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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1989
Page
8
In a gripping national brief AP photo caption Bobby Rahal leads Emerson Fittipaldi in a tight chase around the Meadowlands circuit during Sundays Marlboro Grand Prix race. Rahal's car stays close as Fittipaldi pursues closely behind.
In a rain shortened Marlboro Grand Prix at Meadowlands Emerson Fittipaldi pressured leader Bobby Rahal for 55 final laps but could not overtake. Rahal, who started from pole, weathered heavy rain and poor visibility to win as Michael Andretti dominated early before the stoppage.
Marc Buoniconti, paralyzed since 1985, dedicates himself to fundraising for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. A Charleston jury cleared Citadel doctors in his prior care, leaving the Buonicontis with an $800,000 settlement and a renewed push toward a cure.
John McEnroe will not play in the Davis Cup semifinal in Munich due to a shoulder injury. Brad Gilbert will replace him on the U S team, with McEnroe diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and sidelined for the five-match event. Andre Agassi and Albert, backed by Becker for West Germany, lead the singles, with Flach and Seguso slated for doubles.
Tex Schramm said he expects NFL approval this week for the World League of American Football to be owned and run by the NFL with 28 owners as shareholders. He noted a 12 team format split between Europe and North America with potential cities including London Barcelona Milan Frankfurt San Antonio Mexico City New York Montreal Orlando Birmingham Nashville and more, and TV networks showing interest. A franchise fee was not set but could range from five to fifteen million dollars.
Fragmented wires list scattered sports scores and names. Includes baseball and golf references with unclear attributions and many OCR garbles. Notable mentions include Williams burg Virginia and Greensboro North Carolina venues and a PGA event with prize figures.
Monday July 17 features Atlanta at Montreal baseball at 7 30 p m and Chicago Cubs at L A Congers baseball at 10 30 p m On July 18 Ottawa at Winnipeg CFL at ? plus Atlanta at Montreal baseball at 7 30 p m 8 p m Tour de France cycling 9 p m Johnson vs Rivera boxing and 10 30 p m Chicago Cubs at L A Dodgers baseball Note some times appear garbled and may reflect schedule shifts
Augusta Pirates travel to Charleston South Carolina for a baseball game on Tuesday July 6. The matchup features the Pirates against the Charleston team with both clubs seeking a win on the road.
Disconnected OCR fragment mentions Montreal Expos Padres Broncos Rams and others, with names like Morton and Foote. Contains garbled phrases about players, teams, and contacts with NBC. overall a jumbled sports clipping with no clear single event or outcome.
Johnson warns athletes admitting past drug use could wipe records if accepted in September. Bruce Savage questions line drawing for older cases. Nebiolo counters with general policy while Holt notes medical commission will advise on youths who admitted dabbling in drugs.
Rose has wrested the case from Giamatti and its fate now rests with U.S. District Judge John D. Holschuh in Columbus Ohio. The next major decision is whether to transfer to federal court or keep in Nadel’s court as baseball’s lawyers push for federal jurisdiction. Holschuh’s timetable delays final briefs and may stretch for weeks or months before ruling.
Augusta Pirates swept the Charleston Rainbows in a Sunday doubleheader, amassing thirteen hits and thirteen runs. Tim Odom earned the win in game one, Ken Luseby the victory in game two as Augusta moved to 15-12 in the second half. Greg Sims drove in four runs with a two run homer in game one. The Pirates host Charleston again at 7 p.m. tonight.
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