North Augusta Wins State Golf Title On Goat Course
Comdr John Swank praised Furman University layout for its hills as North Augusta High dominated the Class AAAA state tournament. Led by Neel Boggs and David Steed the Yellow Jackets claimed a 21-stroke victory with Boggs second and Steed third in the individual standings and Mark Cox Jeff Pope tied at 242.
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Lott caps perfect season with Class A 800m title
Ridge Spring Monetta standout Charlie Lott ran to a 2 05.4 personal best to win the Class A 800 meters in Columbia. He credits hill training behind his home for his strength and speed and aims for football All American honors.
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Aiken Simpkins Learns Fast In The Triple Jump
Aiken High senior Charlie Simpkins rose from initial reluctance to win the Class AAAA triple jump at the state meet in Columbia with a 49 feet 9 1 2 inch leap. He out jumped his nearest competitor by over two feet, missing the state record by a wind aided reach and two weeks of practice. Simpkins plans to study and train on a track scholarship at Baptist College next year.
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Mustang Athletes Honored At Spring Banquet
Langley Midland Valley High celebrated its spring sports banquet with WRDW-TV anchor Charlie Britt as speaker. Senior letter winners included Pam Timmerman and teammates in basketball and track, Tammy Reames in basketball and softball, and multiple students across baseball soccer cheerleading golf.
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Charlene Quiller
Rebecca Anderson
Sharon Coker
Valarie Jones
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David Hoffman
Todd Whaley
John Sims
Brooke Bryan
Bill Sheehan
Dan Moseley
Brad Howell
Dennis Dickey
Chris Wilson
Allen Swires
Jeff Hatcher
Vernon Harris
Dion Jones
Darrell Williams
Charles Hightower
Mark White
Vicky Leaverette
Phil Jones
South Aiken High All Sports Banquet Tomorrow
South Aiken High will hold its all sports banquet tomorrow night at 7 in the school cafeteria. Tickets cost 4 dollars each and may be bought in advance at Plum Pudding and the school, with at door sales also available.
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Gura’s Rise After Yankees Trade Sparks Year of Change
The report recalls Billy Martin’s 1976 trade of Larry Gura to Kansas City for Fran Healy. Gura thrived, posting a 74-40 record and a .649 winning percentage since, including a 9-2 mark against his former club. Dick Howser reflects on the long-term value, while Gura cites lingering resentment toward Martin.
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Braves and Expos protest pivotal Monday night game
Montreal's Steve Rogers fired a two hitter in a 4-0 win over Atlanta as both clubs protested. Braves claimed pine tar in Rogers glove and Expos cited a bandaged finger on Bob Walk. Rogers and umpire said no pine tar was found. Torre defended Rogers. Rodgers lowered ERA to 1.66 with another shutout.
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