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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1990
Page
11
Jerome Holtzman recalls Casey Stengel in a Cooperstown remembrance. The piece covers Stengel's Hall of Fame election after a five year rule waiver, his unique managerial innovations with the Yankees, famous pranks like the sparrow incident, platoon strategy, and his centennial birthday note as 100 years since his birth.
Hartsville All-Stars defeated Aiken 60 in the Dixie Boys State Tournament to advance to the championship. Jack Shumate and Daniel Johnson led a strong pitching effort, limiting Aiken to one hit as Hartsville built an early lead and cruised. Aiken’s Dwayne Caldwell took the loss after two innings, with Tommy Burkhart finishing the last four. Coach Mike McCarthy praised his team’s defense and experience as the defending champs exit.
In response to Shoal Creek controversy, the PGA Tour votes to deny hosting rights to clubs with all white memberships or discrimination. The policy, reviewed by a 10 member Policy Board, targets events across PGA Tour and related tours and requires clubs to pursue minority membership.
On this day in 1985 Tom Seaver, aged 40, becomes the 17th major league pitcher to win 300 games. He throws a six hitter guiding the Chicago White Sox to a 4 1 victory over the New York Yankees, cementing a storied milestone.
BROOKLYN, Mich. A crash sent Al Unser to hospital during the opening day of practice for Sundays Marlboro race. Unser suffered a broken right femur, a broken right collarbone and fractured ribs and was hospitalized in Indianapolis after transfer from Michigan. Speeds during practice reached around 221 mph with Rick Mears, Al Unser Jr. and Bobby Rahal topping the charts.
Morgan and Palmer head for Cooperstown as first year electees. Palmer led Orioles to six playoffs and six World Series while Morgan starred for the Reds in seven playoffs and four Series. Palmer received 92.5 percent of BBWAA votes, while Morgan also earned Hall eligibility status.
Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks backs Raiders owner Al Davis for induction as Davis prepares to present Hendricks at the Hall of Fame ceremony in Columbus. Davis has introduced numerous inductees, and this marks his record eighth presentation. The class also includes Buck Buchanan Franco Harris Jack Lambert Bob Griese Bob St Clair and Tom Landry. Davis once led the Raiders as head coach and AFL commissioner.
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