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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1986
Page
7
The night features tennis from the U S Open fourth round at 7 30 p m followed by a baseball game with the St Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves on WTBS Then at 8 p m college football Maryland visits Pittsburgh on ESPN
Houston first baseman Glenn Davis strained his back during pregame warmups and aggravated it swinging in the fourth inning of an 8-2 defeat by Pittsburgh. He will stay for X rays in Houston as the club heads to Chicago for a three game series. Dan Driessen will join the Astros in Chicago from the Tuscon Triple A club.
The Heisman winner Bo Jackson will join the Kansas City Royals as major league rosters expand to 40. Jackson, who spurned NFL riches for baseball, had been with the Memphis Chicks and hit .277 with seven homers and 25 RBIs. Royals team physician said he is in good shape after a hamstring pull.
In his first U S Open Todd Witsken of Carmel Indiana defeats Jimmy Connors in straight sets to reach the fourth round at the National Tennis Center. Connors seeds drop as Jarryd and others exit while Becker Lendl Wilander Nystrom Meck advance part of a day of seeds. In women seeds all advance led by Evert Mandlikova Sukova Maleeva Garrison Lindqvist.
Toronto outfielder Lloyd Moseby says Boston must catch Toronto as the Blue Jays hold a three percent lead and look to maintain momentum. He reflects on last year when Toronto felt similar pressure and emphasizes staying focused and playing ball.
Tim Richmond clinched the Southern 500 after a rain delay and late gambles by rivals. Geoff Bodine led briefly but Richmond surged to the checkered flag while Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott faced misfortune and racing risk. Richmond earned $67,005 and his fifth win in 11 starts as fans watched a tense finish at Darlington.
Atlanta pinch hitter Ted Simmons drilled a ninth inning home run off Lee Smith to lift the Braves over Chicago 4 to 3 and secure their second straight win in the series. Simmons has 2 homers and 17 RBIs in 40 pinch at-bats this season.
Miami's Vinny Testaverde directed a 34-14 victory over South Carolina, throwing 231 yards and a touchdown while inspiring teammates with calm leadership. The Hurricanes, aiming for a national title, energized by a balanced attack and strong defense, held Ellis and the Gamecocks to 39 rushing yards and two interceptions.
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