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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1987
Page
6
Television listings show at 3 p.m. an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Seattle Super Sonics on WRDW and WLTX. At 6:30 p.m. a baseball game features the Atlanta Braves versus the St. Louis Cardinals on WTBS.
Wayne Gretzky powered Edmonton to a 4 1 victory over Philadelphia in Game 3, setting up three goals with precise passes. The Oilers, up 3-1 in the series, built a 2-0 first-period lead and matched Friday’s urgency after a late collapse. Jari Kurri opened scoring with Gretzky’s assist, and Kevin Lowe finished a Gretzky setup.
Arkansas rallied for four runs in the sixth inning to beat Clemson 4-2 in Huntsville. Mike Sisco delivered a two run single as Arkansas improved to 50 14 1 and earned a spot in the College World Series in Omaha. Clemson finished 54 14 in the season. John Cebuhar improved to 11 1 with win. Helton tallied the save as Brian Barnes took the loss.
At age 40 the NBA veteran may sign a two year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers amid retirement talk. Laker GM Jerry West plans to meet Abdul-Jabbar’s attorney Leonard Armato to press negotiations. Abdul-Jabbar has said he intends to retire after the 1987 88 season.
Al Unser, at 47, captures a fourth Indy 500, tying A J Foyt and becoming the oldest winner. Mario Andretti starts strong but a fuel-seal break ends his bid as Unser muscles past late in the race amid a tragedy-filled day.
Kyle Petty drives to victory at Charlotte's Coca Cola 600, becoming the first third generation winner in a major NASCAR race at Charlotte. Richard Petty finishes fourth as Kyle leads in the Wood Brothers Ford with a strong final pit, while rivals Earnhardt Elliott encounter trouble.
Canadian Dave Barr fired a final round 65 to win the Atlanta Golf Classic at 23 under par 265 earning $108000 at Atlanta Country Club. Masters champ Larry Mize shot 65 to finish four behind in second. Barr tied the event record with a 72 hole total, extending his earnings and career, while Mize jumped to third on the money list.
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