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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1974
Page
9
Mairfield Scotland host Murrayfield? Defending champion Dick Side rowf of Westport Conn moved into the second round with a 5 and 3 victory over Ireland's Perry Malone.
Portland Oregon reports that Tom Meschery a 10 year NBA veteran was appointed assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. The move adds seasoned leadership to coach Jack Ramsay's staff as the team refines its roster.
Philadelphia Flyers captain Bobby Clarke was named 1974 Wanamaker Award recipient at a ceremony attended by Mayor Frank Rizzo and other dignitaries. The honor recognizes the player who reflects the greatest credit on Philadelphia in the past year.
The national Soviet women's basketball team completed its American tour undefeated by routing a Carolinas and Tennessee collegiate all star squad 114 to 41 in Elon College North Carolina. The USSR led 53 to 13 at halftime before about 4 000 fans.
A field of about 70 players tees off Tuesday for the 63rd Women's Golf Association tournament at the Country Club of South Carolina in Florence.
Seattle University's star guard Frank Oleynick was named to the US Olympic Development team. The squad will compete in the World Games in San Juan Puerto Rico from July 1 to 13.
Gordie Howe, returning from retirement, stepped into a charity golf match in Southfield Michigan wearing golf spikes. Howe had retired from the Detroit Red Wings last year, joined the WHA Houston Aeros, and earned the league MVP while guiding Houston to a title.
In a dense entry, Streaking Strikers dominate with high series and games. Go Getters and Ruth de Medicis pace men and women in scratch and handicap formats, with individual high games including GH Marine 268 and Lynette Woodward 146.
A golf tip explains how heavy rough can wrap around the club neck and tilt the clubface left. To compensate, open the face slightly to align with the target, grip firmly with the left hand, and keep weight on the left to promote a more upright swing.
Bjorn Borg 17 beat Ilie Nastase 6-3 6-4 6-2 to win the men's title, the youngest major winner. Chris Evert 19 captured the women's crown by defeating Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-3, then teamed with Olga Morozova to win the doubles.
Chi Chi Rodriguez tops regional qualifying with 136 after rounds of 69 and 67 at Charlotte North Carolina as 120 spots fill among 600 contenders. Sammy Snead also posts two 70s to join 45 exempt players including Nicklaus Palmer and Arnie in the bid to reach Winged Foot. Other qualifiers come from Chicago area Idlewild and Cincinnati with scores ranging from 132 to 141.
Jerry West, Lakers veteran, lauds Bill Walton after Walton signs a five year Portland contract. West notes Walton’s unselfish play and says Portland can challenge in the West next season while Walton recovers from knee surgery.
Standings and Tuesday results across the major leagues list Minnesota Baltimore Kansas City Texas New York and others. Oakland Detroit Chicago Minnesota Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Montreal Houston and more show scores and upcoming games with listed pitchers and records.
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