Clemson Tigers surge to College World Series run
Clemson clinched the ACC Tournament title and earned a hosting role in the NCAA Tournament after a late season surge. Freshman Glenn Gallagher starred with eight hits in the regional, while coach Bill Wilhelm praised heart and momentum as the team rose from midseason struggles to reach Omaha.
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Tigers Erupt On To Omaha Clemson Triumphs 17 12 Over USC
Clemson defeats South Carolina 17 to 12 in an NCAA Atlantic Regional final to advance to the College World Series in Omaha. Billy Trapp claimed the win after four Clemson pitchers faced nine USC hurlers in a three hour and twenty one minute slugfest. Glenn Gallagher led Clemson with four hits and four RBIs, while Rod Carraway and Jim Curl paced USC with multi hit games.
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Clemson tops South Carolina in final to book World Series bid
Tim Teufel launched his second homer of the tournament as Clemson used a seven run second inning to seize control. South Carolina, led by coach June Raines, pushed back but the Tigers held on for a 17 12 to 8 in a decisive final. USC ends 40 11 while Clemson advances to the World Series with timely hits from Simons Weems Allen and Gallagher and strong pitching from Bayham in the ETSU win context.
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Rutherford Wins Indy 500 Amid USAC Power Cut
Indy 500 champion Johnny Rutherford captures his third Memorial Day classic as USAC limits engine power to slow the field. The race features 32 drivers with speeds in the low 190s and 13 cautions, leaving Rutherford at 3 hours 29 minutes 59.56 seconds and a $270,000-plus team prize. A. J. Foyt condemns the decree.
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Middle Georgia JCs Dominates Mesa In World Series Bracket
Graniteville's Tommy Dunbar led Middle Georgia Junior College with three hits including a three run homer, plus two steals and three runs scored as the defending national champs crushed Mesa Community College 17 to 4 in the winners bracket. Middle Georgia opened with seven runs in the first inning and added five more in the fifth to pull away. The Aiken High Winter and Spring sports banquet is set for tonight at 7 at East Aiken Elementary School with tickets at 4 dollars from Aiken High or Schofield campus.
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Brouhard Breaks Through With Brewers First Home Run
Milwaukee and Mark Brouhard secure a 3-2 win over Minnesota as Brouhard hits his first major league homer, a three run shot. His famed 1978 Salinas swing noted as a long ball distance highlight.
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North Augusta Opens 1980 Summer Basketball Registration
The North Augusta Parks and Recreation Department will accept registrations for its 1980 summer basketball leagues tomorrow through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Recreation Department office on Buena Vista Avenue. Leagues are for males and females high school age and up with a $10 fee. Teams will be divided by height talent and age.
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Booster Club Meeting Rescheduled for June 2
South Aiken High Booster Club shifts its meeting to June 2 at 7 30 p m at Kennedy Junior High. For details contact Robert Cooper or Gary Smallen.
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Graham Beats Watson At His Own Game In Dublin
David Graham won the Memorial at Muirfield Village by edging Tom Watson by one stroke. The Australian birdied the 15th and 18th with 20 and 30 foot putts after a closing 70 to finish 280 for a 54 000 prize. Watson missed a 20 foot birdie attempt that would have forced a playoff.
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Luzinski Delivers Homers as Phillies Top Astros 6 2
Luzinski slugged a home run and a double to spark Philadelphia past Houston 6 2. He extended his hitting streak to six games with 12 hits in 22 at bats, adding five homers and three doubles in the stretch.
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