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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Gay, Baird lead at Sea Island SPORTS ITEMS
BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Heavy fog allowed Brian Gay a quick nap, and he no longer felt so sluggish after traveling halfway around the world from Shanghai to Sea Island. Gay had enough energy Thursday to make eight birdies on his way to a 7-under 63, giving him a share of the lead with Briny Baird among early starters in the McGladrey Classic. Bishopville native and defending champion Tommy Gainey was among 54 players who did not finish the opening round because of a fog delay lasting nearly two hours. NBA HEAT CLIPPERS
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MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 29 points, 11 in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Clippers 10297 on Thursday night. LeBron James added 18 points for the Heat (4-2), who won their third straight and extended their club record by scoring at least 100 points in a sixth consecutive game to start the season. Chris
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Briny Baird, above, and Brian Gay were tied for the lead on Thursday after the first round of the McGladrey Classic in St. Simons Island, Ga., was suspended. Defending champion and Bishopville native Tommy Gainey did not finish his first round.
Bosh, playing for the first time since his wife delivered a baby earlier this week, finished with 12 points for Miami. Blake Griffin had 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Clippers (3-3). His dunk with 31 seconds left got the Clippers within four, but Griffin allowed about 15 seconds to run off the clock without fouling James on the ensuing possession. CUBS HIRE RENTERIA
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs hired Padres bench coach Rick Renteria as their new manager Thurs-
day, bringing in a 51-year-old, first-year skipper they hope will develop their young talent and help establish the long-suffering franchise as a regular postseason contender. MCCLENDON LANDS SEATTLE JOB
SEATTLE— Lloyd McClendon wanted to be in Seattle three years ago, when he finished as a runner-up to Eric Wedge for the Mariners’ managerial opening. Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik was impressed that every time he crossed paths with McClendon in the time that passed, there was no sulking or
no hard feelings about losing out. RANGERS SIGN PEREZ
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and left-hander Martin (mar-TEEN’) Perez have agreed to a $12.5 million, four-year contract that includes three club options through 2020. Thursday’s agreement came after Perez went 10-6 with a 3.62 ERA as a rookie. He started the season on the disabled list after breaking his left forearm in a spring training game. From wire reports
Sumter Speedway closes regular season Saturday BY CODY TRUETT Special To The Item The purse in each division will be increased as Sumter Speedway closes out its 2013 season on Saturday. The Bomber-4 division has had some of the closest racing action all season and one of the strongest points battles as well. Luke Wilson and Bucky Deberry have banged their way to wins over the past two events and will look to wrap up the season with another victory. The purse is increased to $250. The Street Stock division has huge fields the last two events with 16 and 18 cars, respectively. That number could increase on Saturday as the winner will take home $600. The Crate Late Model division always draws a large crowd for the season finale. Last year, 17
drivers were in the field as Brandon Overton put on a clinic on his way to the win. The winner’s purse is $1,000. The Rookie division continues to showcase the future stars of Sumter Speedway. Anthony Hudson has dominated the past two events, but first-year competitor Kristin Rhodes is on the hunt to close out thet season of racing with a victory. Terrell Holloway has been the man to beat in the Super Street division, picking up wins in each of the last two features. The always exciting Stock-4 division will close out the 2013 season with a winners purse of $400. Gates will open at 3 p.m. on Saturday with heat races beginning at 6. Pit passes are $20 for adults and grandstand tickets are $10 for adults. Active duty military will be admitted to the grandstands free of charge.
WOLVERINES from Page B1 Church. “We’ve really played our best tennis as of late,” Kirby said. “They’ve really caught fire as of late, especially Sidney (Coker). I don’t think I’ve seen her ever play as well as she has in the playoffs.” Coker is the Lady Wolverines No. 2 singles player and one of two seniors along with No. 3 singles player Jordan Evans. The top spot belongs to junior Morgan Keefe. “Jordan is the emotional leader of the team,” Kirby said. “She keeps me calm during the matches. Morgan doesn’t have that problem. She’s always very even-keeled and level-headed.
