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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1985
Page
8
Television listings show the Hall of Fame NBA game featuring Cain Monday on WTBS at 8 05 p m followed by NFL action with the Green Bay Packers versus the Chicago Bears on channels 2 6 15 22 and 25.
The South Aiken Thoroughbreds beat Stall 15 11 15 5 and Middleton 15 7 15 6 to reach the finals where they lost to Bishop England 13 15 15 9. They will face A C Flora next for a spot in the state tournament. Coach Bill Walsh praised Trisha Hass Tammy Smith and Missy Gregory for their performance.
Hilton Head High School hosts the Class AA Lower State Volleyball tournament where Silver Bluff finishes fourth among six teams. The Bulldogs reach the state tourney by winning Region 5, beat Andrews and Swansea, then fall after a three set loss to Wade Hampton ending the season at 19-8.
Claudell Washington, a 10 year veteran outfielder, agreed to a single year deal with the Atlanta Braves for 1985 at a salary of $750,000. New manager Chuck Tanner predicts a strong season despite talks of seeking better terms elsewhere. Washington accepted the Braves offer one day before withdrawal was possible.
An American Airlines jet carrying the Dallas Cowboys diverted to Washington National Airport after team owner Ed A Smith Jr suffered a heart attack. The 110 passengers were aboard a chartered flight home from Philadelphia. Smith was hospitalized in good condition at Georgetown University Hospital.
In Kansas City, Jack Clark's 3-0 changeup single and Tito Landrum’s double sparked a late uprising as the Cardinals erased a near shutout, scoring four in the ninth to beat the Royals 4-2 and seize a two games to none lead with Game 3 set for Busch Stadium. The Royals faced a daunting rally despite strong outings from pitcher Charlie Leibrandt.
The schedule lists Kansas City with Saberhagen and Black facing St Louis with Andujar Tudor and Jackson through October 27 with possible games Saturday and Sunday. Narrative details recount a late-inning rally, defensive plays, and quotes from Brett Blaylock and Clark as Kansas City falls after Leibrandt and Pendleton contribute key hits.
In Game Two of the World Series Dan Quisenberry warmed up in the Royals bullpen as Charlie Leibrandt carried a two hit shutout into the ninth. With Willie McGee on base to start the frame and a tying run at the plate, Kansas City chose not to summon Quiz, trusting Leibrandt to finish the game and keep the 2-0 lead intact.
St Louis outfielder Vince Coleman faces another X ray as doctors seek why his injured knee won’t improve. He has missed two World Series games, with manager Whitey Herzog unsure when Coleman can return. Tito Landrum has stepped in effectively, while the Royals’ Quisenberry and Leibrandt mix ongoing relief efforts in a tense series narrative.
Steve Jones won the Chicago Marathon in 2 hours 7 minutes 13 seconds to defend his title and set the course record. Joan Benoit Samuelson won the women’s race in 2:21:21, beating Ingrid Kristiansen, with Kristiansen second and Rosa Mota third.
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