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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 2003
Page
13
Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick advanced in straight sets at the U S Open, dominating their matches on Page 5B with swift victories and strong serves. The results boosted their chances in the tournament as they moved closer to the later rounds.
Snow Big Deal, in top health after a break, won the All American Derby at Ruidoso Downs setting a track mark for the yard distance. The horse led early, edged Talk About Me Oh My late, and held on strong after a months long rest due to a bruised tendon as a two year old.
SAINT-DENIS France Kelli White passed a drug test after winning the 200 meters but could lose her two gold medals from the World Championships. The results from the second test were revealed after officials said White had tested positive following her victory in the 100. White completed the sprint double in the 200 on Thursday. The South Aiken High School Athletic Booster Club will meet today at 7 p.m. in the campus area. Those interested in South African athletics are encouraged to attend.
The listing shows 11am U S Open tennis on WRDW followed by Mac Tools U S Nationals auto racing on ESPN2 at 11:30am and 1pm Red Sox at Phillies or Yankees at Blue Jays on ESPN. Other events include golf Deutsche Bank Championship at 3pm on Speed Channel and college football TCU at Tulane on ESPN plus women soccer U S vs Costa Rica on ESPN2.
Terry Labonte finally ends a 156 race winless streak by taking the 54th running of NASCAR's oldest 500 mile race at Darlington. He seized control late in the 367 lap event with a rapid pit stop and earned a celebratory victory lap before more than 65 000 fans. His brother Bobby praised his perseverance and the Labor Day weekend triumph marked a historic finish in Darlington history.
Larry Taylor serves as sports editor and provides contact details for scores and reporting. Readers may reach him at 803 648 2311 extension 220 or editorial aikenstandard.com for sports inquiries and updates.
Atlanta’s offense pounded Pittsburgh for a 10-4 win as Andruw Jones Vinny Castilla and Javy Lopez homered. Shane Reynolds benefited from run support improving to 11-7 while the Braves push toward a potential sixth 100-win season under Bobby Cox.
Georgia, ranked 11th, crushed Clemson 30-0 at Death Valley to stamp themselves as college football contenders. Defensive end Robert Geathers praised the team’s unity and projected more strong showings ahead as the defending SEC champions faced a stifled rushing effort from Musa Smith.
South Carolina battles to a 14-7 victory over Louisiana Lafayette but faces scrutiny over flat play. Coach Lou Holtz warns of readiness for Virginia as questions swirl about preparation after a poor showing against a Sun Belt foe.
Antonio Grant, a former North Augusta High School and USC standout, leaves for Shanghai with 17 Americans for a two week traveling team tour. Nine scheduled games could lead to deals with Chinese pro teams beginning in late November.
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