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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1996
Page
6
The Spotlight defeated the Mets to end a nine game losing streak, securing its first win since September 22, 1995. The comeback marked a season turning point as key players delivered late.
Memphis Tennessee April St Jude Classic round one sees John Daly return after headaches and card a funder par 64 to share the lead with John Cook Nike Tour’s Patrick Lee and rookie Mike Swartz atop a quartet chasing by one stroke.
NEW YORK AP reports Albert Belle's suspension was cut from three games to two after a union-backed proposal. AL president Gene Budig said focus must return to the field and approved the two-game ban with a $25,000 fine, the league's highest. Belle will miss two games Friday as Cleveland hosts New York in a doubleheader.
Coral Gables Florida AP Miami receiver Jammi German was arrested on burglary and assault charges after a beating of a track athlete who allegedly called German gay. Teammates James Burgess and Jeff Taylor were named in the police report but not charged.
Calendar entry notes a Friday baseball game for Post 26 at St George on June 21 with no further details on time or venue.
At 3 pm Bell Atlantic Classic Golf airs on ESPN. ESPN shows U S Olympic Trials Track and Field at 3 pm and 7:30 pm on ESPN2. NASCAR Dash Series broadcasts at 7:50 pm on ESPN2.
The Aiken Standard corrects an error in Thursday edition about the Houndslake Swim Team meet. Lesley Firestone won two events against Montclair and Cheryl Durden, previously omitted, also won two events.
Belvedere defeated VRA Blue 7-4 in the Dixie Youth 9-year-old baseball championship at Howard Field to finish the tournament undefeated. Coach Joey Redd praised the team after a close title game with multiple lead changes. Chris Key starred on the mound and in the field with a key double play, as Brett Williams and Wes singer contributed two hits each for Belvedere.
Aiken Post 26 rallys to beat Orangeburg twice and stay undefeated at 11-0 in a doubleheader. Grant Newman lined a walk-off error scoring Kirby Langley in game two for a 10-9 win after a 2-1 opener. Coach Bruce Zuehlke praised the resilience as the team heads into playoffs.
Seattle star Ken Griffey Jr undergoes hand surgery to repair a chipped bone in his right hand. Team physician Dr. Larry Pedegana says recovery will take about three to five weeks with a full return expected, likely causing him to miss the All Star Game in Philadelphia.
Associated Press reports Phil Jackson will coach the Chicago Bulls for the 1996-97 season in a one year contract. Terms undisclosed but he is expected to earn at least 2.5 million, ranking behind Riley and Calipari in pay. Jackson cited family timing and the team’s unity as reasons to stay.
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