Powers Wins South Carolina Match Play Championship at Myrtle Beach
North Augusta golfer Allen Powers, 36, defeated Dr. Marion Fowler 27 holes to claim the South Carolina Match Play Championship at Dunes Golf Course in Myrtle Beach. Powers, a long-hitting amateur with a USC golf background, credits early competition and psychology in match play for his success. He has also won the state amateur 4 ball and the Carolina Amateur and plans to defend amateur titles while working as a Belk controller. The North Augusta Junior Invitational begins today with last year’s champion Bill Price Jr. and runner-up David Usry among favorites.
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Buck Williams Named NBA Rookie of the Year
Buck Williams of the New Jersey Nets says he cannot believe he won the Rookie of the Year honor. The Rocky Mount North Carolina native, chosen by the league, will be celebrated on Wednesday in New York as the award is presented.
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Open contenders Graham and Rogers wary at Pebble Beach
U S Open at Pebble Beach opens with holders David Graham and Bill Rogers under pressure as schedules from their 1981 triumphs take a toll. Graham defends his title after globe trotting and fatigue, while Rogers admits disappointing form despite a busy year with seven international wins and Player of the Year honors.
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Richardson Bright Spots In 4-3 Loss By Aiken Post 26
Neal Richardson struck out 18 and allowed five hits but Aiken American Legion Post 26 fell to Bamberg Post 39 by 4 to 3. Post 26 dropped to 0-4 as Bamberg improved to 3-1 despite the pitcher’s standout performance. Coach Rusty Lee blamed clutch hitting and mental errors for the defeat and noted Post 26 will travel to Columbia to face Richland Post 6 at 7:30 p.m.
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McEnroe and Connors Lead Wimbledon Seedings
Wimbledon seedings place John McEnroe as top seed with Jimmy Connors No 2 for the opening rounds. Martina Navratilova tops the women with Chris Evert Lloyd as No 2, as Borg skips the event and the final prize stands at 75000 dollars.
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Brazil Tops Soviet Union 2-1 In World Cup Showdown
Brazil defeated the Soviet Union 2-1 in the World Cup opener at Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville before a sellout 68,110 crowd. Bal opened the scoring for the Soviets, then Eder and Socrates helped Brazil rally to victory as Tele Santana hailed a just result.
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