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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1996
Page
6
Chicago pounded Orlando to complete a four game sweep of the defending Eastern Conference champions. Lee led with 45 points as the spotlight shone on Chicago’s big win.
Finis Horne, athletic director and longtime men's basketball coach at Lander University, plans to retire June 30, 1997. He started the intercollegiate athletics program in 1968 and has posted a 476-379 record, making him the state’s winningest active basketball coach. He announced the plan to allow a smooth transition.
Five Aiken junior players claimed titles at the YMCA Junior Invitational in Clinton. Winners include Stacey Percival, Charity Siegmund, Audrey George, Roddy Cantey, and Harry Cantey across Girls 10 and 12 under and Boys 14 under events. Percival and Bromley also reached finals but fell to opponents from Columbia, Clinton, and Lexington.
The Columbia A's defeated the North Augusta White Sox 7-3 Sunday in a semipro baseball game. Tim Williams went 3-for-4 while Bill Albrecht struck out eight in a losing effort. Jim Feazell added two hits including a double and a homer for North Augusta. The White Sox, now 3-3, face the Columbia Rangers Sunday at 3 p.m. in Columbia.
On TV schedule lists Coca-Cola 600 at 7 pm and RPM 2Night at 7 pm. ESPN2 shows Panthers at Penguins at 7 30 pm. Braves at Cubs on ESPN or TBS, Jazz at Sonics in NBA playoffs, French Open coverage, and Braves at Cubs again on USA and TBS through May 29.
Clemson with 49 15 records earns fourth seed at the College World Series in Omaha. Miami, 47 13, 15 time visitor and two time champion, opens against Clemson as the fourth seed in Friday’s opener. Alabama, 49 17, tops seed, opens against Oklahoma State, 45 9, in the 50th annual CWS.
Tom Glavine pitched seven strong innings allowing four hits and one run to pace the Atlanta Braves past the Chicago Cubs 9 1. Ryan Klesko hit a second career grand slam, boosting Atlanta’s win streak and lifting Glavine to 6 3 with an eight start unbeaten stretch. The Braves, boasting a majors leading 2.75 ERA, feature four starters in the NL top 10.
Chicago faces Seattle or Utah survivor after sweeping Orlando 106 101 to reclaim Eastern title. Jordan scored 45 as Bulls end Magic dream and set up potential Finals clash with West winner. Jordan credits team effort and a 72 win season as motivation.
Aiken Standard columnist David Caraviello notes North Augusta High School basketball coach Ron McKie resigns after four successful seasons. He led a resilient Jackets program, produced tournament runs, and kept pace with Lexington and Irmo, though lacking fulltime assistants amid rising regional powerhouses.
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