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BY BRUCE MILLS for Tuesday’s special meeting to address Bak- [email protected] er’s contract. As soon as Tuesday’s meeting began, the board went into executive session The Sumter School District Board of Trust- for nearly three hours. That session behind ees and Superintendent Frank Baker agree it’s closed doors also included Baker and the dis- time to part ways. trict’s attorneys. RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM The board and Baker mutually agreed Tues- At 8:50 p.m., everyone emerged back into the Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker, left, listens as the day night at a special called meeting that he board room to return to open session. district board of trustees Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney reads a will retire effective July 31. prepared statement Tuesday night saying the board has agreed to ac- Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney called SEE BAKER, PAGE A8 cept Baker’s resignation effective July 31. Simmer down, avoid stress Heat is on

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected] for Friday, Not only is the heat a bother because it can cause you to sweat, which can ruin your hair or outfit, but it can Saturday also be dangerous to your health with prolonged expo- This weekend will be a great sure. time to find some shade and According to South Caroli- reach for an ice-cold beverage na Department of Health or maybe a slice of chilled wa- and Environmental Control, termelon. there are three stages of The Sumter area will see heat-related illnesses: heat temperatures flirt with 100 de- cramps, heat exhaustion and grees Friday and Saturday, ac- heat stroke. cording to The signs of heat cramps forecasters at are muscle spasms in the the National legs or abdomen. A heat Weather Ser- stroke can be life-threaten- vice forecast ing and could cause brain office in Co- damage if symptoms of heat lumbia. exhaustion — excessive “We will sweating and cool, moist and have high pale-looking skin — are not Jim pressure over recognized in time. Hilley the area, and Signs of a heat stroke in- that is going clude hot and dry skin be- to create sub- cause of the person’s inabili- sidence and just generally ty to sweat, a quick and warm temperatures,” NWS weak pulse and shallow Meteorologist Rachel Cobb breathing. said Tuesday. If any of those symptoms She said the area will gradu- of heat cramps or heat ex- ally warm up between now haustion are noticed, the and Friday. victim should be taken to a “Friday and Saturday will cool or shaded area and be in the high 90s and near 100 given cool water to drink. degrees,” Cobb said. Also, cool, wet towels should The heat index will be about be placed on the neck, under 105 each afternoon, she said. the arms and in the groin The NWS issues heat adviso- area to cool down the body. ries when the heat index Medical professionals reaches 110 degrees, she said, should be called for someone but that does not look likely, suspected of experiencing a Cobb said. heat stroke. “It looks like we are going to And not only can the heat max out at around 105 heat make you physically feel index, but that is a few days bad, but it can also put you away, so we can’t rule out any in a bad mood when check- heat advisories yet,” she said. ing your electric bill each The heat index is a formula month. NWS uses to estimate how hot An easy way to beat the it feels by factoring in humidi- heat is to stay inside with an CAITLAN WALZER / THE SUMTER ITEM ty and temperature, according To cool off on a warm summer day, Jaeydin Crim and Jakeem Hasle run through the water at the the www.nws.gov. SEE HOT, PAGE A8 Crosswell Spray Park. Heat warnings are issued when the heat index is 115 or higher for two hours or more, Cobb said. She said it looks like it will cool down some after the City purchases E-911 consoles for public safety complex weekend. “It’s going to stay warm on BY JIM HILLEY 2600 Broad St., part of a Nissan dealer- City Manager Deron McCormick Sunday, but then on Monday [email protected] ship at that location was approved by said the CDBG funding was about and Tuesday we will be in the council. The applicant plans to redevel- $13,000 more than expected. McCor- 90s and by Tuesday in the low Sumter City Council voted to reap- op the dealership and seeks access to mick said the city has already held 90s,” she said. point three residents to boards and public water and sewer service. The public hearings and the grant money There is a slight chance of commissions at Tuesday evening’s reg- annexation was approved by the Plan- was approved for youth employment thunderstorms each day in the ular council meeting. ning Department. and low-income housing repair. He afternoon, Cobb said, but for Council reappointed Senthia Conyers An ordinance to amend the CDBG said the city would not approve any the most part it will be dry to the Housing and Economic Develop- Entitlement Budget for 2017-18 was ap- new programs. through the weekend. ment Board, Julie Herlong to the proved. Council received a letter from Council approved a resolution autho- “It’s still several days out, Downtown Sumter Board and Will the U.S. Department of Housing and rizing a $251,173 contract for the pur- but it looks like there will be a Buxton to the Historic Preservation Urban Development notifying the city chase of E-911 console stations for cold front coming through Design Review Committee. it will receive $291,838 in funding Tuesday to increase rain The annexation of a 4.3-acre plot at though the program. SEE CITY, PAGE A8 chances a little bit,” she said.

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BY CAITLAN WALZER With red hair and blue eyes, Chan- [email protected] dler explained that she fits into the 1 percent world population who has Girl of the pageant world and lover those attributes. of all things glamorous, Sumter Coun- In addition, Chandler said the na- ty’s 14-year-old Chandler Jordan set a tional competition requires a lot of goal to make an impact on South Caro- hard work, preparation for interviews lina and, ultimately, the nation. and working out. On May 24, Chandler left the Palmet- “I always exercise a lot,” Chandler to State to travel to Orlando, Florida, said. “To prepare for interview, I want- where she would compete against girls ed to make sure that I had a bunch of from throughout the country for the statistics prepared for my platform so I title of Jr. Miss Legacy U.S. could be educated and be an advocate After four days of competing in sev- for it. My platform is education and eral phases of competition ranging awareness of eating disorders.” from daytime wear to interview and Chandler said she feels it’s important beauty, Chandler was afforded the op- to have a connection to the platform portunity of a lifetime when she stood that is being advocated. hand in hand with Jr. Miss Florida “I have anorexia, and I have friends Legacy as one of the top two contes- and family who also have dealt or are tants. dealing with eating disorders,” she PHOTO PROVIDED After what seemed like a lifetime of said. “I feel that if you’re going to talk Chandler Jordan, 14, recently won the title of Jr. Miss Legacy U.S. waiting for the announcement of the about something, you need a story, and winner, Chandler was called to be the this is mine.” Miss Legacy U.S. am going to have to learn how to man- new Jr. Miss Legacy U.S. Through her new title, Chandler said “I will be traveling a lot with this age all of my extracurriculars.” “At 14, I am a representative for the that she wants to tell her story in new job,” Chandler said. “I will be On top of pageantry, Chandler state of South Carolina and now the schools and potentially help those deal- going to New York for fashion week, cheers, dances and models. In fact, she United States,” Chandler said. ing with an eating disorder by bringing Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Cali- just signed a contract with her third This opportunity, she explained, has awareness and attention to the issue. fornia.” modeling agency. been a dream of hers. In addition to speaking in schools She explained that her travel plans As Jr. Miss Legacy U.S., Chandler “This pageant system is new,” she about her platform, Chandler wants to will continue to grow during her reign- said that she wants to follow the lead of said. “So, I was asked to compete in the speak on the importance of volun- ing year. the system and leave a legacy for girls state pageant in February. To compete teerism. However, as a rising freshman at to follow. at the national level, you have to win “Volunteering isn’t discriminated by Trinity Byrnes Collegiate School in “My dream as a small-town girl has the state title first, and I did just that.” age,” Chandler said. “Anyone can do it Darlington, Chandler said her educa- been to represent my small town, state The Legacy system is about diversity because there are various ways to vol- tion is her top priority, and she will and now the United States,” Chandler and promotes the miscellany of the unteer, whether it be through school, make sure to keep her grades in said. “I want to be the best role model United States. outside organizations, etc.” check. that I can be and leave a legacy for girls “To relate to what the system pro- With her new title, Chandler said “I am a member of the National Ju- to remember to stay true to yourself, motes, I have found my diversity in my that even at 14, she realizes she will be nior Honor Society,” she explained, know your self worth and realize that own personal identity,” Chandler said. pressed for time during her term as Jr. “and while school is my No. 1 priority, I it’s OK to be different.”

