Abney Cites Three Mentors Behind Furman Bound Pitch
J C Abney the Am erican Legion Post 26 righthander credits his baseball success to his father his brother Sam and Wes Hussey He has received a Furman University baseball grant in aid and will study physical therapy at Furman He plans to pitch and possibly play outfield while keeping academics first.
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Congaree Again Tops Post 26 In Legion Baseball Thriller
Congaree Post 90 defeated Aiken Post 26 10-5 after trailing 2-0, tying 5-5 in the seventh, then four runs in the bottom of the seventh and one in the eighth sealed the win. Aiken remains two games behind the League VIII leaders.
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Wimbledon style crush as Vilas leads surge at championships
Guillermo Vilas of Argentina, 22, draws attention at Wimbledon with a straight set win over Jeff Simpson 7 5 6 4 6 4 to reach the second round while Bjorn Borg remains a fan favorite. Stan Smith falls to Byron Bertram in four sets. Evert Navratilova and Billie Jean King advance in women’s singles as the tournament opens.
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NCAA Golf Site Ohio State Course Tough
Columbus Ohio AP notes the 78th National aims for tough greens and windy conditions as Ohio State hosts the NCAA golf event. Weather and course layout could limit scoring and favor strong, precise play from top contenders.
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McNair Meets Medalist In Carolinas Junior Golf
Bulch Wise of Cherryville posted a two over par 73 to lead in the first round stroke play of the 26th Carolinas Junior Championship at Salisbury Country Club. Jim McNair Jr of Aiken and other competitors appeared in upper bracket match play with several players vying for the final spots.
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Lake City
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