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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1979
Page
8
Jimmy Connors was decisively defeated by Bjorn Borg 6 2 6 3 6 2 in the Wimbledon semifinal. Borg's serving and all‑around game overwhelmed Connors as the American exited Wimbledon with a terse farewell and little interaction with the crowd or Borg.
Gregg Park hosts a post season Dixie Youth minor league double elimination tourney with four opening games at 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Dixie Youth Park across from Graniteville High. Second round play follows on Monday with winners and losers advancing toward a possible Thursday final if unbeaten.
Oak Brook, Illinois AP. Bob Clampett a 19 year old from California shows golf talent as he ties Bruce Devlin and Jim Simons for the first round lead at the Western Open. Clampett shoots 69 3 under par at Butler National and sits one stroke behind a pack including Tom Watson Calvin Peete Allen Miller and others.
Roscoe Tanner, in the Wimbledon final, says he has no fear facing Bjorn Borg after beating Pat Dupre in straight sets. Borg defeated Jimmy Connors and could claim a fourth consecutive title, a feat last achieved by Anthony Wilding in 1913. Tanner recalls a Philly win over Borg and promises a focused, if underdog, approach as the final looms.
Dennis Ralston noted Borg’s deceptive serve as he swept Connors 52 in a one sided match. Tanner praised Borg and reflected on his own improved movement and mindset ahead of a tougher final. Both players planned rest and practice before Saturday’s championship.
Montmorenci Baptist Church will sponsor a softball tournament July 27-28 at Citizens Field. Open to any team with a July 22 signup deadline and a $50 entry fee. For more information contact Frank Roche at 666 Washington Circle, Aiken.
Fermata Club defeated National Hills 426 to 82 to extend its swim season win streak to four. Pat Hayes John Anderson Raemoe Gregorian and Stan Seymowski each had three wins. Cathy Winn Bobby Hughes Jill Crawford Nancy Ferrara and Edward Giard won twice. National Hills’ Adrienne Joe and Joan Wheeler each had three wins, with Kenall Kirk also winning twice. Fermata travels to Hammond Hills next Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. for another meet.
Aiken Post 26 American Legion baseball team edged Shandon 4-2 as Brian Strother allowed two runs over five hits and Thomas Smith led the offense with four hits. Abney and Parrish provided key RBI in the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie, lifting Aiken to 6-9 on the season with an 8 p.m. game looming in Cayce Monday.
Quick-hitting horse racing results across tracks Bowie Arlington Park Hollywood Park Belmont Park and Monmouth Park with Cleverness Margi J He's Dewan Navy Chaplain Contrp Fieig Whirling Saucer and Parlor Talk each posting margins and prices. First-round Western Open scores list top names Clampett Devlin Simons Fought and Watson along with a dense MLB NFL NBA and college notes roundup follows.
In Augusta, West Lake triumphed 278 to 249 over Hammond Hills Swim Club. Pam Malcolm led the losers with a triple win, while Lisa Graf, Peg Stoming, Carol Kotti, Pam Gates and David Graf each won two events. For West Lake, Joe and Jack Gillion, Bryan Stock and Chris Temple each had triple wins, with Malcolm Page, Stacy Carr and Mike Hennessy winning twice for Hammond Hills, now 1-4 on the season.
Augusta-Aiken Swim Association defeated Augusta Country Club 341 to 185 to extend its winning streak. Triple winners included Matthew Beckum Keisha Fuqua Richard Perry and Pam Timmerman with several swimmers winning multiple events. USA targets fifth win Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Eustis Park pool against National Hills.
In Boston field events the United States swept the men and women 1600 meter relays and beat the Russian junior team 188 to 178 overall. The U S men won 118 to 102 in the separate contest.
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