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Make-A-Wish Foundation BY JIM HILLEY PROTECT YOURSELF virus is not spread from person to seeking volunteers [email protected] person, according to the agency. About one in five people who are DHEC recommends residents pay attention Sumter County Vector Control Di- infected will develop a fever along to the most effective ways to prevent Make-A-Wish South Carolina is rector Allen Penland said that a bird with symptoms such as headache, mosquito-borne illnesses: seeking volunteers to help make wish- in Richland County testing positive body aches, joint pains, vomiting, di- es come true for children across the for West Nile virus will not directly • Apply insect repellent containing DEET, arrhea or rash. Most people with this state. Bilingual volunteers are also affect how his department is spray- picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535 type of West Nile virus disease recov- needed. Contact Brennan Brown at ing for mosquitoes in Sumter County. according to label instructions. Repellents er completely, but fatigue and weak- [email protected] or (864) 250-0702 According to a news release from help keep mosquitoes from biting; ness can last for weeks or months. extension 112 to learn how you can South Carolina Department of • Wear clothing that reduces the risk of skin The symptoms of neurologic ill- bring hope, strength and joy to chil- Health and Environmental Control, exposure; ness can include headache, high dren in the area with life-threatening Richland County and the City of Co- • Exposure to mosquitoes is most common fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, conditions. lumbia, a bird tested positive for the at night and during the early morning. coma, tremors, seizures or paralysis, disease Monday in downtown Co- Some species bite during the day, especially according to the Centers for Disease Man struck by vehicle while lumbia. in wooded or other shaded areas. Avoid Control and Prevention, https:// walking on U.S. 378 “It won’t affect what we do here, exposure during these times and in these www.cdc.gov/westnile/faq/genques- specifically, unless we get one here,” areas; tions.html. Penland said. “If you have been exposed to mos- A Sumter man sustained serious in- “Identifying birds carrying West • Make sure your doors and windows have quitoes and have concerns about the juries after he was struck by a vehicle Nile virus in our state is not uncom- tight-fitting screens to keep out virus or develop symptoms, you while walking in the roadway on U.S. mon,” said DHEC Entomologist mosquitoes; and should contact your health care pro- 378 on Tuesday afternoon. Chris Evans. “Birds pass the virus • Eliminate all sources of standing water on vider,” Bell said. Deputy Ken Bell, public information on to mosquitoes, which can then in- your property, including flowerpots, gutters, There has been only one human officer with Sumter County Sheriff’s fect humans. Positive identifications buckets, pool covers, birdbaths, old car tires, transmission of West Nile virus in Office, said the agency received a call serve as an important reminder to rain gutters and pet bowls. South Carolina this year, and that about 12:30 p.m. that a man was walk- preventing mosquito bites.” For more information about preventing was in Beaufort County, said Nick ing in the roadway on Plowden Mill He said avoiding being bitten is mosquito bites and the spread of West Nile Davidson, director of Community Road near U.S. 378. A deputy located the most important step people can virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, Health Services in Richland County. the man who, at that time, seemed fine take to prevent contacting mosquito- visit www.scdhec.gov/mosquitoes. Learn “Mosquitoes that carry this virus and was not walking in the roadway, borne illness. more about West Nile virus at www.scdhec. are typically active at night but can Bell said. Penland said the mosquito season gov/westnile. also be active at dusk and dawn and He said the sheriff’s office received a has been quiet in Sumter County. in shady areas during the day,” call a short while later stating that the “So far, so good,” he said. “It’s still Evans said. “DHEC partners with man had been struck by a vehicle. early in the season; we’ve still got to fected with West Nile virus have no cities and counties across the state South Carolina Highway Patrol get through the latter part of tropi- symptoms,” said DHEC Epidemiolo- to help trap and identify mosquitoes Lance Cpl. David Jones said the man cal season as well.” gist Dr. Linda Bell. “Serious illness carrying diseases that can be spread was walking along the shoulder of U.S. Penland said the hurricane season such as encephalitis, a potentially to people. 378 and was struck by a Ford Explorer is just starting in the Atlantic Ocean. fatal inflammation of the brain, will “West Nile virus actually starts as the man began walking in the road- “We’ll watch those storms in Au- only occur in less than 1 percent of with a bird,” he said, “which then way. gust and September,” he said. people infected.” spreads when a mosquito bites a He was airlifted to a hospital, Jones According to DHEC, few people West Nile virus can be spread to bird that has the virus in its blood. said. develop serious symptoms from mosquitoes if infected individuals The mosquito can then spread the The incident is still under investiga- West Nile virus. are bitten, even if they have no virus to other birds, animals or peo- tion by highway patrol. “The vast majority of people in- symptoms, DHEC said. West Nile ple when it bites during feeding.”

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MIAMI (AP) — A 10-year-old boy “I believe this may be the youngest from a drug-ridden Miami neighbor- victim of this scourge in our commu- hood apparently died of a fentanyl nity.” overdose last month, becoming one The boy’s mother, Shantell Banks, of Florida’s littlest victims of the was informed of the preliminary opioid crisis, authorities said Tues- findings last week. A distraught day. But how he came into contact Banks told The Miami Herald that with the powerful painkiller is a her son was a “fun kid” who wanted mystery. to become an engineer and loved the Fifth-grader Alton Banks died June NFL’s Carolina Panthers, especially 23 after a visit to the pool in the city’s Cam Newton. Overtown section. He began vomiting Jessie Davis, who lives in an apart- at home, was found unconscious that ment house next to the building evening and was pronounced dead at where Alton lived, said her grand- a hospital. Preliminary toxicology children, ages 8, 9 and 10, regularly tests showed he had fentanyl in his make the same walk to the nearby THE ASSOCIATED PRESS system, authorities said. park with a swimming pool. She said President Trump tries on a Stetson hat during a “Made in America” product showcase “We don’t believe he got it at his she initially thought the pool water featuring items created in each of the U.S. 50 states on Monday at the White House home,” Miami-Dade State Attorney made Alton sick and was shocked by in Washington. Stetson is based in Garland, Texas. Katherine Fernandez Rundle said. news reports that he had been ex- “It could be as simple as touching it. posed to fentanyl. It could have been a towel at the “Where would a 10-year-old baby pool.” get something like that?” Davis said. Trump wants new NAFTA deal She added, “We just don’t know.” Thinking about her own grand- The case has underscored how children going to the pool, Davis frighteningly prevalent fentanyl has said, “I’m going to tell them, ‘Don’t to cut trade deficit with Mexico become — and how potent it is. Ex- touch nothing.’ I don’t know wheth- posure to just tiny amounts can be er they think it’s candy, but some- devastating. body needs to tell these kids some- WASHINGTON (AP) — President ing out products from all over the Investigators said Alton may have thing.” Trump vowed Monday to boost U.S. country: Trump donned a cowboy been exposed to the drug on his walk The Florida Department of Chil- manufacturing by cutting the $64 hat from Texas. He swung a baseball home in Overtown, a poor, high- dren and Families said it is conduct- billion trade deficit with Mexico as bat from Louisiana. And he even crime neighborhood where Assistant ing its own investigation, in addition he showcased products made in all climbed into the cab of a Wisconsin- Miami Fire Chief Pete Gomez said he to that of the police. 50 states — everything from a fire built fire truck and pretended to be has seen a spike in overdoses in the Fentanyl is a synthetic painkiller truck to a baseball bat. a firefighter, saying, “Where’s the past year and where needles some- that has been used for decades to “No longer are we going to allow fire? Where’s the fire? Put it out times litter the streets. treat cancer patients and others in other countries to break the rules, fast!” “There is an epidemic,” Gomez severe pain. But recently it has been to steal our jobs and drain our The new NAFTA objectives, a re- said. “Overtown seems to have the front and center in the U.S. opioid wealth,” Trump said at a White quirement to begin talks on updat- highest percentage of where these abuse crisis. House event that spilled from the ing the agreement in the next 30 incidents are occurring.” Perhaps best known as the drug East Room to the South Lawn. days, contain the first specifics for a The three-block walk between the that killed pop star Prince, it is many Shortly after Trump’s remarks, Trump administration that has pool and Alton’s home took him times stronger than heroin. Dealers the U.S. trade representative re- made bold promises on trade. down streets that appeared relatively often mix it with heroin, a combina- leased an 18-page report about its Trump has pledged to recover facto- clean Tuesday, but on the block in tion that has often proved lethal. goals for updating the decades-old ry jobs and boost wages by crafting the other direction from his home, Fentanyl is so powerful that some North American Free Trade new trade deals. Supporters note trash littered the pavement and police departments have warned offi- Agreement with Canada and Mexi- that NAFTA enabled companies to empty lots. Homeless people slept in cers not to even touch it. Last year, co. In addition to reducing the charge cheaper prices for products the shade of an Interstate 95 over- three police dogs in Broward County trade deficit, the administration that range from cars to vacuum pass. got sick after sniffing the drug dur- wants to insert a chapter on the cleaners, helping many U.S. con- Detectives are still trying to piece ing a federal raid, officials said. digital economy into the deal. It sumers. together the boy’s final day. Rundle also wants to strengthen labor and The president said he only seeks a appealed to the public for informa- environmental obligations, as well level playing field for U.S. compa- tion. MORE TO THE STORY as amend the rules of origin so nies and workers, but “if the playing “This is of such great importance. Read more at www.theitem.com. that more of the products traded field was slanted a little bit toward We need to solve this case,” she said. come from the United States and us, I would accept that, also.” North America. But the president has a conflicted Facing an investigation into his relationship with global trade. His campaign’s ties with Russia and a namesake clothing business depend- tax and health care agenda strug- ed on the work of low-wage workers Great white shark tracked off N.C. island gling to make headway as quickly as living overseas, as does the fashion promised, Trump is turning his line of his daughter and White BALD HEAD IS- south-southeast of lando, Florida, nine focus to trade this week. Adminis- House aide, Ivanka Trump. LAND, N.C. (AP) — A Bald Head Island. days before his appear- tration officials are to meet today As of now, Ivanka Trump’s firm great white shark fol- Hilton is fitted with a ance in southeastern with economic officials from China, continues to have its products made lowed by the research tag that pings to trans- North Carolina, indicat- a nation the president has accused overseas. Her lawyer, Jamie Gore- group OCEARCH has mit his location when ing good health. of dumping steel on the global mar- lick, said in a statement Monday been tracked off the his fins break the sur- Hilton was tagged ket to hurt U.S. steelmakers. The that the president’s daughter “has coast of North Caroli- face. March 3 by a team White House emphasis on trade fol- resigned from the company, does na. OCEARCH’s Global working out of Hilton lows a string of other recent theme not control its operations, and has The Fayetteville Ob- Shark Tracker indicat- Head Island, South Car- weeks on energy, job training and been advised that she cannot ask server reported the ed that Hilton had olina. OCEARCH said infrastructure that mostly failed to the government to act in an issue in- shark, named Hilton, swum 120 miles during the shark measures 12 draw much attention away from the volving the brand in any way, con- pinged Friday morn- the preceding 72 hours feet, 5 inches long and Russia inquiry. straining her ability to intervene ing roughly 20 miles and had pinged off Or- weighs 1,326 pounds. The president took his time check- personally.”

