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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2006
Page
11
Kenyan runners dominated the Boston Marathon with a clean sweep of the podium while five American athletes placed in the top 10. The result highlights Kenyan endurance and strong domestic performance in the elite field.
Louise Smith, the first woman inducted into the International Hall of Fame in 1999 and known as the first lady of racing, died after a lengthy illness. A NASCAR circuit veteran from 1945 to 1956, she won 38 modified events and faced male- dominated competition with fearless style. Smith lived in Greenville, Georgia, and began racing when promoter Bill France sought ways to draw crowds. Her funeral drew many mourners as she leaves a lasting legacy in stock car history.
Pedro Martinez earned his 200th victory and the Mets beat the Braves 4 3 in a key early division showdown. Delgado and Nady each homered, Lo Duca and Nady with three hits apiece, as New York improves to 10 2 and eyes ending Atlanta 14 year division title streak. Beltran was out with a hamstring strain. Floyd left rib muscle injury.
USC Aiken dominates Peach Belt Conference honors with three on the all conference team and wins for player of the year freshman of the year and coach of the year. Scott Brown Dane Burkhart and Roberto Diaz headline the picks with Brown earning player of the year.
USC Aiken tops the Peach Belt Championship standings at Bull Creek Golf Course as Scott Brown leads individual scoring at 6 under 138. Columbus State narrows the gap with an even 288 in round two helped by late birdies from Dane Burkhart Casey Thompson and Roberto Diaz.
Masters champion Phil Mickelson plans a two-off, three-on schedule toward the U S Open at Winged Foot June 15 18. He will skip Houston, play Zurich Classic Wachovia Championship Byron Nelson Memorial Barclays, rest two weeks, then target his first U S Open.
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