McMahon will start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field after missing three games with a shoulder injury.
Tempe Arizona AP reports the Fiesta Bowl faced high level criticism for moving the national championship date and time to January 2 in prime time on NBC without NCAA clearance. Walter Byers, former NCAA chief, called the move arrogant.
A quote suggests a pitcher could win the award. It questions if Roger Clemens deserved MVP for the Red Sox. The speaker believes Don Mattingly was MVP for the Yankees.
Strom Thurmond, Myrtle Beach duel in quarterfinals with past results shaping expectations. Silver Bluff and St John’s vie for the Lower State title with recent meetings intensifying a repeat showdown. Wagener-Salley eyes Lake View as Randall stresses focus and injury updates limit lineup.
Class AAAA Big 16 matchups include Gaffney at Rock Hill Greenwood at Spartanburg Conway at Sumter Summerville at Spring Valley. Class AAAA Division II Boiling Springs at Byrnes Airport at Laurens Hillcrest Dalzell at Berkeley Wilson at Hartsville. Class AAA Hanna at Carolina York at Greer Cheraw at St Andrews Myrtle Beach at Strom Thurmond. Class AA Pageland Central at Bates Lees Lamar at Blacksburg Mullins at Hilton Head St Johns at Silver Bluff. Class A Lewisville at Blue Ridge Great Falls at Jonesville Timmonsville at Cross Lake View at Wagener-Salley.
Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt, age 37, is named National League Most Valuable Player for 1986 with 15 first place votes and 287 points. He led the league with 37 homers and 119 RBIs while hitting .290, and said he plans one more season unless family and knees force retirement.
The Shrine Bowl rosters were announced with Midland Valley defensive back Lee Sapp as the lone area player on the South Carolina squad. The reporter notes Sapp is an outstanding defensive back and likely college material, capable of attracting recruiters despite the area’s overall underclassmen prospects.
Gaylen Duskey notes Richard Coates of Strom Thurmond and others as undersized yet effective prospects for college rosters. The piece highlights Glenville State College giving second chances to Gordon Stevens and Marvin Johnson, with Stevens excelling at Ridge Spring Monetta and praised by coach Frank Vincent.
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