Hard Work Pays Off For Soap Box Derby Winner
Will Aiken, 10, won the CSRA All-American Soap Box Derby Junior Division and earned a trip to Akron, Ohio for the All-American and International Derby. His father Bill and Clarence Savage aided the build starting in February, with kit costs about 170 dollars and a 60 page rule book. Will prepared with drilling sanding and body work, finishing seventh in April's Masters Rally before Fort Gordon races and the Akron trip.
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Kuhn Steps Down as Baseball Commissioner After 14 Stormy Years
After 14 stormy years as commissioner Bowie Kuhn says he will not seek a second term. An eight member search committee led by Bud Selig will select his replacement with recommendations due in 30 to 60 days. Named potential successors include John McHale and others who reportedly say they are not interested.
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Reactions Mixed As Kuhn Resigns and Finley Responds
Charlie Finley former Oakland Athletics owner hailed baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhns resignation from LaPorte Indiana saying it was the greatest day in the history of the game He recalled past clashes with Kuhn including fines and suspensions in the 1970s and a 1973 World Series dispute over Mike Andrews.
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Braves Halt Giants 6-4 in San Francisco
The Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 as Brett Butler triple Rafael Ramirez single and Jerry Royster homer sparked a two-run eighth. Atlanta leads the four game set 2-1. manager Joe Torre cautioned against complacency after last year’s slump.
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Watson Seeks Career Golf Sweep as Neck Ailment Worsens
Tom Watson enters the 65th PGA Championship at Riviera amid a chronic neck problem that required hours of treatment. He aims to complete a career sweep of the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA, joining Nicklaus, Player, Sarazen, and Hogan. Watson remains confident despite pain and previews possible contenders on the 6,946 yard layout.
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