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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2008
Page
11
SENECA AP reports Clemson baseball coach Jack Leggett’s Lake Keowee home was heavily damaged by fire on Sunday while Leggett was away on vacation. Fire Chief Richie Caudill says no one was home when the blaze started.
The piece previews five sports stories as Beijing hosts the Games with focus on Michael Phelps who trained in Ann Arbor and aims to surpass Mark Spitz with a potential record haul. It notes host country controversy, including protests over the torch, human rights concerns, and smog concerns ahead of the Aug. 9 start.
Michael Phelps holds world records in four of five individual events and led the fast year in the 100 butterfly after sweeping five races at the Omaha trials. The article also notes upcoming additions to Olympic events including 10 km open water swimming BMX table tennis team fencing and a women steeplechase. NBC coverage centers on Phelps as the Games approach.
Spartanburg report on Steve Smith shaping his career arc from volatile youngster to veteran. He studies the all time receiving list, cites Jerry Rice ahead of Tim Brown and Isaac Bruce, and aims to raise his own 5,927 yards on 431 catches. He notes past faults but stays focused on growth and consistency.
St. Louis pounded Atlanta 12 3 with Albert Pujols driving in three and Joe Mather going 3 for 4 with a homer. Braden Looper earned the win over rookie Charlie Morton, whose rough start stretched Atlanta’s skid to three games in the NL East race.
Midland Valley High School shortstop T J Cochran signed to continue his baseball career at Coker College next season. As a senior leader he posted 45 hits 20 RBIs 35 runs 7 doubles 3 triples and 4 steals while posting a .925 fielding percentage. He joins six Mustang seniors who will play at the college level including Josh Adams Josh White Cody McElhane y Zach Herron and Josh Hatcher. The Mustangs reached the Class AAA Lower State finals before losing to Brookland Cayce.
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