Strike Looms as Rice Watches Empty Dugout
Boston star Jim Rice walks in an empty dugout after a recent loss to California as a players strike looms. The accompanying AP Laser photo shows Minnesota’s Ron Jackson packing up, Milwaukee’s Mike Caldwell cleaning guns, and Montreal’s Warren Cromartie preparing for a fishing trip.
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Boston
Jim Rice
Rice
California
Nesota
Ron Jackson
Milwaukee
Mike Caldwell
Montreal
Warren Cromartie
Aiken Standards Sports Friday Feature June 12 1981
The article provides a Friday sports page overview from Aiken Standard with game results, standings, and player notes. It highlights local teams and key performers dated June 12 1981.
Holmes Faces Spinks With Angry Memories
Holmes, 31, defends the WBC heavyweight title against Leon Spinks in Detroit. Holmes recalls Las Vegas insults to his wife and a history of disputed claims to the world championship while Spinks, four years younger, brings speed and hunger to the ring.
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Detroit
Larry Holmes
World Boxing Council
Leon Spinks
Las Vegas
Nev
Bill Holmes
St. Louis
Pruitt-Igoe
Spinks
Diane Holmes
Muhammad Ali
Holmes
Ali
Ken Norton
WBA
Holmes-Spinks
Big John Tate
South Africa
Mike Weaver
Knoxville
Tenn
Cooney
Turning Red For Volleyball Title Draws 34 Teams
Teams from six states including North and South Carolina Georgia and Tennessee gather at Alibi Farm Couchton for the third annual Aiken Budweiser Three Man Outdoor Volleyball Classic. A round robin format leads to single elimination in each division. About 34 squads register with four from Aiken. Matches run until dark with free admission.
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Couchton
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Alibi Farm
Aiken
Hwy. 215
Cook
Cook’s Superette
USC Aiken star Charlie Colclough bound for Reds system
USC Aiken first baseman Charlie Colclough signed a contract with the Cincinnati Reds after excelling at USC A camp and during his college season. The Hartsville native, drafted in the 12th round, heads to Billings Montana for a 10 day mini camp before possible placement with the Reds rookie league or Class A in Eugene Oregon. Colclough posted a .351 batting average with 16 doubles 40 RBIs 10 homers and 19 of 23 stolen bases, overcoming early career struggles to reach pro baseball.
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Usc-Aiken
Cincinnati Reds
Wen Colclough
Dixie
Hartsville
Usc-A
University Parkway
USCA
Cincinnati
Larry Doughty
Reds
Billings
Mont
Montana
Columbia
Atlanta
Chicago
Eugene
Ore
USC
Randy Warrick
Charlie
Warrick
Mason Keeps Classic Title Hopes Alive At Aiken
Former pro Chuck Mason recalls a prayer before a clutch 18th hole chip that sealed last year's Aiken Golf Classic victory over Marilyn Stroud. He finished 2 under par 140 with 71 and 69 rounds and warns this year’s field of 110 players, including Stroud, will be tough as he recovers from March surgery. The event starts tomorrow at 8 at Palmetto Golf Club with final round on Sunday.
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Chuck Mason
Illinois
Greenville
Marilyn Stroud
Mason
Aiken Sertoma Club
Michelob
Nicklaus Skips Westchester For U.S. Open Prep
Jack Nicklaus concentrates during a practice round as he skips the Westchester Classic to focus on preparing for next week’s U.S. Open.
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Jack Nicklaus
Post Aces LPGA Opening With 67 In Inflation Talk
Sandra Post, at 33, tied Jerilyn Britz for the lead with a 67 in round one of the LPGA Championship in Mason Ohio. Lynn Adams led after the day, while Post said she felt no pressure despite the huge potential year earning from a special bonus.
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Mason, Ohio
Sandra Post
Jerilyn Britz
Lynn Adams
Post
Jack Nicklaus Sports Center
Grizzly
Cadle's Putter An Asset In Tournament
George Cadle shot a 4 under par 67 to take a one stroke lead in round one of the Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic at Westchester Country Club. Gibby Gilbert Gil Morgan Bruce Douglass and Lee Elder were tied for second at 68. Cadle credited his putting as the key difference while noting the round could have gone the other way.
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Harrison
N.Y
George Cadle
Westchester Country Club
New York
Gibby Gilbert
Gil Morgan
Bruce Douglass
Lee Elder
Westchester
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Joe
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Ben Trea Learry
Larry Kelley
Ltanford
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Wayne Hensley
Ronnie Garrett
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Larry Boswell
Ken Lain
Odell Pearoma
Hopp Laws
Bill Aiken
Gene Aiken
Bob Jolley
Todd Etheredge
Gorman Williams
Mike Crumpler
James McMurray
Tim Krapfel
Tim Flanders
John Thomas
Charles McGahee
Bill Townsend
Jim Roberts
Dick Sears
Charles Goforth
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Lir Hendy
Berry Crain
Don Ropp
Jack Jordan
Charlie Manana
Tony Caver
Jim McEntire
David Mil
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Gary Owensby
Doug Wilhelm
Cary Moore
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Rufus Gosnell
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