Area coaches push for summer basketball league revival
USC Aiken athletic director Lew Perkins and Aiken High coach Cecil Acthley urged reviving a summer league after only three teams joined this year. They argue year round play aids college scholarships, with a possible solution in USC Aiken’s new gym by next summer.
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New Aiken High School
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Aiken to Launch Five-League Summer Basketball Plan
Perkins outlines a five league system for a USC Aiken summer program including men’s high school college and girls leagues plus a mini league and a summer camp. He envisions referees from USC Aiken and aims to cut costs while boosting local talent and area high school programs.
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Plunkett Named Head Baseball Coach At Aiken High
Wilson Plunkett a former three sport letterman at Aiken High joins the Hornets as head baseball coach and bus supervisor. He aims to take the team to the state tournament in year one and plans to coach football later while pursuing a masters degree.
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Mets Top Braves 5-2 Behind Seaver and Milner Gem
Tom Seaver earned the win as the Mets defeated Atlanta 5-2 in Atlanta. A sparkling defensive series from John Milner helped back Seaver, with Braves manager Dave Bristol noting two key fielding plays by Milner and rookie Frank La Corte on the mound.
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Hammond Hills Hosts 13th Short Course AAU Meet
The Hammond Hills Suburban Club of North Augusta runs the 13th annual Short Course Invitational AAU swim meet this weekend. A division on Saturday features experienced swimmers while Sunday hosts B division. Over 1,200 entries from 15 to 20 cities in South Carolina and Georgia. local Aiken clubs represented. Meet starts 9 a.m. each day and runs into the afternoon with expectations of state and meet records.
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Jones Wins 16th as NL Record Shows in Detroit
Randy Jones improves to 16-3 at the All-Star break with a 6-3 Padres win over the Cubs. The San Diego ace trails Vida Blue's 17-win mark, while Padres manager John McNamara says Jones will not start Sunday on two days rest. Jones has 15 complete games in 21 starts and his 11th win in 12, signaling a potential 30-game winner in the NL since 1934.
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Irmo Wins 10-8 as Aiken Errors Cost Late Rally
Irmo Chapin defeated Aiken 10 to 8 after Aiken staged a comeback from an 8-0 hole. Post 26 committed five mental errors and several base running mistakes in a costly sixth inning, while pitcher Charlie Meng faltered before being relieved.
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National League and American League scoreboard roundup
Baseball standings and recent results from both leagues with results from Thursday and previewed Friday schedules. Key team records, leading players and upcoming matchups listed for the East and West divisions, plus notable race leaders and notable performances across batting pitching and distance runs.
Highland Park Wife and Husband Golf Tournament Set
The Highland Park Women's Golf Association will host a husband and wife nine hole tournament on July 16. Participants sign up in the ladies locker room or call Mrs. B P Moseley at 96381.
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Graniteville Booster Club to Meet July 12
The Graniteville Athletic Booster Club will hold its regular monthly meeting July 12 at 7 30 p m in Leavelle Mc Campbell High School All members and any interested persons are urged to attend.
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Leavelle Mc Campbell High School
Saints Seek Help in Search for Missing Quarterback Joe Gilliam
In Vero Beach Florida the New Orleans Saints request local law enforcement aid in locating missing quarterback Joe Gilliam who vanished from a teammate’s car during preseason camp three days earlier. Also in Philadelphia Connie Chillemi leads the U S Women’s Open after a two under par first round with a one stroke edge.
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