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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1984
Page
8
Tennis Wimbledon at 5 p.m. on HBO. Baseball Astros versus Braves at 5:35 p.m. on TBS. AAU Junior Olympic team competes in Yakima, Washington for National Championships.
U S District Judge Clyde Hamilton ruled the University of South Carolina is immune from a defamation suit, but Athletic Director Bob Marcum can be sued individually. The decision preserves defamation charges against Marcum while dismissing the university itself.
The NBA will replace the 100 year old silver dollar coin flip with a seven team lottery to decide the No 1 pick in the college player draft. The change aims to boost interest and avoid embarrassment. Commissioner David Stern announced after summer Board of Governors meetings where other rule changes were approved. The draft will drop from 10 rounds to seven next season.
Adnan M. Khashoggi purchases a 50 percent interest in the NBA team through Triad America, paying 6 million to cover debts and 2 million for operating costs. Dave Checketts says Battisto remains in charge and the deal marks a major milestone since the Jazz moved to Utah five years ago.
The Aiken Swim Association defeated Fermata Club by 285 to 245 at Fermata Club pool to remain undefeated this season. Key wins came from Cheryl White and Brad Lustig with multiple swimmers earning victories, while Fermata's Kim Sullivan Alex Gregory Andrea Barnes Barbara Anderson and Stan Hay led a comeback in breaststroke as the teams split 10 medleys.
Aiken AAU Junior Olympic 14 year old girls basketball team flies to Seattle to compete in the national championship after raising over $10,000. The group, led by coaches Dru McPherson and Jody Jimnies, features Stacy Phillips Chris MacMurdo Tena Olyphant Karen Middleton Stacey Ford and others. The trip marks a once in a lifetime experience with community support crucial to funding.
Martina Navratilova defeated Mareen Louie 6 4 6 0 in 41 minutes on Centre Court as Wimbledon began its centenary year with Tuesday’s Ladies Day. Evert Lloyd and Virginia Wade also won, while Wilander and Gerulaitis opened the men's slate in a day of favorites and standout matches.
Fred Perry, a tennis legend, says Chrissie Evert should have quit last year due to declining form after a 53 minute defeat to Sabrina Goles. Evert rejects retirement, insisting she is still a top competitor and has a shot at major titles despite recent losses and personal pressures. Ted Tinling backs Evert, praising her continued contribution and value to Wimbledon.
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