Watson Opens Kemper with Course Record 65 in Charlotte
Tom Watson, 24, grabbed the first round lead at the Kemper Open with a course-record 65, seven under, amid a crowded field. Bruce Crampton was one stroke back at 66, while legends like Palmer and Nicklaus posted 70 and 71 respectively in muggy Charlotte weather.
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Laus
Gary Player
Sam Snead
Lee Trevino
Lee Elder
Johnny Miller
Tom Weiskopf
Tom Watson
Watson
USC Aiken adds third year program amid athletic transition
University of South Carolina at Aiken announces a third year academic option for next year triggering Pacers schedule shifts and conference changes. Coach Lew Perkins faces recruiting and facility hurdles while signing eight prospects and planning a Thanksgiving basketball tournament and new baseball field details.
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University of South Carolina At Aiken
Lew Perkins
Pacers
USCA
Palmetto Athletic Conference
Perkins
NCAA
Aiken Standard
Aiken High
Willie Perry
Jackson High
Bill Weeks
Donald Harris
Rufus Wilson
David Montgomery
Lower Richland High School
Columbia
Rusty Harrel
Keenan High School
Edwin Barfield
Bryan Thomas
Garrett High School
Charleston
Don Frye
Higher Education Commission
North Augusta High School
DeKalb of Atlanta
Tennessee
North Carolina
Plunkett Leads All-South Independent Baseball Team
A trio with batting averages over .400 and three pitchers with a 35-6 combined record head the All-South Independent team selected by sports information directors. Wilson Plunkett of Southern Mississippi tops hitters with .453, Jerry Stamps and Jim Hively of South Alabama also hitting over .400. Pitchers Stan Jakubowski, Earl Bass, and Pete Manos posted sub-1.50 ERAs. Other selections include H. F. Reagin Georgia Tech, Randy Davidson FSU, Jim Morrison Georgia Southern, Wayne Krenechicki Miami, John Gambrell South Carolina, and Rich Katz Jacksonville.
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Fla
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Southern Mississippi
Jerry Stamps
South Alabama
Jim Hively
Stan Jakubowski
Miami
Earl Bass
South Carolina
Pete Manos
Georgia Southern
H. F. Reagin
Georgia Tech
Randy Davidson
Florida State
Jim Morrison
Wayne Krenechicki
John Gambrell
Rich Katz
Jacksonville
Ted Loehr
Stetson
Jerry Brust
Danny Parks
Memphis State
Ron Scott
Orlando Gonzalez
American League softball scores
Wednesday night results show Pizza Villa No 1 beating Beech Island Construction 7 to 3 861st Radar Squadron defeated Quattlebaum Contractors 10 to 2 City of Aiken topped Southern Bell 12 to 7 all in the recreation department standings.
Racing Roundup from Belmont to Sportsman's Park
Racing Roundup reports Ponte Vecchio won the Shirley Jones Purse at Belmont by one length over Flo's Pleasure. Nash Flash captured the Silky Sullivan Purse at Suffolk Downs. R. Tom Can won the Monmouth Park feature by 1 1/2 lengths over Candy Jar. Kevin's Joy outran Singaling by seven lengths for the Michigan Avenue Purse at Sportsman's Park.
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Associated Press
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Belmont Park
Flo's Pleasure
Boston
Nash Flash
Pooo
Silky Sullivan
Suffolk Downs
Oceanport
N.J
R. Tom Can
Monmouth Park
Candy Jar
Chicago
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Singaling
Michigan Avenue
Sportsman's Park
Pete Rose tops Reds in most batting records after 1600 games
Pete Rose, after more than 1 600 games with the Cincinnati Reds, holds the club’s bulk of batting records, underscoring his enduring mark in franchise history.
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Cincinnati Reds
Pete Rose
Bonham Steers Cubs To 5-3 Victory Over Giants
Bill Bonham overcome a rough start to record seven strikeouts and a key two run double by Jerry Morales in the eighth as the Cubs beat the Giants 5-3. Morales provided the decisive hit after Cardenal and Monday sparked a late rally.
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Sosa
Maddox
Gary Thomasson
Billy Williams
Williams
Dave Rader
Fuentes
Don Kessinger
Cardenal
Astros
Expos
Tommy Helms
Milt May
Hal Breeden
Bob Gallagher
Helms
Tommy Davis
Post 26 Opens Season With 21-1 Victory Over Orangeburg
Aiken's American Legion Post 26 defeated Orangeburg Post 4 21-1 to wrap up its exhibition schedule. The defending state champions posted a 2-2 mark, beating Greenwood Post 20 16-5, but losing to Greenwood 6-4 and Orangeburg 8-0. They will host Irmo at Citizens Field Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
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Aiken
American Legion Post
Orangeburg Post
Post 26
Greenwood Post
Greenwood
Orangeburg
Irma
League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
The batting leaders include Carew Min .407 and R Jackson Oak .399 with Campaneris Oak 35 runs and Yastrzemski Ben 30. Burroughs Tex drives 48 RBIs while R Jackson Oak adds 40, and Burroughs Tex leads with 61 hits. Oak dominates doubles with Rudi 17 and Burroughs 14. Jackson Oak and Horton Det top home runs with 13 and 12 respectively. North Oak 21 stolen bases and Patek KC 16. Pitching shows G Perry Cle 8 1 and Fingers Oak 5 1. N Ryan Cal 99 strikeouts and Blyleven Min 76. In the National League Garr All .391 and R Smith StL 371 lead runs, with Bonds SF 43 RBIs and Wynn LA 39. Garr Atl 81 hits and Maddox SF 69. Rose Cin 15 and Garvey LA 14 doubles. Oliver Pyh 6 and Garr Atl 6 triples. Wynn LA 14 and Garvey LA 11 home runs, Brock StL 30 steals, Cedeno Htll 26. Seaver NY 79 strikeouts and Niekro Atl 70.
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