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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1976
Page
8
Post 26 from Aiken defeated Post 6 16 to 5 at the Polo Field after a rough start. Mike Pendleton endured a five-walk first inning but settled down to pitch a three-hitter and steer the win as the team racked 19 hits and 16 runs.
Pendleton steadies on mound after rough start and fans six over eight innings. Offense erupts in every inning after the first, led by two run doubles from John Harrison and Ted McManus. Elmo Roundtree swipes two bases as Post 26 improves to 2-0 and eyes Cayce at Citizens Field tonight.
Dave Roberts vaulted 18 feet 8% inches to reclaim the world mark at the U S Olympic trials in Eugene Oregon. He borrowed Earl Bell’s pole and cleared on his final attempt while saying it will take at least the same height or better to win Olympic gold. Shorter Virgin and Bjorklund swept the 10 000 meter with fast times and Hampton won the 200 meters as Manning Jackson and Frederick starred in other events.
Davidson announces withdrawal from the Southern Conference effective July 1, 1977 to pursue national basketball competition and stronger programs in other sports. Athletic Director Thom Cartmill cites lack of scholarships and competing programs at new members as factors.
All 16 men’s seeds won their first round matches and those in the second round were also winners as Wimbledon opened. The women’s top two seeds Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong advanced easily, while Panatta questioned seed placement after back to back clay titles.
Ol ean Cassell, once a U S Gold Medal winner in track, is appointed executive director of the Amateur Athletic Union. His leadership comes as the organization seeks stronger programs and broader reach.
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