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BY ERICA WERNER AND ALAN FRAM overall, now that they control the House, The Associated Press Senate and White House, partly on the strength of campaigning against the law. WASHINGTON — President Trump “They seem to have this notion that declared Tuesday it’s time to “let they can be a majority party, and have Obamacare fail” after the latest GOP control of the White House, and not be health care plan crashed and burned in responsible for bringing down the the Senate, a stunning failure for the health care system,” said Democratic president, Republican leader Mitch Mc- Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois. “It doesn’t Connell and a party that has vowed for work that way.” years to abolish the law. Asked how he would justify the In a head-spinning series of develop- GOP’s failure on health care to voters, ments, rank-and-file Republican sena- McConnell responded: “Well, we have a tors turned on McConnell and Trump new Supreme Court justice” — sug- for the third time in a row, denying the gesting inaction on health care would votes to move forward with a plan for a be forgiven because of that success straight-up repeal of “Obamacare.” along with some regulatory roll-backs. This time, it was three GOP women — As the day began Tuesday, McCon- Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkows- nell was hunting for votes to open de- ki of Alaska and Shelley Moore Capito bate on a revived version of legislation of West Virginia — who delivered the Congress sent to Obama’s desk in 2015 death blow. that would have repealed major por- All had been shut out of McConnell’s tions of Obamacare, with a two-year initial all-male working group on delay built in. He had turned to that ap- health care. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS proach after getting stunned Monday McConnell, who could afford to lose Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is surrounded by reporters as she walks toward the Sen- night by defections by Sens. Mike Lee only two votes in the narrowly divided ate floor on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday. of Utah and Jerry Moran of Kansas on Senate, had turned to the repeal-only a repeal-and-replace bill. bill after his earlier repeal-and-replace the meantime. I can tell you that the Republicans are Many Republicans support the re- measure was rejected on Monday. That The vote could come as soon as not going to own it. We’ll let Obam- peal-only approach, and they question had followed the failure of an earlier Wednesday. It appears doomed to fail, acare fail, and then the Democrats are how senators who voted for the legisla- version of the bill last month. but GOP leaders want to put lawmakers going to come to us and they’re going tion two years ago could oppose it now. The successive defeats made clear that on record on the issue and move on. to say, ‘How do we fix it?’” “Were going to find out if there’s hy- despite seven years of promises to repeal At the White House, Trump ap- Despite the current law’s problems, pocrisy in the United States Senate in former President Obama’s Affordable peared to recognize defeat, at least for most health care experts do not believe the next few days I’m afraid,” said Sen. Care Act, Republicans apparently cannot the moment, while insisting he bore it is at immediate risk of outright fail- David Perdue, R-Georgia. deliver. Nonetheless, McConnell insisted none of the blame. ure, and Democratic cooperation to ad- he would move forward with a vote on “I think we’re probably in that posi- just the law is far from assured. his measure to repeal the law, effective in tion where we’ll just let Obamacare Nor does it appear likely that Republi- MORE TO THE STORY two years, with a promise to work — fail,” the president said. “We’re not cans can escape owning the problems Read on at www.theitem.com. along with Democrats — to replace it in going to own it. I’m not going to own it. with the law and the health care system House budget blueprint key to success of Trump tax agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — De- best chance for Trump to programs and puts congres- House. Conservatives want a the entire House next week; a spite opposition from Republi- score a major legislative win sional Republicans at odds larger package of spending delay seems likely because of can moderates and conserva- this year. The measure would with Trump over cutting cuts to accompany this fall’s the ongoing quarrel between tives, House leaders are press- require about $200 billion Medicare. It also would sharp- tax overhaul bill, while mod- the GOP’s factions. ing ahead with a budget plan worth of cuts to benefit pro- ly boost military spending. erates are concerned cuts to The House GOP plan propos- whose success is critical to the grams and other so-called “In past years, the budget programs such as food stamps es to turn Medicare into a party’s hopes to deliver on one mandatory spending coupled has only been a vision. But could go too far. voucher-like program in which of President Trump’s top pri- with the tax plan. now, with the Republican Con- “I just think that if you’re future retirees would receive a orities — a GOP-only effort to The budget plan unveiled gress and a Republican White dealing with too many man- fixed benefit to purchase health overhaul the tax code. Tuesday is crucial because its House, this budget is a plan for datory cuts while you’re deal- insurance on the open market. The importance of the mea- passage would pave the way action,” said Budget Commit- ing with tax reform, you make Republicans have proposed the sure has been magnified by to pass a tax overhaul this fall tee Chairwoman Diane Black, tax reform that much harder idea each year since taking the cratering in the Senate of without the fear of a filibuster R-Tenn. “Now is our moment to enact,” said Rep. Charlie back the House in 2011, but the Trump-backed effort to re- by Senate Democrats. to achieve real results.” Dent, R-Pa. they’ve never tried to imple- peal President Obama’s But it also proposes trillions Unclear, however, is wheth- Black announced a commit- ment it — and that’s not going health care law, leaving a re- of dollars in cuts to the social er GOP leaders can get the tee vote for Wednesday but to change now, even with a Re- write of the tax code as the safety net and other domestic budget measure through the was less confident of a vote by publican as president.

