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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1978
Page
10
Jimmy Connors defeated seed Tim Gullikson 6 2 6 3 to win the $75,000 Grand Prix tennis tournament in Stowe Vermont.
Transactions from the Associated Press show the National League Pirates signing pitcher Jim Rooker to a multi year contract. Other NFL moves include the Falcons placing Andy Spiva on injured reserve and the Browns signing Robert Woods while releasing Mack Durden. The Seahawks add Efren Herrera through 1981. Hockey notes mention Gordie Clark and Byron Shutt to a two year deal.
Paul Williamson captured his second straight title at the 36 hole Sertoma Club event, the third annual Aiken Golf Classic at Palmetto Golf Club. He finished 144 with Carlisle and Yaun finishing one stroke back at 145 as final round drama unfolded on the back nine. Carlisle led after day one with 70, while Yaun shot 70 in round two to tie for second.
Dodgers win 5-4 over the Mets as Sutton and Garvey clash in the locker room after a newspaper quote citing Reggie Smith as the real MVP. Joe Ferguson delivered the decisive hit, scoring Ron Cey on a misplayed fly, while NL West standings tighten with Giants and Phillies losses.
Taiwan completes a fifth straight World Series crown by beating Tampa 4 to 1 in 13 innings. Vince Ferlita homered in the seventh to force extra frames before Taiwan's Cheng Hsi hit a three run homer in the 13th. A sequence of two doubles a single and a squeeze bunt produced two more runs for Taiwan.
Boston tops Oakland 4-2 as Remy misses on a foul tip call then follows with a three run homer. Keough argues the call while Merrill and Remy discuss the play before the decisive swing. Other games include Angels over Orioles 1 0 and Royals 2 Rangers 1.
Sandra Post, at 19 a former LPGA champion, won the Dearborn Country Club event in a sudden death playoff over Kathy Whitworth and Pat Meyers. Post birdied the 11th hole in regulation and preserved the lead after a high finish, securing a $150,000 prize and a $22,500 check.
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