Veteran catcher Lee Leads Post 26 Hitting Push
Russell Lee of Aiken Post 26 American Legion baseball discusses early start in baseball, goals to keep batting above .400, and team aims for a 10-0 run as Post 26 battles Cayce Post 130 for the League VIII lead. Post 26 sits 8-2, with pitching depth noted as the main hurdle.
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Burleson describes his own loan for car and spending money
The 7-foot-2 NC State center says he privately secured a $5,000 loan last summer without a co-signer or installments. He paid it off after signing a pro contract with the Seattle SuperSonics. He notes Moses Malone could pursue a similar loan and insurance policy with school involvement avoided.
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Reds Beat Astros In NL Battle And Dodgers Edge Braves
Reds defeated the Astros 3-2 as Cesar Geronimo hit a leadoff homer in the seventh and Johnny Bench plus Dan Driessen drove in runs. Mets beat Cubs 5-1 behind Jerry Koosman and Ed Kranepool’s three-run homer. Dodgers topped Braves 2-1 with Garvey and Cey delivering ninth-inning hits. Cards edged Pirates 8-7 with Reitz and Tyson key plays.
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Orioles pitcher Cuellar ejected after dispute with umpire Goetz
In Detroit, Orioles pitcher Mike Cuellar was ejected after arguing with umpire Russ Goetz as he attempted to return to the mound following a fine called strike. Cuellar’s removal came amid a 2-0 Tigers win powered by Mickey Lolich's 11th complete game.
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Winters Sings Contract With Lakers
Brian Winters, South Carolina captain and 12th pick in the 1974 NBA draft, signed a multi year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. General manager Pete Newell praised him as the best outside shooting guard in the college draft.
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Softball and Basketball League Scores Report
Tuesday night National League softball results include Clearwater 29 over Kimberly Clark 5 and Universal 21 over Priester 9. Boys Church League saw Memorial Baptist 16 over Second Baptist 9 and Shiloh Baptist 15 over First Baptist 0. Summer basketball league tallies include USCA 87 over Lakers 56 and Hornets 77 over Air Force Base 68. Friday Womens Softball results list New Ellenton 14 over Aiken Trojans 6 and Aiken Trotters 5 over Gregg Park 1.
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Kansas City Royals Announce Free-Agent Tryout in Augusta
The Kansas City Royals will hold a free-agent tryout Friday at 10 am at Eisenhauer Field in Augusta. Eligible players aged 17 to 22 should bring their own glove and shoes. For more information contact 722-6479.
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Western Open Opens With New Course and Old Champs
Billy Casper and Arnold Palmer lead a 144 man field at Butler National for the Western Open set to begin. The new 7002 yard par 71 layout marks the event's permanent site, touted as extremely tough after a practice round reveal. Casper, defending champion, calls it the second toughest course he has played, behind Winged Foot. Palmer aims to end a winless spell while Butch Baird jokes about losing balls and dignity after practice.
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