Astros at Braves TV Tonight on WTBS
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1987
Page
6
Television Today lists a 5:35 p.m. major league baseball game featuring the Houston Astros visiting the Atlanta Braves on WTBS.
In West Vancouver Canada the United States swept France in Federation Cup play to reach the quarterfinals. Pam Shriver and Chris Evert won singles matches while Martina Navratilova could not play doubles due to injury.
A state budget official cautions that public funding may exceed 30 percent of the 158 million domed stadium proposal for Atlanta near the World Congress Center. Team owner Rankin Smith Sr. envisions private funding through luxury suites and club seats while government agencies cover the remainder. The official notes the public commitment may need to be higher for the project to work.
The Dallas Cowboys became the first NFL team to offer voluntary AIDS testing and reported all tested players were negative. Tex Schramm highlighted an AIDS-free club as concerns about transmission from carriers to players with abrasions were noted. About 29 veterans and 77 rookies were in camp with strong participation from veterans and rookies in testing.
Edgefield's Pine Ridge Club hosts the 7th Perry Watson Memorial with Ron Schrader of Aiken the hot favorite after recent wins. Defending champ Al Fortney and local Alex Hamilton also enter as about 120 players compete, with opening rounds Saturday and flighting after.
North Augusta pitcher batter Tywann Tillman starred at Riverview Park going 3-for-4 with two homers and an 8-5 win over Union in the 13 and 14 year olds state tournament. Tillman added five strong innings before Howell finished. Union moved late to 6-5 before Tillman sealed the victory with a second homer.
Lancaster defeats Summerville 11 3 Union edges Georgetown 6 4 Florence beats St Andrews 9 5 York tops Midland Valley Gregg Park 8 3 Irmo and North Augusta 8 8 in a tie Second Round Lancaster over Union 5 4 Irmo dominates York 16 1 Losers bracket Summerville 8 Georgetown 6 Midland Valley Gregg Park 9 St Andrews 6 Third Round North Augusta 8 Union 5 Summerville 6 Midland Valley Gregg Park 5 Lancaster 12 Florence 5 Tonight’s schedule features Field D games Lancaster Irma 830 pm and Summerville York 6 pm Field B North Augusta Florence winner vs Lancaster Irmo loser 6 pm Field D Lancaster Irmo winner vs Summerville York winner Friday.
In Las Vegas the Tyson Tucker bout for undisputed heavyweight honors draws minimal public enthusiasm despite high stakes. Tyson seen as favorite by odds makers after a rising pro career, while Tucker, 35-0 with 30 KOs, remains relatively unproven against elite opposition.
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