Column pledges impartial College of Journalism bias in sports
David Caraviello writes that the Carolina Clemson feud over media bias is overblown and insists his sports desk is not pro one side. He notes personal loyalties shift with radio and print coverage, praises both programs’ flaws, and champions fairness while admitting USC ties.
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Aiken Teams Highlight Midweek In Local Sports Schedule
On Wednesday April 13 tennis features Aiken vs Midland Valley at Gregg Park while A C Flora visits Aiken for girls soccer. Baseball at 7 p.m. has Newberry at USC Aiken and Aiken hosts Evans in soccer. Thursday April 14 includes USC Aiken at Wofford in baseball and several softball, baseball, soccer and golf events across area venues, with TBA matches listed for North Augusta and South Aiken in Hardaway Interscholastic golf.
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Call for Scores From Sports Desk
Readers are invited to contact the sports department at 648-2311 for scores or ideas. Staff are available 6 a.m. to noon and 7 to 11 p.m. weekdays and 5 to 11 p.m. Saturdays.
Bonds Triumph as Giants Edge Braves 7-5 in Card-Starting Clash
Barry Bonds powered the Giants with a ninth inning two run homer and John Patterson drove in the go ahead run as San Francisco defeated Atlanta 7-5 to end the Braves seven game opening win streak. Patterson also doubled for the decisive insurance after Bonds saved a run with a leaping catch. Jeff Blauser capped the rally by flying out with the tying or go ahead runners on base.
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Hornets and Jackets Tie in Region Track Meet
Aiken High School and North Augusta High School battled to a 66-66 tie in the Region 3-AAAA boys meet at Hagood Stadium. Derek Brooks led Aiken with three wins while DeJuan Middleton paced North Augusta with two victories. South Aiken took third in both boys and girls team standings.
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Seventh Inning Run Edges Bluff 5 4 In Baseball
Barnwell High School edged Bluff High School 5-4 as a run in the bottom of the seventh gave Barnwell the region win. Bluff had been 5-2 in the region before the loss, with the game noted for a late rally that fell short.
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Pacers Finish Second in Southeastern Intercollegiate
USC Aiken the top ranked NCAA Division II golf team finished second in the Southeastern Intercollegiate at Valdosta Country Club with an 879 total. Columbus College won at 872 while North Florida and Florida Southern led the field earlier before final rounds. Briay Baird of Valdosta State claimed medalist honors with 210.
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Speedy North Augusta Edges South Aiken in Wild 8-7 Victory
North Augusta Triumphs 8-7 at Citizen's Field after South Aiken's sixth inning pickoff error and late rally. Bobby Rae doubled. Byrnes Gregory drove in the winning run as North Augusta remains a game behind Lexington in Region 3-AAAA.
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