Cooper's Creek Pro Shapes New Golf Course Near Wagener
Whitey Adams, golf pro at Cooper's Creek near Wagener, built and manages the course with Red Chase owner. Adams recalls meeting Jack Nicklaus at the Masters and gifting blue tees for luck. He praises staff, notes the short, contoured layout, and says the course has about 40 members a year after opening.
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Wagener
Jack Nicklaus
Cooper's Creek Golf Course
Adams
Cooper’s Creek
Nicklaus
Jack
Red Chase
Holmes wins Carolinas Amateur in 34 holes
Jim Holmes of Aiken South Carolina defeated Ken Wiland of Aiken South Carolina 3 and 2 in 34 holes to capture the Carolinas Golf Association amateur championship at Sedgefield Country Club. Holmes, LSU junior, overcame a 5 up deficit to secure the win and finish one under par. Wiland, Furman University junior, finished two over.
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Greensboro
N.C
Jim Holmes
Ken Wiland
Aiken
S.C
Holmes
Louisiana State University
Wiland
Furman University
Lied
Sedgefield
South Carolina
North Augusta Wins Dizzy Dean State Title Over Aiken
North Augusta defeated Aiken 13-7 to capture the South Carolina Dizzy Dean tournament state championship. Standouts included Richard Connors earning MVP honors, with multiple players from both teams contributing key hits as North Augusta clinched the title and earned a trip to the World Series at Mississippi State College August 11-15.
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Aiken
North Augusta
South Carolina
Terry Kneece
Andy Meek
Doug Allen
Danny Weldon
Steve Thompson
Jeff Lacey
Fred McRae
Eddy Young
Joey Timmerman
Ray Kroger
Richard Con
Dean Glover
Marty Hill
Duane Edington
Scott Bethmann
Mike Harmon
Richard Connors
Mississippi State College
Sixteen Fermata swimmers make All-Star team at Kingston Pool meet
At the Kingston Pool All-Star Swim Meet Fermata, Brynwood, Hammond Hills, Montclair and others earned spots on the All-Star roster. Fermata had nine selections including Suzie Reeves and John Anderson in novice and experienced divisions respectively. Firsts in novice and experienced divisions included Alan Owings, Scott Reeves, Gregg Wilson, Stephanie Lister and Pam Timmerman among several others.
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Augusta
Brynwood
Kingston
West Lake
Augusta Country Club
Hammond Hills
Montclair
Fermata
Aiken
Suzie Reeves
Peter Moerson
Donnia Olliff
Scott Reeves
Aiken Swim Association
Barbara Pryor
Alan Owings
John Anderson
David Boyd
Nancy Ferrarra
Brian Henschel
Pam Timmerman
ASA
Gregg Wilson
Stephanie Lister
Pam Malcom
Sandy Short
David Graf
Pam Gates
Doug Lister
Danny Ross
Aiken County
Tommy Hindman
Donna Olliff
Asa- Pam Timmerman
Dearly Precious Wins Sorority Stakes at Monmouth
Dearly Precious owned by Richard E. Bailey seized the lead on the turn and held off Optimistic Gas to win the $105,205 Sorority Stakes in 1:10 2-5 over six furlongs. Jockey Michael Hole praised the Florida bred 2 year old Dr Fager filly for its speed and urged restraint for future races. It was her sixth win in seven starts and marked her as a likely top runner as she matures.
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Associated Press
Monmouth
Richard E. Bailey
Optimistic Gas
Dearly Precious
Michael Hole
Hole
Dr. Fager
Aqueduct
Delware Park
Belmont
Monmouth Park
Mann Wins Women's Classic at George Washington Classic
Ca rol Mann, a 6 foot 3 golfer, won the $40,000 George Washington Classic with a final round 70 and 210 total. Jo Ann Prentice and Miss Whitworth tied for second at 213 as JoAnn Washam finished fifth with 214. Other contenders included Kathy Ahern at 215 and defending champion Sandra Haynie at 216.
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Philadelphia
Carol Mann
Miss Mann
Jo Ann Prentice
Miss Whitworth
Miss Prentice
Miss McAllister
JoAnn Washam
Kathy Ahern
Sandra Haynie
Bonnie Lauer
Stacy Hollis
Miss Haney
Miss Lauer
Miss Hollis
Donna Young
Tennis Marathon at Virginia Acres August 8 10
A tennis marathon benefiting the Cancer Society is planned at Virginia Acres from Friday August 8 at 3 p.m. to Sunday August 10 at 3 p.m. Players should obtain sponsor sheets from the Cancer Society Office in Aiken or donate as sponsors if not playing.
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Virginia Acres
Cancer Society
Aiken
the Cancer Society
Weiskopf Edges Nicklaus In Canadian Open Playoff
Tom Weiskopf won the Canadian Open in a sudden death playoff against Jack Nicklaus at Royal Montreal after both finished 72 holes tied. Weiskopf birdied the first extra hole to seal the victory and claim the national championship amid lingering Masters disappointment.
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Ile Bizard
Que
Tom Weiskopf
Jack Nicklaus
Weiskopf
Augusta
Nicklaus
Jack
Royal Montreal Golf Club
Aiken Opens In District 2 Event Belvedere
The Aiken American League All Stars who won last week’s Subdistrict 2 C Tournament begin Dixie Youth District 2 play tonight in Belvedere. They face the Friday Edgefield Batesbury winner in Subdistrict 2 B at 6 p.m. with an 8 p.m. game to follow.
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Aiken
Belvedere
Aiken American League All Stars
Edgefield
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Sandra Palmer
Gay Brewer
Arnold Palmer
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J.C. Snead
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Ken Still
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