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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1978

Page

12

St Mathews Tumbles Rocks In Conference 5-AA Opener

Graniteville coach Bill Smith lamented a 38-12 defeat as his team failed to show enthusiasm or mental readiness. Earl Clinton punched in a one yard score and Mike Sanders caught a Clinton pass to provide Graniteville's lone touchdowns. Graniteville drops to 2-2 and visits Denmark-Olaf next Friday as the Rocks face a top ranked Class AA opponent.

ST. Matthews Bill Smith Graniteville Smith Earl Clinton Mike Sanders Clinton Rocks

Lions Fall 14-6 as Keenan Defends Victory

Columbia Keenan High edged Langley Bath Clearwater High 14 to 6 on Friday. Keenan opened with a 62 yard pass TD from Sam Govins and Darrell Harris added a 41 yard run. LBC drove 55 yards late to score on a Keith Smith pass to Robert Williams but failed the conversion.

Columbia Keenan Darrell Harris L-B-C Keith Smith Robert Williams

Bostock Murder Shocks Gary Before Funeral

In Gary Indiana Lyman Bostock was killed by a shotgun blast while riding in a car after visiting relatives. Leonard Smith later faced allegations of threatening his wife Barbara Smith and was captured hours after the shooting. Bostock’s funeral was planned for Thursday as authorities described the case as a tragedy and noted the shooter targeted Mrs Smith.

California Angel Lyman Bostock Bostock Gary Ind Gary, Ind Chicago Leonard Smith California Angels Anaheim Edward Turner Robert Scheerer Leonard Barbara Smith Charles Hicks Smith Hicks Thomas Turner

Watson Returns To Napa After Break Wins 270

Tom Watson returns to the tour in Napa California winning the $200000 event at Silverado Country Club with an 18 under 270 and a 40000 prize Ed Sneed finishes second three strokes back at 273 after a 70 final round Jay Haas led early but Watson pulled away with an eagle and five birdies in his 67 final round Also in the field Barry Jaeckel tied for third and a four way tie for fourth includes Orville Moody D A Weibring Bob Gilder and Bob Zender

Napa Calif Tom Watson Tom Ed Sneed Watson Jay Haas Sneed Silverado Barry Jaeckel Orville Moody D.A. Weibring Bob Gilder Bob Zender

Angels Stay In Contention Despite Loss Of Bostock

The California Angels, mourning star Lyman Bostock shot to death in Gary Indiana, beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3 to keep playoff hopes alive as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4. Ron Guidry pitched well for the Yankees in a 4-0 win over the Indians.

Frank Brown Lyman Bostock California Angels Jim Fregosi Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Kansas City Royals Royals Angels Bostock Gary Ind New York Yankees Ron Guidry Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Boston Toronto Blue Jays Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Oakland A’s Texas Rangers Seattle Mariners Yankees Indians Guidry New York Bob Lemon Lemon Red Sox Blue Jays Dick Drago Otto Velez Butch Hobson Jim Rice Twins Minnesota Dan Ford Kansas City Tigers Orioles Jim Slaton Aurelio Rodriguez Alan Trammell RBI Brewers A’s Mike Caldwell Robin Yount Jim Wohlford Rangers Mariners al Oliver Texas Juan Beniquez

Thalman Released From Hospital

Virginia Military Institute football coach Bob Thalman flew home from Charleston South Carolina after brief hospitalization for chest pains. A VMI spokesman said he expects to return to work in two days. Thalman was rushed to Roper Hospital early Saturday and kept until Sunday afternoon.

Lexington Bob Thalman Virginia Military Institute Charleston S. C VMI Thalman Roper Hospital

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St. Mathews Tumbles Graniteville St Matthews Matthews Lions Ceenan Fumbies Phillips Aiken RAND Phillips’ Shoes Turner White Sox Joan Hawkins Lyman Napa Wia Bostok Army Reserve Jerry Mabrey State Fair Blue Cross ‘Run For Fun South Carolina S.C S.C. State Fair Stadium Road Williams-Brice Stadium Bluff Road Key Road Blue Cross of Blue Cross Blue Shield
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