Horner Arbitration Shakes Up Draft Bonus Deals
AP’s HAL ROCK reports Prof. Goetz ruled bonuses count in future negotiations, affecting top amateur free agents as teams fear high signing rewards becoming leverage. Horner’s 181000 package with Braves cited, with Rookie of the Year status complicating value and team risk under the new precedent.
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Hal Rock
Raymond Goetz
Bob Horner
Atlanta Braves
Horner
Arizona State
Bucky Way
Players Association
Goetz
Braves
Atlanta
University of Kansas Law
Aiken Post 26 Eyes Pitching as Season Opens at Citizens Field
Valley Post 26 opens the season at 7 30 p m tomorrow night against Valley at Citizens Field. Coach John Boyle stresses pitching and defense as keys to success while noting no home run hitters on the team. Brian Strother starts on the mound after a strong Graniteville High season with eight wins and a 2 08 ERA. right field remains unsettled with Brad Johnson away on vacation and several replacements eyed including Roger Abney and Junior Smalls. Myron Bell and Bill Hamilton are also mentioned in the pitching plans.
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Aiken American Legion Post 26
Aiken
Citizens Field
Valley
John Boyle
Boyle
Brian Strother
Strother
Graniteville High
the Rocks
Brad Johnson
Aiken High
Roger Abney
Junior Smalls
Williston-Elko High
Myron Bell
Bill Hamilton
Post 26 season opens with adjusted lineup and schedule
Aiken Standard notes players Slated for infield/outfield positions including Bell in left and Hamilton center, Clark at first, McGee second, Kirkland short, Criswell third, Parrish catching. Coach Boyle says team is not fully ready but midline strength remains. Thomas Smith available for some games. Season tickets at $6 for 18 games. Roster lists Abney Bell Clark Criswell Bargie Edington Gossage Hamilton Johnson Kirkland McGee Meyer Parrish Smalls Smith Strother Williams. Schedule shows June and July games across multiple towns including Valley Newberry Orangeburg and Lexington.
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Boyle
Valley
Aiken High
Thomas Smith
Smith
Legionnaire
Roger Abney
Myron Bell
Jeff Clark
Kenny Criswell
Gary Bargie
Brian Edington
Robert Gossage
Bill Hamilton
Brad Johnson
Kenny Kirklands
Johnny McGee
Darrell Meyer
Charles Parrish
Junior Smalls
Brian Strother
Kenneth Williams
Newberry
Orangeburg
Irma
Camden
Shandon
Cayce
Richland
Lexington
Irmo
Belmont Stakes field takes shape with potential nine contenders
Belmont Stakes preparations tighten as nine horses were listed as possibles for Saturdays race at Belmont Park. Spectacular Bid, ridden by Ron Franklin, is the heavy favorite after wins in the Derby and Preakness, while General Assembly and Sir Ivor Again show strong possibilities depending on field size. Other key entrants include Golden Act, Flying Zee’s Screen King, Oldknow, and five more under varying decisions. All starters carry 126 pounds.
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New York
LeRoy Jolley
Belmont
General Assembly
Sir Ivor
Angel Cordero Jr
Jolley
Cordero
Gallant Best
Vila Sommers
Frank Martin
Bud Delp
Hawksworth Farm
Bobby Smith
Delp
Bold Bidder
Ron Franklin
Bert Firestone
Secretariat
Phipps
Flying Zee
Screen King
Sir Ivor Again
Che-Bar Stable
King Celebrity
Mrs. M. Valentine
Harbor View Farm
Picturesque
Monmouth Park
John
William Cooks
Jose Martin
Wolfsons
Schroder Narrowly Misses U S Open Qualifier
Aiken golfer Mike Schroder failed to qualify for the U S Open at Charlotte Country Club after rounds of 75 and 71 for a 146 total, two strokes behind the cutoff. He played amid many PGA Tour stars in town for the Kemper Open, which concluded Sunday.
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Charlotte
Palmetto Country Club
Mike Schroder
Charlotte Country Club
Schroder
Aiken
PGA
Kim Lowe Captures Show Pleasure at Spring Fun Show
In Shelbyville Tennessee Aiken rider Kim Lowe won the Show Pleasure Championship Stake for amateurs riding Handshaker's Rebel. She topped nine entries and received 150 dollars a trophy and a ribbon for her victory.
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Shelbyville
Tenn
Aiken
Kim Lowe
Lowe
Rebel
Connors Reaches French Open Quarterfinals in Three Americans
Jimmy Connors defeated Manuel Orantes 4-6 6-1 6-3 6-1 to join Vitas Gerulaitis Eddie Dibbs in the French Open quarterfinals. Also advancing were Higueras who edged Teltscher 6-3 6-4 3-6 1-6 6-3 and Pecci who beat Solomon 6-1 6-4 6-3.
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Paris
Jimmy Connors
Manuel Orantes
Vitas Gerulaitis
Eddie Dibbs
Wojtek Fibak
Jose Higueras
Eliot Teltscher
Victor Pecci
Harold Solomon
Palmer qualifies for U S Open despite tough sectional
Arnold Palmer, winner of the 1960 Open, faced 36 holes of qualifying at Charlotte Country Club under USGA rules. He shot 72 and 69 for 141, three strokes clear of the cut. Eddie Pearce tied for second at 136, one behind overall leader Graham Marsh, as reactions from peers praised Arnie’s achievement.
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Arnold Palmer
U.S. Golf Association
Charlotte Country Club
Palmer
Toledo
Ohio
Arnie
Eddie Pearce
Graham Marsh
Fullerton State explodes in College World Series rout
In Omaha Arizona fell 16-3 as Fullerton State hitters broke out late. Tim Wallach hit a three run homer and Sam Favata collected four hits while Kurt Kingsolver stole home in the eighth inning rally. Augie Garrido's reshaped attack emphasized contact over power. Pepperdine beat Mississippi State 5-4 in 10 innings, shaping a two-league final four with Texas and Arkansas.
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Omaha
Neb
Fullerton State
Arizona
Fullerton
Titans
Mississippi State
Connecticut
Tim Wallach
Sam Favata
Augie
Augie Garrido
Kurt Kingsolver
Garrido
California
Pepperdine
Fullerton and
Southern California Baseball Association
Texas and
Arkansas
Texas
Wallach
Kingsolver
Martin Says He Will Be Back as Yankees Manager
Billy Martin told ABC Good Morning America he will return as New York Yankees manager for 1980. He described a productive meeting with Yankee owner George Steinbrenner at Yankee Stadium and said he is positive about his return despite past disagreements.
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NEW York
Billy Martin
New York Yankees
Martin
Good Morning America
Yankee
George Steinbrenner
Yankee Stadium
Houndslake sponsors six week junior golf clinic
Houndslake Country Club will run a members only junior golf clinic for ages 7 to 15 on six consecutive Mondays led by head pro Sam Marsh with assistants Jimmy Hamilton and Jimmy Holmes. Nearly sixty golfers attended the first session with more expected in upcoming weeks.
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Houndslake Houndslake Country Club
Sam Marsh
Jimmy Hamilton
Jimmy Holmes
Houndslake Country Club Women’s Golf Association
Abby Montengohl
Janice Fulmer
Betty Sundberg
Frances Fulmer
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Mark Hall
Harry Fuller
North Augusta Country Club
Hall
New Ellenton
Calcutta
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