McKie Nominated for Wooden Award in College Basketball
South Carolina junior guard BJ McKie is among 25 preseason Wooden Award candidates and the sole SEC nominee after leading the Gamecocks with 17.4 points per game last season. In other notes Michelle Honda signed with Francis Marion, while several high schools announce fall tryouts. Gary Stevens inducted into National Racing Hall of Fame with trainer Phil Johnson.
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N.Y
Gary Stevens
Hall of Fame
National Racing Hall of Fame
Phil Johnson
TV Sports Schedule Snapshot for ESPN Channels
Listings show Fred Meyer Challenge and ATP Championships tennis on ESPN and ESPN2. Notable games include Los Angeles at New York women basketball, Braves at Pirates baseball, Tuesday Night Fights on USA, Cardinals at Braves baseball, and Orioles at Mariners, with multiple airtimes in the evening.
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North Augusta Eliminated From Dixie Majors World Series
North Augusta South Carolina ended its Dixie Majors World Series bid in Lufkin Texas with a 6 2 loss to Florida after an earlier 4 3 setback to Texas following a 10 3 opener win over Arkansas. Coach Bobby Gantt lamented missed chances as Florida pulled away late.
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Smoltz shines in four-hitter as Braves blank Pirates
John Smoltz fired a four-hitter for his second shutout of the season to top the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0. Andruw Jones returned from a 1 1/2 month layoff to belt a two run homer as Atlanta, led by Smoltz’s Cy Young pedigree, strengthens its NL East lead.
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Couples and Love to lead U S in World Cup at Kiawah Island
Four-time World Cup duo Fred Couples and Davis Love III were named to represent the United States at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island from November 17 to 23. Tiger Woods declined due to scheduling, while organizers praised Couples and Love as strong picks with a history of success together.
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Ernie Els
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Dolphins Dominate Broncos in Mexico City Exhibition
A damp night in Mexico City drew 104,209 fans as the Miami Dolphins routed the Denver Broncos 38-19. Dolphins rookies Brian Manning and Dan Marino connected on an 18 yard pass, while Manning added a 66 yard TD run. Broncos QB John Elway left with a torn bicep and is set for an MRI, and Denver linebacker Marco Martos, a Mexican native on a 10 day contract, drew interest from the crowd.
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Local Players Advance in South Carolina Junior Championships
Several area tennis players moved forward in the State Junior Hard Courts event. Notable results include Jake Smith defeating James Rogers 6-4 6-6, Jackie Deason winning 6-4 6-1, Phillip Chow 6-1 6-4, Erika Eles rallying from a set down to win 4-6 6-2 6-1, and Meredith Dukes 6-2 6-0 among others.
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James Rogers
Lexington
Jackie Deason
Lori Pearigen
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Ford McGee
Matt Robinson
Erika Eles
Elizabeth Rast
Meredith Dukes
Lindsay Johnson
Stephanie Bush
Eboni Lance
Allison Lee
Kathleen Wirth
Roy
Jason McAlhaney
Anand Pariyadath
Leonard Bush
Beth Millions
North Augusta
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