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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1984
Page
13
National League Championship series at 2 p.m. features San Diego against Chicago on ABC. American League Championship at 8 p.m. Detroit faces Kansas City on ABC. Boxing features Dome versus Santana at 7 30 p.m. on ESPN.
AP reports Walter Alston, longtime Dodgers manager who led the team to four world championships, died at 72 in Oxford Ohio after a heart attack during 1983 Hall of Fame induction. He retired after 1976, succeeded by Tommy Lasorda, and was noted for one-year contracts.
The Los Angeles Lakers began 1984 85 training camp at the College of the Desert with 13 players, one above the regular season limit. Only two holdovers from last season are absent Swen Nater and Calvin Garrett. Newcomers include Earl Jones 7 foot from the University of the District of Columbia and Chuck Nevitt 7 5 free agent former NC State center the tallest player in NBA history.
Los Angeles Clippers announce the signing of veteran center Bill Walton and first round pick Lancaster Gordon of Louisville. The moves follow Saturday’s six player deal sending Terry Cummings to Milwaukee for Marques Johnson, aimed at shaping a strong season as the team relocates from San Diego to Los Angeles after a 30-52 previous campaign.
Mike Witt of the California Angels, who threw a perfect game against the Texas Rangers, was named the American League Player of the Week by the league.
The document references a question about the American Football League and contrasts it with a baseball World Series result where Brooklyn and New York teams played in 1952. It appears to address historical sports context and the existence of different professional leagues in mid‑20th century America.
Aiken County to host its first state gymnastics meet at USC Aiken Activities Center on December 8 9 with plans for a two day event. Qualifiers come through sectional meets with competition featuring all around uneven bars floor exercise vault and beam. The event aims to boost local gyms and booster clubs and spotlight area gymnasts trained at Aiken Gymnastics Center under Mark and Jeana Hanna.
South Carolina coach Joe Morrison stresses maintaining intensity after a 17-10 upset of Georgia as the 3-0 Gamecocks prepare to face Kansas State. He notes defensive speed offset size, praises quarterback Allen Mitchell, and updates injuries to Roy Hart and Bill Barnhill.
Pittsburgh Steelers snagged five interceptions including two by Dwayne Woodruff and Donnie Shell for touchdowns to rout the Cincinnati Bengals 38-17. Ken Anderson left with muscle spasms, and Shell added a 52 yard return for another score as Pittsburgh extended its AFC Central lead.
Atlanta owner Ted Turner ousted Joe Torre after a 3 year run as Braves manager. Eddie Haas is expected named successor at a 3:30 pm news conference. Torre, 44, approved by Turner but faced stagnant team in recent seasons.
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