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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1989
Page
11
Gene Tunney wins a unanimous decision over Jack Dempsey after ten rounds to retain the world heavyweight title. The bout is marred by a long count in the seventh round.
Mitch Album profiles Mark Spitz who, after years away from competition, contemplates a 1992 Barcelona comeback at age 42. The piece recalls Spitz’s 1968 1972 dominance, his post swimming life in Los Angeles, and Gaines pushing him to race in a playful TV segment that rekindled his competitive fire.
In a soggy Bolden Stadium Aiken Hornets beat Columbia High 28 0 to open Region 4 AAA play. Shed Harris ran for 143 yards on 17 carries and Marcus Brown added a pair of touchdowns as Aiken outgained Columbia 239 to 88 in a decisive conference win.
Hurricane Hugo disrupts a college football weekend forcing possible shifts in South Carolina games. South Carolina and Georgia Tech may move to Sunday. Maryland at Clemson also possible changes. Officials weigh safety, lighting, and traffic implications as the storm hits the coast.
Most schools defer tonight’s prep football choices until Hugo’s impact clears. Aiken High played Thursday in Columbia while Strom Thurmond at South Aiken waits for both teams to decide. Coaches Nelson and Jacobs cite field conflicts and possible weekend rescheduling including Monday.
The article previews Clemson and South Carolina tests this week with Maryland and Georgia Tech respectively. It highlights USC's struggle against Major Harris last week and notes Georgia Tech running back Jerry Mays as a potent ACC threat.
Georgia Tech (0-2) meets South Carolina (1-1-1) at Williams-Brice Stadium with 72,400 capacity and a 7 p.m. kickoff. The series sits Georgia Tech up 11-7, recalling a 34-0 Yellow Jackets win in 1988. Key players include Techs Jerry Mays Shawn Jones Ken Swilling and Carolinas Harold Green Todd Ellis Robert Gibson. A sellout crowd is expected.
Clemson coach Danny Ford calls Maryland big and strong as the Tigers prepare for a Saturday noon showdown at Memorial Stadium. Maryland opened with a 10-6 loss at NC State and later a 14-10 defeat to West Virginia, setting the stage for a conference race start.
Maryland hosts Clemson in a 1-2 to 3-0 matchup at Memorial Stadium with 80,000 capacity. Last year Clemson beat Maryland 49-25 at College Park. Maryland stars Neil O'Donnell David Carr Bren Lowry Ricky Johnson pace the offense while Clemson features Terry Allen Wesley McFadden and Chris Gardocki. A few tickets may remain as a sellout is anticipated.
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