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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1985
Page
7
Wimbledon coverage at 5 p m on HBO features tennis action. Pro Football Invaders face Gamblers at 8 p m on ESPN. American Legion game Aiken versus Orangeburg at USC Aiken also set for 8 p m.
Barnwell pitcher Mike Peeples threw a two hitter to beat Aiken 8 0 in American Legion play. Aiken Post 26 slips to second behind Orangeburg after three straight road games. Peeples improves as Thompson takes the loss, Beasley and Meldrum post Aiken’s only hits.
Elliott Sturman of Augusta shot 72 70 to edge Phillip McCormick by two strokes at Palmetto Golf Club. McCormick closed with 72 as Prince fell back. In B division Tripp Kuhlke shot 69 to beat Charlie Hartline. seniors winner John Cureton 82 71. Flight results list top scorers.
Hank Aaron, Braves vice president, says fans are growing tired of baseball strike hype and players’ high pay. He notes voter support for a strike and cites declining attendance since 1981 while speaking at Ralph Garr’s Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction.
As the 99th Wimbledon opens, John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova seek repeat glory amid challengers like Ivan Lendl Mats Wilander Stefan Edberg Boris Becker and Gabriela Sabatini. Eastbourne form and recent losses shape the field with Becker rising as a major threat while Navratilova and Lloyd share top seed status.
The USFL playoff picture tightens as the Oakland Invaders and Houston Gamblers set pivotal games in Houston. Invaders clinch best record and host potential first round foes whileGamblers eye a post season berth and possible departure rumors loom over the club. Coach Par dee notes fan attendance concerns as the season closes.
USFL attendance hit a record low of 11 780 last week and is expected to drop further tonight. Gamblers center Billy Kidd says there is disappointment despite no clear bitterness. Jim Kelly remains sidelined with injury as Todd Dillon starts for Houston. In league play Birmingham defeated New Jersey 14-6, Baltimore beat Tampa Bay 38-10, Jacksonville routed Denver 42-6, San Antonio beat Portland 21-13. Orlando downed Los Angeles 17-10, Memphis edged Arizona 38-38. Cliff Stoudt threw a third quarter TD pass and Ted Walton returned a 46 yard interception for a Stallions score to claim the Eastern Conference title. The win halted Birmingham’s 13 game home streak and capped Herschel Walker to 73 rushing yards ending his 11 game 100 yard streak. New Jersey finishes regular season 11-7.
In San Francisco Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics captures his second consecutive NBA Player of the Year honor at the awards luncheon. Michael Jordan wins Rookie and MVP awards while Mark Eaton earns Defensive Player of the Year. Don Nelson is Coach of the Year and Vince Boryla Executive of the Year.
Clemson University aims to educate coaches players and fans about new NCAA sanctions to avoid major violations. President Bill Atchley notes tougher penalties endangering programs while athletic director Bobby Robinson plans meetings with coaches and IPTAY to spread the message ahead of September 1987.
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