Sochi Nominated by Soviet Union for 1998 Winter Olympics
Deputy sports minister Alexander Kozlovsky said Sochi won the bid over Georgian and Kazakh city sites. He noted Sochi can host alpine skiing biathlon cross country skiing luge bobsledding with events in the mountains and skating hockey in town. The resort has lodging for 100 000 and access by air water or rail with a Caucasus snow season from October to April.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Black Sea
Sochi
Alexander Kozlovsky
Soviet Olympic Committee
Georgia
Kazakhistan
Caucasus
Kozlovsky
Griffith Joyner Denies Drug Use Amid Accusations
Florence Griffith Joyner dismissed drug use charges after Darrell Robinson accused her of buying growth hormones. She called him a liar and reiterated she has never used drugs. Robinson outlined alleged dealings with other athletes, while Joyner and her husband faced the confrontation via a TV hookup when the accuser did not attend.
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NEW York
Florence Griffith Joyner
Darrell Robinson
Griffith Joyner
Associated Press
Robinson
Nbc-Tv
al Joyner
Gordon Baskin
California
Toronto
Three Tied For Southern Open Lead
Steve Pate Billy Andrade and Rick Fehr shot six under 64 to share the first round lead at the $400 000 Southern Open in Columbus Georgia. Kenny Knox Ray Barr Jr and eight others were within two strokes at Green Island Country Club. Tim Simpson Corey Pavin and others sat at 66 as did rookie Billy Tuten and Columbus native Hugh Roger III.
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Columbus, Ga
Steve Pate
Billy Andrade
Rick Fehr
Kenny Knox
Ray Barr Jr
Tim Simpson
Corey Pavin
Green Island Country Club
Billy Tuten
Hugh Roger III
Columbus
Ted Schulz
Bill Britton
Bill Kratzert
Andrew Magee
Erm
Green Island
Hugh Billy Tuten
Andrew M
Tim Norris
Webb Heintzelman
Wrenn
Bobby Champett
Jim Allagher
Tom Pernice Jr
David Jackson
Mike McCullough
Dan Halldorson
Mediate
Dave Rummelis
Pat Fitzsimons
Chris Perry
Bob Lohr
John Inman
P.H. Horgan Ill
Robert Gomez
Local Football and Golf Notes From Aiken Area
Leavelle-McCampbell defeats Schofield 6-0 as Jessie Curry runs 20 yards for the lone TD. The team improves to 2-0 and hosts A.L. Corbett on September 28. Also in golf news, five tee rated developments include Woodside Plantation in South Carolina among five courses. The Golf Digest October issue ranks Palmetto eighth best in the state. Contact numbers for event info and score reports are listed.
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Leavelle-McCampbell Middle School
Schofield
Jessie Curry
Leavelle-McCampbell
A.L. Corbett
Aiken
Woodside Plantation
South Carolina
Golf Digest
Palmetto
Golf results from the 1989 U S Senior Amateur match play
Houston results show multiple 1 up to 5 and 4 match outcomes at Lochinvar Golf Course. Notable finishes include Daniel Murray defeating Jim Kirk 3 and 2 and Warren Jones beating E B Gee 6 and 5.
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U.S
Houston
Beye
H Glly Fields
Ill
Clarry Gunn
Mpian
David Ueimen
Mequon
Wis
Daniel Murray
la Verne
Calif
Jim Kirk
Ardmore
Okla
Sam Hall
Hattiesburg
Miss
Bill Bratina
Harri
Bo Williams
Ocala
Fis
Don Kelly
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wayne Samples
Ica Kan
Bruce Cuda
Portland
Ore
Paul Demick
Mm Beach
Fla
Eddie Pell
Charlotte
N.C
Rick Jones
Youngstown
Ohio
Bud Lucas
Bedford
N.Y
Bob Lowry
Huntsville
Ala
Wally Mizell
Jacksonville
Dean Cassell
Jerry Chain
Livingston
Texas
Amos Jones
Atlanta
Philip Kistler
Roanoke
Robert Wylie
Canada
Robert Harris
Glenwood
Minn
James Mangum
Robert Eaton
Greeley
Colo
Jene
Murray
Gunn
Williams
Hall
Demick
Samples
Transactions Thursday Sports Roundup Across Leagues
Baseball sees Greg Walker out for the season with the White Sox. Jeff Newman traded to Orlando Juice for Doug Corbett. Paul Blair traded to Gold Coast Suns for Bill Madlock. Charley Brown and Purvis Short signings headline NBA moves. Cedar Rapids adds Plansky and Smith. Bills waive Chris Burkett. CFL activity includes Lions, Stampeders, Tiger Cats, Rough Riders, Blue Bombers acquisitions and activations.
