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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1984
Page
6
Apparent coverage of track field and swimming results from the Summer Olympics with names such as Tessa Sanderson and Los Angeles area venues. Includes listed events, time slots, and matchups among nations along with American league baseball standings and hockey and football notes.
In the Church League standings First and Shilo lead at 72, with St Marys close behind. Forfeit losses alter schedules as St Johns forfeits and First Baptist sweeps opponents. Top hitters include Dan Clayton, Kevin Smith, Clyde Smith, and Dirk Bartley across multiple teams as games unfold through the week with matchups listed and times set.
The National Football League released a wave of cuts and waivers across multiple teams. Cincinnati Bengals cut Steve McKeaver and Ron Mackey, Denver Broncos waived Myron Dupree and several others, Los Angeles Rams released Roger Huff and Stevenson Morgan, New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers also announced waiver actions affecting multiple players.
Joakim Nystrom, 21, defeated Tim Wilkison 6-2 7-5 to win the Volvo International in North Conway, earning $32,000 and boosting his 14-1 run. The Swedish contingent now includes Mats Wilander Henrik Sundstrom Anders Jarryd and Stefan Edberg, with Borg’s legacy inspiring a new generation. Nystrom, a clay baseline specialist, climbs toward a higher ATP ranking after the win and ahead of the U S Open Clay Court Championships in Indianapolis.
Atlanta paid tribute to Phil Niekro with a 40 minute pregame salute before a 2 0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. A crowd of 32637 watched as Niekro, 45, wore his Atlanta uniform and his No 35 was retired. Ted Turner praised his community work and dedication.
Orioles beat Indians 4-2 behind Storm Davis who improved to 12-4 after a six-hitter. Davis held the Indians scoreless until the eighth as Baltimore built a 4-0 lead with Wayne Gross, Eddie Murray, Gary Roenicke, Mike Young, and Rich Dauer driving in runs. Davis praised for strength, while Detroit and Boston games featured Clemens’ eight innings and Lance Parrish, Chet Lemon, Tom Brookens homers in a Tigers win.
Rick Mahler pitched a shutout against the Dodgers at Fulton County Stadium after Phil Niekro Night ceremonies, lowering his ERA to 2.58 and extending Atlanta’s dominance. Dodgers could muster eight singles and a double but no runs, while Dale Murphy stopped a Dodger threat at the plate.
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