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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1978
Page
8
Jeff Howell fired 71 70 to win medalist honors at Midland Valley Country Club and lead 10 players advancing to U S Open Regional Qualifying. Woodard and Schrader joined top 10, with regional sites set for Atlanta or Charlotte and 4,800 entrants nationwide.
No. 1 seed Stanford swept six singles and won two of three doubles to finish 8-1 over South Carolina in the NCAA championships at the University of Georgia. John McEnroe paced the Cardinal with a 6-4 6-2 win over Chris Mayotte as Stanford advanced to face Arizona State in quarter finals. Matt Mitchell, defending singles champion, discussed pressure and plans to turn pro after graduation.
Miami defeats Marshall 5-1 to win the NCAA Atlantic Regional and earn a spot in Omaha for the College World Series. Coach Ron Fraser credits the team’s resilience and leadership as Wes Robbins goes 4-for-4 and fuels the comeback.
The region hosts multiple tournaments with three events played last weekend and at least five more in the coming week. Highlights include Highland Park CC Four Ball Best Ball won by Woody Johns et al at 21 under par and Ross Laws acing at the 181 yard ninth hole. Midland Valley sees Dora Rich and Jan Woodley win the Nine-Hole Women’s event, with plans for the final 18-Hole Women’s tournament on May 30. Tom Ferriter joins the Midland Valley staff for lessons. The Knights of Columbus prepare a Palmetto Club tournament while North Augusta hosts the Michelob Member-Guest with 92 teams starting Saturday. Houndslake CC sees Mary Honeck win an 18-hole playoff for Net Championship. numerous 18-hole and nine-hole events follow.
Former Aiken High defensive lineman Bobby Moore and Washington DC standout Albert Lester were chosen co captains of the 1978 South Carolina State football team after a Bulldog players vote. The Bulldogs, 9 1 1 last season, open 1978 at home versus Virginia State.
Terry Pressgrove drilled a two run homer as Memphis State defeated North Carolina 8-6 in NCAA Regional playoff action. The victory sets up a final game Tuesday night to determine the southern region representative for the College World Series.
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