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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1989
Page
10
Pitcher Ron Guidry plans to retire and announce his decision at a news conference at Yankee Stadium. He is 38, has shoulder and elbow problems, and began the season on the disabled list after elbow surgery. Guidry leaves with a 170-91 career record and three 20-win seasons, including a Cy Young year in 1978.
Charlotte is the favored site for the Davis Cup finals in December, selected over Atlanta and Minneapolis, with the USTA decision reportedly made in recent days. The United States would face West Germany led by Boris Becker in the Munich semifinal, with the winner advancing to a final here if the Americans advance, indoors at the Charlotte Coliseum. George Shinn Sports is slated as promoter over a rival bid led by Bob Benson of Domino's Team Tennis.
Former 49ers coach and executive vice president Bill Walsh resigns to join NBC Sports as the No 1 football analyst. NBC confirms the hire with Ebersol and ONeill stating Walsh seeks a challenge and misses coaching. DeBartolo praises the move as a positive new challenge for Walsh ahead of the 1989 season.
Braves pitcher Alvarez will miss three weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Dr Joe Chandler repaired cartilage and cleaned the knee at Piedmont Hospital. Alvarez on 15 day DL since June 25 and is 3 3 with two saves and a 2 86 ERA in 30 games. Sergio Valdez, acquired from Montreal for Zane Smith, takes the roster spot.
A compact scoreboard item notes Ponte topping the field at the McNeil Classic with a notable finish by top money winners on the PGA Tour. The event highlights Harmers Goer and a final score around 81 as the leading players share standings amid a grand-prince par context.
Local sport and contract notes show Wimbledon results and player signings. Wayne som spe in Wayre Fer and Javed Paine Lago Fla appear with Patriots signs and a one year contract for Doug Fue. Baltimore and New Orleans notices include university education ties and coaching staff changes.
Memphis businessman Sidney Shlenker, after selling the Denver Nuggets for 365 million to two Chicago buyers, says he could back an NBA team in Memphis. He envisions leveraging Memphis venues like the 20,000 seat pyramid and organizing exhibition games until a local franchise exists, with ongoing involvement in Mud Island and Pyramid development.
Teams from Valley Recreation Authority Aiken National and North Augusta National posted district wins Monday in Sub-District 2B and 2C. VRA beat North Augusta American 15 14 to advance to face Johnston at 8 p m. Gregg Park outlasted Aiken American 74 in extra innings while Aiken National toppled Edgefield 148 and faces North Augusta American at 6 p m. North Augusta National defeated Belvedere 168 and earns a Tuesday bye to meet the Wednesday night winner at 6 p m.
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