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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1996
Page
8
American Lee shoots 9 under par 63 to take the lead at the Coral Open, finishing one stroke ahead of the field. The young standout dominates the early round with accurate irons and a molten putter, setting a strong pace for the championship.
Clemson may suspend four football players charged with rape and bar them from campus until summer 1998. Acting judicial officer Verna Howell recommended the punishment after the charges. An appeals hearing was set for March 7, to be closed to the public. The players’ lawyer said they will plead not guilty.
The Cleveland outfielder Albert Belle was fined 50 000 dollars for cursing at NBC reporter Hannah Storm during Game 3 of the World Series on October 24. The sanction stands as the largest monetary penalty ever given to a baseball player.
Friday schedule features Aiken area basketball playoffs at Northwest AAA at 7 p.m. USC Aiken hosts Limestone baseball at 3 p.m. South Aiken meets Greenwood at Midland Valley at 5 p.m. Aiken faces Silver Bluff at Midland Alley at 7:30 p.m. Softball has New York Tech visiting USC Aiken at 2:30 p.m.
TV listings show FHP Health Care Classic at 1 pm on ESPN and 4 pm golf from Doral Open. ESPN carries Tucson Open at 7:30 pm, Texas ABM at SMU women’s basketball at 7:30 pm on ESPN2. Knicks at Jazz on TNT at 8 pm and Hornets at Timberwolves on ESPN later in the evening.
Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith, once Cubs teammates and 1989 rookie year rivals for top honors, reunite with the Atlanta Braves. Walton joined as an outfielder depth and Smith serves as pinch hitter, both embracing bench roles after storied early careers.
Aiken High School girls basketball eyes a potential state title at Carolina Coliseum after strong defense has powered a late-season push. Coach Aubrey Pompey cites defense as the key factor in winning, with the team aiming to sharpen offense for the Class AAAA Upper State final. The Lady Hornets, 22-3, head to Rock Hill to face Northwestern in the third round with the winner advancing to the Upper State final and a possible home game if Greenwood loses. The state championship is set for Friday at 7 p.m. in Columbia.
Derek Moore, a 6-9 freshman center from Australia on USC Aiken, was named Peach Belt Conference rookie of the year and earned second team all conference honors. He averaged 12.4 points and 7.7 rebounds with 97 blocks in 26 games, including two triple doubles against Southern Wesleyan and Augusta.
North Augusta’s Yellow Jackets were eliminated by Boiling Springs 64 53 in the Class AAA Upper State playoff game. Coach Ron McKie lamented cold shooting after North Augusta offered open looks. Quincy Haywood led Boiling Springs with 32 points, scoring inside and out including a 3 pointer.
Janzen shoots a 9 under 63 to lead the Doral Ryder Open first round by one stroke over Michael Bradley and two over Curt Byrum. Royer trails five behind after an opening 68 as Janzen seeks consistency after a tough 1995 season.
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