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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1998
Page
7
The Aiken Augusta Swim League announces tryouts for the 1996 99 season today through Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the USC Aiken pool. Attendance on all three days is mandatory for all ages and experience levels.
Boxing night features Camacho versus Menefee and Ruddock against Marin at 9pm. Baseball shows Braves at Padres on USA and ESPN slots, tennis ATP Championships on ESPN and ESPN2, Rangers visit Indians on ESPN, with Fox Sports South also carrying events.
Area high schools finalize preparations for season openers set for August 28, with Wardlaw Academy opening August 21 against Harvest Baptist. The Aiken County Jamboree features seven county teams plus Williston Elko High School at Midland Valley High School, while Strom Thurmond, Clinton, Laurens, and Woodruff participate in a Clinton jamboree. Silver Bluff, Aiken, Strom Thurmond seek bounce back seasons after uneven 2023 campaigns. Wagener Salley expects heavy passing with star receiver Shamus Coleman guiding a 65 percent pass rate.
Braves reliever Mark Wohlers heads to Class AAA Richmond on a second optional assignment to regain command. The 10 day term starts today with no clear roster move yet. Wohlers will pitch in as many games as possible while hoping to rediscover his form.
Jockey Jacinto Vasquez, holder of 5231 wins, is honored with a plaque in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Inductees include trainers William Mott and Ansel Williamson and horses Riva Ridge Bayakoa and Fort Marcy, with remarks from Frank Whiteley.
Gordon, 27, Winston Cup driver, dominates a growing sport with two points titles and 36 career victories in four years. He eyes Michigan for a fourth straight win, matching a modern record, after a dramatic Bud at the Glen victory where a pit stop setback gave way to a late surge past Martin, Wallace, and Skinner.
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