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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1987

Page

6

Astros at Braves TV Tonight on WTBS

Television Today lists a 5:35 p.m. major league baseball game featuring the Houston Astros visiting the Atlanta Braves on WTBS.

Houston Astros Atlanta Braves

U.S. Triumphs In Federation Cup

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.

West Vancouver British Columbia United States France Pam Shriver Martina Navratilova Isabelle Demongeot Chris Evert Mathalie Tauziat Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia West Germany Claudio Kohde- Kitsch South Korea Lee Jeong-Myung Steffi Graf Kim Il- Soon

Falcons plan private built domed stadium with public costs

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.

Lawrenceville Lowell Evjen State Budget Office Gwinnett Daily News

Cowboys Voluntarily Take AIDS Testing

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.

Thousand Oaks Calif Dallas Cowboys Tex Schramm Cowboys Dallas Times Herald

Perry Watson Memorial golf attracts Schrader and Aiken stars

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.

Edgefield Aiken Savannah River Pine Ridge Country Club Ron Schrader Golf Capitol Augusta Greenwood Schroder Perry Watson S.C Cobb’s Glen Anderson St. Angela Academy Louisiana State University Sertoma Doug Hathaway Kevin Ratcliffe Schrader al Fortney Waynesboro Alex Hamilton Fortney

Tillman Leads North Augusta In Dixie Tourney Win

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.

North Augusta Tywann Tillman Riverview Park Union Midland Valley Gregg Park Summerville Tillman Benny Howell Winston Steele Scott Richards Howell Anthony Jones Bill Robinson Robbie Gentry Robinson Kevin Addis Michel Vinson Gentry Kevin Farmer Monty Means RBI Farmer Means Brian Plexico Billy Fulton Ruben Grooms Kevin Willis Grooms Charles Greenhill Chad Smith Fulton Terry Keefer Brian Vandell Keefer

Dixie Tourney First Round Showdowns and Roundups

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.

Summerville Hamilton Damon Burgess Midland Valley Gregg Park Mark Haney Fred Trottie Kelly Mobley Trottie Lancaster Florence O’brian Cunningham G.G. Harris York Irmo Union Georgetown St. Andrews North Augusta Irma

Tyson Tucker Title Fight Lacks Fan Excitement In Vegas

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.

Las Vegas Nev Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali Mike Tyson Tony Tucker Las Vegas Hilton Bills Gladys Knight and the Pips B.B. King Blues World Boxing Council World Boxing Association Tyson and Tucker International Boxing Federation Ali Frazier Leonard-Duran Leonard- Hearns Leonard-Hagler Holmes- Cooney Tyson James “Buster” Douglas Ali Leon Spinks

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