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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1986
Page
10
Denis Potvin collected the 684th assist by a defenseman in the NHL, surpassing Brad Park as he helped the New York Islanders defeat the Washington Capitals in the first period. Gretzky kidnap plot exposed in Calgary court underscores security concerns.
Doctors at Charlotte Memorial Hospital reported signs of improvement for pro wrestler Magnum T A also known as Terry Wayne Allen. He remains in critical but stable condition after a Porsche wreck that shattered his fifth cervical vertebra with potential to walk again though career prospects are uncertain.
Mac OGrady completes six tournament suspension on Oct 5 and pays a 5000 dollar fine to regain eligibility for PGA Tour events. The sanction came after Beaman and officials faced attacks and derogatory statements by the golfer, described as the tour's harshest penalty.
Silver Bluff improved to 7 0 with two second half interceptions shaping the win over Aiken. Anthony Patterson opened scoring with a 50 yard run, Jerome Gaines returned a punt 90 yards and added a 45 yard TD, and Brian Hickson added a second interception TD. Next week Silver Bluff faces Barnwell at Barnwell.
Almost 80 skaters from South Carolina Georgia North Carolina and Florida competed at a four state meet at the Spin Off rink. Bonnie Wood won first in singles and was second in figures while Joye Hoffman placed second in skate dancing and two thirds in figures and freestyle. Chrissy Mitchell was second and Jennifer Dudley third in figures with Dudley also third in freestyle. Thena Goode won juvenile figures and Jeff Goode led with five awards including two firsts in freshman freestyle and figures. David Fallon took two firsts in freestyle and figures with a third in silver freestyle, while Andy Strickland was third in both freestyle and primary figures.
Shawn Lucas starred for L B C Lions with a pair of scores and a 20 yard TD pass to Travis Bell. Lucas opened with a 35 yard run and added the extra point as Hazel Morris and Calvin Coach added key runs. L B C improves to 3 2 while New Ellenton falls to 1 4 with next games at North Augusta Middle and Schofield hosting.
Public relations chief Mark Kelly of USC Aiken cites lack of participation for canceling the October 18 men’s One-Pitch Slowpitch Softball Tournament at Citizen’s Field in Aiken. Event was to be sponsored by USCA Pi Epsilon Mu chapter.
Missy Gregory led South Aiken with a strong serving setting and hitting performance as the Thoroughbreds beat Silver Bluff 15-1 15-10. The win gives South Aiken a 19-9 overall record and 8-4 in district play as they finish the regular season in third place and await an at large bid to states. Teammates Amy Hunter Rebecca Gainey and Kati Murphy also contributed strong play.
The USFL asks Judge Leisure to divide the NFL into AFC and NFC as separate entities with independent TV contracts, finances, and drafts while a third network would be freed for the USFL. NFL officials reject the claim, citing the jury ruling that the NFL did not monopolize television.
The list catalogs MVPs and pitchers by year from 1955 to 1985, noting teams such as the Brooklyn/LA Dodgers the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants, with entries for Hall of Fame players like Koufax Gibson Bench and Rose. It also records front office changes and player transactions including waivers releases and coaching moves across MLB NFL NCAA football and college golf and hockey affiliations.
The Baltimore Orioles appoint Mark Wiley as pitching coach marking a key staff addition for the team. Wiley brings extensive major league coaching experience and will work with pitchers across the bullpen and rotation this season.
Exclusive Partner raced to a three quarter length victory in the $40,000 Ambers Morn Handicap at Belmont Park. Best and Bold won by a stretch in Laurel for $4.80 in the Leisure Club Purse. Peripat claimed the Indian Creek Purse at Keeneland by 2 lengths finishing in a fast 1 13 5. Grand Control prevailed in the Thistledown ninth, six furlongs in 1:13 1-5.
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