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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1996
Page
6
In The Spotlight earns MVP honors for the fourth time in a season marked by the highest percentage of first place votes since 1980 81. The recognition underscores sustained dominance by the league s top performer and celebrates a pivotal career milestone.
Michael Jordan earned his fourth NBA Most Valuable Player award as the Bulls posted the league’s best regular-season record. He claimed 109 of 113 first-place votes, tying Wilt Chamberlain with four MVPs. Jordan also led in scoring with an unprecedented eighth title and asked for at least 36 million to play the next two seasons.
Pittsburgh Penguins altered goaltending and tactics to defeat the Florida Panthers 3 2 Monday night, tying the Eastern Conference finals. Mario Lemieux returned from illness to assist a goal and score one, while Jaromir Jagr and Lemieux beat John Vanbiesbrouck. Patrick Barrasso made 30 saves in his first start since April 24. Also USC coach Brad Scott to address the Gamecock Club tonight in Augusta with dinner at 6 45 and tickets at 10 adults 6 children.
Calendar note details May 21 events in Esmond California include NCAA Division action and a Pomona College Cup at 2 pm. The day features multiple college games and a prominent tournament at Pom fie with local listings.
Tuesday May 25 broadcast lineup includes Cubs at Braves on Base Ball at 7:90 p.m. on TBS. Avalanche at Fed Wings in NHL Playoffs on ESPN 7:30 p.m. Magic at Bulls in NBA Playoffs on TNT. Robinson versus Mojas boxing on USA at 9 p.m.
The Atlantic Coast Conference claimed five NCAA baseball bids led by ACC champion Virginia and including Clemson Florida State NC State and Georgia Tech. Clemson hosts Charleston Southern in the Atlantic Regional at Tiger Field while Florida State NC State Virginia and Georgia Tech travel to their regional sites.
USC Aiken coach C J Sherman announces four players signed letters of intent for next season Elizabeth Hamilton from Los Alamos New Mexico Michelle Dobson from Fairfield California Susanna Ruotsalainen from Haapajarvi Finland and Brooke Biechman from Redding California Hamilton a 6 foot setter hitter was a two time all state player at Los Alamos High School Dobson a 5 8 guard two time all conference and all league player at Vanden High School Ruotsalainen 5 10 played on a junior national championship team in Finland in 1988 will be classified as a sophomore with three years to play Biechman 5 10 was a two time all league player at Enterprise High School Sherman calls them a tremendous group with height power and experience that will boost the outside middle and overall depth of the team.
Atlanta bats explode for 18 runs against Chicago as Chipper Jones and rookie Tyler Houston drive in five RBIs each. Jones goes 3-for-5 with a three run homer in a seven run second inning. Houston hits his first major league homer and adds a two run single. Braves extend win streak to four and boost batting average to .280.
Dwight Smith jokes about lotion in McGriff’s locker after his 300th homer. McGriff, 71st to reach the milestone, sees himself as Mr. Consistency and rivals chase flashier stars. Braves beat Cincinnati 9 5 as he continues steady production.
In the 1995-96 season the Aiken area’s two high schools, Aiken and South Aiken, dominated Region 3-AAAA with 21 of 51 championships over four years. The impending addition of Irmo signals a shift, but Aiken and South Aiken have set a high standard across golf tennis and other sports.
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