Elliott Wins Darlington to Claim Million Dollar Winston Bonus
Bill Elliott held off Cale Yarborough by six tenths of a second at Darlington International Raceway to win the Southern 500 and secure auto racing’s first Winston Million bonus. The victory, Elliott’s 10th of the season, boosted his earnings to $1,857,243.
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Television schedule highlights sports slate
Braves host Pirates at 1:35 p.m. on TBS. U S Open coverage runs 12:30 p.m. on CBS and 7:30 p.m. on USA. Alabama visits Georgia in a college football clash at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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Aiken Whiskey Road Race Set With Three Races this Saturday
The Aiken Recreation Department hosts Whiskey Road Race on Whiskey Road in front of the H Odell Weeks Activities Center with three events the 1 mile youth race at 745 am the 2 mile open race at 805 am and the 10 kilometer main race at 830 am Pre registration is 6 dollars until Wednesday and 7 dollars after with a free nylon duffle bag for pre registrants Contact the Aiken Recreation Department for registration information
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Cubs rout Braves 15-2 behind Botelho complete game
Chicago manager Jim Frey got the lineup card he would have ordered as Derek Botelho pitched a complete game in the Cubs 15-2 rout of Atlanta. The Cubs collected 15 hits, 11 walks and six unearned runs from three Braves errors, while Atlanta’s Len Barker took the loss.
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Despite Rout USC Can Play Better
South Carolina coach Joe Morrison said the Gamecocks can play better after a 56-17 win over The Citadel. The opener set school records for points and net yards, with hold tossing two touchdowns, Hagler extending his streak, and Dendy and Poole adding key scores as SC built a 28-0 halftime lead.
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Mustangs Triumph as Wright Breaks Free on 54-Yard TD
Midland Valley defeats Westside 14-0 at Richmond Academy Stadium as Kevin Wright breaks a double team for a 54-yard score in the third quarter to spark the Mustangs. William Walker adds a four-yard keeper for the second TD. Patrick Frye kicks both extra points. Wright, initially held to eight yards in the first half, shines in the second half lifting MV's season opener.
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This Week's High School Football Schedule
North Augusta at Aiken and South Aiken at Silver Bluff on Friday night at 8. Strom Thurmond travels to Batesburg Leesville while St Angela visits Allendale. Swansea plays Wagener Salley, Ridge Spring Monetta hosts Saluda and Williston Elko meets Ruffin at 8 p.m.
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