Poor Charlie Finley and the Oakland A s Struggle in the cellar
The Oakland A s under Charles O Finley endure a steep decline with attendance collapsing to about 4000 per game and a Coliseum lawsuit for 10 million dollars over failing to field a big league franchise. Longtime stars like Reggie Jackson and Catfish Hunter departed for the Yankees as Finley’s empire faltered.
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ASA Meeting Tomorrow Night
The Aiken Swim Association will hold a general membership meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 at the H O Weeks Building on Whiskey Road. Plans for the coming season will be outlined and all members and interested persons are asked to attend. Registration for the Aiken Swim Association Team is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a m to 2 p m at the Weeks Building.
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Washington and Atlanta split in six game series with OT finale
In a six game set and several OT moments, Washington and Atlanta traded wins and losses including a 120 118 OT thriller and multiple high scoring games. The Eastern Conference final matches featured Washington against San Antonio Philadelphia winner Phoenix at Seattle with games in May. Major league baseball standings and upcoming schedule details follow, along with hockey and racetrack results from AP reports.
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Frank Howard to Speak at Graniteville All Sports Banquet
Former Clemson head football coach Frank Howard will be guest speaker at Graniteville High all sports banquet on May 8. The event starts at 7 p.m. at the Gregg Park Civic Center with tickets priced at $3 available at the door.
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Dixie Youth Baseball Scores and Standings at Gregg Park
At Gregg Park Dixie Youth games on Monday Tuesday and Friday the Dodgers beat the Vikings 14 to 10 led by Joey Sanders grand slam and Sanders earned the win. St Johns Methodist A's beat Enroe Aluminum 7 to ? with Jason Biackson the winning pitcher. Warriors beat St James Luthern 14 to 4 led by Dink Bennett and Chris Younce homers with Ashley Smith the pitcher. Yankees topped Braves 7 to 6 with Chris Koon homering and Koon earning the win. Dodgers defeated Giants 21 to ? with Kenny Kneece the winning pitcher. Braves edged Orioles 6 to 5 behind Dwayne Carroll home run and Carroll the winner.
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Foster Captures MV Women's Tournament Title
Foster won an irons only Midland Valley nine hole event in Graniteville. Mickey Newell finished second and Marilyn Kroger recorded the fewest putts in the tournament.
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