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BY RUSS BYNUM ceptionally poor judgments and ignored Jones' family also had sued Miller, his torney, also noted that the train's Associated Press opportunities by CSX Transportation to fellow production managers and sever- brakes weren't applied until after the lo- prevent this tragedy," Jones' parents, al other defendants. All of them except comotive struck a hospital bed the film- SAVANNAH, Georgia — A railroad Richard and Elizabeth Jones of Colum- for CSX settled or otherwise resolved makers had placed across the tracks. owner plans to appeal a jury's decision bia, South Carolina, said in a written their cases out of court. The jury Mon- Actor William Hurt, hired to play All- that it must pay $3.9 million to the fami- statement. day found $11.2 million to be the total man, had been lying in the bed before ly of a movie worker killed on a Geor- A spokesman for the Jacksonville, value of Jones' life as well as her pain the train came upon the crew at 53 gia railroad trestle in 2014, a spokesman Florida-based company, Rob Doolittle, and suffering. Jurors decided CSX — mph. Hurt escaped unharmed. for the company said. said CSX plans to appeal the jury's deci- the only defendant on trial — bore 35 Six crew members were injured by The jury in Savannah decided in a sion. percent of the responsibility for Jones' flying shrapnel from the bed. Jones was civil verdict Monday that CSX Trans- "CSX is deeply sympathetic to the ter- death, making the railroad's share $3.9 run over. portation shared in the blame for the rible loss suffered by the family of Ms. million. Hurt appeared in Savannah and sat deadly freight train collision even Sarah Jones, but respectfully disagrees The jury in Savannah heard testimo- outside the courtroom during the trial's though the film crew was trespassing. with the conclusions reached by the ny during the civil trial that two CSX first day last week. But the actor was The parents of Sarah Jones sued CSX jury today," Doolittle said. trains rolled through while the movie never called to testify in the case. in Chatham County State Court, saying The film's director, Randall Miller, crew stood on both sides of the tracks CSX attorneys blamed the crash en- the railroad shared blame for their served a year in jail after pleading within an hour before the crash, but the tirely on the filmmakers. CSX officials daughter's death. The 27-year-old cam- guilty to involuntary manslaughter and operators of those trains never called had twice sent production managers era assistant died in the crash Feb. 20, criminal trespassing charges. Jones' dispatchers to alert them. Jurors also emails denying them permission to 2014, during the first day of shooting parents said CSX also failed to take pre- were shown a CSX policy that train op- shoot on the bridge. Three of Jones' co- "Midnight Rider," an ill-fated movie cautions that could have averted the erators are expected to immediately re- workers testified that production man- about Gregg Allman of the Allman crash on a trestle spanning the Altama- port trespassers on its tracks and rights agers never told the rest of the crew Brothers Band. ha River near Jesup in southeast Geor- of way. members, who went onto the railroad "This trial disclosed a number of ex- gia. Jeffrey Harris, the Jones family's at- trestle unaware they were trespassing. Questions surround fatal Minnesota police shooting Dog rescues BY AMY FORLITI come to terms with the trage- fawn from AND JEFF BAENEN dy and understand why it Associated Press happened. On Tuesday, her father spoke out publicly for MINNEAPOLIS — An Aus- the first time. drowning tralian woman who called 911 "We thought yesterday was to report what she thought to our worst nightmare, but we PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. be an active sexual assault awoke to the ugly truth, and it (AP) — A dog that saw a baby was shot and killed by a Min- hurt even more," John Ruszc- deer in danger of drowning in neapolis police officer in a zyk told reporters. "Justine New York jumped in and case that has left many rela- was a beacon to all of us. We dragged it to shore. tives and neighbors searching only ask that the light of jus- The daring rescue in Long for answers. tice shine down on the cir- Island Sound was caught on Authorities have released cumstances of her death." video by his owner, Mark no details about Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Freeley. He told WCBS-TV what led to the Hodges said early Tuesday that he was taking the Eng- shooting of Jus- that she too wants answers. lish golden retriever named tine Damond, a STAR TRIBUNE VIA AP "I have the same questions Storm on a walk Sunday meditation A makeshift memorial is left at the scene where a Minneapolis, everybody has: 'What hap- morning when Storm "just teacher and Minnesota, police officer shot and killed Justine Damond on Mon- pened?'" Hodges said in an in- plunged into the water and bride-to-be who day. terview on ABC's "Good started swimming out to the J. DAMOND was killed late Morning America." fawn, grabbed it by the neck, Saturday by an Minnesota's Bureau of and started swimming to officer who reportedly fired Monday night said Damond almost no additional informa- Criminal Apprehension is in- shore." his weapon from the passen- died of a gunshot wound to tion. vestigating the shooting. In a Video shows Storm pushing ger seat of a squad car. the abdomen and classified "We've lost the dearest of statement Monday, the BCA the deer to shore, lying next There were no known wit- her death as a homicide. The people, and we're desperate said more information would to the fawn and nudging it nesses other than the two offi- report identified her as Jus- for information," he said. be provided once the officers with his nose. cers in the squad car. A news- tine Ruszczyk, but she had "Piecing together Justine's have been interviewed. Freeley said animal rescu- paper report said Damond begun using her fiance's last last moments before the ho- The BCA said no weapons ers soon arrived, and the deer was shot while standing name professionally ahead of micide would be a small com- were found at the scene. ran back into the water. They alongside the car in her paja- their planned August wed- fort as we grieve this tragedy." The officer who shot Da- used a rope to pull the fawn mas. ding. Damond's family in Sydney mond was identified by his at- back in. The Hennepin County Med- Her fiancé, Don Damond, issued a statement Monday torney as Mohamed Noor, a The fawn is recovering at ical Examiner's office on said the family has been given saying they were trying to Somali-American. an animal rescue center. A6 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 NATION THE SUMTER ITEM Weed killer turns neighbor against neighbor in farm country

BY ANDREW DEMILLO sale-and-use ban for three di- Associated Press camba herbicides after approv- ing new labels and restrictions LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — for its use. The ban on other di- A longtime Arkansas soybean camba products will be in ef- farmer, Mike Wallace thought fect until Dec. 1. Arkansas' ban of his neighbors as a commu- expires in November. Gov. Asa nity and always was willing to Hutchinson has said a task lend a hand if they faced any force needs to study the issue hardships with their crops. further. "Mike would do anything for "This debate will continue any farmer," his wife, Karen, into future planting seasons, said. "If there was a farmer and Arkansas needs a long- who got sick in harvest time or term solution," he wrote in a planting time or whatever, he letter last month to state agri- would say, 'What can I do to culture officials. help? Here's my equipment. Wallace's relatives said they Here's my guys. Let's go do it.'" are glad the herbicide will be But across much of farm banned for the time being in country, a dispute over a com- Arkansas. For them, too much mon weed killer is turning damage has already been done. neighbor against neighbor. Farm worker Allan Curtis The furor surrounding the Jones, 27, is accused of shoot- herbicide known as dicamba ing Wallace, 55, in a confronta- has quickly become the biggest tion over dicamba, which Wal- controversy of its kind in U.S. lace thought had drifted from agriculture, and it is even sus- the farm where Jones worked pected as a factor in Wallace's THE ASSOCIATED PRESS to damage his soybean crop. death in October, when he was East Arkansas soybean farmer Reed Storey looks at his field in Marvell. Storey said half of his soybean crop Jones told authorities that allegedly shot by a worker has shown damage from dicamba, an herbicide that has drifted onto unprotected fields and spawned Wallace called him to talk from a nearby farm where the hundreds of complaints from farmers. about the spraying. Jones chemical had been sprayed. brought his cousin with him as Concern about the herbicide a witness because he believed drifting onto unprotected to render the chemicals used sist the herbicide. Non-modi- spread seeds rapidly, threaten- Wallace wanted to fight, the Ar- crops, especially soybeans, has against them less effective. fied soybeans are needed to ing a soybean farmer's yield. kansas Democrat-Gazette re- spawned lawsuits and prompt- And while some farmers fear market chicken as non-GMO. "We cannot lose this technol- ported in October. ed Arkansas and Missouri to damage from their neighbors' Dicamba's makers insist the ogy," said Perry Galloway, an When the two men met, impose temporary bans on di- dicamba, others are worried problem is not with the herbi- Arkansas farmer who has used Jones told police, Wallace camba. Losses blamed on acci- that their fields will be defense- cide but how some farmers dicamba and dicamba-tolerant grabbed him by the arm. Jones dental chemical damage could less against weeds without it. apply it. They say the states soybean seeds. "We've come too said he pulled a handgun from climb into the tens of millions The drifting herbicide has should focus on other restric- far at this point to just throw it his pocket and fired "until the of dollars, if not higher, and been particularly damaging for tions, such as limiting spraying away." gun was empty," Mississippi may have a ripple effect on soybeans. A group of farmers to daytime hours. It's not clear what states will County Sheriff Dale Cook told other products that rely on in Arkansas filed a class-action "It is premature at this point do about the herbicide after the paper. He is set to go on soybeans, including chicken. lawsuit in federal court against to conclude that it is a fault of this year. Missouri lifted its trial this fall. The number of complaints BASF and Monsanto, which the product," Dan Westberg of "far exceeds anything we've make dicamba. BASF told lawmakers this ever seen," Arkansas Plant The chemical has hurt other month. • Professional design Board Director Terry Walker crops too, including vegetables Farmers say the herbicide is recently told lawmakers. and peanuts. 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COMMENTARY Slavery not a uniquely American institution

