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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1996
Page
10
In his fourth start since reentering the Yankees rotation, a pitcher threw a no hitter against Seattle. The game marked a standout performance as the team pushed for wins, with page 11A featuring the full story and reactions from teammates.
In Durham, Florida State and Clemson lead the ACC with 43-13 records. Florida State dominates early conference play with 19-5 and features top hitters, while Clemson relies on pitching depth led by Kris Benson and Ken Vining who is day to day after a line drive. Duke opens as No. 7 seed as Favre seeks league rehab after entering the substance program.
American Legion Post 26 will hold its first baseball practice today at 6 30 p m at USC Aiken Satcher Field. Prospective players should report to the field. Midland Valley High School coach Bruce Zuehike will coach the team.
Calendar notes show May 15 has South Aiken girls soccer at Spring Valley and North Augusta girls at Northwest in Class AAA playoffs. May 16 features AAAA golf state tournament at Furman Golf Club Greenville and North Augusta or Easley versus South Ken boys at Hagood Stadium Dias AAAA playoffs at 7:90 p.m.
Sports on TV lists matchups including Pirates at Braves on SportSouth at 7 90 pm and Mariners at Yankees on ESPN plus Hawks at Magic on ESPN and Mots at Padres on TNT and ESPN channel listings for the night.
South Aiken High School visits Spring Valley High School for a second round Lower State Class AAAA girls soccer playoff game. North Augusta and Northwestern meet in Rock Hill for the Upper State second round. Key players include Karen Markham Suzie Harris and Simone Houdasheldt with standout goalkeeping by Kelly Jones and Carrie Warner. South Aiken, an Upper State school, plays in the Lower State playoffs this year.
John Smoltz improved to 8-1 with eight consecutive decisions won as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-8. Fred McGriff and Javy Lopez drove in three runs apiece, Lopez matching a career-high four hits, while manager Bobby Cox praised Smoltz's confidence. The Braves, riding a 9-1 stretch in 10 games, hold a major league leading eighth win for Smoltz and remain atop the NL with strong pitching and offense.
Unbridleds Song the Derby favorite and Grindstone exit the Preakness field, leaving 10 entrants. The owner’s camp plans future races at Belmont Park and Monmouth, with the horse to be evaluated before continuing. No-Show status shifts betting expectations and dulls the event’s anticipated intensity.
Associated Press reports Magic Johnson announced his retirement from the NBA, stating he is ready to pursue business interests. The 36 year old guard had returned to the Lakers in 1992-93, played 32 games, averaging 14.6 points, 6.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds, but was sidelined by a calf injury before the playoffs. Johnson, who turns 37 in August, says the decision is not health related and his terms reflect his choice to move on.
Chicago Bulls rally past New York Knicks 94 81 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals behind Michael Jordan's 35 points and a double double from Scottie Pippen. The Bulls extended their postseason dominance over New York, with five wins in eight years.
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