Four South Carolina jamborees give early preview of season
Midland Valley High hosts three other Aiken area teams at Clearwater Field in South Aiken Friday night jamboree. Aiken and Midland Valley open, followed by a 24 minute session. admission is 3 for adults and 2 for students with advance tickets sold at all four schools and at the gate.
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Sanchez Keeps His Promise Triumph in Las Vegas Title Bout
World featherweight champion Salvador Sanchez stopped challenger Wilfredo Gomez in the eighth round after a first minute knockdown. Gomez, famed for 32 straight knockouts, quit after a late left-right combination at 2 09 of the eighth as Sanchez dominated throughout the fight.
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Braves Hope In Split Season Fueled by Brett Butler
Atlanta trails in NL West but climbs to 9-5 atop the standings after a 2-1 win over Montreal Expos. Brett Butler drives the offense with a sixth inning RBI groundout and a left field assist at the plate, while Bruce Benedict dives on a tag to deny Terry Francona. Bob Bailor shines for New York in a 10th inning win over Cincinnati.
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Hernandez Powers Cardinals Past Dodgers 20 Hits in Rout
Keith Hernandez blasted a two run homer a double and two singles to lift St Louis to an 11 7 victory over Los Angeles as the Cardinals rattled 20 hits led by Hernandez who raised his season average to .433 Bob Shirley earned win and Bruce Sutter closed out for his 15th save.
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Peters Delivers Walkoff Beating Rangers For Tigers
Detroit outfielder Rick Peters ends a 1-for-24 slump with a ninth inning single as Steve Kemp scores on a grounder that deflects off Texas first baseman Bill Stein. The hit completes a 5-4 comeback win and gives the Tigers their ninth straight victory. Lynn Jones tied the game with a leadoff homer in the ninth.
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Baseball Roundup: Milbourne, Nettles Lead Key Home Runs
In New York Milbourne hit a deep fly that Wilson misplayed in the sun as Nettles added a 10th homer and Gamble followed with a two-run shot. Milwaukee beat Minnesota 8 5 as Simmons homered thrice with Yount and Molitor adding solo shots and Fingers earning the save. Cleveland topped California 6 3 behind Denny who gave up three hits in seven and Thornton’s two-run shot. A bench clearing brawl occurred after Denny hit Ford, Baylor ejected. Boston rallied to 7 5 win over Seattle on Perez's bases loaded single in the eighth and Burgmeier earned the win with Campbell saving.
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Rams Falcons NFC West Face Strong 1981 Contenders
The 1981 NFC West looks open with the Rams Falcons and 49ers and Saints poised to challenge. Rams lose Ferragamo and Reynolds but rebuild behind Haden and Owens while Falcons rely on Andrews Jenkins and Barkowski with new defensive backs. Walsh stabilizes 49ers as Lott Wright and Williamson vie for key roles. Saints under Bum Phillips seek growth after a 1-15 season with Gary and Wilson joining Manning as understudy.
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