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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1985
Page
8
ESPN presents the U S Pro Championship at 8 p m Monday following tennis action while NBC airs the All-Star game at 8 15 p m Tuesday. Local sports shows include American Legion matchups with Aiken against Sumter at 8 p m.
USC Aiken coach Randy Warrick announced six recruits for the 1986 Pacer baseball team. Three pitchers Paul Fletcher Pete Pensabene and Hartsville’s Richard Batchelor join the staff along with two outfielders Jeff Limonceli and Clyde King and catcher Tim Holmes. Fletcher Pensabene Batchelor and Holmes bring strong pitching and hitting credentials from their high school and prep careers.
The 56th All Star Game in Minneapolis pits the American League against the National League with the NL holding a 35 19 1 edge. Pete Rose, Reds player manager, marks his 17th appearance as debates about league dominance continue. Key injuries force changes to the starting lineup as Sparky Anderson aims to guide the AL to a rare win.
Joe Theismann visited Aiken to launch a Sports Boosters scholarship fundraiser and promote a day of radio promotions for WJFX. He discussed the Redskins season and George Rogers joining the team, noting Rogers should make an impact after a trade from New Orleans. Theismann also reflected on aging toward a longer career and the need for stability through injuries.
Post 26, 9 9 this season and runner up to Orangeburg in League IV, meets League III winner Sumter in a best of five series starting at Riley Park Sumter. The first two games are in Sumter tonight and tomorrow with potential games in Aiken if needed.
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