Legal ban on metal bats upheld by federal judge
In New York a federal judge ruled the metal bat ban for high school baseball constitutional, effective Sept 1, in response to claims metal bats increase ball speed and injuries. Also notes Aiken High booster club meeting Sept 4 and Vince Dooley ending a 43 year opener streak to attend Louisiana Tech game in Ruston, daughter Derek now coach.
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Aiken and Silver Bluff Face Early 1A showdown
Aiken High and Silver Bluff meet in a Friday night prep clash as the Hornets seek to rebound from losses and the Bulldogs aim to prove their young core can grow. Coach Carey Johnson notes learning value in inexperience while Silver Bluff’s Al Lown insists his team will be among state contenders by season’s end.
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Braves fall to Marlins in 11th on De Aza sacrifice fly
Atlanta Braves, using an altered rotation to start Smoltz, lost 4-3 to the Florida Marlins in 11 innings. Alejandro De Aza delivered a sacrifice fly after a bases loaded walk, as Miami rallied from a 3-3 tie. The Braves struck out 19 times, matching a season high.
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Redfish Edge Foxhounds In Game One Then Fall In Game Two
PORT CHARLOTTE The Redfish split a doubleheader with the Aiken Foxhounds at Charlotte Sports Park. Game one saw Andrew Wong drive in a run as Redfish led early, but Foxhounds tied it by the top of the fifth. Billy Hogan delivered a walk off single in the bottom of the seventh for a 3-2 win. In game two the Foxhounds erupted late to win 9-6, scoring five runs in the seventh to clinch the series and season.
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Pacer Club Week Celebrated At USC Aiken
USC Aiken announces next week as Pacer Club Week with Chancellor Thomas Hallman Athletic Director Randy Warrick Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and Pacer Club President Sid Gray at Convocation Center photo event. The booster group supports athletics and the new center supports programs for Peach Belt Conference tournament hosting.
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