Perkins Turns Tide With 20-16 Win Over Georgia
Alabama shook off a rough 1980s start under Ray Perkins with a dramatic 20-16 season opener at Georgia. Mike Shula drove a late drive, finding Albert Bell for a 17-yard TD with 15 seconds left after a Georgia punt return TD gave the Bulldogs the lead.
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Braves at Pirates in prime time baseball
Major league game coverage lists the Atlanta Braves visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7 35 p m on TBS alongside tennis from the U S Open at 7 30 p m on USA Network.
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Pirates rally past Braves as Tunnell ends drought
Lee Tunnell earned his first win since July 21 and Mike Brown hit his first National League homer to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 4 over the Atlanta Braves. Tunnell allowed all four Braves runs over 6 1 3 innings and earned his 2nd win, while Brown drove in a run with a homerless day.
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South Carolina routs Citadel in opener looks for fixes
Coach Joe Morrison says the Gamecocks improved in a 56 17 win over The Citadel but must cut 11 penalties and two turnovers ahead of Appalachian State. Freshman end Derrick Little earned six tackles and a pick six, while Ken Sally and receivers Ryan Bethea Vic McConnell saw late action and responded well.
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USCA Soccer Coach Sets Realistic Goals for New Pacers
University of South Carolina Aiken coach Yank Albers guides the Pacers in their first varsity season with slow improvement expected. He forecasts a .250 to .300 winning rate as the team faces tough NAIA District 6 foes and an opening game at Presbyterian. Captain Bill leads a small, eager squad learning to win.
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USCA Soccer Schedule and Coach Comments Preview
USC Aiken outlines its 2004 season with games against Presbyterian Georgia College and Francis Marion among eleven opponents as the team transitions from club to intercollegiate play. Coach Albers notes many players are young but promising, led by forward John Moore and goalie training for a first home game September 16 against Francis Marion at 7 30 p.m.
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Simpkins sets jump record at World University Games in Kobe
Charles Simpkins of Aiken shattered the Games triple jump mark with 58 feet 7 inches on his second attempt, the third longest ever, while the United States climbed to 55 medals 18 golds as the event nears its end. The Soviets lead the medals race with track and field contenders in seven events and pursue more titles in basketball water polo and volleyball.
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Registration Speeds For Whiskey Road Race Saturday
The Whiskey Road Race at H. Odell Weeks Center on Saturday features a 1 mile kids run, an 2 mile open race, and a 10K popular event. Pre registration is $6, late registration $7 with nylon duffle bags for all registrants.
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Prep Schedule Signals Friday Football Opener
Eight of ten area high schools start the 1985 season Friday with most on the road. Aiken hosts North Augusta at Hagood Stadium Silver Bluff visits South Aiken at Jackson Stadium Wagener-Salley welcomes Swansea at home Strom Thurmond treks to Batesburg-Leesville Williston-Elko travels to Ruffin Ridge Springs-Monetta heads to Saluda St. Angela plays Allendale Academy while Williston-Elko and others open with 8 p.m. kickoffs.
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