Stockton wins Massachusetts Classic after lucky break
Dave Stockton rallies to a one stroke victory at the Massachusetts Golf Classic with a final round 66 to finish 13 under 275 at Pleasant Valley. He eclipses Ray Floyd and others while a stray ball from his 60th hole narrowly avoids a hazard after striking a young girl on the fringe. The win adds to his career earnings over 425 000 and sets a new tournament record.
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Cragwood Trainer Bonham Dies Suddenly at 64
Thomas Bonham 64 longtime Cragwood Stable assistant trainer died unexpectedly in Long Island Jewish Hospital after a June 22 knee injury from a horse kick at Belmont Park. A Natchez native, he worked 50 years with horses and helped Cragwood produce champions such as Sagai Hawaii and Tanagra. He is survived by his wife, mother, two brothers and two sisters. services set for New Hyde Park and burial in Natchez.
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Travers Stakes May Clear Muddy Picture
Travers Stakes next Saturday at 1 1/8 miles may clarify the 3yearold division. Canonero II is sidelined by a leg infection after Derby and Preakness wins. Bold Reason among likely favorites with a five-race win streak, joined by Eastern Fleet Kennedy Roads Good Behaving Epic Journey as other Travers contenders.
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Travers
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Aiken and Mississippi Open Series at World Series
Aiken American League All Stars arrived in Pascagoula Mississippi in good shape after a 12 hour bus trip to begin play in the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series. The event features regional teams aiming for the national title.
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Aiken Leads Dixie Youth World Series Opener
Aiken American, representing South Carolina, meets Meridian Mississippi in the opening double elimination round broadcast by WLOW-FM at 7:30 EDT. Manager Tome Sanders says the team, led by pitcher Eric Miner with a 6-0 record, is in high spirits after a 13 game winning streak and three tournament titles.
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Aiken Standard
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Miss
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Aiken American
Spivey Wins New Ellenton Junior Title
Jim Spivey defeated Donnie Chambers three and two to win the championship flight in New Ellenton Country Club’s first junior golf tourney. Hoppy Langley and Dwayne Deal won the first and second flights respectively while the club also announced a member guest best ball event with a $10 entry per team and Wednesday deadline.
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New Ellenton Country Club
Hoppy Langley
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Dwayne Deal
Walter Ogden
Garrett Leads Patriots Past Giants In New Stadium Debut
In Foxboro a crowd of 60 423 packed the opening night for the Patriots new home. Carl Garrett rushed for three long runs including a 53 yard kickoff return and a 44 yard sprint as New England defeated the New York Giants 20 to 14 in an NFL exhibition.
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New England
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Tournament Field Dwindles In 10th Annual Men’s Softball
More than half the teams dropped from the 10th annual league tournament after last week’s start. Riegel beat Tanter Heat 16 3 and Edgefield beat Star Fiber 14 3. Gregg Park lost to Clearwater 12 3. The Invincibles stunned Riegel 9 8 in eight innings. Edgefield eliminated Pizza Villa 9 3. Barton Roofing beat Southeastern Tool 12 11. Gregg Park faces The Invincibles at 6 30. Southeastern Tool meets Edgefield next. Barton Roofing vs Clearwater in winner’s bracket final tonight.
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Allison Wins Yankee 400 at Michigan International Speedway
Bobby Allison beat Richard Petty by three lengths to win the Yankee 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Allison led 156 of 197 laps with a record 149.799 mph average, earning 15,695 and boosting season winnings to 150,480. Petty remains close to 200,000 in career earnings. Buddy Baker finished third for Petty Motors.
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Youth Football Meeting for Graniteville Area
All boys aged seven to thirteen in the Graniteville Warrenville Vaucluse area are invited to attend a youth football meeting today at 5 p.m. at the Little League field in Graniteville to learn about organized play.
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