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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1983
Page
12
National League and American League leaders shown with team standings, key stats, and results from Saturday and Sunday games. Notable performances include Carew and Boggs leading batting, Henderson and Righetti topping various categories, plus multiple divisional outcomes across the leagues.
The scoreboard lists leading players by category. Diego leads with 72 runs, Dawson 72 RBI, Thon 120 hits, Buckner 25 doubles, Moreno 11 triples, Schmidt 22 home runs, Raines 41 stolen bases, Falcone 8-1 pitching, Carlton 154 strikeouts, Bedrosian 15 saves, with multiple teams including Montreal Atlanta Philadelphia Houston San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Chicago and New York represented.
Hesobad romped by eight lengths over Roan Boulet in the Jester al lowance at Louisiana Downs. Glenorthern defeated Sail to Papa by 24 lengths in the Uninhibited Purse at Bowie Race Course. Let's Ramble won the sev enth at Finger Lakes by three lengths. Solo Skater edged Blue Smokey by a nose in the Rhubarb Purse at Arlington Park. Tarocco posted a 2% length win at Hollywood Park. Silver Express captured the First Fiddle purse at Belmont Park by three-quarters of a length. In Saturday results Aeto led King Caw to win the VI and Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Any Spray won the Caesar's Wish Stakes at Bowie Race Course by a length and a quarter. Highland Blade won the Brooklyn Handicap at Belmont Park by 1% lengths. Brindy Brindy led Halo Dotty by two lengths to win the Oaks at Ak-Sar-Ben. Sterling Display won at Finger Lakes by three lengths. Dickerson narrowly beat Le Cou Cou in the John D. Hertz Handicap at Arlington Park. Majesty's Prince ran in the Ontario Handicap at Belmont Park. Meganet won the Rainbow Futurity at Ruidoso Downs by a nose over Allotta Dial.
Calvin Peete led the Anheuser Busch Golf Classic at Kingsmill in Williamsburg with a 276 and $63,000 prize. Tim Norris earned $37,000 with 277, Hal Sutton and others followed. LPGA results from Indianapolis showed Lauren Howe winning $30,000 and a 280 score.
The California Angels placed Byron McLaughlin on the 21 day disabled list and recalled Steve Brown from Edmonton. The Cleveland Indians shifted Trillo to the 15 day injured list and reactivated Bake McBride. Houston Astros activated Alan Ashby and sent Luis Pujols to Tucson. Bruce Matthews agreed to terms with the Houston Oilers and the Kansas City Chiefs cut Gerald Green. The Los Angeles Raiders traded Monte Jackson to the Rams for Pat Thomas. The New York Giants released multiple backs wide receivers and defensive players and placed Lee Jenkins on the physically unable to perform list. The New York Jets released a large group of players. The San Francisco 49ers signed Ray Wersching and Cliff Parsley.
Sebastian Coe suffered a rare mile defeat to Steve Scott at Crystal Palace as World Track and Field Championships loom in Helsinki. Ovett exited the 800 with a cramp after a spike injury, casting doubt on his readiness while Scott framed himself as a major rival. American sprinters dominated the sprints and field events with Smith 10.30 and Latany 20.61 in the 100 and 200, Williams and Howard{?} high jump 7 ft 6 in, Conley long jump 7.82 m.
Aiken County teams participate in the ninth Goshen Plantation Pro Am with Palmetto Golf Club led by Tom Moore and Midland Valley CC headed by Orville White. Westlake CC fields its No. 1 team including Ken Wiland and Allen Powers as favorites.
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