oo many people be- Many criticize this compro- lieve that slavery is a mise as proof of racism. My “peculiar institu- question to these grossly un- T tion.” That’s what informed critics is whether Kenneth Stampp called slav- they would have found it more ery in his book, “Peculiar In- preferable for slaves to be stitution: Slavery in the Ante- counted as whole persons. Bellum South.” But slavery is Slaves counted as whole per- by no means peculiar, odd or sons would have given slave- unusual. It was common holding Southern states much among an- more political power. Or, cient peoples would the critics of the found- such as the ers prefer that the Northern Egyptians, delegates not compromise and Babylonians, not allow slaves to be counted Assyrians, at all. If they did, it is likely Hittites, that the Constitution would Greeks, Per- have not been ratified. Thus, sians, Arme- the question emerges is Walter nians and whether blacks would be bet- Williams many others. ter off with Northern states COMMENTARY Large num- having gone their way and bers of Chris- Southern states having gone tians were enslaved during theirs, resulting in no U.S. the Ottoman wars in Europe. Constitution and no Union? Russia baiters and Putin haters White slaves were common in Unlike today’s pseudointellec- Europe from the Dark Ages to tuals, black abolitionist Fred- s Russia an enemy An epochal change had the Middle Ages. It was only erick Douglass understood the of the United ‘While our tectonic taken place. after A.D. 1600 that Europeans compromise, saying that the States?’’ NBC’s Yet hostility to Russia joined with Arabs and Afri- three-fifths clause was “a ‘I Kasie Hunt de- plates may rub and hatred of Putin seem to cans and started the Atlantic downright disability laid upon manded of Ted Cruz. Re- exceed anything some of us slave trade. As David P. For- the slaveholding states” that plied the runner-up for the against one remember from the worst sythe wrote in his book, “The deprived them of “two-fifths GOP nomination, ‘’Russia days of the Cold War. Globalist,” “The fact remained of their natural basis of repre- is a significant adversary. another, we are Putin’s Russia is called that at the beginning of the sentation.” Putin is a KGB thug.’’ imperialist, though Esto- nineteenth century an esti- Douglass’ vision was shared To Hillary Clinton run- natural allies. The nia, next door, which Rus- mated three-quarters of all by Patrick Henry and others. ning mate Tim Kaine, the sia could swallow in one people alive were trapped in Henry said, expressing the re- revelation that Donald Russia of Tolstoy, gulp, has been free for 25 bondage against their will ei- ality of the three-fifths com- Trump Jr., years. ther in some form of slavery promise, “As much as I de- entertained Russia invaded Georgia. or serfdom.” plore slavery, I see that pru- an offer Pushkin, Well, yes, after Georgia in- While slavery constitutes dence forbids its abolition.” from the vaded the seceded province one of the grossest encroach- With this union, Congress at Russians Solzhenitsyn and of South Ossetia and killed ments on human liberty, it is least had the power to abolish for dirt on Russian peacekeepers. by no means unique or re- slave trade by 1808. According Clinton the Orthodox Russia has taken back stricted to the Western world to delegate James Wilson, could be Crimea from Ukraine. or United States, as many lib- many believed the anti-slave- considered Church belongs True, but only after a U.S.- eral academics would have us trade clause laid “the founda- Pat ‘’treason.’’ backed coup in Kiev re- believe. Much of their indoc- tion for banishing slavery out Buchanan Treason with the West.’ placed the elected pro-Rus- trination of our young people, of this country.” Many of the is giving sian regime. at all levels of education, founders abhorred slavery. aid and Russia has intervened to paints our nation’s founders Their statements can be read comfort to an enemy in a Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, back Bashar Assad in as racist adherents to slavery, on my website, walterewil- time of war. our Arab ally Gen. Abdel- Syria. Yes, but only after but the story is not so simple. liams.com. Are we really at war with Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt, our insurgent allies collab- At the time of the 1787 Con- The most unique aspect of Russia? Is Russia really our and our Philippine ally Ro- orated with al-Qaida and stitutional Convention, slaves slavery in the Western world enemy? drigo Duterte? Were U.S. ISIS to bring him down. Is were about 40 percent of the was the moral outrage against ‘’Why Russia is a Hostile Cold War allies like the Russia not allowed to sup- population of the Southern it, which began to emerge in Power’’ is the title of to- Shah of Iran and Gen. Au- port an ally, recognized by colonies. Apportionment in the 18th century and led to day’s editorial in The Wash- gusto Pinochet of Chile all the U.N., which provides its the House of Representatives massive elimination efforts. It ington Post that seeks to ex- Jeffersonian Democrats? only naval base on the and the number of electoral was Britain’s military sea plain why Middle America Have we forgotten our re- Med? votes each state would have in power that put an end to the should embrace the Russo- cent history? Russia has meddled in presidential elections would slave trade. And our country phobia of our capital city: The Post brought up the our election. And we have be based upon population. fought a costly war that ‘’Vladimir Putin adheres death in prison of lawyer- meddled in the affairs of Southern delegates to the con- brought an end to slavery. Un- to a set of values that are an- activist Sergei Magnitsky half a dozen nations with vention wanted slaves to be fortunately, these facts about tithetical to bedrock Ameri- in 2009. Under the Mag- ‘’color-coded revolutions.’’ counted as one person. North- slavery are not in the lessons can values. He favors nitsky Act of 2012, Con- The cry of ‘’regime ern delegates to the conven- taught in our schools and col- spheres of influence over gress voted sanctions on change!’’ may daily be tion, and those opposed to leges. Instead, there is gross self-determination; corrup- Russia’s elites. heard in the U.S. Capitol. slavery, wanted only free per- misrepresentation and sugges- tion over transparency; and Yet China’s lone Nobel Putin is not Pope Francis. sons of each state to be count- tion that slavery was a repression over democracy.’’ Peace Prize laureate, Liu But he is not Stalin; he is ed for the purposes of appor- uniquely American practice. Yet, accommodating a Xiaobo, sentenced to 11 not Hitler; he is not Mao; tionment in the House of Rep- sphere of influence for a years in prison for champi- and Russia today is not the resentatives and the Electoral Walter E. Williams is a profes- great power is exactly what oning democracy, died USSR. Putin is an autocrat College. The compromise sor of economics at George FDR and Churchill did with Thursday of liver cancer, cut from the same bolt of reached was that each slave Mason University. Stalin, and every president with police in his hospital cloth as the Romanov czars. would be counted as only from Truman to George H. room. Communist dictator His cooperation is crucial three-fifths of a person. © 2017 creators.com. W. Bush did with the Soviet Xi Jinping, who makes to the peace of the world, Union. Putin look like Justin the freedom of the Baltic When East Germans, Trudeau, would not let the States, an end to the Syrian Hungarians, Czechs, Poles dying man go. civil war, tranquility in the FROM OUR TIMELINE @THEITEM rose up against Communist Will Magnitsky Act sanc- Persian Gulf, and solving regimes, no U.S. president tions be slammed on the North Korean crisis. intervened. For those na- China? Don’t bet on it. Too While our tectonic plates tions were on the other side much trade. Congress will may rub against one anoth- of the Yalta line agreed to do what comes naturally — er, we are natural allies. in 1945. kowtow. Yet our heroic Sen- The Russia of Tolstoy, Bush I and James Baker ate voted 98-2 to slam new Pushkin, Solzhenitsyn and even accused Ukrainians of sanctions on Russia. the Orthodox Church be- ‘’suicidal nationalism’’ for What are the roots of this longs with the West. contemplating indepen- hostility to Russia and ha- If America stumbles into dence from Russia. tred of Putin, whom a Fox a war with Russia that all When did support for analyst called ‘’as bad as our Cold War presidents spheres of influence be- Hitler’’? avoided, the Russia baiters come un-American? During the Cold War, and Putin haters will be put As for supporting ‘’cor- every president sought de- in same circle of hell by ruption over transparen- tente with a USSR that was history as the idiot war cy,’’ ex-Georgia President arguably the most blood- hawks of 1914 and the three Mikheil Saakashvili re- soaked regime of the centu- blind men of Versailles in signed in disgust as gover- ry. 1919. nor of Odessa in November, When the Cold War accusing Ukrainian Presi- ended in December 1991, Patrick J. Buchanan is the dent Petro Poroshenko, our the Soviet Union had dis- author of a new book, ‘’Nix- man in Kiev, of supporting solved into 15 nations. Mos- on’s White House Wars: The corruption. cow had given up her em- Battles That Made and As for favoring ‘’repres- pire, a third of her territo- Broke a President and Di- sion over democracy,’’ ry, and half the population vided America Forever.’’ The Sumter Item is on Twitter @theitem. Follow us and keep your eye on what’s going would that not apply to our of the USSR. Marxist-Le- on in the world! We will occasionally share a few noteworthy tweets with you here. NATO ally President Recep ninist ideology was dead. © 2017 creators.com

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consoles and the additional uary 2018. City Manager Deron CITY FROM PAGE A1 consoles would allow for fu- Kile said the Aug. 21, total McCormick and Mayor ture growth. solar eclipse was “creating Joe McElveen have a the telecommunication cen- Communication Director a buzz” and schools from discussion prior to ter the new Public Safety Shelley Kile told council Florida, North Carolina, Tuesday evening’s Sum- Complex on Lafayette Drive the city had received a New Jersey and Virginia ter City Council meet- as requested by Police Chief Bloomberg grant which would visit Sumter to watch ing at the Sumter Russell Roark III. The pur- would provide a “planning the eclipse. Opera House. chase from Evans Consoles team” to assist the city in “Eight hotels in Sumter of Vienna, Virginia, in- applying for a grant to are sold out,” for the eclipse JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM cludes 10 consoles, including “take a project to meet a she said, and she said she one supervisor console. dire need.” She said the knew of a mother and Roark said the current winner of the second grant daughter who had to book a “cramped” center has six would be announced in Jan- room in Florence.

