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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1984
Page
11
American Legion Post 26 State Playoffs at USC Aiken Field open at 8 p.m. Dixie Majors and Pony League State Tournaments also listed Traughber Field.
Fernando Valenzuela pitched a six hitter to beat Atlanta 2-1 as Mike Marshall slugged an 18th homer and the Dodgers remained under .500 at 50-51 while trailing the Padres in the NL West. Marshall said Fernando could spark a late-season winning streak despite limited support.
Darryl Motley earned a RBI single with one out in the 13th inning as Kansas City beat Toronto 5-4, completing a four game sweep. Manager Dick Howser praised the Royals after stifling the Blue Jays late in Kansas City.
North Augusta All-Stars defeated Chester 7 to 1 in a rain delayed 13 and 14 year old Pony League game. Aiken led Camden 2 to 1 when weather stopped play at midgame. Tonight's schedule shifts with 7:30 starts including Midlands versus Dentsville. The regional winner advances to Newport News Virginia in August.
Newberry All-Stars defeated Greenwood 4-0 in the District 2 tournament with Andra Rhodes earning the win as Kenny Goree added two hits. Greenwood’s Trey Snipes led his team with a 1-for-2 batting line. The Mid-Carolina vs New Ellenton game was postponed due to rain and moved to tonight at 6.
In Carson California the American Legion state playoffs second round game was postponed by rain. Post 26 hosts Goose Creek Post 166 at 8 tonight at J H Satcher Field with the best of five series tied 1-1 after Post 26 won 11 0 on Tuesday. If a fifth game is needed the team with the higher attendance hosts the deciding match.
The Bear a film about college football coach Bear Bryant will debut September 20 in Birmingham, near Bryant's historic home and burial site. Proceeds fund a Bear Bryant Fund for the American Paralysis Association led by Kent Waldrep, whose 1974 Legion Field injury left him paralyzed.
The Mets and Cubs lead the NL East after strong recent runs and meet in a four game weekend set in New York. Wally Backman says the pressure is on Chicago as Darryl Strawberry fuels a 9-3 Mets win over St Louis while Ryne Sandberg leads the Cubs to a 9-4 win over Philadelphia.
Nadia Comaneci arrives at the Los Angeles Games amid speculation she will light the Olympic flame. The Romanian, famed for perfect 10s in Montreal 1976, is a special guest of the LAOOC as diplomats discuss boycotts and the Games’ security.
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