McElhaney Spurs Belvedere in 15-2 Semiwin at Dixie Youth
Belvedere advanced to the Dixie Youth 8-9 year old All Star final with a 15-2 win over Midland Valley as Cody McElhaney went 2 for 2 with an RBI and three innings pitched. Aaron Hutto and Marty Gantt drove in runs while Midland Valley rookie Channing Benton had a two run single. Belvedere will meet Batesburg-Leesville in the title game at 7. Knox earns Wofford honor. Ex Cowboys Antonio Anderson signed by Panthers. Fermata suffers first defeat in swim season.
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Dixie Youth 89-year tournament kickoff in Batesburg
Calendar Friday June 25 shows Post 26 at West Columbia at 7 p m Belvedere faces Batesburg- Esville in the Dixie Youth event in Batesburg at 7 p m The 89 year old tournament venue and matchups listed with start times for local sports fans
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Sports on TV Schedule Highlights Nightline Golf and NBA Matchups
At 3 PM Buick Classic golf on ESPN, 4 PM LPGA Championship golf on Golf Channel, 60K qualifying for Save Marthagen in auto racing on ESPN2, 7:35 PM Mets at Braves on ESPN, Pazienza vs Cervantes boxing on TBS, Spurs at Knicks basketball on ESPN.
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Correction clears coach name for South Aiken boys track
The South Aiken High School boys track coach was misidentified in Sunday’s story. Eddie Buck is the coach, with volunteers Ken Cole and Russ Busbee assisting. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
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Knicks Still Believe Despite History in Finals Clash
New York trails San Antonio 3 1 in the NBA Finals and faces Game 5 at home. Coach Jeff Van Gundy says the team can win one home game and then steal a road game, as Marcus Camby and Kurt Thomas express belief despite injuries and tough play late in games.
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Braves rally in 11th as Jordan helps beat Expos
Atlanta right fielder Jordan returns from a sore wrist to deliver a clutch 11th inning single, bringing home Ozzie Guillen from second and lifting the Braves past the Montreal Expos 3-2. Guillen starts the rally with a single and steal, Chipper Jones is walked, and Jordan switches to a heavier bat to swing the decisive hit.
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Kisner Wins N A Junior in Cakewalk
Kevin Kisner, 15, the rising South Aiken High School sophomore, won the North Augusta Sertoma Junior Invitational at North Augusta Country Club with a 3-under 69, four strokes ahead of defending champion David Sligh. Kisner answered a late challenge with clutch putts after a risky shot into the trees nearly opened the door for Sligh.
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Post 26 stunned as Irmo storms back for 10-8 win
Irmo Post 26 led by three in the ninth but allowed six runs on one hit. Demetrick Drumming delivered a two run triple as Irmo capitalized on six Post 26 errors. Will Clayton scored on a misplayed ball and Jonathan Vega stole home to seal a dramatic comeback.
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Patriotism and sports mix in varied Olympic-like chatter
An opinion column mix of sports fandom and national pride references Wimbledon US Open Stanley Cup and NBA Finals. The writer jokes about crumpets and turkey bowling while noting American players like Sampras Agassi and Venus Williams. Mentions Mia Hamm and World Cup imagery with casual, humorous critique.
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