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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1987
Page
7
Television Today lists a 10 30 p m start for a hockey game between the Boston Bruins and the Los Angeles Kings on ESPN. The matchup features two storied franchises and a primetime national telecast.
High school games set for Friday at 8 p.m. except where noted. Aiken at Keenan A.C. Flora at South Aiken Midland Valley at Airport Lexington at North Augusta Silver Bluff at Swansea Pelton at Wagener Valley Homecoming RSM at Gilbert Columbia at Strom Thurmond Williston-Elko at H K T Thornwell at St Angela 7 30 p.m USC Aiken at Oglethorpe 3 p.m soccer
London AP reports the 1988 Davis Cup will use a revised two‑group zonal format with a record 75 countries. Group One survivors advance to the 1989 World Group, while the United States gets a first round bye in the American Zone and would face Chile or Peru in the next round depending on results.
Dick Wagner says he declined owner John McMullen’s offer to renew as Houston Astros general manager and will depart October 23. He cites unreadable expectations and notes a friendly parting, while Hal Lanier’s criticisms are part of broader tensions he cites with the club. In North Carolina, UNC suspends tailback Kennard Martin for disciplinary reasons, leaving Reggie Clark as the only healthy back.
Jose Oquendo, a multi position staple for the St. Louis Cardinals, hit a three run homer and scored as the Cardinals shutout the San Francisco Giants 6-0 to reach the World Series against the Minnesota Twins. Oquendo, nicknamed The Secret Weapon, filled in at every position this season and sparked the victory with a decisive blast off Atlee Hamaker.
Aiken High coach Dusty Triplett prepares for a pivotal Conference 5-AAA clash with Keenan as both teams chase playoff implications. Keenan brings a strong ground game led by Bobby Reeves and Antonio McKie while Aiken works to sharpen ball control and maturity.
Gilbert High, ranked No. 2 behind Lewisville, travels to Ridge Spring Monetta for a key test after a string of decisive wins. Ridge Spring Monetta, led by first-year coach Phil Strickland, sits at 3-3 as Gilbert recalls last year’s 28-18 loss in this same matchup.
Gilbert faces Williston Elko with a strong test as the Trojans, led by coach Phil Strickland, aim to prove they can contend for the Conference 4-A title. Strickland cites late preseason, a rotating backfield, and an inexperienced quarterback as factors shaping a revived offense.
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