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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1996
Page
9
A brief feature spotlights Lee and local reaction to ongoing events. The piece notes community interest and mentions neighboring figures involved in the spotlight, outlining potential impacts on civic life.
Columbia high school standout Jordan Goetzman lost to Eric Roberts of Wade Hampton 653 36 64 in the Class AAAA state singles semifinals at Park Lane Tennis Center. Goetzman helped Aiken High to its first state title last weekend and reached last year’s finals before retiring.
Pat Day escaped injury after being unseated before the first Churchill Downs race. He had won the Preakness Stakes the day before. Doctors said Day has a clean bill of health and is resting at home after reporting a headache.
The calendar lists USC Aiken playing in the NCAA Division II championship in Edmond Oklahoma on Monday May 20. The event features another NCAA II club in a regional format at Powdernou Field with a 2 p.m. start.
The lineup features the Cubs at Braves on TBS at 7 30 p m The Panthers face the Penguins in the NHL Playoffs on ESPN at 7 20 p m The Jazz oppose the Sonics in NBA Playoffs on TNT at 9 p m This outlines the night’s televised games.
USC Aiken begins the Division II Championship in Edmond Oklahoma as a national title contender. The Pacers, ranked No. 1, seek their first national title after five-year runs near the top with seniors Kassel Blackburn Huuska leading a strong lineup.
Jason Gabriel a former South Aiken High star won the Golf Capital Invitational on the Cadillac Cup circuit by three strokes at Goshen Plantation Golf Club. He led after a 67 on Saturday and finished 2 under on Sunday for a 2 under 142 total. Jeff Keck finished second at 145, with Mike Kerbelis and Jim Langham tied for third at 146.
Atlanta moves into NL East lead at 28 15 as Montreal loses in San Diego. Chipper Jones says Braves typically excel in the second half and John Smoltz earns his ninth win after a 16 hit day. Justice out for season, team gaps filled by other hitters.
USC Aiken men’s basketball coach Larry Epperly announced the signings of Sheralton White from Myrtle Beach High School and Corey Faggins from Fork Union Prep. White, a 6 foot 4 forward, averaged 12 points and 4 rebounds with strong shooting, while Faggins, a 5 foot 11 guard, posted around nine points per game last season and is described as a versatile combo guard.
A scorching 96 degree day preceded two close polo matches. Alan Corey led East Bay to an 8-5 win over Reynolds Plantation, while Lito Salatino boosted Briar Patch to a 53 win over Remah Creek. Injuries and weather shaped a dramatic afternoon at Aiken polo.
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