Graf upsets Navratilova to win German tennis title
In Berlin Steffi Graf 16, seeded No. 2, defeated top seed Martina Navratilova 6 2 6 3 in 64 minutes to claim the 150,000 West German Tennis Tournament. In Düsseldorf the U S beat Argentina 2 1 and Czechoslovakia swept Switzerland 3 0 on opening day of the Ambre Solaire World Team Tennis Cup with eight teams in two groups.
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Ewing Named Rookie Of The Year In NBA Honors
Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks captured the NBA Rookie of the Year award with 36 votes, despite missing 32 games. Xavier McDaniel of Seattle finished second with 16 percent, Karl Malone third with 14 percent, and Ewing averaged 20.0 points and 9.0 rebounds in 50 games.
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Patrick Ewing
New York Knicks
NBA
Xavier McDaniel
Seattle
Ewing
McDaniel
Utah
Karl Malone
A's Phillips Earns AL Player of the Week
Tony Phillips of the Oakland Athletics was named American League Player of the Week after hitting .542 with two doubles a triple and two homers. He posted a .607 on base percentage, scored eight runs and drove in seven during the seven day period ending Sunday.
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Ron Oester
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Ray Knight
Tony Phillips
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Phillips
Montano Wins MVCC Club Championship at Midland Valley
Elaine Montano took the MVCC Club Championship at Midland Valley Country Club with Esther Parker runner up in the championship flight. Mary Louise Rucker won the first flight with Georganne Coker second, and Doris Hughes topped the second flight followed by Alice Lindenmuth.
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Elaine Montano
Midland Valley Country Club
Montano
Esther Parker
Mary Louise Rucker
Georganne Coker
Doris Hughes
Alice Lindenmuth
Church League Softball Meeting Set in Aiken
The Aiken Recreation Department will hold an organizational meeting for the Men's Church Softball League on Thursday May 22 at 7 p.m. at the H O Weeks Activities Center. Churches must send a representative. entry fee is 250 dollars plus a 25 dollar forfeit included and a 5 dollar out of city fee per member living outside Aiken. Contact Phil Berley at 648-0151 for details. Amen’s tennis tournament runs May 29 to June 1 at Virginia Acres Courts with age divisions 35 and over and under 35, levels A B C if enough interest. entry 2 dollars per person, players supply one can of balls. Contact Kevin Kalbaugh 648-5011 or Kutti Pariyadath 648-1289. entry deadline May 26.
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Amen
Virginia Acres Tennis Courts
Kevin Kalbaugh
Kutti Pariyadath
Eighth Annual Budweiser Volleyball Classic Set in Aiken
The Eighth Annual Aiken Budweiser Volleyball Classic will be held Saturday June 7 on Banks Mill Road as part of the Outdoor Triples Circuit. Six divisions compete with $18 registration, shirts for early entrants, and prizes for top finishers.
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Margy
Russ Beckmeyer
Jack
Barbara Murdock
American Legion Post 26 Plans Youth Baseball Meeting
The American Legion Post 26 baseball team will hold an organizational meeting today at 6 30 p m at USC Aiken. Players aged 14 to 18 are welcomed to attend and join.
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Rockets Rally Past Lakers To Lead Series 3 1
In Inglewood Houston built a 3-1 edge by beating Los Angeles 112 102 then 117 109 in Games 2 and 3 after a 119 107 defeat. Akeem Olajuwon dominates with 31 points and 12 rebounds while coach Bill Fitch vows a series win if Houston secures the next game at the Forum.
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Andretti to Start From Indy Rear In 1989 Race
Mario Andretti will start the Indianapolis 500 from the rear after his backup car, damaged in practice, was chosen over the fifth-fastest qualifier. Newman-Haas reports the severely damaged tub cannot be repaired in time, forcing Andretti to chase a historic comeback from last position.
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Bulls Fire Stan Albeck Name CBS Analyst Collins Replace
Chicago Bulls fire Stan Albeck after a 55 year old coach leaves with a mixed record. CBS analyst Collins is close to signing as replacement. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf cites a clash over coaching style and moves toward a team based on defense and off the ball movement.
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