In spotlight Won 16th straight to tie Citation streak
Won captured his 16th consecutive victory on Saturday matching Citation's long winning streak. See story on this page.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1996
Page
9
Won captured his 16th consecutive victory on Saturday matching Citation's long winning streak. See story on this page.
Randy Warrick athletic director announced the fall 1996 start for women’s tennis at USCA, with Dr. Robert Alexander noting the new sport expands opportunity for women athletes. Men’s coach Dendell Lawrence will coach the women’s team, and Warrick called the Peach Belt level competition substantial. The Aiken High School Booster Club meets Monday at 7 30 pm in the school library.
A brief calendar entry notes an event on Sunday July 14 at 2 30 pm in Pan described as not using three cases. The item is terse and lacks context or full details.
ESPN2 airs early auto racing and a packed evening with Isuzu Celebrity Golf Chase and MLS All Star Game on ESPN. Indy Lights and Indy Molson events appear across channels, with Tour de France timing listed. The schedule spans 8:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. including golf, horse racing, and soccer coverage.
Gregg Park lost 7 2 to Newberry in the District 2 Dixie Pre Majors tourney earning an elimination game today against Orangeburg while Newberry advances to face the North Augusta Aiken winner at 7 30. Coach Joey Addie took responsibility for two costly runs and criticized missed hits as Newberry built a lead with timely plays.
John Smoltz silenced the Marlins with a two-hitter and 10 strikeouts, improving to 15-4 as Atlanta beat Florida 3-0. He added a run-scoring single and his fourth complete game of the season, while Javy Lopez hit a two-run homer and Jeff Blauser drove in another run. Smoltz boosted his league-leading strikeout total to 158 and spoke of regaining form after a rough stretch.
West Ashley rallied to a 6 2 victory over Aiken Post 26, tying the series 2 2 after two straight wins. Andy Mims pitched a complete game, allowing seven hits, while Robbie Garvin added a homer as Aiken’s defense faltered with six errors. The deciding fifth game was set for tonight at 7 with Ernie Bennett likely to start for Post 26.
Cigar is neck and neck with Citation in the Arlington Citation Challenge, earning 1.05 million and securing his 16th straight North American win with a 3 1/2 length margin. Ridden by Jerry Bailey, he clocked 1 48 15 as Dramatic Gold finished second and Blush third, with Unbridled's Song near the back.
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