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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1997
Page
7
USC Aiken hosts Midnight Madness on campus Courthouse tonight to unveil men’s and women’s basketball teams as practice begins. Free food music and prizes precede a midnight introduction and scrimmage with a 3 point and slam dunk contest. One fan could win 510,000 by a special shot sequence.
A compact schedule lists Polo at Powderhouse Field 130 pm and multiple events across schools. Soccer Anderson visits USC Aiken women at 2 pm, volleyball Aiken at Irmo 530 pm, Jasper County at Silver Bluff 530 pm, Orange at Aiken 6 pm, South Aiken JV Irmo JV 7 pm, football L B C at Schofield 5 pm, Kennedy at Silver Bluff Middle 6 pm, Corbett at Aiken Middle 7 pm, USC Aiken men at Francis Marion 4 pm, tennis Silver Bluff at Blackville Hilda 2 pm, Aiken at North Augusta 5 pm, South Aiken at Saluda 530 pm, North Augusta at Silver Bluff 530 pm, Ridge Spring Monetta at Midland Valley vs Brookland Cayce, Newberry at Newberry 530 pm, Corbett at Jackson 530 pm, South Aiken JV Saluda JV 7 pm.
A compact TV schedule lists multiple sports events across channels and times including CISL Division soccer on Fox Sports South at 1pm, Romania vs Ireland soccer on Fox Sports South at 3pm, Marlins at Braves baseball on ESPN, Penguins at Rangers hockey on WAGT, NHRA drag racing on ESPN, Tuesday Night Fights on USA, State women’s volleyball on USA, PSV at FC Barcelona on Fox Sports South, Indians at Orioles baseball on ESPN, Marlins at Braves on WFXG if needed, and Flyers at Ducks on WAGT late night.
Atlanta on a day off for the Florida Marlins, Kevin Brown faced questions after being scratched with a viral infection and then mysteriously appearing to fly late. Team officials insisted he was ready to start Game 6, but Brown did not board the plane, prompting confusion over his participation against Tom Glavine.
Washington defeats Dallas 21-16 as Stephen Davis scores twice and James Jenkins catches a 13 yard TD pass from Gus Frerotte. Dallas rallies from 21-8 but the Redskins defense stalls Emmitt Smith and preserves the win.
Irmo High School snapped South Aiken’s 10 game win run with a 5 1 loss as the Lady Thoroughbreds fell short. Irmo, defending Class AAA state champions, had previously beaten Irmo 43 in a September 30 comeback and eyed a third straight region title in Region 3 AAAA action.
Irmo moves into a 10-1 and 9-1 tie with South Aiken atop the region standings. Both schools head to Bolton for the Hall of Fame Classic featuring eight top state girls tennis teams including Myrtle Beach, Belton-Honea Path, Christ Church, Clinton, Daniel and Hilton Head. Individual results from singles and doubles action are noted, with Kennedy Middle School extending its streak to 60 consecutive wins.
South Carolina center Paul Beckwith praised the lifted mood after a 38 24 victory over Kentucky. Coach Brad Scott joked about relief, noting the team’s improved confidence and the relief of fans. The Gamecocks, 33 13 in SEC play, had sunk previously against Georgia Mississippi State and Auburn and face Arkansas Vanderbilt Tennessee Florida and Clemson to end the season.
Baltimore rode eight scoreless innings from Kamieniecki and Key, backed by Geronimo Berroa two run single, to beat Cleveland 4 2 in Game 5 of the ALCS. Eric Davis pinch hit a homer in the ninth as Baltimore staved off elimination and pushed the series.
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