Borg May Defeat match in WCT finals with injury
In Dallas AP reports that world number one Bjorn Borg may default the semifinals in the World Championship of Tennis as Jimmy Connors did not return for the final. Borg with a painfully infected right thumb received a doctor’s injection and will practice to gauge his readiness against Vitas Gerulaitis.
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Italy
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Imate Senale
Rose wall advances to semifinal in Portland tennis
In Portland Australia’s Ken Rosewall defeated Gene Scott 62 4 6 6 2 to reach a semifinal against Gene Mayer. Mayer beat Billy Martin in straight sets 63 6 4, and Colin Dibley crushed Bill Scanlon 6 1 6 0. The Noonan Fleming match shifted to Friday due to Fleming’s WCT finals in Dallas.
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Australia
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Bill Scanlon
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Peter Fleming
Major League Leaders Scoreboard Highlights
American League batting leaders feature Carew Rice and Reynolds among top hitters at 65 at bats. Rice leads in runs with 30, while Bando and Zisk post power numbers. Pitching shows Ban and Tanana atop the 4 decision leaders with strong ERAs. National League tables list Morgan and Schmidt near the top in runs and batting.
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Keenan ends L B C playoff hopes in final game
Keenan High defeated Langley-Bath-Clearwater 11 to 3 to clinch Conference 4-AAA and secure the league’s top playoff seed. Tim Jones pitched for Newberry and Jeff Clark took the loss for LBC as the Lions finish 8-4 in league play and 12-7 overall with four starters graduating.
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Columbia
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Pendleton Wins Citadel Pitching Aces Award
Former Aiken High pitcher Mike Pendleton shares Citadel pitching aces honors with Martin Rivera and Don Gordon. The trio logged 21 wins season while Pendleton posted 9-2, 2.25 ERA, and 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
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Citadel
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Moe Rehired as Spurs Coach After Record Season
Doug Moe signed a new contract to continue guiding the San Antonio Spurs who posted 52 regular season wins, the franchise best, and won the Central Division by eight games before losing to the Washington Bullets in the playoffs. He praised San Antonio’s support and the team’s future.
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Two Tourney Seeds Advance In Yesterday's ATA Play
Two seeds won their matches as 14 Aiken Tennis Association Closed Tourney games were played at Virginia Acres. Ginny Teague and Terry Poore advanced in their divisions with quick victories while others battled in men's and women's brackets.
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Ruby Long
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Mandy Alderequin
Clay Hull
Randy Thornton
John Fleming
Mike Frye
Thomas' 73 Wins Builders' Tourney
John R. Thomas of the Ashhurst Agency shot a one over par 73 to win the 10th Annual Homebuilders of Aiken County Golf Tournament at Houndslake Country Club. Matt Canady of Canady Construction was second with 75, while John Mullen and Bud Williams tied for third with 78.
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Aiken County
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Houndslake Country Club
Bryant Signs with Ottawa Rough Riders
Rudolph Bryant, former South Carolina State linebacker from New Ellenton, signed a one year free agent contract with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League. He weighed 235 pounds and stands 6 feet 2 inches and will report to Ottawa on June 1.
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