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Chicago White Sox
Greg Walker
Bradenton Explorers
Jeff Newman
Orlando Juice
Doug Corbett
Paul Blair
Gold Coast Suns
Bill Madlock
Basketball National Basketball Association
Cleveland Cavaliers
Charley Brown
NEW Jersey Nets
Purvis Short
Orlando Magic
Nick Anderson
Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
Mark Plansky
Pernell Smith
National Football League
Buffalo Bills
Chris Burkett
Local Friday and Saturday Football Schedule Highlights
Friday’s action features Strom Thurmond at South Aiken and Lexington versus Midland Valley at 8 p.m. Also on Friday Andrew Jackson hosts Silver Bluff North Augusta meets Greenwood HKT plays Ridge Spring Monetta Wagener Salley faces Pelion. Saturday hosts Lady Pacer Invitational volleyball and football games including Maryland at Clemson and Georgia Tech at USC at noon.
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Strom Thurmond
South Aiken
Lexington
Midland Valley
Andrew Jackson
Silver Bluff
North Augusta
Greenwood
H-K-T
Ridge Spring
Lady Pacer
Maryland
Clemson
Georgia Tech
USC
Mays Faces USC In High Stakes Georgia Tech Showdown
Georgia Tech star Jerry Mays is highlighted for his rushing and receiving totals and his impact against USC. USC coach Sparky Woods notes Mays is dangerous with the ball, while Bobby Ross of Georgia Tech praises Mays as among college football's most productive players.
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Georgia Tech
ACC
Mays
USC
Jerry Mays
Sparky Woods
Bobby Ross
Gamecocks
Todd Ellis
Virginia
Ken Swilling
Gamecock
Woods
Williams-Brice Stadium
Bobby Brown
West Virginia
Maryland Terps Look to Start ACC Run Versus Clemson
Maryland coach hopes for a strong start in conference play after a 23-0 win over Western Michigan. QB Neil O’Donnell has stepped up, tying for third in completions and leading in percentage, with WR Dean Green and RB Ricky Johnson keying the offense. Clemson’s Terry Allen sits 546 yards shy of the Tigers’ all-time rushing record.
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Terrapins
Western Michigan
Ford
Maryland
Neil O’donnell
ACC
O’donnell
Dean Green
Green
Ricky Johnson
TIGER
Clemson
Terry Allen
Tigers
Kenny Flowers
Buddy Gore
Ray Yauger
High School Games Adjusted for Storm Threat
Coaches report potential reschedules as storms threaten Aiken area games. Williston Elko versus Denmark Olar moved to Monday while Wardlaw Academy P eli on shifts to Monday night. Greenwood night game hoped to proceed tonight. Ridge Spring Monetta and Hunter Kinard Tyler remain on tonight with a possible Saturday swap.
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South Aiken High Gymnasium
Matial Arts Academy
Richland Avenue
Aiken
Aiken Standard Sports Department
Jacobs
Williston-Elko
Denmark-Olar
Wagener-Salley
Pelion
North Augusta
Greenwood
Bill Utsey
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Phil Strickland
Pineland Christian
Wardlaw Academy
Wardlaw
Jim Buist
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Ucla
WJBF
Wolo
Rutgers
Northwestern
ESPN
Michigan State
Notre Dame
WRDW
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Ohio State
Southern
Cal
Kentucky
Alabama
Wagt
Leavelle
McCampbell
Golf Reporter Magazine
Danielle Ammaccapane
Myra Blackwelder
Buena Park
Call
Los Coyotes
Lisa Walters
Sherri Turner
Amy Alcott
Pat Bradley
Jill Briles
Rosenthal
Patti Rizzo
Oeene
Pamela Wright
Alice Ritzman
Rosie Jones
Jane Geddes
Cindy Rarick
Janet Anderson
A Benz
Caroline Pierce
Marta Figueras-Dotti
Robin Hood
Sandra Palmer
Cathy Johnston
Colleen Walker
Kate Rogerson
Chris Johnson
Kathryn Young
Vicki Fergon
Allison Finney
Joan Pitcock
E Sanders
Sherri Steinhauer
Tina Barrett
Janeen
Mitzi Edge
Becky Pearson
Elaine Crosby
Jated Press
Canadian Football League
British Columbia Lions
Steve Wilburn
Calgary Stampeders
Will Johnson
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Richard Estell
Donnahue Grant
Derrick McAdoo
Ottawa Rough Riders
Scott Flngel
Winnnipeg Blue Bombers
Gilbert Renfroe
Toronto Argonauts
Stan Mikanos
Buster Rhymes
Darren Yewchyn
Paine Webber
Aarne Nooo
Reds
Braves
OORT
Saenenes
Pame
USA
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WTBS
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POPE
Terror Teter
Heeseeesee
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NY Rangers
Washington
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Minnesota
Vision
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Smythe
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Terps
Highland Park Club
Highland Park Dr
Aiken Aiken
B&s
Lauren Street
Augusta Road
Augusta
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