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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1987
Page
6
Muhammad Ali says he may undergo brain surgery within the next couple of years to relieve Parkinsons Syndrome, a degenerative condition. He discusses symptoms including slowed movement and speech, while noting his mind remains sharp and he seeks prayer support rather than empathy.
World No. 1 Ivan Lendl defeated Brad Gilbert 6 1 6 0 in the final of the $232,000 D C Tennis Classic in Washington. The win marked Lendl’s 12th straight victory over Gilbert and came in 56 minutes, earning $39 440.
Steffi Graf and Claudia Kohde Kilsch staged a dramatic comeback in the doubles final to defeat Chris Evert and Pam Shriver 1 6 7 5 6 4 after a split in singles, giving West Germany the federation cup women's team championship over the United States in West Vancouver.
Oakland pitcher Bill Caudill broke his right hand Saturday after punching a man who allegedly assaulted his wife in a hotel parking lot. The Athletics pitcher is on the 21 day disabled list after returning to the majors this season. In 1984 Caudill saved 36 games for Oakland before a 1985 trade to Toronto.
Ron Schroder captured his fourth summer title at the seventh annual Perry Watson Memorial after windy rain delays and a 1-under 71 final round. He finished 140 total, two shots ahead of runner-up Shaun McCool who posted 142. Berry Crain led early before Schroder overtook him on the back nine. Schroder’s win marks his second Watson Memorial title, with challenging play under severe weather as the final group faced a 90-minute delay.
Ron Schroder claimed his fourth win of the year at the Perry Watson Memorial after a 20 foot birdie on the 15th. McCool, a Baptist College alumnus from Jackson, fired four birdies despite two bogeys and sub par expectations. Ratcliffe Kuhlke Bowden Knox Hill filled top ten as Schroder builds momentum toward the Orville White Cup in two weeks.
Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson unified three titles by defeating Tony Tucker in a 12 round decision at the Las Vegas Hilton. Spinks, stripped of the IBF title, asserts he is the people's champion and seeks a fall 1988 title bout with Tyson, who will next fight Tyrell Biggs in October in Atlantic City. Promoter Butch Lewis believes a Tyson Spinks showdown could be boxing history, pending schedules and commitments.
Curtis Strange birdied the 18th to win the St Jude Classic by one stroke. He finished 275 at Colonial Country Club after a 69 final round, earning $130,328 and moving to second on the money list. Russ Cochran, Tom Kite, Denis Watson, and Mike Donald tied for second.
After one weekend of drills the Atlanta Falcons found needed blocking depth from linemen Jamie Dukes Jeff Kiewel Brett Miller and rookie Kenny Flowers. Coach Marion Campbell praised Dukes for consistency at center and guard while noting Radloff and Scully face competition as the team builds multiple sets and a stronger passing game. Miller and Kiewel recover from knee surgeries as Miller teams with Fra lic to clear the way for Gerald Riggs.
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