Bodine Takes First Union 400 Pole At North Wilkesboro
Brett Bodine earns the pole for the First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro with a lap at 117.017 mph in a Ford, lining up beside brother Geoff for the first time. Ernie Irvan and Ken Schrader follow, while Dale Earnhardt and others miss top 20 and must qualify. Bojangles' to sponsor Kulwicki's team for three races as Kulwicki Racing remains under new management with Jimmy Hensley set to drive at North Wilkesboro Martinsville and Talladega.
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Sports TV Schedule Highlights Apollo Weekend April 17 1986
Saturday listings show Mets at Reds baseball and PGA Seniors plus clay court tennis on multiple networks. Notable programs include Celtics at Heat basketball and Arkansas Derby horse race with boxing Toney versus Thomas and additional track softball and golf events.
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Cox Confident Hitting Will Come By The Associated Press
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox expresses optimism as the club, despite a .197 batting average—the worst in MLB—executes solid pitching. Through 11 games, Atlanta has 23 runs on 67 hits with six homers, while several regulars struggle below .200 and only Jeff Blauser and Deion Sanders exceed .200. The rotation of Maddux Smoltz Avery Glavine and Smith holds a 1.46 ERA, keeping the team competitive early in the season.
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USC Aiken Faces Uncertainty in Peach Belt Playoff Opener
USC Aiken, ranked 10th nationally, hosts Pembroke State in the Peach Belt baseball tournament opener. Coach Gary Gilmore questions whether his team will show up with consistency as the Pacers seek a best of three series win at Satcher Field.
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Pacer golf team tunes up for conference and NCAA
USC Aiken golf coach Michael Carlisle says the Pacers seek strong play in the District 2 North South Championship at Pipe Stem State Park West Virginia to boost confidence for Peach Belt and NCAA II tournaments. USC Aiken ranked No. 5 nationally with four firsts and four seconds this season.
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Langer Ties Heritage Lead With Two Round 134
Bernhard Langer, already Masters champion, shares Heritage Classic lead at Harbour Town after a 65, 36 hole total 134. David Frost and David Edwards are also 134 while Payne Stewart and Bob Estes chase at 135. Langer cites a focused early week followed by strong play on the front nine.
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