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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2002
Page
13
Larry Taylor provides contact options for score reporting including phone extension 220 and email address editorial aikenstandard com to submit game results and follow coverage online at aikenstandard com
Los Angeles broadcaster Chick Hearn died at 85 after a fall at his Encino home. Magic Johnson led tributes calling him irreplaceable, noting his 42 year run as the Lakers voice and his lasting impact beyond basketball. The longtime announcer and widow Marge would have marked 64 years of marriage this August.
Former Clemson safety Leamont Evans, 28, suffered a serious neck injury on a punt return in the Texans' NFL debut against the Giants in Canton. He lowered his head while rushing the punter, was motionless, and had no feeling in his arms and legs though breathing and vital signs were normal. Avion Black’s 71 yard return occurred with 12:24 left in the first half.
ESPN schedules tennis golf boxing and baseball events including Western and Southern Financial Group Masters at 1 p.m. ESPN3 coverage, Fred Meyer Golf Challenge at 3 p.m., Jones versus Jenkins boxing at 8 p.m., Braves at Diamondbacks at 10 p.m. on ESPN2 and TBS airings.
The City of Aiken and Citizens Park secured the right to host the Dixie Boys 13-year-old World Series in summer 2004 after an unsuccessful bid the previous year. Parks Director Glenn Parker praised Citizens Park as an outstanding complex and vowed immediate preparations, with an automatic bid for an Aiken team in the 12-team field.
The Atlanta Braves, 73-38, lead the NL East by 18 games with a 54-17 run since May 15. Chipper Jones and Jason Marquis praise the club as they pursue a 11th straight division title and aim for postseason glory.
San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds nears 600 career homers as the Giants open a six game homestand against the Chicago Cubs at Pacific Bell Park. Bonds hit his 598th in Pittsburgh on Sunday and could join Hank Aaron Babe Ruth and Willie Mays in the 600 club this week.
NASCAR collects accounts of Tony Stewart’s attack on a photographer after the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Officials plan interviews with Stewart and witnesses before deciding on possible discipline, with decisions possible Tuesday. France noted provocation could influence actions but emphasized NASCAR will review all facts.
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