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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1985
Page
11
Major league baseball features the St. Louis Cardinals visiting the Atlanta Braves at 7:35 p.m. on TBS. The NHL Stanley Cup final concludes with game coverage at 9 p.m. on ESPN.
Braves third baseman Bob Horner was told the decision to return rests with him after Dr. Peter Carter said his repaired navicular bone has healed. A sprain and torn adhesions caused wrist pain but there are no major problems, possible return soon though a few games may be missed.
Jayvee coach Steve Grogan leaves Midland Valley after four years to take a dual post at North Greenville Junior College as assistant basketball coach and tutoring coordinator. He begins June 10 and says the role offers non athletic experience for his future.
USC Aiken will host two camps on campus this summer. The baseball camp runs June 3 to 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily costing 85 dollars and covering offense defense pitching and game situations. The DeHart Pacer basketball camp runs June 10 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch provided, cost 85 dollars, focusing on fundamentals shooting passing dribbling and defense. For information call the USCA athletic department at 648-6851 ext 186.
The Aiken Recreation Department sponsors three four week swim sessions at Eustis Park pool starting June 3. Sessions run June 3 to June 21, June 24 to July 12, and July 15 to August with each session Monday through Thursday and Fridays reserved for rain make up. Classes start 8:30 9:15 10 and 10:45 a.m. with fees 10 inside city limits 15 outside. Public hours are weekdays 1 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 5 Sundays 1 5. Admission 50 cents for 18 and under 1 for 19 and over.
Celtics unleash stifling defense and hot shooting to crush the Lakers 148 to 114. Marcus Wedman scores 11 straight as Boston sets halftime and game scoring records while Kareem Abdul Jabbar struggles on 22 minutes. Boston holds home-court edge 12-0 this postseason as Los Angeles faces a must-win Thursday.
USC Aiken golf coach Paul Weiler announced the Pacers signed Scott Hawkins from Thomson, Georgia, as a golf scholar. Hawkins led Anderson Junior College to two top finishes, posting a 4.5 over par stroke average and rounds of 72 and 76 in the regional tourney. He is described as a steady player and a welcome addition.
Cathy Knickerbocker led front nine, Pauline Weigle topped back nine. North Augusta club hosts annual Junior Invitational June 17 by invitation for players aged 14 to 18. Midland Valley ladies play blind bogey with Margaret Herman and Leah Christopher top in two flights. David Campbell and Harley Campbell won two man best ball at Bogeyville with a 57 and a hole in one by David No. 5 par three 135 yards. Captain's Choice four-man event follows.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Billy Cunningham, a 1967 champion player and 1983 title winner, resigns after an eight season tenure marked by a 454-196 record. The team, coming off a four to one series loss to Boston, scheduled a morning press conference to announce the move.
Spend a Buck won the Jersey Derby at Garden State Park by a neck over Creme Fraiche after a final quarter in 27 3-5. Laffit Pincay Jr. rode Spend a Buck, owner Dennis Diaz noted the colt’s $3,998,509 career earnings, and trainer Cam Gambolati called the horse the best. The victory added a $600,000 purse and $2 million bonus toward a potential sweep of the Jersey Derby Amory L. Haskell and Pegasus stakes.
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