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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1987
Page
9
ESPN airs the second round of the U S Open at 7 p m followed by a second round at 7 35 p m. WTBS carries the Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves baseball game in prime time.
Aiken Post 26 vs Barnwell Post 46 was delayed 51 minutes by rain and canceled after one inning. Aiken, 3-0, aims to regain first place next Wednesday at 7 30 p m as hitters like Meldrum Batchelor Cope Seigler and Coker lead a .402 team batting effort with multiple high averages.
Bill McGowan of Martinez Ga followed his premonition by firing a 70 to win the 22nd North Augusta Junior Invitational with a three day total of 218. He led Travis Steed by ten strokes, birdied Nos 14 and 15 for an eagle after a late setback on 13, and claimed the title over a field of 66 players.
Ben Crenshaw shot 3 under par 67 to lead the U S Open after the first round at the Olympic Club. Ray Floyd defense of his title matched the pace but ended one stroke back as Seve Ballesteros and Tomo Nakajima followed at 68 or 69. Nicklaus and Nick Tway stood at 70 as others chased the leaders.
In a policy note the paper explains it will publish game results and provide reports on youth league tournaments sponsored by C S Bank and George Funeral Home. It cites space limits and ongoing debate over printing team pictures. The writer urges teams to submit game reports rather than rely on photos.
The editor explains a cautionary stance on reporting elementary and middle school sports to avoid pressuring young athletes. The paper will print statistics and results when available, especially for high school age groups, and seeks coaches to submit schedules and game outcomes. Tim Johann’s team victory is noted as an example of cooperation.
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