Aiken Golf Classic Eyes Higher Amateur Status
The Aiken Golf Classic faces a crossroads as co chairs Perry and Crain seek to elevate the event beyond a strong regional gathering. They cite scheduling conflicts with the US Amateur and aim to attract top amateurs, using Palmetto Golf Club and charity ties to bolster appeal while keeping community sponsors.
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Aiken
Berry Crain
Boyette
Dublin
Ohio
Rice Planters
Charleston
Greensboro
N.C
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Pinehurst
Perry
Crain
Pery
Palmetto Golf Club
Palmetto
Arizona
Ping Company
Golden Pantry
NationsBank
Germans Concede in Series at Little League World Series
The Dominican Republic defeated Germany 24-0 in four innings to claim its first-ever concession at the Little League World Series after opening with a 29-0 win over Canada. In golf, Billy Andrade and Tom Kite won the Fred Meyer Challenge with an 8-under 64, securing a two-stroke victory and a 128 total over two days.
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Dominican Republic
Gerny
Canada
Andrade
Kite
Billy Andrade
Tom Kite
Gunder
Sports department hours and contact line included
The note lists contact phone 648 2311 for the sports desk and states staff are on duty from 6 p.m. to noon, 7 to 11 p.m. weekdays, and 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays, inviting reader input on scores or ideas.
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Sports Department
Schroder Opens With 76 In U S Amateur at Muirfield
Doug Havenstein of Aurora Ohio shot a 66 to take a one stroke lead after the first day of qualifying in the 92nd U S Amateur at Dublin Ohio. Ron Schroder of Aiken opened with 76 on the Country Club course as play began. George Zahringer and Jay Davis posted 67 and 68 respectively. Tiger Woods struggled to a 78 as 312 players began the six day event with stroke play and match play set to start later in the week.
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Dublin
Ohio
Doug Havenstein
Aurora
Ron Schroder
Aiken
Schroder
U.S
Muirfield Village
Hauenstein
Muirfield Village Golf Club
New York City
George Zahringer
Jay Davis
University of Louisville
Jen Schutte
University of Florida
Bran Gay
Lay Sigel
David White
Little Rock
Ark
Trey Maples
Golden
Colo
David Duval
Ponte Vedra
Fla
Atlanta
White
Maples
Duval
Tiger ‘Woods
Cypress
Calif
Woods
Expos Stun Glavine Again End Braves 6 0
Montreal defeats Tom Glavine and the Atlanta Braves 6 0 as Nabholz and Rojas lead Montreal to a fourth win in five games. Glavine powers through 4 2 3 innings with five runs allowed. The Expos extend his 13 game win streak and his 5 87 ERA against Montreal.
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Atlanta
Tom Glavine
Montreal Expos
Expos
Glavine
Atlanta Braves
Montreal
Olympic Stadium
Felipe Alou
Chris Nabholz
Mel Rojas
Braves
Davis Seeks Edge Over Former Coach in Season Opener
Williston-Elko coach Glen Davis faces Edisto mentor John Weathers in a Thursday 8 p.m. season opener. Davis, who played for Weathers in high school, aims to slow Edisto star Jerome Wilson, a 6-3 receiver who had five touchdowns last season. Wilson is the Cougar offense focus, with Edisto known for solid play and basic, effective schemes.
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Williston-Elko
Glen Davis
Edisto
John Weathers
Davis
Weathers
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler
Blue Devils
Jerome Wilson
Cougar
Wilson
Edisto Ready for High Scoring Davis Clash
Edisto returns quarterback Wayne Cooper and a capable offense that routinely scores around 30 points per game. Davis is praised for a strong quarterback and skilled targets, promising a high scoring matchup. The Cougar defense showed issues last year, hinting at a potential offensive showdown.
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Davis
Edisto
Wayne Cooper
Cougar
Gamecocks Lose Smith For Season In Surgery Injury
College football notes report South Carolina freshman defensive lineman Elliott Smith will miss the season after surgery for a broken leg and ankle sprain. He was injured in Monday practice and operated on Tuesday. Clemson freshman Bernard Randolph will miss about two weeks with a cartilage tear after arthroscopic surgery Tuesday. Furman defensive tackle Mike Hardy had pins inserted in a broken left hand. Game information mentions scrimmages and upcoming opener plans.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Elliott Smith
Smith
Estill
John Harrison
Sparky Woods
Clemson
Bernard Randolph
Randolph
Tiger
Tigers
Ball State
Greenville
Furman
Mike Hardy
Fiardy
Mitchell Apparent Starter at South Carolina Opener
South Carolina coach Sparky Woods indicated senior Wright Mitchell is likely to start the September 5 opener against Georgia. He noted Mitchell has led with 8 of 11 for 67 yards in two preseason scrimmages and will continue to receive most first-team reps while backups receive occasional work.
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Columbia
Wright Mitchell
South Carolina
Georgia
Sparky Woods
Woods
Mitchell
Mitchell Mitchell
Wright
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Stanford
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ESPN
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AP Sports
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David Caraviello
Evista
Wiliston-Etko
Shiver Blut Valley
South Aiken
Strom Thurmond
Insant Hill
Wagener Salley
Gilbert Lord Berkeley
Waraiaw
Gamecocks
Ken Hatfield
USC
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