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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1979

Page

8

Rigby and Mason Make It Work

Cathy Rigby the Olympic gymnast and Tommy Mason a former NFL lineman endure a demanding marriage. He supports her traveling show business life while she pursues broadcasting clinic work and stage projects. Their son Buck is four. Rigby plans a baseball loving future for him.

Cathy Tommy Mason Tulane Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings Rams Washington Redskins Buck California

L B C and Gregg Park Contend for Dixie Youth Title

In Graniteville tonight the Dixie Youth Minor League sub district final pits Langley Bath Clearwater against Gregg Park all stars with a 7 30 p m start after L B C beat Belvedere 17 14 to reach the final and Gregg Park earned a bye. Darren Hollowell Kevin Chriswell and Brent Haney led L B C with two hits each while Raymond Batchelor pitched four and a third innings for the win.

Graniteville Dixie Langley-Bath-Clearwater Gregg Park Belvedere L-B-C Darren Hollowell Kevin Chriswell Brent Haney Raymond Batchelor John Bryant Jody Jenison David Marshall Jack Holiday

North Augusta Hosts Dizzy Dean Tourney

North Augusta brings the Senior Division Dizzy Dean State Tournament to River View Park in a double elimination format starting Monday at 3 PM. Tri County defends its title as Aiken County hosts for the second straight year with North Augusta Aiken Midland Valley among the entrants.

North Augusta Aiken County Riverview Park Aiken Tri-County Barnwell-Allendale Denmark Starkville Miss Midland Valley Aiken All-Stars Gaffney Sumter

Dizzy Dean World Series Back at MSU Starkville July 30 August 4

South Carolina hosts the Dizzy Dean World Series at Mississippi State University Starkville from July 30 through August 4 with state champs representing the region. Admission is 1.00 for adults and .50 for children. Rosters list North Augusta Aiken and Midland Valley players and coaches.

Mississippi State University Starkville Carolina North Augusta Kenny Burkhalter Tracy Burttram Felipe Casares Danny Collins Chris Conner Page Conner Robert Hardy Inman Floyd Sonny Floyd Pat Guy Martin Johnson Paul Kelly Brandon Knight Steve McDaniel Randy Metz David Nunamaker Doug Painter Brian Pate Harold Conner Jerry Burttram Dean Plunkett Aiken Robert Gossett Todd Scott Wayne Hankinson Allen Odom Thomas Gifford Todd Johnson Brian

Records Expected To Fall At Hammond Hills Meet

Hammond Hills hosts its 16th annual Short Course Invitational with 20 teams from Georgia and South Carolina. Jon Stratton, last year’s high point winner, returns to defend his 15 18 title for Augusta Swim League. events include A and B meets with medals, ribbons and trophies, and entrants from Richland County, Armstrong State, Charleston, Fermata Club, and West Lake.

Hammond Hills North Augusta Terry Stoming Georgia South Carolina Jon Stratton Stratton Augusta Swim League Fermata Club Richland County Swim Association Columbia Armstrong State Community Swim Association Savannah Charleston Swim Association Aiken Swim Association West Lake CSRA

Comiskey Park Doubleheader Delayed By Riot

Detroit beat Chicago 4 1 in the opener as Pat Underwood won his fourth straight. An AntiDisco Night led to record burning and field chaos with 40 000 fans, 7 000 on the field, delaying and postponing the second game.

Comiskey Park White Sox Tigers Detroit Chicago Pat Underwood Steve Dahl Dave Phillips Rangers Kansas City John Ellis Buddy Bell Richie Zisk Comiskey Rocks Comiske Park

Dodgers fans see team slump amid Lasorda excuses

Dodgers fall to 18 games under .500 after a 12-5 loss to the Mets as Lasorda laments exhausted excuses. Cubs beat Reds 10-8 with Dillard and Sutter keying a rain-delayed rally. Pirates top Astros 5-3 as Stargell and Madlock homer. Giants sweep Expos 5-3 behind Littlejohn and Clark. Phillies 4-3 Padres on McBride sacrifice fly for Carlton win.

Tommy Lasorda New York Mets Dodgers Cubs Reds Steve Dillard Bruce Sutter Cincinnati Expos Chicago Pirates Astros Houston Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Bill Madlock San Francisco Giants Dennis Littlejohn Jack Clark Montreal Phils Padres Bake McBride Steve Carlton

USC Aiken Adds Hurler Tim Stokes From Louisburg JC

Tim Stokes, a 6-1 right hander from Louisburg Junior College, signed a grant in aid to play for USC Aiken next season. He joins Thomas Smith and Blaine Bronson as the Pacers recruit trio, and may start or relieve for coach Randy Warrick.

Tim Stokes Louisburg Junior College Nort Carolina Pacers Aiken High Thomas Smith Augusta Blaine Bronson Randy Warrick Stokes Tim Warrick

CSRA Bassmasters Open Team Night Bass Tournament

The CSRA Bassmasters host an open team night bass tournament on July 28 at 6 30 p m with registration at Fishing Village Marina by 6 p m the day of the event Weigh in at 8 a m at Fishing Village Entry is 40 per team Payoffs go to the first five teams and a trophy is awarded for the largest bass Call Mike Jenkins in Aiken for more information.

Csra Bassmasters Fishing Village Clark Hill Reservoir Mike Jenkins Aiken

Williamson and Wiland eliminated in Carolinas Amateur

Myrtle Beach Rob Williamson and Ken Wiland of Aiken were eliminated from match play in the 65th Amateur Championship of the Carolinas Golf Association. Williamson won his first match 1 up over John Plyler of Columbia but then fell to Tom Knox of Greensboro 3 and 2. Wiland lost to defending NC state amateur champ Scott Hoch 5 and 4.

Myrtle Beach Paul Williamson Ken Wiland Aiken Williams John Plyler Columbia Tom Knox Greensboro N.C Wiland North Carolina Scott Hoch

Aiken offers advanced beginner tennis for youths

The Aiken Recreation Department starts July 24 at Virginia Acres courts with a two week tennis class for ages 7 to 13. Sessions run Tuesday to Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. Instructor is Mrs. Jan Davidson. Cost is 10 dollars for city residents and 13 dollars for others.

Aiken Virginia Acres Jan Davidson

Augusta Track Club to stage fun and time run July 21

The Augusta Track Club sponsors a one mile fun run and a six mile predict your own time race on Saturday July 21 starting 8 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Walton Way and Jackson Road. Awards go to the first male and female in the mile and to the top 25 in the six mile who closest predict their times. Dr. Osler will run a clinic and answer questions after each race. Entry fees are 4 dollars for the run and clinic if registered by July 16, otherwise 5 dollars. Clinic only costs 1 dollar. Entry forms available at area sporting goods stores or from Wayne Nicoll at Finish Line Sports Augusta.

Augusta Augusta Track Club Tom Osler First Baptist Walton Way Jackson Road Osler Sporting Goods Wayne Nicoll

Aiken Invitational Slow-Pitch Softball Tourney Tonight

The 18th annual Aiken Invitational starts tonight at Old Airport Road fields with Aiken Sporting Goods vs PDM at 6 15. Scorpios meet Easy-Go Augusta at 7 30 and Astros face Southeastern Tool at 8 45 followed by Johnston All Stars vs Bill Jones Insurance at 10. Finals Saturday at 9 15. Top three teams win trophies and championship players receive individual honors including MVP and home run trophies.

Aiken Airport Road Aiken Sporting Goods PDM Augusta Scorpios Astros Southeastern Tool Johnston Bill Jones Insurance

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