Bonds hits 56th homer fastest in history
New York Giants star Barry Bonds belted his 56th home run to set the fastest pace for the feat in major league history. He also doubled and singled as San Francisco defeated the Mets 6 5. Bonds reached the mark in the club’s 131st game, beating Sammy Sosa who did it in the Cubs’ 132nd game in 1999.
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Aiken County Gamecock Club Kickoff Party Planned
The Aiken County Gamecock Club will hold its annual kickoff party on August 30 at the Aiken County Shrine Club. Hamburgers hot dogs and french fries will be served with free Coca Cola. Special guests include Clyde Wrenn Franko the Magician and Cocky USC mascot. Admission is free.
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Evening sports schedule from Augusta to Greenwood
Volleyball Migland Valley hosts Aiken at 5 30 p m Brookland Cayce visits South Aiken Ww Silver Blutf plays Williston Elko at 5 30 p m Baseball Augusta at Charleston 7 05 p m Cross Country Aiken Emerald at Greenwood 5 p m USC Alken women face Clayton College and State at 4 p m USC Alken men play State at 6 p m
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TV Schedule Brief for Sports and Events
At 7 pm TV covers US Open tennis. At 9:30 pm Expos vs Braves baseball. 10 pm Goodwill Games on TNT.
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Merriweather leads with 180 yards in big opener
North Augusta's Reggie Merriweather ran for 180 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries as Strom Thurmond dominated Friday night. The senior hopes to reach 3,000 rushing yards this season, with the Rebels’ defense focused on him and a new offensive coordinator promising production.
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Former champs start quickly at the US Open
The Bryan brothers Bob and Mike, Stanford twins, begin the Open with mixed results as Bob loses to Patrick Rafter 7-6 3 6-3 15 and Mike, a wildcard, falls to Andre Agassi 6-4 6-1 6-0. Top seeds Hingis Davenport Safin and Seles win, with Hingis beating Laura Granville 6-2 6-0 and Davenport defeating Andrea Glass 6-2 6-3.
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Broncos worry colors Lou Holtz ahead of season opener
Columbia South Carolina coach Lou Holtz warns Boise State presents more anxiety than any foe. No. 21 South Carolina hosts Boise State in a 1 pm Saturday kickoff after a season of self critical talk and a 31 0 win over New Mexico State last year.
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Fisher’s Abroad Sports Ambassador Trip Expands Horizons
Julia Fisher eagerly joined the People to People Sports Ambassador program to widen her volleyball experience. She traveled to New Zealand and Australia, overcoming fear of flying, to attend the Surfin’ and Slammin’ Invitational, after a year at Aiken High School.
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Sheffield's homer lifts Dodgers over Braves
Dodgers rally past the Atlanta Braves 4 to 2 as Eric Sheffield belts a three run homer in the eighth off Jose Cabrera after Green starts the day strong. Green contributes with early homers and solid series for Los Angeles, who take three of four.
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