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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2006
Page
15
Venus Williams loses in the French Open quarterfinals as a rising Czech teenager defeats her to reach the semifinals. Williams was aiming for a deep run on the Paris clay but stumbled in a key match.
Roger Clemens pitched three innings for the Lexington Legends in a Tuesday night tuneup against Lake County, allowing one run with six strikeouts. He faced his son Koby, threw 62 pitches, and hinted at a possible major league return by June 22. The buzz drew about 9,000 tickets in Lexington.
Clemson star Tyler Colvin from North Augusta High School was picked 13th overall by the Chicago Cubs in the draft. He has a 23 game hitting streak and helped Clemson earn the top seed in the NCAA tournament. He plans to finish the season at Clemson before considering a contract.
Former Aiken High School star Roderquize Chandler, a Palmetto Dragons member, aims to reach the NFL level. He says he can contribute beyond a practice squad and recalls high school recruitment by multiple colleges, with USC as his focus.
Horacio Ramirez pitched eight innings to lift the Atlanta Braves over the Washington Nationals 5-3, ending a five game home skid. Adam LaRoche belted his 10th homer in the third inning and Andruw Jones added his 15th in the eighth, while Alfonso Soriano hit his 22nd for Washington.
Three area players bid for the U S Open at Ansley Golf Club Settin down Creek. Scott Brown USC Aiken 71 69 140 Kyle Bradley 71 74 145 former College of Charleston standout Matt Kuchar 68 67 135 tied for medalist Jason Duffner 67 68 135 Duffner edged Williams 136 Morse 137 earned the two remaining spots along with Williams and Morse from the Hooters Tour.
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