Russell Lee Nearing End of Legion Career
North Augusta catcher Russell Lee, a three year veteran of American Legion Post 26, reflects on his beginnings, highlights including the 1973 state title, and disappointments this season. He credits his father Dan Lee Jr for support and earning a baseball scholarship to Furman University with a aim to start as a Paladin.
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Russell Lee
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North Augusta
Legion Baseball
Terry Jones
Buster Smith
Congaree
Dan Lee, Jr
Furman University
Scott Hunter
Kupec weighs pro option after ACC ruling
North Carolina quarterback Chris Kupec says a pro career is possible after a federal judge upheld the ACC hardship rule blocking another college season. Kupec, from Syosset, N.Y., discussed World Football League interest with Charlotte and Buffalo and noted the 4th Circuit decision ends his bid to report for Tar Heels practice Aug. 13.
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Chris Kupec
North Carolina
Syosset
N.Y
Charlotte
Buffalo Bills
J. Braxton Craven
4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
ACC
Kupec
Greenville
S.C
Craven
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Hiram Ward
Ward
Bob James
Highland Park Women Host Husband Wife Golf Tournament
The Highland Park Women's Golf Association sponsors a nine hole Husband-Wife Tournament on Friday July 25 at 5 45 p m followed by a dinner. Members may sign up in the women's locker room or pro shop or reserve by calling Helen Davis 648-8778 or Agnes Moseley 649-6381. Entry deadline is July 23.
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Highland Park Women's Golf Association
Helen Davis
Agnes Moseley
L B C Stars Edge Walterboro In Tight Pony League Showdown
The L B C Pony League All Stars edged Walterboro 9 to 8 to claim their second straight win in tournament play. Jeff McCormick earned the win while going 2 for 4 at the plate. Kenneth Williams hit a home run as Todd Reames and Jeff Clark each went 2 for 3 and 2 for 4 respectively.
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Walterboro
Jeff McCormick
Kenneth Williams
Todd Reames
Jeff Clark
All Stars
Essex Johnson Waived By Bengals Amid Injury Concerns
Bengals star Essex Johnson was placed on waivers after coach Paul Brown and three team doctors warned continued play risks permanent knee injury. Johnson, Grambling alum, said he aims to play elsewhere if claimed, while Steelers and Saints tackle training camps with weight program coach Lou Riecke.
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Essex
Pittsburgh Steelers
Latrobe
Steelers
Lou Riecke
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Riecke
New Orleans Saints
Saints
John North
Thibodaux
Namath Holds Secret News Conference Aims at Jets
Joe Namath met at a fashionable New York restaurant to discuss his uncertain future with the Jets. His attorney Jim Walsh hinted the talk involves his career and possible new ventures, including movies and endorsements. Namath, 32, cites three potential seasons of top flight quarterback play, citing last season’s 20 touchdowns and 2,616 passing yards.
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Jimmy Walsh
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Walsh
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Ann-Margret
Hollywood Elite
NFL Salaries Could Rise If Bargaining Is Allowed
Economist Dr. Roger G. Noll testified that NFL players might see a 50 to 100 percent salary rise if free bargaining with clubs were allowed. He compared potential pay explosions to hockey's competition era and spoke as a rebuttal witness in a Rozelle Rule case challenging the option compensation clause.
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Midland Valley Women’s Nine-Hole Winners Named
McKendrick and Smith topped Friday competition as class winners. McKendrick beat Andrea Reeves in Class A while Ruth Smith edged Mary Knowinski for Class B. Bess Summerville and Daisy Crawford earned best putts awards in A and B respectively.
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Ruth Smith
Midland Valley
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Andrea Reeves
Smith
Mary Knowinski
Bess Summerville
Daisy Crawford
Walter's Wigglers Win North Augusta Softball Title
Walter's Wigglers captured the North Augusta Recreation Department 10-14 year old girls softball tournament title by defeating Daniels' Doodles 13-11 in the finals. Harper's Hoopers took third with a 13-7 win over Lamsey's Loopers.
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North Augusta Recreation Department
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Loopers
Pam
Post 26 Game Delayed by Weather Rescheduled to Tonight
Aiken Post 26 American Legion baseball game with Irma Chapin was postponed by weather and moved to tonight at 7 30 at Citizens Field. If it cannot be played, it will likely be cancelled, per manager John Boyle.
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American Legion
Irma Chapin
Citizens Field
John Boyle
Baseball scoring blitz shows Hargrove and Lynn atop stacks
National League batting leaders feature Madiock Morgan and Sanguillen, with Lopes and Luzinski leading runs and hits respectively. Pitching lists include Seaver, Tanana, and Reuschel, while race results prize Uncle Bun, Pink Tights, and Amberjohn in Belmont, Monmouth, and Atlantic City meets.
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Pink Tights
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