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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1987
Page
11
A compact lineup lists events across networks with cycling and tennis at noon, auto racing, baseball, Olympic sports, golf, and an Olympic Festival track and hockey window airing through prime time. Notable matchups include Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies and U S Women Open noted among ESPN and local stations.
Ai ken's Hugh Royer advances to the Western Amateur semifinals at Point O'Woods Golf & Country Club after a 2 and 1 win over Barry Fabyan. He faces Doug Martin in the semis as Craig Perks meets Eric Woods on Sunday for a shot at the championship.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer, known for alcohol issues, was arrested in Bloomington for driving under the influence and taken to the Fairview Detoxification and Evaluation Center in Eden Prairie. team officials said they would provide further comment as training camp approaches.
Three golfers shared the first round lead at the 12th annual SERTOMA-Michelob Golf Classic at Palmetto Golf Club. Daran Womack Wayne Hensley and Henry Claussen shot 70s 1 under par to top a crowded field. Ron Schrader and Berry Crain were close at even par 71 with Womack leading a roller coaster round featuring six birdies and a double bogey.
Charlie Simpkins of Aiken wins the triple jump at the U S Olympic Festival in Durham with a final leap of 96 feet 2 3 4 inches, defeating Al Joyner who finished with 55 2 1 2 inches. Simpkins credits improved concentration and notes the rise of the event in popularity near Willie Banks's outdoor mark.
Jim Ferree, famed PGA Senior Tour player, owns Midland Valley Country Club near Graniteville. Since taking ownership in 1980 and guiding improvements over seven years pro Johnny Sears notes enhanced programs and reinvestment. Ellis Maples designed the par 71 layout at 6721 yards, with 6182 from white and 5661 from women tees. Maples also designed Goshen Plantation and Country Club of North Carolina.
Ayako Okamoto of Japan manages a strong back nine to post 2-under 70 in the third round at Plainfield Country Club. She sits 3-under 213, one stroke ahead of Laura Davies who bogeyed on the 18th after three rounds.
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