New USC Aiken coach returns home to Palmetto State roots
Larry Wall named head coach at USC Aiken, set to begin May 1, returning to South Carolina after coaching in Kentucky. He aims for consistent playoff berths, with a fast paced offense and strong recruiting within a 100 mile radius, building on Lew Perkins era.
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Lew Perkins
Pacers
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North Greenville
Lew
Keefe Walker
Zach Norris
Wild comeback leads USC-Aiken over Elmhurst 16 to 14 in three hour marathon
USC-Aiken baseball staged a dramatic rally to defeat Elmhurst College 16 14 after trailing 6 0 and 7 5. The game featured 31 walks 19 hits and seven errors in a 30 run slugfest. Elmhurst built a 12 7 lead before USCA tied it in the sixth and chased the visitors with 9 runs in that frame. Richard Reynolds earned the save for Elmhurst while Alton Aaron closed out the final inning for USC Aiken. The Pacers next play Augusta College in a road doubleheader.
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Bobby Cue
Dick Abney
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Richard Reynolds
Illinois
Dean Glover
Mike Hite
Charlie Colclough
Rick Lawton
Alton Aaron
Marty Harper
University of North Carolina
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Pacer
Tim Woodall
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Jim Pates
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Augusta College
Aiken
Elmhurst College
George J
Frank Burch
Rich Williams
Steve Skora
Jack Arden
Matt Scott
Dan Gerom
Mike Steagie
Tom Ludwig
Rob Shoemacker
Rick Peterick
John Green
Cris Lybrand
Mike Conigilaro
Pat Reilly
Bobby Holcombe
Aiken Golfers Finish Second in Columbus Invitational
Aiken High tied for second behind Hardaway High of Columbus in the Columbus Interscholastic Invitational. Craig Beckwith Jeff Langley and Berry Alabama’s Steve Lowery posted 149 for the two round total, with Beckwith parring the second hole of sudden death to seal second place.
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Hardaway
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Post wins Dinah Shore in LPGA richest event again
Sandra Post outdueled Nancy Lopez to win the $305,000 Dinah Shore Winners Circle at Mission Hills, posting 276 to tie for the tournament record and secure $37,500. Lopez finished one stroke back, earning $24,500. others earning shares include Pat Bradley and Donna White at $15,000 each.
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Palm Springs
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Rancho Mirage
Calif
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Dinah Shore
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Mission Hills Country Club
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Sandra
Costa Mesa
Pat Bradley
Donna White
Judy Rankin
JoAnne Carner
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Floyd Seizes Greensboro Win In Omen-Filled Finish
Ray Floyd birdied the 17th and 18th to overcome a six shot deficit and win the Greater Greensboro Open with a five under par 67. He finished at 282, six under, earning $45,000 as Bobby Burns and Gary Player tied for second at 283.
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Jack Renner
Seve Ballesteros
Spain
Lanny Wadkins
Niekro Satisfied After Five-Hit Shutout Of Braves
Houston pitcher Joe Niekro earned a 2-0 win over Atlanta in the season-opening sweep, striking out seven, as the Astros extended their shutout streak to 21 innings. Ken Forsch had no-hitter bid earlier, with two runs in the decisive sixth inning. The Astros head to the Dodger series in the Astrodome.
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Bill Jones Insurance wins Aiken Police League slow-pitch final
Bill Jones Insurance defeated Aiken Sporting Goods 7 to 4 yesterday afternoon at Old Airport Road Field to capture the Aiken Police League slow-pitch title. Scorpio placed third and Seigler's Insurance fourth in the double-elimination event. Chris Childress of Bill Jones Insurance earned tournament MVP honors, while Jack Ross of Scorpio hit three home runs to take the roundtripper trophy. American Legion Post 26 supplied trophies and Post Commander Willis Herndon presented them.
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Chris Childrers
Bill Jones
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American Legion Post 26
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Tom Thornton
Robert Hardy
Louis Conner
Johnny Middleton
Chip Atkinson
Inman Floyd
Gene Jennings
Pat Guy
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