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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1979

Page

11

Recreation Results from Gregg Park Dixie Youth League

Baseball results list multiple games with winning teams and scores at Gregg Park. Notable performances include Scottie Koon and Kenny Kneece each contributing doubles, Aaron Gilmore and Charles Simpkins charting multiple hits, and Ashley Smith pitching a no hitter for Triangle Pontiac Warriors.

Gregg Park Dixie Youth St. James Lutheran Cardinals Graniteville Jason Blackmon Chris Adams Willie Wright Charlie Wood A’s Triangle Pontiac Warriors Rogers Tire and Battery Vikings Ashley Smith Chad Moyer Warriors Posey’s Furniture Braves St. Johns Methodist A’s Dwayne Carroll Charles Simpkins Braves Posey’s Furniture Braves Farmers and Merchants Yankees Lester Johnson Gurney Orioles Greg Wertz Keith Randall Cardinals Pony League Baseball Becker Ray Fouts Phil Waters Greg Overby Bernard Carter Kenny Fair Kaplin Wyman Heath Darry Grantham Barney Livingston Chubby Wells Kaolin Mark Stevens Coke Byrnes Billy Lynn Pete Herring Randy Smith Paul Ealy

Rod Carew Emphasizes On Base Over Home Run Power

AP Special Correspondent profiles Rod Carew, noting his shift from power hitting to base running and consistency. Carew, 33, with a .334 lifetime average, discusses hitting goals, a five year Angels deal at $900000 per year, and his 3000 hit aim while reflecting on influences from Mays Robinson Campanella and Aaron. He also reflects on Pete Rose, Ralph Garr, and the evolving game.

New York Rodney Cline Carew Washington Heights New York City Queensborough Bridge Dodger Giant Willie Mays Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Dodgers Giants Yankees Braves Hank Aaron Eddie Mathews Rawlings Minnesota Twins Aarons Mays Mantles Siege Gun California Angels Pete Rose Ralph Garr Chicago White Sox Carew Twins Angels Olga Herb Stein

Blair Delivers for Reds After Nearly Quitting MLB

Paul Blair, 35, revived his major league career with Cincinnati after being cut by the Yankees in April. He belted a two run homer off John Candelaria in the sixth to lift the Reds to a 7 3 win over the Pirates, part of a late surge with Ray Knight and Dan Driessen contributing solos. Blair had prepared for a coaching path and post baseball life before this NL hit.

Paul Blair New York Yankees Cincinnati Blair Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates John Candelaria Ray Knight Dan Driessen Yankees Troy Hill N.J St. John's University Red Sox A’s George Scott Butch Hobson Chuck Rainey Dwayne Murphy Boston Oakland Scott Hobson Royals White Sox John Wathan Willie Wilson Kansas City Chicago Tigers Brewers Jason Thompson Rusty Staub Steve Kemp Detroit Milwaukee Thompson Jack Morris Kemp Moose Haas Staub Lou Whitaker Baltimore Orioles Cesar Geronimo John McNamara Phils Giants Mike Schmidt

Garland's First Victory Since 1978 Brings Relief

Wayne Garland, signed to a long Cleveland Indians contract, earned his first win since April 25, 1978, topping the Minnesota Twins 3-2 after allowing seven hits through 13 innings. Victor Cruz earned the save as Garland fought through mental pressure and injury woes.

Cleveland Indians Garland Minnesota Twins Ken Landreaux Lida Victor Cruz Cruz Yankees Angels Graig Nettles New York California Nettles Chris Knapp Willie Aikens

Rangers Win First Final Bout With Bruins in Montreal

The New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4 1 in the opening game of the NHL final series at the Montreal Forum. Pierre Plante recalled the Rangers refused a late rally, with Dave Maloney scoring shorthanded at 12 32 of the second period. This win extends New York’s playoff momentum versus the defending champions and ends Montreal’s decade long home streak.

Montreal New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins National Hockey League Rangers New York Pierre Plante Dave Maloney Mike McEwen Montreal Forum

Watson Greatest After Nelson Win at Byron Nelson Classic

Tom Watson won the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at five under par 275 securing his third 1979 tour victory. Bill Rogers tied Watson after a dramatic 18th-hole playoff birdie and then missed a four-foot birdie for victory. Rogers earned 32400 for second, Larry Nelson finished third at 276, and Jerry Pate tied for fourth at 278 with McGee Brannan Peete and Hatalsky at 279.

Dallas Tom Watson Bill Rogers Watson Rogers Larry Nelson Jerry Pate Nelson Pate Jerry McGee Mike Brannan Calvin Peete Morris Hatalsky

Lott Tops RS-M Banquet Honors In All County Sports Night

Ridge Spring-Monetta high star Harvey Lott led awards at the RS-M all sports banquet earning MVP honors in football and basketball plus All-County All-State and CSAA recognitions. Dale Evans USC coach gave remarks as other athletes received numerous honors across football basketball volleyball softball and baseball.

Monetta Harvey Lott Ridge Spring Monetta High Lott Aiken Standard Dale Evans University of South Carolina Evans USC Jim Carlen Texas Tech Sallie Leaphart Leaphart

Aiken High Qualifies For State AAAA Finals In Track

Aiken High qualified three boys and two girls for Friday's state class AAAA track finals at the Weams Baskins Track Center USC Ernest Hill led the Hornets with a 6 4 high jump, Randy Faile cleared 13 4 in pole vault, Bennie Jones ran 11 0 in the 100, Yvette Moore finished third in the 100 and Laverne Simmons was fourth in the 880 to reach finals.

Aiken High Weams-Baskins University of South Carolina Ernest Hill Randy Faile Bennie Jones Yvette Moore Laverne Simmons

Kargaard Seventeenth In Weekend Handicap Bowling

Graham Ready of West Columbia won $500 after defeating Cornelius Crawford 193 to 169 at The Gamecock Lanes Sumter in a Handicap Bowlers Tournament event. Crawford took $220 for second. Leif Kargaard of New Ellenton finished seventh earning $30. Other top finishers include Mike Branch, Harry Howard, Butch Ducato, Ronnie Talbert, and Charles Belk.

Gamecock Sumter Camden Graham Ready Cornelius Crawford Crawford Leif Kargaard New Ellenton West Columbia Columbia Mike Branch Cayce Harry Howard Augusta Butch Ducato Ronnie Talbert Hartsville Charles Belk

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