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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1987
Page
7
The schedule lists a 7 35 p m Major League Baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves followed by a 9 p m bowling feature from the Greater Buffalo Open on ESPN detailing the ESPN telecast.
Lexington AP reports the Kentucky State Athletic Commission now mandates referees and cornermen wear rubber gloves. Commissioner Fred Lampson says the measure, costing six dollars per pair, aims to protect fighters and staff though testing boxers for AIDS was deemed unaffordable. Trainers critique its efficacy, noting frequent bleeding during bouts.
Kyodo News from Pyongyang reports North Korea demands one third of TV revenues if events are broadcast from the North. Kim Dok Chun, vice president of the Sports Guidance Committee, reiterates a plan to stage eight events in Seoul 1988 and to hold separate opening and closing ceremonies in Pyongyang. The IOC proposal is said to fall short of North Korea joining as co host and a further meeting is requested before Sept 17.
The American League awards go to Frank Viola of Minnesota as pitcher and Don Mattingly of the Yankees as player for July. Viola posted a 5-0 record with a 1.88 ERA over 48 innings, two complete games and a shutout. Mattingly hit .374 with 10 homers and eight doubles, driving in 24 runs and scoring 21 times, and tied a major league record with eight straight games with a homer.
Veteran slugger Dave Kingman, 38, ends comeback bid with the Class AAA Phoenix Firebirds. He exits with a .207 average, two home runs and 11 RBI since July 11, after a final game against the Albuquerque Dukes as the top San Francisco Giants affiliate.
William Perry known as The Refrigerator slimmed to 311 pounds at training camp after weighing near 350 last winter. Coach Ditka praised his conditioning but urged a few more pounds off for explosive movement. Perry credits his personal program and aims to improve pass rush while fans buzz over his weight and endorsements.
Paul Azinger, atop the PGA Tour money list, seeks a 19th major win as 150 players compete at the PGA National course. He recalls a near miss at the British Open while noting Florida greens fungus and 90s heat will test the field.
Columbia-Lower Richland High School basketball coach Jim Childers says his plan to join LSU after the 1987 88 season prompted heated response. He defends his actions while NCAA committee reviews possible conflict with his Roberts recruiting duties.
Texas pitcher Charlie Hough says knuckleballers carry emery boards to keep nails smooth and denies affecting the baseball. In a game against the Twins Niekro drew umpires’ ire for an emery board and sandpaper found in his pockets.
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