Rome Defeats Jackets to Split Series in Rome
The Rome Braves beat the Augusta GreenJackets 5 to 3 at State Mutual Stadium Friday night, scoring twice in the eighth to take the lead. Rome improves to 5-3 against Augusta this season and earns the series split.
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Trembley Fired as Orioles Manager Interim Coach Named
Baltimore Orioles fire manager Dave Trembley as the team holds the worst major league record. President Andy MacPhail names third base coach Juan Samuel interim manager, succeeding Trembley who took over on June 18, 2007. Trembley is the second MLB manager dismissed this season following Trey Hillman in Kansas City.
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Freshman Ryan Carpenter earns all state golf honors at Quail Creek
South Africa's Lloyd Yaun uncovers that Ryan Carpenter's two day 149 at the Class AAA state tournament made him the first freshman to earn all state in T-Bred golf history. Carpenter shot 79 in day one and 70 in day two, staying calm under pressure.
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Dale Roberts Honored With First Annual Global State Qualifier
Aiken resident Virgie Dale Roberts died at 48 on February 26. This weekend Citizens Park hosts the First Annual Dale Roberts Global State Qualifier, a USSSA baseball event Roberts championed in Aiken with SC state director Jason Gross. The tournament runs all day today and Sunday featuring 30 plus teams from South Carolina and Georgia.
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Petrey leaves legacy in area high school football
John Petrey, longtime defensive coach and athletic director at Strom Thurmond, Swansea and Aiken high schools, died after a glioblastoma diagnosis at age 50. A USC Aiken alumnus, he was revered as a mentor and educator by coaches and players across the region.
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Zito Aims for Third Belmont Triumph in Six Years
Nick Zito the Brooklyn born Hall of Fame trainer seeks his third Belmont Stakes win in six years as Ice Box and Fly Down top a 12 horse field. First Dude looms as a strong threat with Dale Romans noting the mile and a half Belmont favors his horse. A hot humid day with possible storms and a large crowd are forecast as Game On Dude and other contenders vie for the Test of the Champion.
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