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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1985

Page

6

Aiken Barnwell In A Tight Race For Second

A tight league chase shapes the playoff race after Post 28 fell 10-6 to Orangeburg. Post 26 sits 7-8 and tied for second with Barnwell, while Orangeburg owns first. Coach Reed Charpin notes three crucial games remain, needing two wins including Bamberg and Barnwell at home, then Orangeburg away.

Post 28 Orangeburg Post 26 Barnwell Reed Charpin Charpin Ea Sh Aoung Bess Megs Somo Aten Lootome Aken Ron Seigler Glenn Gonty Joh Hearn Tony Roberts Joey Batcher Don Matrum Mike Manerty Moisu myeFay Inabinet Mahoney

German Teen Halts Hopes Of Veterans

Wimbledon final sees 17-year-old Boris Becker claim the men’s crown with a 6-3 6-7 7-4 6-4 victory over Kevin Curren on Centre Court. Navratilova, aged 28, wins the women’s title. Becker’s windfall from the win reaches 163800 dollars as praise for his power and poise grows. Curren notes Becker is exceptional but still less experienced than top players. coaches’ role helps teens adapt to Wimbledon’s stage.

Young Becker Defeats Veterans for Wimbledon Title

Boris Becker of West Germany, 17 years old, stunned top players to win Wimbledon on Centre Court. He defeated Kevin Curren 6 3 6 7 7 4, becoming the youngest Grand Slam champion and first unseeded winner in the 99 year history of the event. Becker's grit and fearlessness, including a dirt smeared outfit, defined a sunlit, dramatic ending to the rain-soaked fortnight. Curren credited Becker's poise as overpowering, while Becker credited his dirt as his play, a hallmark of his breakout victory.

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Unser Jr Wins Cleveland Grand Prix Following Father’s Legacy

Al Unser Jr. becomes the first father son winner of the Budweiser Cleveland Grand Prix, dedicating the victory to his dad Al Unser Sr. The piece traces Unser Jr.’s racing ascent from go carts to sprint cars, Super Vee, Can-Am, and Indy. It notes his 1983 Indianapolis 500 involvement with his father and the strong family bond fueling his triumph.

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Strange Claims Best Year Yet After Canadian Open Victory

Curtis Strange earns his third win of the PGA Tour season by capturing the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey with a 279 total nine under par. He edges Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman as Nicklaus falls short, while Norman finishes tied for second behind Strange who eyes money records and upcoming events including the Anheuser Busch Classic and the British Open decision.

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