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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1979

Page

10

McEnroe Crushed by Gullikson in Wimbledon Fourth Round

John McEnroe, seeded No.2 and rising star from Douglaston New York, is eliminated in straight sets by Tim Gullikson at Wimbledon. He reflects on pressure, preparation, and to some extent, sour grapes as he exits the tournament.

Wimbledon England John McEnroe Douglaston N.Y Bjorn Borg Tim Gullikson United States Stanford University Jimmy Connors Borg Dallas Peter Fleming Time Magazine Young McEnroe McEnroe Gullikson Tom Tokyo

Orangeburg Post 26 blanked Aiken 12 to 0 in league game

Jimmy Lee Robinson held Aiken Post 26 to two hits and walked two as Orangeburg dominated 12 runs in five innings. Herman Winningham led Orangeburg with four hits in five at bats, while Brian Strother took the loss for Aiken and Darryl Meyers relieved. Aiken falls to 4 9 and visits Irma tonight for an 8 p m game.

Orangeburg Jimmy Lee Robinson Aiken American Legion Herman Winningham Post 26 Newberry Irma Kenny Kirkland Terry Nettles Robert Morris Roger Abney Kenny Crisweill Brad Johnson Myron Bell Johnny McGee Charles Parrish Brian Strother Darryl Meyers Phillip Wilson Jim Hall John Wilson Jerry Chastain Bob Pauling Joe Stone Barry Cha

Schlegel Captures Two N A City Tennis Titles

Tommy Schlegel, a North Augusta High graduate, won both the men's and 18 and under singles crowns at the North Augusta City Championship Tennis Tournament at Riverview Park. He defeated John Fleming 7-6 6-1 in the men’s final after a rain delay and beat Lewis Landon Jr. 6-0 6-0 for the boys’ title.

North Augusta Tommy Schlegel North Augusta High Beth McKie Mark Rearden Susan Yates Fleming Riverview Park North Augusta City Greg Pitts

Second Time Charm For Morgan Triumphs In Memphis Playoff

Gil Morgan won the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic in a sudden death playoff against Larry Nelson at Colonial Country Club. Morgan, 33, drained a 40-foot putt on the second playoff hole to secure a $54,000 payday after a tense final round where he led by one stroke entering the 18th hole.

Memphis, Tenn Gil Morgan Oklahoma Larry Nelson Colonial Country Club Morgan Nelson Danny

Nelson Morgan duel ends with tight finishes at No. 16

Nelson and Morgan battled to a tight tie through No. 16 as Nelson birdied on No. 14 to knot the match again and Morgan rolled a birdie and a clutch win putt. In Memphis, Aiken's Mike Schroder finished 11 shots back at 289 one over par earning $1,447 in his first PGA tour event.

Nelson Kennesaw Morgan Aiken Mike Schroder Danny Thomas Memphis

Borg Connors Reach Semis After Upsets at Wimbledon

Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors poised for a semifinal showdown after Tim Gullikson upset John McEnroe to advance. Gullikson meets Roscoe Tanner in a key quarterfinal as Borg faces Tom Okker and Connors takes on Bill Scanlon. Top women seeds Navratilova and Cawley win in straight sets as Billie Jean King meets Tracy Austin in a featured quarterfinal.

Wimbledon England John McEnroe Bjorn Borg Jimmy Connors Tim Gullikson Gullikson McEnroe Roscoe Tanner Connors Borg Tom Okker Bill Scanlon Brian Teacher Mark Cox Martina Navratilova Evonne Goolagong Cawley Navratilova Greer Stevens Stevens Cawley Kathy Jordan Billie Jean King Tracy Austin King

U S Favorites Face Early Pan Am Tests In Puerto Rico

In San Juan, Pan American Games open with the United States men led by Bobby Knight and the 7 foot 3 Ralph Sampson facing the Virgin Islands, while Pat Head guides the women against Puerto Rico in a round robin. Knight cites inconsistency as the team’s main issue.

San Juan Puerto Rico Bobby Knight Virgin Islands Pat Head United States Knight Ralph Sampson Isiah Thomas USA Indiana University Kevin McHale Minnesota Sampson

Fergon Wins LPGA Title in Rain Slipcase

Rain did not derail Vicki Fergon as she captured the LPGA event at Dearborn Country Club. The 23 year old rallied from seven behind to post a 72 for a 284 total four under par, beating Judy Rankin and Jane Blalock who tied for third at 286 as Rankin faltered with a three putt on 17. Fergon earned $22,500 and moved to 12th on the money list with $42,350.

Dearborn Mich Vicki Fergon Dearborn Country Club Judy Rankin Rankin Fergon el Cajon Calif Rochester N.Y

McNair Set To Defend Title At Coastal Empire Golf Classic

Aiken golfer Jim McNair defends his Coastal Empire Golf Classic title as field leaders gather at Palmetto Dunes Resort Hilton Head July 2021. The 36 hole event uses Trent Jones and Fazio courses with daily awards for hit the green closest to the pin and longest drives along each day.

Hilton Head Aiken Jim McNair Palmetto Dunes Trent Jones Fazio

Playoff Results Spark Wide Rebounds In Local League

Aiken Sporting Goods earns wins in first and third rounds over Allied General and Southeastern Tool as Jackie Fordham Walt Reece and Danny Singleton power ASG three home runs. Selgiers Insurance dominates Astros 27 1 with multiple players racking hits. Local leagues feature second and third rounds plus weekly results across church and women's divisions.

Aiken Sporting Goods Aiken Tec Jackie Fordham ASG Walt Reece Lefty Kaney Allied General McFeast & Yeast Freddie Wright Arlin Olson Joe Santos M&y Selgiers Insurance Astros Danny Finch Danny Singleton Southeastern Tool Dave Stapleton Frankie Goldman Donnie Watkins Don Brooks Billy West Laddie Smith Billy Lott Sergiers Insurance Mel Youngblood Ricky Hallman Bill Hagan Southeastern Topl Bobby Hopkins Mike Campbell Joe Issac Charlie Timmerman Aiken Recreation PDM McFeast & Yeast Im Scorpios Bill Jones Insurance Trophies Unlimited ORA

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