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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1979
Page
9
A brief page 1B sports item from the Aiken Standard notes results and updates from local teams and athletes as of Friday August 17 1979. It highlights early season scores and upcoming games in the regional high school and college scene.
Aiken High coach Eddie Buck spoke at the Aiken Kiwanis meeting previewing the season. He credited last year’s unbeaten regular season for building a winning culture and said key players return to form a nucleus for the coming year. Buck urged financial support, noting football revenue helped cover a deficit but funds fund 13 other non revenue sports and emphasized booster club support.
Mike Peeler quits after 17 days as Jackson High head coach to take a private industry job. Assistant Cary Johnson serves as acting head coach and is a potential candidate. Area II Superintendent Baren A. Lown cites no hires yet as Jackson prepares for August jamboree and season opener vs Branchville.
Newly crowned PGA champion David Graham plans to base his tour activities in the United States. He fired a 65 in the Westchester Classic first round for a three-stroke lead as players noted bumpy greens and fading conditions. Defending champ Lee Elder shot 75 while Hale Irwin and Fuzzy Zoeller carded 73 and 74 respectively. Sam Snead posted 76.
Ray Kroc apologized for a slip of the tongue after saying he would chase star infielders Graig Nettles and Joe Morgan. He now states the San Diego club will not draft them if they become free agents and denies intent to tamper. He had floated spending up to 10 million to upgrade the team and mentioned Al Oliver, though later disavowed Oliver.
Texas coach Fred Akers welcomes high expectations as the Longhorns enter the SWC with most of the 9 3 season returnees. He warns of unprecedented balance and tough competition across conference teams including Rice, Texas Christian, SMU, Houston, Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Arkansas.
The 1978 standings show Denver, San Diego, Seattle and Oakland all at 9-7, with Kansas City trailing. Denver and San Diego loom as top contenders, Oakland rebuilds under a new coach, Seattle seeks defensive improvement, and Kansas City eyes a steady rise in the Wing-T era.
A benefit Dixie Youth tournament starts at 6 30 p m at the Pine Log Road fields as eight Aiken County all star teams plus area celebrities attend in support of 11 year old Turno battling brain tumor. Donations collected at gate and at the Aiken Public Safety Department.
The 66‑golfer field for the two day Aiken Golf Classic starts tomorrow at 10:12 with J O Pearson and others listed among early groups. Defending champion Paul Williamson opens at 10:20 as rounds conclude Sunday at Palmetto.
Charleston Aiken High golfer David Reece shot 71 to finish second in the Azalea Classic. He followed rounds of 72 and 75 with a strong final day but trailed Tony Nimmer of Ridgeville, who won the event and also captured this year's Southern Cross Golf Tournament in Aiken.
Registration opens at Satcher Ford for the Punt, Pass and Kick contest. Eligible youth age 8 to 13 by December 31 may enter. event set for September 23 at 2 p.m. at the USC Aiken baseball diamond. Registration requires proof of age.
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