West Ashley Wins Three Close Games To Lead State Series
West Ashley Post 289 swept Aiken Post 26 in Charleston to take a three to two lead in the American Legion State Championship series. Victories were 8-7 Friday, 11-10 Saturday, and 3-2 Sunday, all decided by a single run.
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Charleston
West Ashley
American Legion
Aiken Post
Mark Gaethe
Lee
Richard Wieters
Wieters
Post
Willie Bell
Aiken
Willie
Bell
Billy Port
Port
Paul Martin
Tom Kuppens
Lennie Cuzzell
Mark Baldwin
Jeff Roberts
Peter Sampson
Nicklaus Wins PGA With Final 69 Breaks Jones Record
Jack Nicklaus won the PGA with a final 69 at Canterbury Golf Club, finishing at 277 to beat Bruce Crampton by four strokes. He tied and set several major title records, reflecting on comparisons to Bobby Jones while teammates and rivals lauded his performance and career.
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Nicklaus
Bobby Jones
Cleveland
Jack Nicklaus
Jones
Golden Bear
Bruce Crampton
Canterbury Golf Club
Crampton
Tom Weiskopf
Jack
U.S
Walter Hagen
Mason Rudolph
Don Iverson
J.C. Snead
Lanny Wadkins
al Geiberger
Akron
Firestone
West Ashley pitcher Wieters completes shutout workload
Wieters pitched the distance for West Ashley as 26 players rest on an off day due to injuries. Russell Lee has a bruised wrist and Paul Martin a bruised elbow after weekend hits by pitches. Charlie Smith sat out after a Thursday collision but remained in uniform.
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Richard Wieters
West Ashley
Russell Lee
Paul Martin
Charlie Smith
THINK AHEAD TO NEXT SHOT IN GOLF STRATEGY
Advice on golf strategy stresses planning the second shot before the first. Aim for a level open spot on the fairway to set up an easier next shot toward the green. Avoid hazards like trees sandtraps or creeks by using less club and playing short of trouble, then chip and hope for a one putt par.
Wiland Qualifies in Akron Youth Golf Classic
Aiken’s Ken Wiland is among 60 survivors from 150 in the Insurance Youth Golf Classic at Akron Ohio. He joins David Scott of Spartanburg and Jackie Donnelly of Anderson as state players advancing to join pros Lanny Wadkins John Miller Gay Brewer and Byron Nelson. Scott won a playoff against Wiland after an eventful final hole in the South Carolina state tournament.
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Aiken
Kenny Wiland
South Carolina
Insurance
Akron
Ohio
Wiland
David Scott
Spartanburg
Jackie Donnelly
Anderson
Lanny Wadkins
John Miller
Gay Brewer
Byron Nelson
Furman
Greenville
Scott
Center
State Insurance
Margaret Court defeats Billie Jean King in Nashville classic
Margaret Court, the top seed, beat Billie Jean King 6-3 4-6 6-2 in Nashville earning $7,000. Court remains confident King will beat Bobby Riggs in Houston on Sept 20. King, coming off a long win streak, declined further interviews after the defeat.
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Margaret Court
Billie Jean King
Nashville, Tenn
Riggs
Porter
Mrs. King
Los Angeles
Allaire
N.J
Florence golfer David DuPre wins South Carolina Amateur title
Columbia rider David DuPre captures the S C AmateurGolf championship with an 11 under par across four rounds finishing strong. He posted a 200 total and earned the event trophy amid tight competition from regional rivals.
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Florence
David DuPre
Columbia
S.C
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Russell
Rbi Lawn
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W. Bell
CF Livingston
P Harrison
C Barrs
Luton
J. Bell
Sampson
Rbi Port
C Richardson
Baldwin
Kuppens
Gaethe
Eidson
P Cuzzell
Bailey
Fairey
Ac Val
Livingston
Harrison
RF Perkins
PR Lee
LF Sampson
RBI West
Ashley Port
CF Baldwin
LF Wieters
Thornhill
Schleppegrell
P Curzell
Arnold Palmer
Nat'l. News
Ken Wiland
DuPre
Ronald Garrett
Feulige
HONDA
Richland Ave
Mighty
Mini
Central Air
Holley Fuel Co., Inc
Union St. N. E
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