Claude Howard a lifelong youth baseball advocate in Clearwater
The article profiles Claude Howard who has passionately supported youth baseball for nearly four decades in Clearwater. Starting as a 1940 Scoutmaster he helped organize Pony League in 1952 and with John Harrison launched the area's first Little League program, fostering local sports among children.
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Langley-Bath-Clearwater
Remembering Claude Howard a lifelong youth coach in Clearwater
Claude Howard devoted decades to youth sports in Clearwater guiding Pony League and Little League players. He recollects rough fields and grafted efforts, married to Alma Reeves, and proud that a field was dedicated to him last October. Moody and Harrison praise his selfless work and Christian guidance. He claims to be rich in boys and community.
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Kay Fountain
Aiken County
Palmer Delivers Third Straight Shutout In 1-0 Win
Orioles ace Jim Palmer improves to 7-4 with a 1-0 win over the Yankees, allowing only two singles. Palmer earns his 201st major league victory and 49th career shutout, while rumors of a trade he dismisses persist. Rookie Jim Beattie picks up the win in relief.
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Jim Slaton
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Royals
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Tom House
Seattle
Rangers
Twins
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Texas
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Doyle Alexander
Mike Marshall
Aiken County Trio Featured on SC College Coaches All-State Baseball Team
Former North Augusta star Russell Lee of Furman earned designated hitter on the all-state squad. Ed Barfield of Charleston, who played at USC Aiken and transferred to Francis Marion, was a first team infielder. USC Aiken and Francis Marion veterans also honored.
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Clemson
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Newberry
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Francis Marion
Martin Rivera
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al Diket
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Coastal
Maddox Called Up To Replace Injured Asselstine
Atlanta Braves third baseman Jerry Maddox was promoted from the Richmond farm team to fill the injured Brian Asselstine who broke his left leg and dislocated his ankle in a game with Cincinnati. Asselstine underwent surgery to pin the bones and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Maddox had six homers and 20 RBIs for Richmond and batted .252 in 39 games.
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Asselstine
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Braves
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Donaldson
Maddox
Reggie Jackson
Arizona State
Aiken's McNair Opens Match Play Today
Rookie Mike Holland and veteran Dick Horne won their Thursday matches to reach the quarterfinals of the South Carolina Match Play Championship at Wildewood Country Club. Holland and Horne advanced with decisive wins and set up pairings for today as four golfers vie for a spot in Saturday's semifinals and Sunday's 36 hole final.
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Dick Horne
South Carolina
Wildewood Country Club
Horne
Chris Corn
Rock Hill
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Larry Boswell
John Cubellc
Mike Lawrence
Liberty
John Plyler
Barry Black
Spartanburg
Bill Poteat
Jim McNair
Aiken
Jimmy Burgess
Kingstree
L B C Honors Top Athletes At Awards Day
Outstanding athletes at Langley Bath Clearwater High School were recognized for achievements across football, girls basketball, volleyball, softball, boys basketball, baseball, and leadership.(MV P Willie Harmon Tim Davis Steve Gregory Mike Arthur Beverly Moody Diane Glover Diane Busbee Terri Fanning Sharon Carmichael Carolyn Hynes Janie Cushman Gary Herndon Bobby Williams Johnny McGee)
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Langley-Bath-Clearwater
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Lions
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Steve Gregory
Mike Arthur
Beverly Moody
Diane Glover
Diane Busbee
Terri Fanning
Sharon Carmichael
Carolyn Hynes
Janie Cushman
Glover
Karen Hightower
Hynes
Jimmy Wright
Butch
Summer Basketball Meeting Set for Tuesday 7 p.m.
An organizational meeting for men's three on three basketball is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the H O Weeks Activities Center. All groups planning to field a team should have a representative attend.
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H. O. Weeks
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