Dunbar signs with Middle Georgia Junior College
Graniteville star Tommy Dunbar signs a letter of intent with Middle Georgia Junior College. Coach Bill Smith praises his three year high school and American Legion career, noting his .465 average with seven homers this season and potential to be drafted within three years. Sapp, Middle Georgia coach, calls him a strong add to the outfield and a speedy hitter.
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Dunbar Chooses Middle Georgia For Baseball Development
Sapp notes Dunbar’s strong character as Middle Georgia College posts a 40-5 season and a No. 4 national ranking. Dunbar plans to build basics at Cochran before transferring to a bigger program, influenced by the school’s strong baseball tradition and recent pro drafts. Graniteville memories aside, the junior college offers potential team strength.
Affirmed Alydar Appear Headed For August Showdown
Al Page's Angels lead the women's softball league with a 5-0 mark while Atkinson's Paints and Graniteville follow at 4-1 and 3-2. The standings include Q.R.A. 3-3, City Slickers 2-3, Harvey Hubbell 2-3, Southeastern Hobby World 1-4 and Salley Manufacturing 1-5. This week's schedule lists games for Monday and Wednesday across multiple teams at various times.
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Swimming Classes To Begin June 19 In Aiken
The Aiken Recreation Department will start summer swimming lessons on June 19 at 9 a.m. for children age six and up with an adult class also offered. Registration and more information are available through the recreation department. The rest of the text discusses a horse race matchup between Affirmed and Alydar at Belmont and future plans for Travers Stakes.
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Niekro Stops Phillies Streak in Six-Hitter Show
Phil Niekro, 39, pitched six crisp hits to blank Philadelphia 4 0 ending the Phillies eight game win streak. Willie McCovey bolstered the NL with two singles and two doubles as the Giants beat the Mets 7 5. Jack Clark drove in three for the Cubs in a 7 1 win over San Diego.
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Bill Robinson
Willie Stargell
Ed Ott
Phil Garner
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Larry Buttner
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Morgan Impressive In Losing Effort
Oakland rookie Mike Morgan, 18, started and pitched a complete game in a 3-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at the Oakland Coliseum. He received a standing ovation from 17,157 fans and applause from some Orioles as he battled through his major league debut.
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Charles O. Finley
Mike Morgan
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Wynn's Engine Tune-Up Claims Fast Highway Relief
An oil treatment named Wynn's Engine Tune-Up is advertised to improve sluggish engines in 10 minutes of driving. It allegedly quiets valves and lifters and dissolves harmful deposits to restore lost performance on the road.
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