Simmons to Transfer After Losing Clemson Quarterback Role
Willie Simmons, who surrendered the starting Clemson job last fall to freshman Charlie Whitehurst, plans to transfer to another Division I A school to preserve his final year of eligibility. The senior aims for more playing time as he pursued a college career started in 1999 under coach Tommy Bowden.
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Sports action schedule spans golf, racing, boxing and more
A dense list shows events from Augusta to Aiken and Palmetto Golf Club including golf majors and tours on The Golf Channel ESPN USA Speed Channel and others. Auto racing NASCAR Indy golf tennis and basketball matchups across days and venues with times in the evening and afternoon.
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Hope returns to Thoroughbreds as first Black coach
Carlos Hope, former aide at South Aiken High, takes over the varsity boys basketball program becoming the school's first Black head coach in its three major sports and the youngest Region 4-AAAA basketball coach by two months. He returns from Burke County High and replaces long-time coach Donnie Holland.
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South Aiken Defends Southern Cross Title At Palmetto
The Southern Cross golf tourney starts at Palmetto Golf Club with 24 teams in a 36 hole two day event. South Aiken defends title but misses last year’s low medalist Kevin Eisner now at Georgia. Gaffney and Wando emerge as strong contenders among many participating schools.
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Allen Koon
Cedar Creek Golf Club
Empire Maker heals in Derby buildup at Churchill Downs
Empire Maker, the Derby favorite, faced a bruised right front hoof two days before the race. Trainer Bobby Frankel insisted the colt was 100 percent, while rival Ron Elis warned the injury could complicate the odds. A special three quarter shoe was used during a morning workout as officials consider the impact on the 11⁄4 mile run.
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South Aiken Tennis Upsets Dorman in Playoffs
The South Aiken High School Thoroughbreds defeated Dorman High School 5 2 on the road in Spartanburg to advance in the state playoffs. The match was closer than the final score indicates with several tight sets before the win.
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Waltrip captures Busch pole at Richmond after rain delay
Michael Waltrip earned the Busch Series pole at Richmond International Raceway as qualifying stretched 3 hours 40 minutes due to surface water from recent rain. Dion Ciccarelli and Jason Rudd crashed early, prompting officials to treat the track. NASCAR officials and drivers debated resuming, aiming to field all 49 cars.
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