That’s what makes her so good. She’s never rattled.” Junior Ella Pate is the No. 4 singles player and sophomore Ashlee Lineberger rounds out the top five for the Lady Wolverines. In doubles play, Keefe and Coker occupy the No. 1 slot with sophomore Taylor Kirby and freshman Heather Knowlton providing a solid combo at No. 2. “They’re undefeated this year and have really played tremendously well,” Kirby said. All of the Lady Wolverines’ featured players were on the squad three years ago, Kirby said, giving them an added edge of experience this time around.
STALLIONS from Page B1 said. “We’ve had some injuries and have had other guys step up. We’re going to need them to step up again tonight. “We’re just looking to do what we do, play well and advance.” Injuries have shuffled the LC roster a little bit, however. Running back George Howard will be out at least this week with a pinched nerve in his shoulder. Turner has pulled up his junior varsity quarterback and a JV linebacker to give the Stallions more options in the running game tonight. “We’ve got some guys who can run well with the ball and hopefully they’ll be able to step into those roles,” Turner said. Still, it’s a tough blow for a team that enters the playoffs averaging 16.6 points per game. Lee Cen-
“It’s really a family (atmosphere),” Kirby said. “They’ve been together so long. I really think that’s been a big part of our success this season. “I don’t think they’re going to be nervous this time.” Christ Church’s reputation in 1A girls tennis can have that effect on teams. The Lady Cavs have played for every state championship every year since 2007, losing only once last year to Bishop England by a slim 4-3 margin when the 1A and 2A playoffs were combined. The Lady Cavs are 15-2 this season, having lost only to Traveler’s Rest and T.L. Hanna. “We’ve got to keep the ball in play against them,” Kirby said. “We have to be able to return the ball and play our game.”
tral has been shut out three times this season and has been held under 20 points on three other occasions. The Falcons are giving up 27.9 points per game, however, and have allowed 30 points or more in half of their games. “They play a 3-3 and a 5-3 defense a lot of times,” Turner said. “They’re very aggressive on defense, so hopefully that’s something we can take advantage of.” Garrett runs a split-back, option-style offense for the most part, Turner said, so playing sound assignment football will be key to stopping the Falcons. Garrett averages 28.1 points per game. “They have a very good quarterback who runs well and another fast runner who’s also very dangerous on special teams,” Turner said. “We just have to play our assignments and can’t get caught out of position.”
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TODAY Noon -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series ServiceMaster 200 Practice from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. -- College Basketball: All-Military Classic from Lexington, Va. -- Air Force vs. Army (ESPNU). 1 p.m. -- College Field Hockey: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Semifinal Match from Newton, Mass. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. -- PGA Golf: The McGladrey Classic Second Round from St. Simons island, Ga. (GOLF). 1:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 Practice from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Round-Robin Matches from London (ESPN2). 3 p.m. -- College Basketball: All-Military Classic from Lexington, Va. -- The Citadel vs. Virginia Military Institute (ESPNU). 3:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series ServiceMaster 200 Practice from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 1). 3:30 p.m. -- College Field Hockey: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Semifinal Match from Newton, Mass. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 5 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: South Dakota State at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 6 p.m. -- College Basketball: Boston College at Providence (FOX SPORTS 1). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: Connecticut vs. Maryland from Brooklyn, N.Y. (ESPN2). 6:30 p.m. -- High School Football: Irmo at Lugoff-Elgin (WPUB-FM 102.7). 7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Davidson at Duke (ESPNU). 7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Cornell at Syracuse (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: New York at Charlotte (NBA TV, SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. -- High School Football: SCISA 3A State Playoffs First-Round Game -- Cardinal Newman at Laurence Manning (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290). 7 p.m. -- High School Football: 3A State Playoffs First-Round Game -- Midland Valley at Hartsville (WSIM-FM 93.7). 7 p.m. -- High School Football: Wando at Sumter (WIBZ-FM 95.5). 7 p.m. -- High School Football: 2A Division I State Playoffs First-Round Game -- Lake City at Ridgeland-Hardeeville (WWFN-FM 100.1). 7 p.m. -- High School Football: SCISA 3A State Playoffs First-Round Game -- Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: Armed Forces Classic from Seoul, South Korea -Georgetown vs. Oregon (ESPN). 7:30 p.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Turkish Airlines Open Second Round from Antalya, Turkey (GOLF). 8 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 8 p.m. -- College Hockey: Minnesota at Notre Dame (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. -- College Football: Louisville at Connecticut (ESPN2). 9 p.m. -- College Football: Air Force at New Mexico (ESPNU). 9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Weber State at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Oakland at North Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 9 p.m. -- Professional Baseball: Arizona Fall League Game -- Glendale at Scottsdale (MLB NETWORK). 10 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Sacramento at Portland (NBA TV). 10 p.m. -- College Basketball: Tip-Off Showcase Classic from Dallas -- Colorado vs. Baylor (SPORTSOUTH). 10:05 p.m. -- High School Football: Friday Night Prep Zone Scoreboard Show (WIBZFM 95.5). Midnight -- College Basketball: North Carolina Asheville at Kentucky (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Midnight -- NHL Hockey: Nashville at Winnipeg (SPORTSOUTH). 2 a.m. -- International Soccer: Under-17 World Cup Championship Match from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- Nigeria vs. Mexico (ESPN2). 4 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Turkish Airlines Open Third Round from Antalya, Turkey (GOLF).
NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 3 2 .600 – Brooklyn 2 2 .500 1/2 Toronto 2 3 .400 1 New York 1 3 .250 11/2 Boston 1 4 .200 2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Charlotte 3 2 .600 – Miami 3 2 .600 – Orlando 3 2 .600 – Atlanta 2 2 .500 1/2 Washington 1 3 .250 11/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 5 0 1.000 – Detroit 2 2 .500 21/2 Milwaukee 2 2 .500 21/2 Cleveland 2 3 .400 3 Chicago 1 3 .250 31/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Houston 4 1 .800 – San Antonio 4 1 .800 – Dallas 3 2 .600 1 Memphis 2 3 .400 2 New Orleans 2 3 .400 2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 3 1 .750 – Minnesota 3 2 .600 1/2 Portland 2 2 .500 1 Denver 0 3 .000 21/2 Utah 0 5 .000 31/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 4 1 .800 – L.A. Clippers 3 2 .600 1 Phoenix 3 2 .600 1 L.A. Lakers 2 3 .400 2 Sacramento 1 3 .250 21/2 Wednesday’s Games Orlando 98, L.A. Clippers 90 Washington 116, Philadelphia 102 Indiana 97, Chicago 80 Charlotte 92, Toronto 90 Boston 97, Utah 87 Golden State 106, Minnesota 93 Milwaukee 109, Cleveland 104 New Orleans 99, Memphis 84 San Antonio 99, Phoenix 96 Oklahoma City 107, Dallas 93 Thursday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Miami, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Denver, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Today’s Games Boston at Orlando, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Toronto at Indiana, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Washington, 7 p.m. New York at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Utah at Chicago, 8 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Golden State at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Denver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Sacramento at Portland, 10 p.m.
NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 7 2 0 .778 234 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 169 Miami 4 4 0 .500 174
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3 6 0 .333 189 236 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 6 2 0 .750 214 155 Tennessee 4 4 0 .500 173 167 Houston 2 6 0 .250 146 221 Jacksonville 0 8 0 .000 86 264 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 6 3 0 .667 217 166 Cleveland 4 5 0 .444 172 197 Baltimore 3 5 0 .375 168 172 Pittsburgh 2 6 0 .250 156 208 West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 9 0 0 1.000 215 111 Denver 7 1 0 .875 343 218 San Diego 4 4 0 .500 192 174 Oakland 3 5 0 .375 146 199 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 5 4 0 .556 257 209 Philadelphia 4 5 0 .444 225 231 Washington 3 5 0 .375 203 253 N.Y. Giants 2 6 0 .250 141 223 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 6 2 0 .750 216 146 Carolina 5 3 0 .625 204 106 Atlanta 2 6 0 .250 176 218 Tampa Bay 0 8 0 .000 124 190 North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 5 3 0 .625 217 197 Chicago 5 3 0 .625 240 226 Green Bay 5 3 0 .625 232 185 Minnesota 1 7 0 .125 186 252 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 8 1 0 .889 232 149 San Francisco 6 2 0 .750 218 145 Arizona 4 4 0 .500 160 174 St. Louis 3 6 0 .333 186 226 Thursday Washington at Minnesota, late Sunday, Nov. 10 Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Seattle at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Oakland at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Carolina at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Denver at San Diego, 4:25 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. Dallas at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. Open: Cleveland, Kansas City, N.Y. Jets, New England Monday, Nov. 11 Miami at Tampa Bay, 8:40 p.m.
NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 14 10 4 0 20 47 35 Toronto 15 10 5 0 20 48 36 Detroit 16 9 5 2 20 40 41 Boston 14 8 5 1 17 38 28 Montreal 16 8 7 1 17 43 34 Ottawa 15 5 6 4 14 46 48 Florida 15 3 8 4 10 31 53 Buffalo 17 3 13 1 7 31 53 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 16 11 5 0 22 49 38 Washington 15 8 7 0 16 50 42 N.Y. Islanders 15 6 6 3 15 47 50 N.Y. Rangers 15 7 8 0 14 31 41 Carolina 15 5 7 3 13 29 45 Columbus 14 5 9 0 10 34 40 New Jersey 14 3 7 4 10 26 42 Philadelphia 14 4 9 1 9 22 39 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 14 12 2 0 24 46 25 Chicago 16 10 2 4 24 56 43 Minnesota 16 9 4 3 21 43 35 St. Louis 13 9 2 2 20 47 31 Nashville 15 8 5 2 18 37 44 Dallas 15 7 6 2 16 40 44 Winnipeg 17 6 9 2 14 40 51 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 17 13 3 1 27 57 42 San Jose 15 10 1 4 24 57 32 Phoenix 17 11 4 2 24 56 53 Vancouver 17 10 5 2 22 48 44 Los Angeles 15 9 6 0 18 43 40 Calgary 15 6 7 2 14 43 54 Edmonton 16 4 10 2 10 40 62 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 5, Pittsburgh 1 Chicago 4, Winnipeg 1 Nashville 6, Colorado 4 Anaheim 5, Phoenix 2 Thursday’s Games Florida at Boston, 7 p.m. Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Columbus, 7 p.m. Dallas at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Today’s Games New Jersey at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Calgary at Colorado, 9 p.m. Buffalo at Anaheim, 10 p.m.
GOLF McGladrey Classic Par Scores The Associated Press Thursday At Sea Island Resort, Seaside Course St. Simons Island, Ga. Purse: $5.5 million Yardage: 7,005; Par: 70 (35-35) 54 golfers did not finish the round First Round Leaderboard SCORE THRU 1. George McNeill -8 16 2. Brian Gay -7 F 2. Briny Baird -7 F 4. Kevin Chappell -5 F 4. Seung-yul Noh -5 F 4. Kevin Kisner -5 F 4. Webb Simpson -5 F 4. Robert Garrigus -5 13 9. Camilo Villegas -4 F 9. Chris Kirk -4 F 9. Scott Langley -4 F 9. Carl Pettersson -4 16 9. Jonathan Byrd -4 F 9. Will MacKenzie -4 17 9. Scott Brown -4 F 9. John Senden -4 F SCORES Briny Baird 32-31—63 -7 Brian Gay 32-31—63 -7 Webb Simpson 31-34—65 -5 Kevin Kisner 34-31—65 -5 Seung-Yul Noh 31-34—65 -5 Kevin Chappell 33-32—65 -5 Scott Langley 34-32—66 -4 Scott Brown 34-32—66 -4 Chris Kirk 34-32—66 -4 Jonathan Byrd 33-33—66 -4 John Senden 34-32—66 -4 Camilo Villegas 35-31—66 -4 Heath Slocum 35-32—67 -3 Matt Every 34-33—67 -3 Ted Potter, Jr. 35-32—67 -3 Boo Weekley 31-36—67 -3 Scott Piercy 33-34—67 -3 Tim Clark 33-34—67 -3 J.J. Henry 35-32—67 -3 Brendon de Jonge 33-34—67 -3 Brice Garnett 34-33—67 -3