Was Nixon Fired Over TV Ratings for Braves?
The Atlanta Braves dismissed manager Russ Nixon last Friday and Nixon blamed television influence within the Ted Turner empire. Turner officials deny ordering the firing, noting Bobby Cox made the decision while TV contracts shape but do not dictate broadcasting choices.
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Gillett Inc
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Weei Radio
Jackson Wins NA Juniors Invitational In Playoff
Waynesboro’s Joe Jackson wins the North Augusta Juniors Invitational in a playoff against Lexington’s David Steelman at North Augusta Country Club. Jackson birdied 17 and parred 18 to force a two man playoff, then clinched on the third playoff hole after Steelman bogeyed. Jackson, Burke County High valedictorian, will attend Furman University this fall and may walk on Paladin golf.
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Furman University
Paladin
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South Africa
Warren Timmerman
Chris Kuhlke
Post 26 Bombs Barnwell To Remain In Playoff Hunt
Aiken Post 26 defeated Barnwell Post 4 by 11 to 2 at J H Satcher Field. Jim Dudley pitched a complete game, allowing only one hit after the first inning as Post 26 collected 13 hits and did not commit an error. Davis and Parrott fueled the offense with timely hits including a homer by Davis, and Aiken moved to 8-6 as they chase a playoff berth with a key game at Orangeburg looming.
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Aiken
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Bolen
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Brett Fallon
Fred Neal
Ridgeway
Mike Davis
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Benny Howell
Travis ‘Wheat
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Shawn Lucas
Robbie Yarborough
Scott Delaughter
Yarborough
Delaughter
Chad Smith
Mark Haney
Calvin
Orangeburg
Fleming
American Legion
Manna Pro Invitational Ends Spring Polo Season
The Aiken Polo Club wraps its spring season with the Manna Pro Invitational at Powderhouse Field. Two-day low-goal tourney pairs youth and veterans, featuring Gabriel Iglesias and Doug Batchelor among locals like John Harte and Charlie Herrick. Tonight’s opener Briar Patch vs Biddle Realty, Ashwood vs Gumbranch.
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Powderhouse Field
Manna Pro
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Aiken
Gabriel Iglesias
Doug Batchelor
Billy Rhoads
John Harte
Herrick
Grayson Brown
Peter Swan
Briar Patch
Biddle Realty
Ashwood
Gumbranch
Whitney Field
Laura Turner
Eric Hall
Joey Kneece
Bradley Biddle
Richard Stoney
Robert McKenzie
Devon Batchelor
Carl McMillan
Brian Limehouse
Lendl Showing Signs Of Wimbledon Dream Realization
Ivan Lendl, top seed, defeated Jakob Hlasek 6-1 6-3 6-0 to reach Wimbledon third round in 78 minutes. He said his serves can improve as the courts quicken, reflecting a long grass-court focus after skipping the French Open. Martina Navratilova returned on Centre Court, sweeping Anne Smith 6-2 6-3 to move into the third round, as other seeds advanced.
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Derrick Coleman
Nets
Bob Neal
Doug Collins
Rick Barry
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Barry
Neal
Italy
Tom Heinsohn
SportsChannel
Kevin McHale
WEE
Celtics
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England
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Lendl
Jakob Hlasek
Switzerland
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Martina Navratilova
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Anne Smith
Trevino and Nicklaus in Senior Open clash at Paramus
Lee Trevino downplays Nicklaus’s run at the U S Senior Open as he trails by four strokes after an opening 67 while Nicklaus shoots 71. Trevino says he is focused on the course and his own play not the rivalry.
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