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nancial crisis with the release of the Law Enforcement Division has con- June 5, board members Johnny Hil- BAKER FROM PAGE A1 fiscal year 2016 audit report. That re- firmed it’s conducting an ongoing in- ton and the Rev. Ralph Canty ques- port showed the district overspent vestigation concerning financial im- tioned Baker on the move without its budget by $6.2 million in fiscal proprieties in Sumter School District first discussing it with the board. In a prepared statement, Mc- year 2016 and had an ending general to include claims in an anonymous Baker explained that under state Ghaney said the board and Baker fund balance on June 30, 2016, of letter that was previously circulating law, districts can request a millage agreed it was in their mutual best in- $106,449 – a critically low level, ac- throughout the Sumter community increase equivalent to a county’s terest for Baker to retire, and in the cording to its auditor Robin Poston. on social media sites. That letter growth rate in tax base and that best interests of the district’s stu- In January, the board hired a fi- from May claims a district employee county council told him last year to dents and the Sumter community. nancial consultant to guide the dis- used school district funds for multi- request the growth rate each year McGhaney said the board will trict through the financial crisis. ple personal purchases. It also accus- and not let it accumulate over time. name an interim superintendent in That month, the board also approved es an administrator of colluding In Sunday’s Sumter Item, Sumter the coming days, and it will begin a an emergency financial plan pro- with the person to use other school Mayor Joe McElveen, Sumter Coun- superintendent search soon. posed by Baker to preserve more district funds inappropriately. ty Council Chairman Jim McCain, Baker has been superintendent of than $6 million in cash in the last six The SLED probe initiated the state former Sumter mayor Steve Creech the consolidated district for four months of the fiscal year, which Department of Education to place and local industrial leader Greg years since July 2013. Previously, he ended June 30. The plan recommen- the district on “fiscal watch,” since Thompson said in a joint commen- served in the former Sumter School dations included eliminating 47 jobs, the district is under a law enforce- tary the board has not held Baker ac- District Two for 40 years, from 1971 cutting overtime pay and freezing ment investigation. countable for the district’s financial to 2011. For the last 19 years of that several budget line-items. Also, Baker went before Sumter failures. The leaders also said the tenure, Baker was superintendent of The consultant’s work and the County Council on May 23 to ask for board “must show courage and lead- that district before it merged with emergency financial plan turned the a mileage increase apparently with- ership” and take “positive action District 17. district around as the district is pro- out informing the board. The millage now.” The district has faced numerous is- jected to end fiscal 2017, after all ac- request was denied that night by About 40 members of the public at- sues in the last eight months since cruals, with a $1.1 million surplus. county council. tended the meeting at the district of- the revelation in December of a fi- In the last two months, the State At the ensuing board meeting on fice. Cash in a FLASH! YOUR PATH TO A CAREER OR We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, UNIVERSITY TRANSFER BEGINS Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates Lafayette Gold cctech.edu or and Silver Exchange HERE 803.778.1961 InsideInnside VestcoVestco PrPropertiesopperrties 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 Central Carolina Technical College does not discriminate in employment or admissions on the basis of ((inside Coca-Cola Building) race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM disability, or any other protected class. 803-773-8022 NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED

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COLLEGE TENNIS Kiser steps down as USC Sumter tennis coach

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS as both men’s and women’s devote enough time to both of [email protected] squads in the fall of 2015. them was really what it was. The task of essentially having “I certainly enjoyed my two Sam Kiser has had a lot on his two jobs at both USC Sumter and years at USC Sumter.” plate the last few years, and as general manager of the Palmet- The time spent on the recruiting there’s going to be even more in to Tennis Center led Kiser to de- trail and travel time to away the upcoming months. cide it was time to step away from matches were two aspects that With that in mind, Kiser decided one so he could put more of his took their toll on him, Kiser it was time to let go of some of his time into the other, he said. added. responsibilities, so he stepped “Primarily it’s just what’s been “Recruiting is about three-quar- down as the University of South going on at the tennis center,” ters of what you do, and so when Carolina Sumter head coach for Kiser said. “We’re building a new you recruit in Florida and all over SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO the tennis programs. building and we’re going after the place and then travel with the Sam Kiser, left, recently stepped down as the head Kiser leaves after two seasons at some larger national tournaments team on the weekends, it was really coach of the USC Sumter men’s and women’s tennis the helm of the recently revived and we’ve got some other things teams to concentrate more fully on his position as gen- program at USCS, which was dis- going on. It was just tough to have eral manager of the Palmetto Tennis Center. banded in 1979 but brought back two full-time jobs and you couldn’t SEE KISER, PAGE B3

PRO GOLF Right on par for British Open Spieth feeling rested and sharp in pursuit of yet another major

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

SOUTHPORT, England — With a chance to close out the match, Jordan Spieth fired his second shot into the par-5 15th at Royal Birkdale and it never left the flag, bounding onto the green about 20 feet behind the hole. His partner Tuesday was Justin Thomas, who watched the flight of the ball and said, “I like having him on my team when he’s playing like this.” Everyone is on their own when the British Open begins on Thursday, and Spieth is looking sharp enough to be listed as a co-favorite with Dustin Johnson, the No. 1 player in the world. Spieth is coming off his second victo- ry of the year last month at the Trav- elers Championship. And when his putter is working — it really hasn’t been this year — he is regarded as a favorite at just about any tournament. Still to be determined is how much he thrives on links courses like Royal Birkdale. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS What stands out is St. Andrews in Jordan Spieth hits a shot out of a bunker on the fourth green during a practice round for the British Open on Tuesday at Royal Birk- 2015, when the 23-year-old Texan was dale in Southport, England. The tournament begins on Thursday. going for the third leg of the Grand Slam and missed the playoff by one FedEx Cup. So many of the expecta- Asked to measure his game now of how things go,” he said. “And last shot. Even so, he hasn’t finished high- tions of Spieth now are measured compared with two years ago, Spieth year I was pretty caught in 2015. This er than 30th in the other three British against that season. Those are rare said his long game is better, but he year I’m not. Hopefully, we can have Opens he has played. even for the greatest players, and it hasn’t been making putts. Such is golf. another one or two like that. But if we So much of his mystique is built might be Spieth’s bad luck that it hap- “I recognize that being five years in around that 2015 season — the Mas- pened to him so early in his career. now ... and five years doesn’t make me ters and U.S. Open, five victories, the He still wouldn’t trade it. a veteran, but it helps me realize kind SEE SPIETH, PAGE B4

AUTO RACING CLEMSON FOOTBALL Kenseth: No New coaches Bates, Conn regrets over look to blend in with staff BY PETE IACOBELLI Morris left to become The Associated Press SMU’s head coach after the pink slip from 2014 season. CLEMSON — New Clem- So it was a strange begin- son defensive line coach ning this year to spring ball Gibbs Racing Todd Bates knew there preparations, offensive line would be lots of questions coach Robbie Caldwell said. BY DAN GELSTON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS to answer “You’ve got The Associated Press Former NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth (20) said that he has no hard about his new to gel. We’re in feelings toward Joe Gibbs Racing after it was revealed he wouldn’t be position. He a room, morn- LOUDON, N.H. — Matt brought back next season. just didn’t fig- ing until night, Kenseth knows his NASCAR ure that many every day. If career will soon fade to black. and a two-time Daytona 500 third at New Hampshire, said of them would you can’t get But the same week he was champion, who got the official Friday he had no hard feel- come from Ti- along, whoo, given a pink slip by Joe Gibbs news this week he was out at ings toward the organization gers star line- BATES CONN it’s rough,” Racing, Kenseth hit the road JGR at the end of the season. and has no concerns about his man Christian Caldwell said. for a Metallica concert instead The 21-year-old Jones will future. He also has no timeta- Wilkins. Bates and of pounding the pavement to take Kenseth’s job in the No. ble for a decision but there are Before Bates was hired in Conn have fit in seamlessly find a ride in 2018. 20 Toyota. Jones is on a one- few options. January, Wilkins put him so far, defensive coordina- “Actually made me feel 20 year loaner contract to Gibbs’ The best bet could be a one- on the hot seat and grilled tor Brent Venables said. again for about four hours, sister team Furniture Row year landing spot at Hendrick him on everything from “They’ve done well since which was pretty fun,” Kens- Racing, and Gibbs had to put Motorsports driving the No. football to his family. January,” he said, smiling. eth said. Jones somewhere in 2018. 88 Chevrolet. Dale Earnhardt “Don’t know if I expected “Now, we’ll see during the If Kenseth actually was 20, Kenseth’s fate had been in Jr.’s ride will be open once he that,” Bates said Tuesday. season.” he’d be an in-demand driver limbo — though it seemed obvi- retires at the end of the sea- “But that’s what happens Bates, a former Alabama for a Cup Series rapidly under- ous Jones was being groomed son. Team owner Rick Hen- when you’re the new guy.” and NFL lineman who going a changing of the guard. for the ride — and Gibbs made drick has promising prospect Particularly at Clemson, worked at Jacksonville Young is cool. And for a sport the transaction complete, leav- William Byron, a 19-year-old where recently there hasn’t State the past three years, desperately angling to hook a ing the 45-year-old driver with- Xfinity Series driver, and been much turnover in the spent summers woking new generation of fans, out a car next year. could consider Alex Bowman coaching staff. football camps for Dabo 20-something drivers such as “I’m just glad they finally put following a solid stint subbing Bates and safeties coach Swinney the past few sea- Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson and it out so I don’t have to pretend last season for the injured Mickey Conn, who are sons and understood Clem- Erik Jones could lead the anymore,” Kenseth said at New Earnhardt. starting their first on-field son’s head coach. So when charge into the next decade Hampshire Motor Speedway. Seven-time champion Jim- seasons with the Tigers, are defensive ends coach Mari- and beyond. Some of that evo- “Everybody can ask you about mie Johnson said sponsorship just the third new coaches on Hobby left for an NFL lution comes at the expense of it, everybody can move on and to join the staff in the last veteran drivers such as Kens- get back to racing.” five years. Former Tigers eth, the 2003 Cup champion Kenseth, who qualified SEE KENSETH, PAGE B7 offensive coordinator Chad SEE STAFF, PAGE B2 B2 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

