Race Fix Trial Opens With Jockey Testimony
Veteran jockey Mike Venezia testified he rejected a 7500 offer from Don Errico to fix a Saratoga race in 1974. The Jockeys Guild official said three jockeys would testify Errico paid or promised cash to fix races at Saratoga and Aqueduct between 1973 and 1975. If convicted, Errico faces up to 20 years and a 25000 fine.
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Porter Finds Peace as He Paves Way for Royals Rally
Darrell Porter, returning from rehab, drives in five runs in Kansas Citys 12-3 rout of the New York Yankees. He credits personal peace for his hot streak, while noting support from front-line hitters in a productive nine-game stretch. Other AL results include Texas defeating Baltimore 5-1 and Minnesota over Boston 4-3. Dodgers beat Cubs 2-1. Porter had two two-run singles and a groundout, with Gura winning on the mound and Pattin aiding relief.
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Semifinals Set In ATA Spring Tourney At Virginia Acres
In Aiken, two semifinals headline the ATA Spring Tournament at Virginia Acres Courts. Jean Stewart and Henry Moore meet Ann Phillips and Rose Marie Eggenberger in women's doubles junior vets at 6 pm, while Phil Polk and Richard Phillips face Tony Jump and Barry Daniels in men's junior vets at 7:30. Yesterday’s results include Tony Fason and Prada Daniels in junior vet doubles and Tamara Cannon with Pat Uhle winning 6-3 6-4 in women’s doubles.
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Graniteville High Sports Banquet Tonight
Graniteville High athletes cheerleaders and coaches from all sports will be honored at a 7 pm banquet at the Gregg Park Civic Center Guest speaker is Larry Wall USC Aiken head basketball coach Tickets are 4 dollars and may be purchased at the door.
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Tennis Lessons Begin Monday in Aiken
The Aiken Recreation Department offers adult tennis classes for beginners and advanced beginners starting Monday at Virginia Acres courts. The two week program runs Monday through Wednesday evenings from 5 30 to 7. Instructor is Bill Davidson. City residents pay 20 dollars, others 23 dollars. Call for registrations and information.
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North Augusta football camp slated for June at Lions Field
North Augusta Parks and Recreation announces a six day football camp for children aged 6 to 12 at Lions Field from 8 30 a m to noon June 16 20. Coach Hubert Morris of North Augusta High will direct the program focusing on blocking rushing passing and punting fundamentals. The fee is 25 dollars. For details call the department.
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Giants Edge Warriors in Weekend Baseball Split
The Valley Giants won two of three games to improve to 7-6. Joseph Robinson and Elroy Hill pitched a combined no hitter in a 7-1 win over the North Augusta Reds, while Harold Wright earned the win in a 10-9 victory over the Wagoner Warriors. Holston drove in two in the 8-5 loss to Winfield. Jeselnik hit a hole in one in golf. The team travels to Thomson and hosts North Augusta Twins this weekend.
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North Augusta quartet wins Walter Hagen Tour team title
A four player team from North Augusta Coun try Club won the Walter Hagen Tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society at Palmetto Golf Club. Pat Sarmento Lee Sheehan Connie Sawyer and Gloria Wise led the event with Irene DeBarge Cathy Crick Betty Johler and Gladys Turner of Goshen Plantation finishing second. both teams advance to regional competition later in summer.
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Clemson To Host Atlantic Regional Baseball Tournament
Clemson will host the Atlantic Regional of the NCAA baseball tournament beginning May 22 with Clemson Florida State and the University of Miami named as hosts by the league The State reports the first 11 postseason teams will be released today East Tennessee State joins Clemson and two other teams likely including South Carolina as regional hosts South Carolina trails with a 37 9 record after sweeping Clemson in a weekend series and a South Carolina guarantee factored into hosting decisions
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Browns Near Deal With Heisman Winner Charles White
Cleveland Browns officials say they have begun resolving issues with running back Charles White, the top pick in the draft. GM Peter Hadhazy reported a two hour discussion with agent Mike Trope, calling the matter a simple misunderstanding and optimistic a contract can be reached within one to two weeks despite Canadian interest.
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War Eagles Roll In District Play
Wanda Brown drilled four hits with three triples as Wagener Salley HS beat Branchville 13 9 in the District 4 Class A Girls Softball opener. Sherrie Burkett and Camp Tindall had multi hit games and Pam Holifield earned the win as W S faces Hunter Kinard next at 4 30 in the double elimination tourney.
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Wagener Salley Qualifies Three For State Track Meet
Wagener Salley High will send three track athletes to the class A state meet at USC. Sherrie Burkett qualified by winning the mile and the 880 and placing second in the 100 yard low hurdles at the lower state meet at Holly Hill High. Lynn Williams took second in the long jump and Willie Pontoon was runner up in the boys 880.
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Laura Teller wins Midland Valley women’s low net event
Laura Teller captured the low net in Friday’s nine hole women’s tournament at Midland Valley Country Club. Paula Weigle took second place while Mary Konwinski posted the fewest putts.
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