Belvedere claims Dixie Youth title with complete game two-hitter
Belvedere edges Batesburg-Leesville 5 to 4 behind Marty Gantts complete game and Cody McElhaneys two ribbies to capture the Dixie Youth tournament. McElhaney went 2 for 3 with two runs batted in as Russell Middleton also drove in a run in the victory.
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Russell Middleton
Saturday Sports TV Schedule Highlights
A packed Saturday lineup features Golf Channel coverage from the Compaq European Grand Prix at 9 am and the Senior Players Championship at 2 pm. ESPN carries Canada versus Russia women’s soccer at noon, NHL Draft at noon on ESPN, Yankees at Orioles at 1 pm, and Mets at Braves at 7:05 pm. Additional events include Wimbledon at 1 pm on WEXG, Buick Classic golf at 4 pm, and women’s basketball Phoenix at Detroit at 4 pm.
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Spurs Rally Past Knicks For First NBA Title
The Spurs beat the Knicks 78 77 in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden to secure San Antonio’s first NBA championship. Finals MVP Jim Duncan scored 81 points in the series as Avery Johnson’s late jumper sealed the win after Latrell Sprewell missed a final inbounds shot.
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Duncan
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Butler Aiming For State Meet Javelin Victory
Midland Valley standout Willie Butler heads to the South Carolina State Association Meet in Columbia with 27 Palmetto Track teammates after winning javelin, discus and shot put at the Upper State Region. He eyes a repeat despite limited javelin experience and adapts his throwing style with coach Brian Stewart and Russ Busbee guiding his progress. Butler emphasizes a win mindset and confidence in facing new competition.
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South Carolina
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Russ Busbee
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Mets Dominate Braves Behind Reed In 10-2 Win
New York surged past Atlanta 10-2 as Rick Reed shut down the Braves through 6 13 innings and contributed an RBI in the pivotal sixth. The Mets extended their hot streak, while Atlanta pitchers struck out 13 but yielded 13 hits and 10 walks after a 45 minute lights delay.
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Enny Agbayani
Ohn Olerud
Robin Ventura
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Olerud
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Andruw Jones
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Local girls soccer all stars headed to North South Classic
South Aiken seniors Cristy Howell and Meghan Clemmens and Aiken juniors Marcelle Brown and Corey Sherman were chosen for the North South All Star Classic in Greer at Shamrock Stadium. Howell signed with Coker College and Clemmens excelled as a versatile scorer and leader.
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Meghan Clemmens
Marcelle Brown
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Kathy Linton
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Ginny Southworth
Mystery North Korea set to face United States in Foxboro clash
North Korea, one of the surprise teams at the Women's World Cup, travels to Foxboro Stadium to challenge host United States. A win could boost Korea into the quarterfinals or even first in Group A, while the US seeks a decisive result to clinch advancement.
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