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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1987
Page
7
Television Today lists a 7 35 p m baseball telecast with the Atlanta Braves visiting the Cincinnati Reds on WTBS. The program notes the time and network for fans seeking the game.
High school games start at 8 p.m. most nights with Friday Homecoming matchups Aiken at C A Johnson Dreher at South Aiken Brookland Cayce at Midland Valley and others listed. USC Aiken volleyball and soccer fixtures include Francis Marion Florence and matches at Augusta College Huntingdon LaGrange among dates September 29 to October 3.
Alysheba, the 2 million horse trained by Jack Van Berg and ridden by Chris McCarron, won the Grade I Super Derby at Louisiana Downs by a half length over Candi's Gold. Van Berg, the first trainer to win two Super Derbys, plans next steps for Alysheba, with potential Breeders Cup and Belmont Park options discussed.
Ruth Troyer of Aiken led a weekend of triumphs at Litchfield Racquet Club. She teamed with Ann Sweeny to win the women's 49 and 50 doubles and with Jim Smith to capture the 49 mixed doubles crown. Troyer also won the 45 doubles with Sweeny and the 45 mixed doubles with Smith, then heads to Pensacola for nationals. She was named South Carolina Tennis Association west area director.
Hall of Fame righthander Phil Niekro retires after 23 seasons as an Atlanta Brave. He pitched into the fourth as San Francisco topped Atlanta 15 6 securing at least a share of the NL West title. Niekro announced his retirement at a news conference after the game.
The NFL strike threatens a 14th game as Denver visits Cleveland with no hope of rescheduling. Replacement games will count in standings, with owners and league officials planning ahead. Union leaders and players weigh crossovers while committees meet to decide the fate of the missed contests.
In Dublin Ohio the Europeans defeated the United States 15 13 in the Ryder Cup mark ing a shift after decades of American control. Tony Jacklin led the European team praising nerves and strategy while Jack Nicklaus acknowledged a near miracle rally as the U S fell short on the 18th hole final singles.
Ashwell Farms beat Fairfield 10 4 at Whitney Field in round one of the Aiken Polo Club fall tournament. Sandy Hill Farms edged Aiken Saddlery 8 7 in overtime. Paul Liston scored the sudden death goal, Gene Kneece added six for Sandy Hill.
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