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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1996
Page
8
Michael Jordan scored 22 points as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Milwaukee Bucks securing the NBA record 70th win of the season. The standout performance highlighted Chicago's continued dominance and solidified their historic campaign.
In Valdosta Georgia Columbus College won the Southeastern Collegiate with a nine over par 297. USC Aiken finished second with a total of 592 after a final round 294. Brian Kassel led the Pacers with 7th place at 148, Brooks Blackburn and Ben Warren tied for ninth at 149.
In Athens, Chris Stowers hit two home runs and Josh Gandy pitched a five-hitter as Georgia defeated Clemson 6-2 to snap the Tigers five-game streak. Stowers belted his season's 10th homer in the fourth inning, and Burnham homered for Clemson to trim the lead to 4-2 before Stowers added a two-run shot. Billy Koch took the loss for Clemson.
The calendar lists games across April 17 and 18 featuring Evans at South Aiken, Wingate at USC Aiken, South Aiken boys at Richmond Academy, Midland Valley at Strom Thurmond, Aiken at North Augusta, and multiple track tennis golf and soccer events including Greenwood at Aiken, USC Aiken invitational, and matches at Gregg Park and other venues with times ranging 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Sports schedule lists baseball and basketball games with times across channels including Sportsouth ESPN2 ESPN 3 and TBS. Braves meet Martins, Bruins face Panthers, Red Sox play Orioles Pacers vs Pistons and Tigers vs Mariners are on later slots.
South Aiken High School edged Aiken High 168 to 170 at Laurel Course as Kristin Heath birdied the ninth to seal a two shot victory. South Aiken, 11-0, benefited from gusty winds and a recent layoff while Aiken’s Yates Coleman led with a 41 and Kenneth Wiland earned medalist honors with a 3 under par on the day.
Chicago wins 86-80 over Milwaukee to set an NBA record with 70 victories in a season. Michael Jordan reflects on his career including championships, Olympic gold, and MVP chances while acknowledging era comparisons.
USC Aiken drops fifth straight in 13-5 loss to Wingate ranked 25th in NCAA II poll. Pacers led by Isteal Hollister 2-for-4 and Vin Panico 2-for-. Wingate’s Kirk Huffman and Russ Pardue homered as USC Aiken (27-19) hosts Wingate next, while Aiken pitcher Chris Youngblood took the loss.
Atlanta inched to .500 at 7-7 as Ryan Klesko homered for the seventh time this season, a two run shot off Kevin Brown in the second. Steve Avery won to go 1-1 despite a rough outing with help from Florida’s baserunners. Mark Wohlers sealed it with a perfect ninth for his third save as Atlanta bullpen shut down the Marlins.
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