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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2005
Page
11
The Braves and Nationals, tied atop the NL East, open a three game set in Atlanta with John Smoltz and Livan Hernandez as tonight's starters. Also notes ACC plans to test review system in 2005 and Phelps reaches World Championship semifinals.
Nike Nationals girls AAU tournament set to begin Wednesday at River View Park in North Augusta. The event gathers blue chip players from across the country, modeled after the Nike Peach Jam held nearby two weeks earlier.
North Augusta parks chief Rick Meyer says the Nike Nationals will mirror the Peach Jam with 24 teams. The ladies tournament runs through July and Nike will bring its top teams for the event.
New York born quarterback Alex Smith, the April draft’s number one pick, signs a six year 57 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The agreement guarantees 24 million and could spark a rush of first round signings including Troy Williamson and Logan Mankins.
USC Aiken junior Dane Burkhart captured a U S Amateur qualifier berth at Woodside Plantation with a 7-under 137, firing 65 in the first round and 72 in round two. He trails winner Stephen Poole by four shots in a strong field that included five qualifiers for Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
Aiken’s Kevin Eisner missed a playoff by one stroke on No 8 while Burkhart fought to post a Sunday 65. Poole of Clemson noted the details as qualifiers edge closer to the NCAA Division I championship this spring.
Former Silver Bluff and South Carolina star Troy Williamson remains in contract talks with the Minnesota Vikings. Agent David Canter says proposals have been exchanged and negotiations could accelerate after Alex Smith signed with San Francisco. Williamson could open camp as the fifth receiver, with early duties in specific packages to build confidence.
Retief Goosen and Phil Mickelson defeated Tiger Woods and John Daly 5 and 3 in the final Monday Night Golf installment at The Bridges Rancho Santa Fe. Goosen, subbing late, birdied five of the last seven holes to clinch the win as lights illuminated the closing holes.
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