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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1996
Page
6
A dramatic five set quarterfinal at the US Open ends after 4 hours 8 minutes with a victory over Alex Corretja. The match showcases endurance and high level tennis, highlighting the winner's tenacity and clutch play in late games.
Aiken High School defeated Augusta Prep 15-9 15-12 and Midland Valley 15-8 15-3 on Thursday. Nicole Miles led with five kills and three aces against Augusta Prep, while Priscilla Carver added three kills and four aces and Miriam Roehrs 12 assists. Miles posted two kills four aces and 10 digs against Midland Valley. Carver had five aces and Roehrs 10 assists.
A slate of 8 p.m. football clashes features South Aen at Stratfor Midland Valley at North Augusta Ridge Spring Moneta at Saluda Swansea at Wagener-Valley Batesburg-Leesvile at Strom Wiliston-Elko at Bowman Wardlaw at Richard Winn Tonight. USC Aiken teams compete in Nanook events in Fairbanks and St Petersburg while USC Aiken runs in Sumter and the Whiskey Road Race starts at 8 a.m.
At 4 p.m. Bell Canadian Open golf on ESPN. 5:30 p.m. Miler 400 Time Trials NASCAR on ESPN2. 7:30 p.m. Autolite Platinum 250 Grand National on ESPN. 7:35 p.m. Mets at Braves baseball on TBS. 8 p.m. World Cup hockey on SportSouth. 9:30 p.m. boxing on ESPN2.
Anthony Wright finally seizes the Gamecocks quarterback job at Williams-Brice Stadium against Central Florida after watching two years. The sophomore becomes the program’s first new starter since 1992, facing high expectations, racial pressures, and comparisons to Heisman winners. Wright aims to lead with a strong mind and steady leadership.
Clemson football wide receiver Tony Horne was arrested for assault after allegedly punching a student at 1:30 am. He was suspended indefinitely by coach Tommy West as investigations noted multiple prior player arrests in the program.
Pete Sampras, exhausted and near collapse, defeated Alex Corretja in a four set rally marked by a midmatch vomiting and a dramatic fifth set finish. The defending champion advanced to face Goran Ivanisevic in the semifinal, after a 746 (7-5) 5-7 5-7 6-4 746 (9-7) marathon at the U.S. Open. Sampras received IV hydration and praised Tim Gullikson as he endured the brutal 4 hour 8 minute match amid a standing ovation.
Notre Dame, 1 000th game, survives a late rally by Vanderbilt to win 14 7. Ron Powlus passes for 216 yards and Marc Edwards scores on a 3 yard run with 4 59 left. Edwards fumbles three times, Vandy recovers four of seven Irish miscues, but defense holds.
North Augusta coach Gyles Hall says the heated rivalry will endure after Midland Valley dropped to Class AAA. North Augusta is 0-1 after a 47-26 loss to Strom Thurmond, while Midland Valley opened 1-0 with a 22-15 win over South Aiken.
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