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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1996
Page
6
A pitcher, back with the team after shoulder surgery, threw seven hitless innings in his first start against the Athletics. The return performance showcased sharp control and steady velocity, signaling a strong comeback as the club pursues the season’s early goals.
Michelle McGann edged Laura Davies and Barb Whitehead after a birdie on the third playoff hole to claim the LPGAs Rail Classic in Springfield Illinois. Davies started strong with a 66 to join at 14 under 202, while Whitehead finished bogey free or with a final birdie miss and McGann sealed the title with a closing 68 earning 86250 and lifting year earnings to 429581.
Calendar note lists September 3 Tuesday events with Volleyball Silver Blur at South Aiken at 5 30 PM and September 4 Wednesday Soccer USC Aiken at Georgia Southern at 4. The incomplete line omits final time.
At 7 30 p m the Braves meet the Reds in baseball while U S Open tennis and a Southern 500 auto race air. Hockey features the U S versus Slovakia at 8 p m with Tennis on US Open coverage on 1X SportSouth and SportSouth channels.
South Carolina coach Brad Scott recalls mentor and former Florida State recruiter Gene McDowell who mentored him at FSU and later pranked and challenged him as they prepare for Saturday’s matchup. Scott says McDowell’s tough talk shaped his recruiting ethos and career path despite the sniping.
USC Aiken enters the 1996 season focused on dominance in the Peach Belt Athletic Conference. Returning six starters led by Kim Merrill and Roxanna Rivera, the team aims to win the PBAC, surpass 30 wins, and reach the regional playoffs, with Nancy Luebbers and Nyree anchoring the offense and defense.
Cincinnati turned a late deficit into a 7-6 win over Atlanta as Curtis Goodwin delivered a bases-loaded bunt for a go-ahead single in the seventh. Joe Oliver homered earlier, Eduardo Perez and Oliver added run-producing hits, and Jeff Brantley earned the save. The Braves stranded eight runners in the first four innings.
The Dallas Cowboys were routed by the Chicago Bears 26 with star Emmitt Smith carted off after a hard tackle late in the game. Smith suffered neck and shoulder injuries during Dallas final possession as medical staff stabilized him for transport to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Coach Barry Switzer called the display ugly and full of mistakes, with Deion Sanders contributing 107 plays but unable to spark a comeback.
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