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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1987
Page
7
Television Today previews a 10:05 p.m. game on WTBS featuring the Atlanta Braves visiting the San Diego Padres. The matchup highlights a regular season clash with national cable coverage.
Aiken meets Barnwell in a local American Legion baseball game at USC Aiken scheduled for 7 30 p m local time. The contest features a late spring matchup between area teams on the field.
Mark Breland, former welterweight champion, aims to defend his title in Columbia after a potential agreement with Main Events Promotion. A contract was submitted for an Aug 22 bout featuring Ireland against top contender Tommy Ayers at The Township Auditorium, with ABC TV expected for live coverage. Breland, born in New York and counting Denmark in Orangeburg County as a second home, hopes a contract is finalized soon.
Charlotte owner George Shinn picks Carl Scheer former Carolina Cougars GM as vice president and Max Muhleman as executive consultant forming the core management group. Shinn to be an active owner involved in team strategy and operations.
Rain delays abound at the All England Club with 139 matches backlogged. Martina Navratilova reached the third round by defeating Etsuko Inoue 6 1 6 2 in 41 minutes, while Ivan Lendl faced Paolo Cane on Centre Court before rain halted play. Mills outlined options to extend or compress the schedule to finish the tournament.
Indiana University law expert warns a Supreme Court ruling could allow Puerto Rico to extradite basketball coach Bob Knight if the territory seeks him back. Governor Orr pledges to fight any extradition to the Supreme Court, while Puerto Rico moves to file formal reports on Knight’s 1979 incident and trial.
Chris Evert, the three time Wimbledon champion and third seed, drops the first set then defeats Laura Golarsa of Italy 7-5 6-0 under sunny skies. Rain disrupted earlier play as officials said Sunday rest will continue. Other first round results include Claudia Kohde Kirsch 6-0 6-1 and Barbara Potter 6-4 4-6 6-1.
Bernhard Langer shot 65 to sit one stroke behind leader Wayne Levi in the Greater Hartford Open first round. Levi, with five late birdies, posted 64 to take a one shot edge over Denis Watson Dan Forsman Jim Thorpe and Langer at the Tournament Players Club of Connecticut. Watson had five birdies and an eagle but closed with three bogeys. Langer, chasing PGA Tour wins this year, spoke of a tight schedule as he travels from the U.S. Open toward the Irish Open.
In Los Angeles Ted Simmons and Glenn Hubbard collided with a game ending misfortune as Hubbard was hit by a line drive in the ninth with two out and runners at first and third. Simmons was credited with a base hit that ended Atlanta's 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers. Hubbard exited briefly but recovered to leave the field. Shel be struck with a solo homer and Guerrero drove in a run to back Hershiser's solid start in a taut pitching duel that kept the game close.
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