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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 2005
Page
15
The Harris Interactive College Football Poll debuts a week 4 rollout with 114 voters including former coaches and players and media members. The poll aims to replace preseason rankings and begins September 25.
Graniteville NA American 11-12 team opened the best of three series with an 8-5 win over Aiken National at Gregg Park. J.R. Holmes hit a three run homer and Tim Thornton praised the team for offensive power and early pressure after trailing 3-0.
Tom Crouch who built the Aiken Bowl in 1953 retired as proprietor two years after stepping away at age 77. His son Billy now runs the business as Crouch, 87, recalls a life in bowling from handmade pinboys to a sanctioned 300 game in 1993.
The 1970 British Open at St Andrews saw Jack Nicklaus surge to a one stroke win after a dramatic 18th hole drive. His emotional celebration with the claret jug became iconic as Doug Sanders watched his bid fade on the Old Course.
The Nike Invitational Peach Jam begins at Riverview Park Activities Center North Augusta with 24 AAU teams and 14 of the nation's top 25 high school players. Teams arrive from New York Miami Seattle and other points as college coaches scout. First games start at 9 a.m. with 10 15 a.m. and 11 30 a.m. sessions and evening slots at 6 7 15 and 8 30 p.m.
Twenty four of the top boys AAU teams and 14 of the top 25 high school players compete at Riverview Park North Augusta. Games run today through Friday with sessions from 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Finals Friday include a 9:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. showing and the Peach Jam championship at 6 p.m. Gate admission varies by round, with $3 for opening rounds and quarterfinals, $5 for semifinals and finals. Gates open an hour before game time. Tickets available at the gate. directions at hoopsfuture.com/peachjam.
Detroit spotlight shifts to younger players as 12 of 20 in the lineup are first-time All-Stars. Lee and Roberts lead batting, Carpenter and Buehrle start, while Clemens and Rogers bring veteran presence amid controversy and media interest.
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