Braves to host Cubs in day-night doubleheader at Turner Field
Heavy rain from a tropical low forces a Turner Field doubleheader with Horacio Ramirez facing Mark Prior in the 1:05 p.m. game and John Smoltz meeting Jerome Williams in the nightcap. Greg Hughes says the makeup move was set for today.
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Darlington safe for 2006 Nextel Cup season
Darlington Raceway will renew tickets for the 2006 Carolina Dodge Dealers 500 on May 13 with ISC approval. A May 12 night race may be Busch or Craftsman Trucks, and renewal letters have gone out as 1,300 potential names waitlisted. NASCAR and track officials aim to finalize a 2006 schedule soon.
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Aiken National Rolls Toward Sub-District Title in Dixie Youth
Aiken National Dixie Youth 11 12 team defeated North Augusta National 11-4 at Citizens Park to stay undefeated in the sub-district. Matthew Polk hit a solo homer, Colin Buxton added a bases loaded triple, and Kevin Boerstler had two hits. John Leopard started, Polk finished with four innings on the mound as Aiken Nationals eyes Edisto next.
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North Augusta American claims Dixie Youth District title in Clearwater
North Augusta American defeated Bamberg 7-3 Wednesday night at Howard Field to win the Dixie Youth 10-year-old District 6 championship and finish 6-0 in postseason play after taking game one 11-4 Tuesday. Coach Sheldon Higgenbottom led a resilient squad that produced five runs in the first inning to seize control.
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Gregg Park Romps To Bye Into Dixie Youth Final
Gregg Park rallied with two runs in the fifth to overcome North Augusta American 5-4 at William C. Lott Field in the Dixie Youth 11-12 sub district. Coach Frank Muza praised the team's hitting and resilience after an 8-0 defeat, securing a Friday final berth against the North Augusta American or Midland Valley survivor.
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London to host 2012 Olympics win shocks Paris on final ballot
London defeats Paris 54 50 on the fourth IOC ballot in Singapore to claim the 2012 Olympic Games. Moscow New York and Madrid are eliminated early as Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac race to sway votes amid global diplomacy. London claims a historic three time hosting rights after 1908 and 1948.
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