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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1987

Page

8

Catos Two Goals Lift Sandy Hill in Polo Shootout

Henry Cato scored twice including the sudden death winner to lift Sandy Hill Cato Farms to a 7 4 victory over Fairfield in the Stroh's Cup four goal polo tournament at Whitney Field. Kneece led Sandy Hill with four goals while Rhin ehart added one as Brigadoon Farms won 4 2 over Aiken in the day’s earlier match.

Henry Cato Whitney Field Cato Sandy Hill-Cato Farms Fairfield Gene Tiger) Kneece Sandy Hill Kneece Rodger Rhinehart Brigadoon Farms Aiken Winthrop Field Airy Hall Atlanta Newport Quimby Plantation Tommy Biddle Jr David Widener Jr Biddle Chukker Rudy Salinas Edgar Cato Jr Jonathan Sheppard

Perkins Named Maryland's New Athletic Director

Lew Perkins, former Wichita State athletic director and USC Aiken coach, was named athletic director for the University of Maryland. He plans to write an ethics manual for coaches and staff as part of reforms, while noting Maryland’s drug and academic scandal history and noting a $90,000 salary with further contract details undisclosed.

College Park Lewis Perkins Wichita State University of Maryland Perkins Usc-Aiken Terps Len Bias Maryland Richard Dull Lefty Driesell Driesell Bob Wade Charles F. Sturtz Dull Mary Lew Perkins University John B. Slaughter

Rockets Hope History Will Be Rewritten

Rockets center Ralph Sampson says history can be rewritten as Houston trails Seattle 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals. Coach Bill Fitch points to past 3-1 comebacks by his Celtics and notes the Bucks Hawks and Warriors also face elimination as the series move toward Game 6. Eric Floyd scored 29 of his 51 in Oakland keeping Golden State alive 129 121 and George Karl aimed at spite.

Houston Rockets Ralph Sampson Sampson Seattle SuperSonics NBA Boston Celtics Rockets Golden State Warriors Lakers Los Angeles Bucks Hawks Milwaukee Celtics Boston Atlanta Detroit Pistons Bill Fitch Fitch Philadelphia 76Ers Philadelphia Oakland Calif Eric Floyd Golden State Warriors George Karl Karl

Aiken Golf Wins Tri Match At Houndslake

The Aiken High golf team defeated South Aiken and Strom Thurmond in a tri match at Houndslake Country Club with a team score of 151. South Aiken totaled 156 and Strom Thurmond 184. Aiken rises to 13-3 overall and 6-0 in conference play, with the Southern Cross tournament upcoming at Palmetto Golf Club.

Aiken High South Aiken Strom Thurmond Houndslake Country Club Aiken Jamie Crane Lee Sjostrom Race Clark Mark Montgomery Brian Bibb Warren Geiger South Africa David Davis Tommy Richardson James Luquire Jim Jackson John Feltham Matt Rainsford Hornets Southern Cross Palmetto Golf Club

Silver Bluff falls to Hanahan in opening playoff game

The Silver Bluff girls softball team lost 15 10 to Hanahan in the first game of the Lower State best of three playoffs. Coach Dru McPherson blamed walks and errors while Felicia Stallings pitched. Batters Missy Green Arlene Carter Ledean Bates Cassandra Cummings Christy Burnsides and Dawn Turner had multiple hits. Silver Bluff, now 12 5, will play at Hanahan at 6 p m on Wednesday.

Silver Bluff Hanahan Dru McPherson Felicia Stallings Missy Green Arlene Carter Ledean Bates Cassandra Cummings Christy Burnsides Dawn Turner Turner

Silver Bluff Booster Meeting And Banquet Planned

The Silver Bluff High School Athletic Booster Club will hold its final meeting of the year at 7 30 p.m. tonight at the school All members are urged to attend Clemson football legend Frank Howard is scheduled to speak at the Silver Bluff sports banquet at 7 30 p.m. May 19 Tickets are 10 and available through the school by calling 652 2284 or 279 1373

Silver Bluff Silver Bluff High School Clemson Frank Howard

ACC Commissioner Bob James Dies at 66 in Durham

ACC commissioner Bob James died at Duke University Medical Center at 66 after liver and lung cancer diagnosed weeks earlier. He led the conference for 16 years, expanding championships from 13 to 21 events and fostering strong relations among member schools per officials.

Durham Bob James James Duke University Medical Center Marvin Skeeter Francis Greensboro Duke John Swofford North Carolina Swofford James H. Weaver ACC

Michael Andretti Seeks Balance For Indy 500

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Michael Andretti and his team chase balance between speed and stability in the 1987 March as practice continues for the May 24 race. Early speeds hover in the 205 to 206 mph range amid greasy sunny track conditions.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Michael Andretti Andretti

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