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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1996

Page

6

Tony Delk Nets 24 Points in Wildcats Tournament MVP Night

Tony Delk starred for Kentucky with 24 points and seven rebounds while hitting seven 3s to earn tournament MVP honors as the Wildcats faced a key showdown.

Cincinnati Umpire John McSherry Dies During Season Opener

John McSherry, 51, collapsed at the Reds' season opener against Montreal after seven pitches. He was pronounced dead at a hospital about an hour later. Officials cited sudden cardiac death. McSherry had postponed a doctor’s appointment for arrhythmia.

Cincinnart John McSherry Cincinnati Reds Montreal McSherry Reds Ray Knight

Irvin Indicted On Two Counts Of Possession

Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin, long praised as a top NFL receiver, faces two drug possession counts after a grand jury indictment. The case stems from a March 4 motel incident in Irving where cocaine, marijuana, and paraphernalia were found along with two female companions and former teammate Alfredo Roberts.

Irvin Dallas Michael Irvin Dallas Cowboys NFL Alfredo Roberts Irving

Calendar of Aiken area spring sports events

Calendar entries show April 2 and 3 events across baseball basketball softball tennis golf and track. Schools include USC Aiken, North Augusta, Strom Thurmond, Aiken, Brookland Cayce, Presbyterian, Erskine, South Aiken, Lexington, Orangeburg Wilxington, Lander, Coastal Carolina, Midland Valley, Thomson Georgia. Matchups include USC Aiken at Coastal Carolina and at Lander, Strom Thurmond at Houndstake, North Augusta at Aiken JV, Erskine at USC Aiken, and several local tennis and track meets.

Aiport Aiken South Aiken Lexington Golf Aken Midland Valley Strom Trurmond Houndstake USC Aiken Lander Airport Orangeburg-Witxingon North Augusta Erskine Strom Thurmond Brookland-Cayce

Sports on TV Tonight Provides Packed Night of Hockey and Hoops

ESPN airs Devils at Rangers at 7 30 pm. ESPN 730 pm shows Food City 500 auto race. ESPN2 presents Lakers at Hornets at 8 pm. TNT broadcasts Bole versus Gedeon boxing at 9 pm USA listings.

Devils Rangers ESPN

Wildcats Capture NCAA Title in East Rutherford

Kentucky wins its sixth national title, defeating Syracuse 76 to 67 to claim the crown. Tony Delk earns outstanding player honors with 24 points and seven 3 pointers, while Ron Mercer shines as Kentucky uses 12 three-pointers to pierce Syracuse's 2-3 zone.

East Rutherford N.J Kentucky Syracuse Orangemen UCLA Tony Delk Ron Mercer Gram North Carolina Delk Wildcats

Jasani Clinches Win in South Aiken Tennis Victory

Rakesh Jasani won at No 1 singles to spark South Aiken High School's 42 match victory over crosstown rival Aiken in Region 3 AAAA action at Odell Weeks The Thoroughbreds continued to win at Nos 4 and 5 singles and at No 2 doubles to seal the win as coach Thomas Hagan praised Jasani for setting the momentum for the team

South Aiken High School Rakesh Jasani South Aiken Aiken High School Odell Rakesh Thomas Hagan Jasani Jordan Goetzman Aiken Douglas Gregorie Branham Tomarchio Evan Bromley Phillip Chow Cale Johnson John Monahan Goetzman Neil Ligon Jay Ingle South Airion Jake Smith Chris Graham Roddy Cantey Colin Ligon Besion

Maddux And Braves Win Opener In Style

Greg Maddux allowed nine hits and four runs in 5 2/3 innings but the Braves still beat the Giants 8 to 4 on opening day. Atlanta hit five homers led by Ryan Klesko and Jeff Blauser, with McGriff Lemke Walton also homering.

Atlanta Greg Maddux Atlanta Braves Maddux Braves San Francisco Giants Leonard Coleman San Francisco Giants Mark Wohlers Mel Hall RBI Glenallen Hill Pedro Borbon Shawon Dunston Ryan Klesko Jeff Blauser Fred McGriff Mark Lemke Jerome Walton

South Aiken tops Aiken in heated region soccer clash

South Aiken edged Aiken 5-4 in penalty kicks after a 2-2 draw, earning a one game Region 3-AAAA lead over the Hornets at Odell Weeks Center. Dan Taylor scored for the Thoroughbreds with John Zabka adding a penalty kick. Aiken’s Jay Ward saved a Teubner shot but the Hornets failed to convert.

Aiken South Aiken Hornets Odell Weeks Center Thoroughbreds Dan Taylor Taylor John Zabka Jay Ward Brett Teubner Bill Navas

Gilmore Set for USC Aiken Reunion at Coastal Carolina

Gary Gilmore faces his old USC Aiken players as he coaches Coastal Carolina against his alma mater. He previously won 256 games in six seasons at USC Aiken before moving to NCAA Division I Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers host USC Aiken at 5 p.m. today in Conway.

Gary Gilmore USC Aiken Gilmore Coastal Carolina Conway Chanticleers

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