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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1978
Page
9
Hubie Brown led the Atlanta Hawks to their first playoff appearance in five years and won the NBA Coach of the Year award with 282 votes in a two man race against Lenny Wilkens. Wilkens is close to guiding the Seattle SuperSonics toward the NBA finals.
The list covers American and National League batting leaders with Rice of Boston leading several categories. It tracks runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases for players from teams such as Boston Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit and Los Angeles. Pitching leaders include win totals, ERAs, and strikeout tallies across multiple clubs. It also lists notable racehorse results, football signings, and marquee games across MLB NBA and NFL schedules with standings and upcoming fixtures.
SCN and Wyman battle for top spot in the National League as SCN edges Wyman 4 3 to pull even. Triangle Pontiac holds a two game lead in the American League after a 11 10 win over Servpro. Leverett Shoe tops Sertoma 9 4 and Triangle Pontiac wins thriller 11 10.
Seattle center Marvin Webster urged a simple, effective performance as the Sonics faced the Nuggets in Game 6 of their NBA semifinal. Coach Lenny Wilkens promised more intensity on Seattle’s home court while Denver’s veterans regrouped after a shooting surge led by David Thompson.
Atlanta coach Hubie Brown, chosen as NBA Coach of the Year, thanked supporters after 41 41 Hawks made the playoffs for the first time in five years. He beat Lenny Wilkens of Seattle 28.2 to 19.2 in voting by 66 media members based on regular season play. Brown cited credibility and playoff aims.
South Carolina accepted at large bids to the 1978 NCAA tennis championships at Georgia May 22 to 25 with singles and doubles May 26 to 29. The Gamecocks, 26 6, draw top seed Stanford in the first round. Clemson and USC players named for singles and doubles. USC golf also invited to NCAA championships in Eugene Oregon June 7 to 10, ranked 13th nationally.
Sewing Machine Operators Miss Mickey Sportswear offers immediate openings for experienced operators with good production incentives. Apply in person at Six Points Aiken earnings at 2915 Ha Apply Iden St.
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