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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1996
Page
13
A dramatic comeback saw a player erase a two sets to one deficit to defeat Vince Spadea at the US Open. The match showcased resilience as the winner mounted a late surge to claim the victory.
The Aiken County Gamecock Club will hold its third annual Kickoff Party Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Misty Lake clubhouse off Ascanga Lake Road. Guests include university reps and a magician from France. Free admission with hot dogs hamburgers cokes and beer provided. Call 643-0090 or 649-5974 for details.
The South Aiken High School Athletic Booster Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the commons area of the school. All interested parents may call 642 5458 for details. Pee Wee football late registration set for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with Bill Wertz listed at 648 7155 for information.
Calendar notes a Hopeland Farms event, the Hopeland Horse Trials, scheduled for 8 a.m. on Sunday September 1. The event features equestrian competition and is listed as a local sporting outing.
A packed broadcast lineup features U S Open tennis and golf, hockey between Sweden and Finland, Steelers at Jaguars, Falcons at Panthers, Southern 500 auto race, Braves at Cubs, Hamed vs Medina boxing, Dodgers at Phillies, Yankees at Athletics, NHRA Nationals, and Cowboys at Bears among others across ESPN, TNT, TBS, USA, ESPN2 and more.
Dale Jarrett focuses on winning the Winston Select Million at Darlington Raceway as he chases the Winston Cup title with nine races left. A strong qualifying run gives him pole for the Southern 500, while strategic fuel stops threaten to alter his path to the title and the big bonus.
Denny Neagle gave up three runs in 5 2 3 innings in his Atlanta debut as Chicago pounded the Braves 12-0. Frank Castillo outpitched the newcomer, yielding two hits in 6 2 3 innings for his first win in eight decisions against Atlanta, while Cubs catcher Brian McRae homered twice and Chicago built a big early lead.
North Carolina overwhelmed Clemson 45-0 in Chapel Hill in front of 47 500 fans. Chris Keldorf threw two touchdown passes in his Tar Heels debut as UNC defense dominated the Tigers, who managed only a 12 yard longest play.
In Charlotte, the Falcons and Panthers renew a strong NFC Southeast rivalry set after two close 1995 meetings. Both teams improved on defense with veteran additions while Carolina added All-Pro Eric Davis and Kevin Greene to a unit that ranked seventh last season.
No. 2 seed Michael Chang trailed 2 1 in the fourth set against Vince Spadea with Spadea serving for the match. Chang rallied to win the fourth set and powered through the fifth to claim a 6 4 5 7 6 3 victory in 3 hours 50 minutes. Spadea rued nerves after his late fourth set bid.
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