USC Aiken signs versatile lefty Al Cade from BatesburgLeesville
Al Cade a 5 8 165 pound left handed pitcher from Batesburg Leesville signed a baseball grant in aid with USC Aiken. USC Aiken coach Tom Galardi praised his versatility able to pitch and play outfield with high school stats 8 2 record 082 ERA as pitcher and batting .391 in outfield. Galardi says freshmen pitchers must assume starting or relief roles and Cade fits this plan. Cade looks forward to college play and embraces the challenge.
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Mark Leary
al Cade
Batesburg-Leesville
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Cade
Usc-Aiken
Tom Galardi
USCA
Galardi
Usc-A
Grimes Redd
Perkins
Allen Lifts Phillies Past Giants with Four RBIs
Dick Allen drove in four runs including a two run homer as the Phillies crushed the San Francisco Giants 10-2. Jim Kaat won his 24th, scattering four hits while Allen provided the key power and mentorship to Philadelphia’s young hitters.
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Dick Allen
Philadelphia
Phillies
Phils
San Francisco Giants
Allen
Jim Kaat
Colleges Express Optimism About Proposed Conference
Six colleges met in Richmond to discuss forming a new athletic conference in the South and expressed optimism about its viability. Attendees included East Carolina, South Carolina, Southern Mississippi, the University of Richmond, William and Mary, and Virginia Military Institute. East Carolina Chancellor Leo Jenkins led the session and urged confidence, with a Greensboro meeting planned for the first week of August to push toward a league on par with the ACC or SEC.
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Richmond. Va
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East Carolina
South Carolina
Southern Mississippi
University of Richmond
Jenkins
Smith Nastase tennis rivalry flares in Nottingham
In Nottingham ahead of Wimbledon the old Smith Nastase feud renews as Nastase defeats Smith 6-4 6-3 in the third round of the John Player tour. Nastase mocked Smith during play while referee Calvin Dubois ended the interruption.
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England
Stan Smith
Ilie Nastase
Smith
Nastase
Romania
United States
Bucharest
Calvin Dubois
Fun Before Fear How Aiken Youth Baseball Seeks Balance
Mark Leary discusses concerns about Little League overemphasis and pressure on kids in Aiken. He notes Fort Gordon’s Tee-Ball approach as a safer, fun focus and highlights the Aiken Dixie Youth League playoffs urging players to enjoy the game rather than chase wins.
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Fort Gordon
Aiken Dixie Youth Baseball League
Baseball Leaders and Scores From National and American Leagues
The Associated Press scoreboard lists top NL leaders in batting with Rose and Griffey among the runs leaders, Kingman and Schmidt powering home runs, and Morgan and Griffey high in RBIs and hits. Pitching showings include Matlack and R Jones with best win totals, plus notable strikeout leaders Searer and Montefusco. In the AL, Brett and McRae lead batting, Otis and Hargrave top runs, and Ustrzemski and L May pace home runs. Evening games feature San Francisco at Philadelphia and Los Angeles at New York, plus several Friday matchups across leagues.
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Arizona Rematch In NCAA Playoffs
Arizona and Arizona State advance in Omaha by winning key games. Arizona defeated Eastern Michigan 11 6 to stay alive, Arizona State beat Maine 7 0. Don Hanna and Steve Powers were leading pitchers, while Powers provided a pivotal 400 foot homer that tied a game.
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Kuhn Halts Oakland Sales of Blue Fingers and Rudi Trades
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn blocked Oakland's deals sending Vida Blue to the New York Yankees and Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi to the Boston Red Sox, delaying the trades.
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Evert and Connors Reach Eastbourne and Roger Taylor Quarters
Chris Evert crushed Greer Stevens 6-0 6-1 to reach the Eastbourne quarter finals. Jimmy Connors defeated Mike Estep 6-2 6-1 to advance to the Roger Taylor Tournament quarter finals. In bowling, Paul Colwell raised his current average to 229.
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Greer Stevens
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Dallas
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Seattle
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