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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1979
Page
13
New York AP profile of Jesse Owens shows a tireless, public figure promoting The Olympiad on HBO. Owens, 65, reflects on gratitude, his role as a symbol of the Games and his lifelong mission to inspire underprivileged youth.
The piece contrasts Emil Zatopek and Al Oerter’s record runs with Mark Spitz’s seven golds and Muhammad Ali style scrutiny of pay and legacy. It follows Jesse Owens from Berlin to Phoenix, detailing economic struggles after fame, inclusion, and dignity through public service and business ventures.
The Southern Cross Junior Golf Tournament at Houndslake and Midland Valley drew 45 players from area schools. Aquinas juniors triumphed with a 666, 22 strokes better than Aquinas High in the senior division, while Carl Kennedy’s squad finished three back. Scott Parcel led Aquinas with 163, Andy Menk shot 76 for low day two, and Greg Cain tied for runner-up after a three-way playoff.
Tom Watson stood one stroke from the lead in the Byron Nelson Classic after posting a 1 under par on the front nine before rain halted play. Larry Nelson, George Burns and a group at 67 followed, while Arnold Palmer and others were within two strokes. Watson, chasing his third win of the year, birdied late and led as others battled wet conditions at Preston Trail in Dallas.
Miami of Florida powered to a 9-0 win over South Carolina in Columbia as Ron Batter collected five singles. Miami improved to 49-9 while SC offered only two singles off starter Randy Guerra who improved to 4-3. Reliever Eddie Escribano faced two batters without a hit in two innings. Aaron Scott took the loss, his fifth against six wins.
James Madison completed its regular season at 29 11 defeating fifth ranked Clemson 7 4. Phil Titus drove in three runs with a double and a single while Estes added two RBI as JMU snapped a 4 4 tie in the fifth and held Clemson scoreless late. Relievers Carleton and Wojcicki shut down Clemson over the final 4 2 innings for the Dukes second win in three days.
Montreal erased a 3 1 deficit after two periods and tied the game before Yvon Lambert scored at 9 33 of overtime to lift the Canadiens over Boston 5 4 in game seven of the NHL semifinal. Lambert credited Tremblay with the crucial pass as Montreal earned a shot at the New York Rangers for a fourth straight Cup.
Eddie Dibbs wins singles for the United States and the pairing of Stan Smith with Arthur Ashe takes the doubles 6-0 6-3 as West Germany falls 2-1 in West Germany. Dibbs beats Rolf Gehring 6-3 6-2.
Langley Bath Clearwaters High baseball season ends with a 4 3 defeat at Keenan as Jeff Clark suffers his first loss of the year. Keenan wins on a late rally sparked by an error and a booted grounder. The Lions finish 13 8 overall and 7 5 in conference, secured in third place.
Saint Angela Academy and golf team trailed Whitmire High by two strokes after day one with Ron Schrader and Danny Mahoney each shooting 75. Chris Fulmer added 81 and Neil Beals 84 to give St. Angela a 315 total as final round scheduled at Mid Carolina Country Club.
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