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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1985
Page
10
Tuesday baseball features the Atlanta Braves visiting the Cincinnati Reds in a 7 30 p m game broadcast on WTBS. The matchup pairs two iconic clubs with potential playoff implications and notable rosters.
Suwanee Georgia AP Billy White Shoes Johnson, famed for celebrations after touchdowns, may sit on the sidelines for the rest of the season after two penalties in a 44 28 loss to Denver. Falcons coach Dan Henning said he reluctantly told Johnson to stop, noting if it harms the team he will. Johnson has danced after touchdowns in at least four occasions without penalties since the NFL banned end zone celebrations in 1984. Dwight Gooden named National League Player of the Week after two Sept starts that included 15 strikeouts in scoreless innings and key hits, his second such honor this season.
Fort Worth businessman named in connection with a slush fund that paid TCU players has received a death threat according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He reported the calls to police and has denied involvement in the scheme that led to six players being dismissed from the team led by Coach Jim Wacker.
Darrell Waltrip narrowed the Winston Cup standings by 23 points behind leader Bill Elliott after finishing second in the Goody's 500 at Daytona Beach. Elliott crashed and placed 17th, leaving him at 3,523 points to Waltrip's 3,500 with five races remaining. Waltrip has risen from a 206 point deficit after recent top finishes at Richmond and Dover. He also became the all time motorsports money leader after Martinsville runners up to Dale Earnhardt.
Kennedy and Schofield each won two matches in a two triangular day. Kennedy beat A L Corbett 15-2 15-7 and Leavelle McCampbell 15-2 17-15 to move 2-0, while Leavelle McCampbell defeated Corbett 15-1 15-3. Schofield, led by returning starters Christy Zentgraf Keri Chavis Lynn Moore and Traci Allen, beat North Augusta 16-14 15-4 and New Ellenton 15-10 15-1. Coach Jody Jimmies said the four starters led the wins. Kennedy and Schofield meet Wednesday at Jackson at 4:30.
Eric Dickerson returned from a holdout strong with 150 rushing yards and three touchdowns as the Rams beat Seattle 35-24. He exploded in the fourth quarter, ripping a 43 yard run and capping the surge that sealed the win, while Rams coach John Robinson praised his quick form.
Auburn and Oklahoma idle over the weekend hold the top two spots in the AP college football poll while Southern California tumbles from third to 18th after an upset by Baylor. Air Force and Virginia enter the rankings as Illinois drops out after a loss to Nebraska.
The St Louis Cardinals rallied for a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Terry Pendleton delivering a two run triple with two outs in the eighth. Jeff Lahti earned the win as the Cards extended their lead in the NL East, while the Mets topped the Phillies 4-1. Dodgers beat Astros 5-3 to trim the NL West magic number to eight.
South Carolina coach Joe Morrison says the offense must improve dramatically after a 34-3 televised defeat to Michigan. He juggles quarterback plans between Mike Hold and Allen Mitchell, cites mental errors and blocking issues, and flags Georgia as the next tough test.
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