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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1987

Page

6

Braves at Pirates headline primetime game on WTBS

Baseball coverage includes Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates on WTBS Telecast at 7 05 p m Aiken joins NAIA playoffs in Bluefield West Virginia in loser's bracket at 4 p m USC Aiken schedule features NAIA playoff action and South Carolina Class AAA matchup Aiken versus Middleton at Mirmow Field Orangeburg 7 p m

Atlanta Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Usc-Aiken Bluefield W.va Aiken Middleton Mirmow Field Orangeburg

South Carolina Beats Memphis State In Metro Tourney Second Round

Rodney Richey struck out 11 over seven innings as South Carolina defeated Memphis State 6-2 at Large Frye Field. The Gamecocks improve to 39-12 and face Florida State in the next round, while Memphis State falls to 33-22 and meets Cincinnati. The 21st ranked Gamecocks and 8th Seminoles remain undefeated in the double elimination event.

Columbia Rodney Richey South Carolina Memphis State Gamecocks Florida State Seminoles Virginia Tech Cincinnati Bearcats Louisville Cardinals Frye Field Richey

Clemson Routs North Carolina 9-4 in ACC Tourney

Clemson Tigers 50 10 1 beat North Carolina 9-4 in the ACC baseball tournament winners bracket. Mike Melchin and Chuck Baldwin drove the offense with a decisive four-run fourth inning and Melchin delivered a two-out three-run homer in the fourth to spark the comeback.

Greenville North Carolina Mike Melchin Chuck Baldwin Clemson Tigers Melchin

Pacers star Chuck Person named NBA Rookie of the Year

New York AP reports Chuck Person of Indiana averaged 18.8 points per game and helped the Pacers reach their first playoff berth in six seasons. He captured 68 of 78 media votes for Rookie of the Year with Ron Harper of the Cavaliers taking the remaining 10.

New York Chuck Person Indiana Pacers NBA Person Ron Harper Cleveland Cavaliers

Nystrom Upsets Lendl At Italian Open

In Rome Joakim Nystrom of Sweden defeats defending champion Ivan Lendl 6-4 2 6 6-3 to reach the next round. Mats Wilander and Andres Gomez also win in third round play while Henri Leconte withdraws against Martin Jaite who led 6-2 2-0.

Rome Sweden Joakim Nystrom Ivan Lendl Czechoslovakia Mats Wilander Cassio Motta Andres Gomez Ecuador Michael Pernfers Henri Leconte France Martin Jaite Argentina Jaite

Rogers leads Colonial with late birdies for 65

Fort Worth Texas AP Bill Rogers shot a 65 to take a one stroke first round lead at the Colonial National Invitation Tournament valued at 600000 dollars. Clarence Rose Bill Sander and Chip Beck trailed with 66s while Beck dropped from sole lead with bogeys on the final two holes. Ben Crenshaw carded 67 to sit near the top.

Fort Worth Texas Bill Rogers Clarence Rose Bill Sander Chip Beck Ben Crenshaw

Pacers Fall To Elon In NAIA Area 7 Opener

USC Aiken drops a 13 8 defeat to ninth ranked Elon College in the NAIA Area 7 playoffs. Richard Batchelor started for USC Aiken and allowed a three run homer to William Hardin. Greg Ehmig hit his fifth post season homer and 20th of the year.

Bluefield W. Va Usc-Aiken Greg Ehmig Pacers Elon College Usc-A Sumter USCA Randy Warrick Suprise Richard Batchelor William Hardin Ehmig Barry Butler Batchelor

Sandy Hill Advances to Stroh's Cup Final Over Brigadoon

Sandy Hill-Cato Farms rally at Whitney Field to beat Brigadoon 3-3 and reach Sunday’s 3 p.m. final against Newport-Stone Ferry in the Stroh's Cup four goal polo tournament. Gene Kneece scored three in the final chukker after an uneven start by the 16 year old.

Sandy Hill-Cato Farms Whitney Field Brigadoon Farms Newport-Stone Ferry Fairfield Tommy Biddle Jr Airy Hall Sists Bill Hook Limehouse Brothers Gene Tiger) Kneece Sandy Hill Kneece Brigadoon Rodger Rhinehart Cukkers

Schulhofer’s Cryptoclearance Draws Outside Post in Preakness

Cryptoclearance, bloodied but undeterred after a Derby tumble, earned the No. 9 outside post for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes as trainer Scotty Schulhofer hopes the draw helps the 3-year-old son of Fappiano avoid traffic. Jockey Jose Santos will ride. owner Philip Teinowitz notes the setback echoes the Florida Derby outcome.

Baltimore Cryptoclearance Scotty Schulhofer Fappiano No More Flowers Jose Santos Schulhofer Santos

Nicklaus’s Local Echoes Help Southern Cross Shine

The Southern Cross Junior Invitational at Palmetto Golf Club draws top high school talent with deep community support. Local families host visiting players, creating a neighborly, tournament atmosphere that rivals major prep events in its inclusive spirit.

Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Palmetto Golf Club Southern Cross Tennessee Georgia Aiken

Southern Cross tournament kept alive by volunteers

John Boyette highlights the volunteer-driven Southern Cross golf tournament in Aiken. He praises tournament chairman Ryan Bruerton, Palmetto pro Tom Moore, greenskeeper Bucky Hill, and the Aiken Breakfast Sertoma Club for food, scheduling, and scoreboards. Hostesses from local schools add service, while Paul's Weiler speaks at the banquet. Pewter cups honor eagles and trophies crown top individuals and teams.

Southern Cross Ryan Bruerton Tom Moore Palmetto Bucky Hill Rick Praete Aiken High South Aiken High St. Angela Academy South Aiken High School Usc-Aiken Paul Weiler Hitchcock Woods Augusta St. Andrews Pebble Beach Aiken

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USC Baldwin Lifts Tigers Lendl Rogers Colonial National Elon Chris Donah Pat Tilman Warrick Jimmy Caldwell Kerry Avery Randy Warren Tom Alessi Rick Jones Bluefield Daily Telegraph Tony Casas Rally Stroh Ginny Southworth Rodger Rinehart Jonathan Sheppard John Boyette Aiken Breakfast Sertoma Club
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