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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1996
Page
10
A spotlight moment highlights a pitcher who threw a four hit shutout and became baseball's first five game winner. The story notes a dominant early season performance and a milestone for the pitcher.
Marcus Camby announced he will forgo his senior season and NCAA title chase to pursue NBA draft eligibility and potential riches. Kobe Bryant, the national player of the year, said he will skip college and enter the draft, expected to be a top 10 pick and possibly No. 1 overall. Bryant led Southeastern Pennsylvania with 2,888 career points and averaged 31 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, five blocks, and four steals his senior year.
South Carolina ranked 19th in women's golf earned a bid to the NCAA regional at Auburn starting May 9 and will be seeded fifth in the three round event. The Lady Gamecocks were third in the SEC championships last week. nineteen teams were invited. Last year SC finished a school-best ninth at the NCAA championships.
April 30 calendar lists baseball games at Citizens Field and Cedar Region 6-AA events. Aiken vs South Aiken at Citizens Field 7 p.m. North Augusta at Midland Valley 8 p.m. Wagener Valley at Ringe Spring 4:30 p.m. Aiken at South Aiken ? p.m. Sinver Blutt at Barwell 5 p.m.
Tuesday April 30 shows Bravos at Astros at 3 pm on SportSouth and Magic at Pistons at 8 pm on TNT NBA Playoffs. Lakers at Rockets follow on TNT, Ruclas vs Barrientos boxing at 9 pm on TBS, Sonics at Kings at 10 pm on USA NBA Playoffs.
Tom Glavine returned to form as Atlanta defeated St. Louis 4 to 1, completing a three game sweep at Busch Stadium. Fred McGriff boosted the offense with six hits and two homers in the series, and Mark Wohlers earned the save to cap a 4-1 win.
Coach Eddie Fogler faces higher expectations after a 19-12 season and near NIT semifinal in New York. He notes improved SEC results, loses Malik Russell, and expects a competitive next season. Nancy Wilson cites cross-over benefits for women's and men's programs with new signees Antonio Grant and Casie Key joining USC rosters.
Atlanta tops Indiana 90 83 in Game 3 to cut series deficit as Steve Smith scores 26 and Christian Laettner 24. Laettner outplays Rik Smits. Mookie Blaylock ties playoff record with eight steals as Pacers vow to rebound in Game 4 at the Omni.
Column examines Jermaine O Neals potential impact on South Carolina basketball whether he chooses USC Kentucky or the NBA. It weighs short term benefits and long term risks, citing past underclassmen who entered the draft and national title dynamics to question lasting program growth.
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