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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2003
Page
13
Summerville coach McKissick seeks his 500th career victory as the team hosts a key matchup tonight on Page 3B. The longtime leader aims to reach a historic milestone, guiding the program with a seasoned playbook and steady defense.
U S Representative John Spratt saluted Clemson University on the House floor for the Tigers NCAA title won in May with a two stroke victory over Oklahoma State. He praised coach Larry Penley and senior D J Trahan for leading Clemson to its first national golf championship.
Chicago Minnesota Twins third base coach Al Newman suffered a brain hemorrhage but tests showed no aneurysm. He remained hospitalized in serious condition after being stricken Wednesday night.
Local sports slate includes Lower Richland vs South Aiken and Abbeville vs Silver Bluff at 7 30 p m along with North Augusta at Gaffney North Central at Wagener Salley Ridge Spring Monetta at Batesburg Leesville Strom Thurmond at Saluda Williston Elko at Pelion Patrick Henry at Wardlaw Midland Valley at Aiken 8 p m Brigadoon vs J C Express in New Bridge Polo Invitational at Langdon Road Polo Club 10 a m Aiken vs Stella Artois at Cato Farms noon Dahlwood vs Foxdale Equine at New Bridge Polo 3 p m Cato Farms Millpond at New Bridge Polo 5 p m
A packed schedule shows Constellation Energy Classic on Golf Channel at 1 30 p m with 3 p m Sylvania 300 qualifying for auto racing on TNT and 4 p m John Deere Classic golf on ESPN.
Silver Bluff High School product Troy Williamson booted a 99 yard catch and run for a school record against Virginia, tying the SEC long play. Marcus Lawrence, a Petticoat Junction native, anchors USC defense with 12 tackles in the season opener and key plays. The pair look to challenge No 8 Georgia in a CBS 3:30 p.m. game, as Williamson adds six touchdowns this season.
Aiken High School coach Carey Johnson says a victory would boost the Hornets confidence after a brutal early schedule. He notes losses to top teams and a 0-3 record while Midland Valley comes off defeats and injury woes as both sides look for a spark before facing each other.
South Aikien High School suffered a 28-21 defeat as Airport High blocked two punts for scores and held on to ruin the Thoroughbreds home opener. Darrel Feaster blocked a punt and Michael Stewart recovered for a 7-0 lead. South Africa trailed 28-14 late before two late passes fell incomplete.
Philadelphia Phillies built an early lead in Atlanta as Greg Maddux failed to hold pace. Bobby Abreu, Chase Utley, and Marlon Byrd supplied key hits while Brett Myers earned the win over the Braves. Burrell added two RBIs in an 8-3 victory that tightens the NL wild-card race.
Matt Franco homered in the fifth as Greg Maddux improved to 14 11 and extended his streak of at least 15 wins to 15 straight seasons tying Cy Young for the longest such run. The Phillies postponed any celebration until Maddux secures another win in Montreal after a two inning start and a 7 12 hit, 323 inning season. Gary Sheffield went 3 for 4 and Marcus Giles doubled twice to tie the modern franchise record with 47 this season.
In Löddeköpinge Sweden the Solheim Cup opened with a solemn ceremony honoring Anna Lindh and marking the Sept 11 anniversary. European captain Catrin Nilsmark and U S captain Patty Sheehan led teams as players entered a tense start before Barseback Golf & Country Club hosts about 30 000 fans. The United States leads the series 5 2 after last year’s 15 1 2 to 12 1 2 victory in Minnesota.
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