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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1996
Page
10
Pro football quarterback Jeff George was waived by the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday and is now looking for a new NFL team. The move leaves him available as teams reassess quarterback depth and potential trades or signings this week.
Gabriela Sabatini, once a tennis luminary, announced her retirement effective immediately in New York. The 26 year old Argentine failed to win a tournament in nearly two years, hampered by a stomach injury and missing major events including the French Open and Wimbledon. Her last major victory was the 1994 Virginia Slims Championships.
The list covers football games at Hagood Stadium and North Augusta at Aiken, soccer at USC Aiken, tennis between Aiken and South Aiken, volleyball and junior varsity fixtures, and a USC Aiken women's basketball game at Erskine, with times ranging from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Evening sports lineup includes 4 p.m. Breeders Cup Draw and 7:30 p.m. Yankees at Braves on ESPN. Also 7:30 p.m. Rochester Open bowling on ESPN Bin and Capitals at Rangers on ESPN. WEXG coverage noted.
David Cone pitched six solid innings as Bernie Williams powered the offense with a homer and the bullpen closed out a 5-2 win that pulled New York within 2-1 in the World Series. The Yankees, now 6-0 on the road in postseason play this year, aim to even the series with Kenny Rogers drawing the start next.
Silver Bluff High School has clinched a Class AA playoff berth and seeks a first round home game. Coach Al Lown says the Bulldogs must beat Allendale-Fairfax High School in their final regular season home game to secure hosting.
Silver Bluff and Barnwell share the Region 6 AA lead at 3.0 with a critical regular season finale looming. Allendale-Fairfax sits 2-1 and hosts Wade Hampton as coach Lown notes implications for all involved. Running back Chris Lincoln, back from injuries, leads the Bulldogs in rushing with 391 yards as four Silver Bluff backs surpass 300 yards.
Clemson, led by lineman of the week Jamie Trimble, beat Georgia Tech 28-25 to salvage a season as Brett Williams explains why fans celebrate a winner. The team has faced arrests and questions earlier, with a 45-0 loss to North Carolina and 38-24 loss at Missouri, then improved on the field.
Atlanta Falcons cut Jeff George ending a turbulent run after a sideline tirade and suspension. George becomes an unrestricted free agent after 4 p.m. today with about 1.9 million of his 3.6 million salary remaining to be paid by any claiming team. The hearing on his grievance is scheduled for next week.
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