Washington (Gonzalez 8-4) at L.A. SCOREBOARD Angels (Nolasco 4-10), 10:07 p.m. PRO FOOTBALL THURSDAY’S GAMES Toronto at Boston, 1:35 p.m. TV, RADIO Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. TODAY N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Carolina fires general manager 6 a.m. – International Cycling: Tour de France Stage 17 from Serre-Cheva- AMERICAN LEAGUE lier, France (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). BATTING—Segura, Seattle, .349; Al- 8 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Swedish tuve, Houston, .347; Ramirez, Cleve- Open Early-Round Matches from Bas- land, .326; Gamel, Seattle, .321; Cor- tad, Sweden (TENNIS). rea, Houston, .320; Garcia, Chicago, Gettleman after four seasons 11 a.m. – WNBA Basketball: Connecti- .313; Hosmer, Kansas City, .312; Dick- cut at New York (NBA TV). erson, Tampa Bay, .311; Judge, New Noon – Major League Baseball: Chica- York, .311; Castro, New York, .309. CHARLOTTE (AP) — Just over a week be- go Cubs at Atlanta (FOX SPORTS RUNS—Springer, Houston, 79; Judge, SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB- New York, 75; Altuve, Houston, 65; fore training camp opens, the Carolina Pan- FM 102.7). Betts, Boston, 65; Correa, Houston, Noon – Major League Baseball: Phila- 64; Ramirez, Cleveland, 63; Dicker- thers have no general manager. And no delphia at Miami or Chicago Cubs at son, Tampa Bay, 61. president. Atlanta (MLB NETWORK). RBI—Cruz, Seattle, 74; Correa, Hous- Noon – Professional Tennis: Swedish ton, 67; Judge, New York, 66; Springer, The team that faded from a Super Bowl Open Early-Round Matches from Bas- Houston, 64; Cano, Seattle, 63; KDavis, spot to a losing season in 2016 fired Dave tad, Sweden (TENNIS). Oakland, 63; Sano, Minnesota, 62; 12:30 p.m. – International Diving: FINA Morrison, Tampa Bay, 61. Gettleman on Monday, eight days before World Championships from Budapest, HITS—Altuve, Houston, 122; Dicker- the Panthers get down to preseason busi- Hungary – Women’s 10-Meter Plat- son, Tampa Bay, 112; Ramirez, Cleve- form Final (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). land, 112; Hosmer, Kansas City, 109; ness. They already were without a team 3:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Springer, Houston, 106; Abreu, Chi- president after Danny Morrison resigned Cleveland at San Francisco or Tampa cago, 105; Andrus, Texas, 104. Bay at Oakland (MLB NETWORK). HOME RUNS—Judge, New York, 30; in February. 4 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Croatia Springer, Houston, 27; KDavis, Oak- Owner Jerry Richardson said in a state- Open Early-Round Matches from land, 26; Morrison, Tampa Bay, 26; Umag, Croatia (TENNIS). Moustakas, Kansas City, 25; Smoak, ment he made the decision after a long eval- 5 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping Toronto, 24; Alonso, Oakland, 21; uation of the team’s football operations. World Truck Series Eldora Dirt Derby Gallo, Texas, 21; Sano, Minnesota, 21. Pole Qualifying from New Weston, PITCHING—Vargas, Kansas City, 12-4; “I want to thank Dave for the role he Ohio (FOX SPORTS 1). Sale, Boston, 11-4; Santana, Minne- played in our success over the past four sea- 6 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCA- sota, 11-6; Carrasco, Cleveland, 10-4; CAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal Match Fulmer, Detroit, 10-6; Keuchel, Hous- sons,” Richardson said. “While the timing from Philadelphia – Costa Rica vs. ton, 9-0. of this decision is not ideal, a change is Panama (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk needed.” AP FILE PHOTO (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). NATIONAL LEAGUE The Panthers report to Wofford College in Carolina general manager Dave Gettleman was 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: St. EAST DIVISION Louis at New York Mets (ESPN). Spartanburg, South Carolina, on July 25 fired Monday less than two weeks before the 7:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping W L Pct GB World Truck Series Eldora Dirt Derby Washington 56 36 .609 — and have their first practice the following opening of training camp. Heat Races from New Weston, Ohio Atlanta 45 46 .495 10½ day. (FOX SPORTS 2). Miami 42 49 .462 13½ 8 p.m. – International Soccer: Interna- New York 41 49 .456 14 Gettleman had been Carolina’s general season and running back DeAngelo Wil- tional Champions Cup Match – Paris Philadelphia 30 61 .330 25½ manager for four seasons, when the Pan- liams in 2015. Saint-Germain vs. Roma from Detroit CENTRAL DIVISION (ESPN2). W L Pct GB thers went 43-26-1. But Carolina was 6-10 Williams, now a free agent after two sea- 9 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping Milwaukee 52 43 .547 — last season a year after reaching Super Bowl sons with Pittsburgh, tweeted he would con- World Truck Series Eldora 150 from Chicago 47 45 .511 3½ New Weston, Ohio (FOX BUISNESS St. Louis 45 47 .489 5½ 50, where it lost to Denver. The Panthers sider returning to the Panthers “due to the NETWORK, WEGX-FM 92.9). Pittsburgh 45 48 .484 6 had won the NFC South his first three years firing of that snake Dave Gettleman!” 9 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCA- Cincinnati 39 53 .424 11½ CAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal Match from at the helm. Smith, arguably the franchise’s most pop- Philadelphia – United States vs. El Sal- WEST DIVISION The relationship between Richardson and ular player, never took the move well. vador (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). W L Pct GB 10 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Los Angeles 64 29 .688 — Gettleman began to deteriorate shortly after After learning of the news of Gettleman’s Washington at Los Angeles Angels Arizona 53 39 .576 10½ Carolina’s Super Bowl defeat. firing, Smith tweeted “It’s Okay! Dave I (ESPN). Colorado 54 41 .568 11 1:30 a.m. – PGA Golf: British Open First San Diego 40 52 .435 23½ Gettleman used the franchise tag on cor- know how you feel...” Round from Southport, England San Francisco35 59 .372 29½ nerback Josh Norman, but rescinded it a The final straw in their relationship ap- (GOLF). 5 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Swedish MONDAY’S GAMES few weeks later and allowed him to become parently came when Gettleman, known for Open Early-Round Matches from Bas- Washington 6, Cincinnati 1 tad, Sweden (TENNIS). Pittsburgh 4, Milwaukee 2 a free agent. Norman signed with Washing- his gruff demeanor, wasn’t open to extend- Miami 6, Philadelphia 5, 10 innings ton. The Panthers entered last season with ing the contracts of linebacker Thomas St. Louis 6, N.Y. Mets 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Atlanta 3 two rookie starters and the secondary strug- Davis and Greg Olsen — players Richardson AMERICAN LEGION Colorado 9, San Diego 6 gled early on, allowing two 500-yard passing feels have been ideal representatives of the Cleveland 5, San Francisco 3 STATE TOURNAMENT games en route to their worst record since Panthers on and off the field. Davis is in the At Riley Park TUESDAY’S GAMES 2011. final year of his contract and Olsen has two Double-elimination Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. While Richardson signed off on the years left on his current deal. SATURDAY Philadelphia at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Game 1 – (Lower 1) Florence (33-1) vs. St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. move to let Norman walk, he was upset The way Gettleman handled the situation (Upper 4) Fort Mill (14-6), 9 a.m. Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. that Gettleman was unable to use the created a divide between the front office and Game 2—(Upper 1) Rock Hill (17-1) vs. L.A. Dodgers at Chicago White Sox, (Lower 4) Horry (17-8), noon 8:10 p.m. money originally earmarked for Norman the players. That ultimately led to his being Game 3 – (Upper 2) Inman (18-3) vs. San Diego at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. to sign other potential free agents, includ- fired. (Lower 3) Chapin/Newberry (19-6), 4 Washington at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. p.m. Cleveland at San Francisco, 10:15 ing defensive linemen Kawann Short and Richardson did not say who would be re- Game 4 – (Lower 2) Sumter (19-7) vs. p.m. Mario Addison and guard Tre Turner be- sponsible for personnel in the interim. (Upper 3) Gaffney (20-2), 7 p.m. TODAY’S GAMES fore last season. Eventually, Short and Ad- Former assistant general manager Bran- SUNDAY Chicago Cubs (Montgomery 1-6) at dison re-signed earlier this year, but it cost don Beane left in May to become Buffalo’s Game 5 – Game 1 Loser vs. Game 3 Atlanta (Dickey 6-5), 12:10 p.m. Loser, 9 a.m. Philadelphia (Pivetta 2-5) at Miami Richardson more money than originally general manager, reuniting him with Sean Game 6 – Game 2 Loser vs. Gamer 4 (Straily 7-4), 12:10 p.m. expected. McDermott, who was Carolina’s defensive Loser, noon San Diego (Richard 5-9) at Colorado Game 7 – Game 1 Winner vs. Game 4 (Gray 2-1), 3:10 p.m. Gettleman made other decisions that were coordinator for six seasons (2011-16). Winner, 4 p.m. Cleveland (Carrasco 10-4) at San unpopular with fans after taking over for Gettleman is the second NFL GM fired in Game 8 – Game 2 Winner vs. Game 4 Francisco (Cain 3-8), 3:45 p.m. Winner, 7 p.m. Milwaukee (Davies 11-4) at Pitts- Marty Hurney in 2013. Among them: cutting less than a month. Kansas City fired John burgh (Cole 7-7), 7:05 p.m. star wideout Steve Smith before the 2014 Dorsey on June 23. MONDAY Arizona (Greinke 11-4) at Cincinnati Game 9 – Game 7 Loser vs. Game 6 (Adleman 5-7), 7:10 p.m. Winner, noon St. Louis (Leake 6-7) at N.Y. Mets (de- Game 10 – Game 8 Loser vs. Game 5 Grom 10-3), 7:10 p.m. Winner, 3 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 7-4) at Chicago Game 11 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 White Sox (Rodon 1-2), 8:10 p.m. Winner, 7 p.m. Washington (Gonzalez 8-4) at L.A. Wilkins and 340-pounder Angels (Nolasco 4-10), 10:07 p.m. STAFF FROM PAGE B1 tackle Dexter Lawrence, TUESDAY Game 12 – Game 11 Loser vs. Game 9 THURSDAY’S GAMES last year’s Atlantic Coast Winner, 3 p.m. St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m. job and defensive tackles pect is different.” Conference defensive rookie Game 13 – Game 11 Winner vs. Game Arizona at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. 10 Winner, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m. coach Dan Brooks retired There’s also the enormity of the year. Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. following the national cham- of knowing you’ve got to Bates had not met Wilkins WEDNESDAY San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 Game 14 – Championship Game, 10 p.m. pionship game, Swinney put jump into an on-field staff before the Clemson junior a.m. in the call to Bates to take that in their last game de- wanted a sit down. It was an Game 15 – If Necessary NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—Murphy, Washington, .344; over all of Clemson’s line- feated Alabama 35-31 to eye-opening experience into Harper, Washington, .329; Zimmer- men. win the national champion- the culture he was stepping MLB STANDINGS man, Washington, .327; Posey, San Conn was a longtime high ship. into, Bates recalled. Wilkins By The Associated Press Francisco, .327; Blackmon, Colorado, .325; Ozuna, Miami, .319; Rendon, school coach at Grayson “The football part I was must have approved since a AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington, .318; LeMahieu, Colora- do, .316; Goldschmidt, Arizona, .315; High in Georgia who be- really comfortable with,” short time later, it was EAST DIVISION Peralta, Arizona, .308. came a defensive analyst for Conn said. “It is a great staff Clemson’s junior defender W L Pct GB RUNS—Blackmon, Colorado, 77; Harp- Boston 52 42 .553 — er, Washington, 77; Goldschmidt, Ari- the national title run. He and a lot of these guys have along with veteran end Cle- Tampa Bay 50 44 .532 2 zona, 74; Votto, Cincinnati, 65; In- was promoted to take over been coming through my lin Ferrell picking up their New York 47 44 .516 3½ ciarte, Atlanta, 64; Stanton, Miami, Toronto 43 49 .467 8 63; Murphy, Washington, 62; Bryant, safeties, adding another (high) school for years. I’ve new position coach when Baltimore 43 49 .467 8 Chicago, 60. voice to the secondary along had relationships with them there was confusion about CENTRAL DIVISION RBI—Arenado, Colorado, 73; Harper, W L Pct GB Washington, 72; Goldschmidt, Arizo- with defensive backs coach for a long time. I’m excited technique and concepts in Cleveland 48 43 .527 — na, 71; Murphy, Washington, 71; Mike Reed. to be able to learn from Clemson’s scheme. Minnesota 47 45 .511 1½ Ozuna, Miami, 70; Votto, Cincinnati, Kansas City 45 46 .495 3 68; Lamb, Arizona, 67. Conn learned much of those guys and add my own “They’ve just helped make Detroit 42 49 .462 6 HITS—Blackmon, Colorado, 125; In- Venables’ style and termi- flavor.” my transition that much Chicago 38 52 .422 9½ ciarte, Atlanta, 119; Murphy, Wash- ington, 116; Ozuna, Miami, 113; LeMa- nology last season, making Swinney said the two easier because of their ma- WEST DIVISION hieu, Colorado, 112; Arenado, Colo- W L Pct GB rado, 111; Gordon, Miami, 106; Harp- the transition to the field meshed well during spring turity,” Bates said. “They’ve Houston 62 31 .667 — er, Washington, 106. much easier. Still, there are drills and he’s excited about really made it smooth for Seattle 47 47 .500 15½ HOME RUNS—Stanton, Miami, 28; Bell- Texas 45 47 .489 16½ inger, Los Angeles, 26; Votto, Cincin- plenty of hurdles to over- what they’ll bring to the all- me.” Los Angeles 46 49 .484 17 nati, 26; Bruce, New York, 24; Harper, come. staff meetings and team Oakland 42 51 .452 20 Washington, 23; Ozuna, Miami, 23; Rizzo, Chicago, 23; Thames, Milwau- “It has been a whirlwind. this fall. MONDAY’S GAMES kee, 23. It’s been an adjustment,” Bates takes over one of Baltimore 3, Texas 1 PITCHING—Kershaw, Los Angeles, Toronto 4, Boston 3 14-2; Davies, Milwaukee, 11-4; Grein- Conn said. “But being under the most heralded units on Minnesota 4, N.Y. 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BY CHARLES ODUM “was fun — and it was al- The Associated Press most real fun.” It was a survival test for ATLANTA — Wade Davis Davis. has converted each of his “I was just happy I could 18 saves with the Cubs this make one or two pitches year. and get out of it,” Davis The ninth inning against said. the Braves was proof they Davis has not blown a haven’t all been easy. save in 24 consecutive Jon Lester bounced back chances, going back to Sep- from the shortest start of tember 2016 with Kansas his career by allowing only City. one run in seven innings Ben Zobrist gave Chicago and Chicago stopped Atlan- a 2-1 lead with a two-run ta’s ninth-inning comeback single in the fifth. Anthony to give the Cubs a 4-3 win Rizzo hit his 23rd homer to over the Braves on Monday center in the seventh, and night. Addison Russell drove in The Cubs led 4-1 before Javier Baez with a pinch- Atlanta scored two runs in hit double in the eighth. the ninth off Davis. The Lester (6-6) allowed one game ended with the bases run in his first win since loaded. June 24. He added some of- “I’ve probably had two or fensive highlights to his big three this year where I just night. don’t know where anything He hit a third-inning dou- is going,” Davis said. “With ble and stole second — the the outcome that the team first of his career — follow- wins, I’m not even upset. ing a sixth-inning walk. Davis allowed one-out Lester returned to his singles to Brandon Phillips winning form after allow- and Freddie Freeman be- ing 10 runs, four earned, in fore Phillips scored from two-thirds of an inning in a third on a wild pitch. Matt 14-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Kemp followed with a run- July 9. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS scoring single before pinch- Teheran (7-7) allowed two The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig, right, celebrates with teammate Joc Pederson after a recent Puig runner Lane Adams stole runs and five hits and four home run. If the Dodgers play .879 ball the rest of the year, they would finish with 125 wins. second and moved to third walks in six innings, leav- on Tyler Flowers’ fly ball to ing him 1-7 in 10 home the warning track in center starts. He is 6-0 on the road. field. Phillips’ single up the Following an intentional middle drove in Ender In- 125-win pace possible? walk to pinch-hitter Matt ciarte, who stole third, in Adams, pinch-runner Dans- the third. by Swanson stole second, PACKED HOUSE Dodgers staunchly think surge is sustainable leaving runners on second and third. Davis walked As always is the case in BY STEVEN WINE rookie in the 128-year history of the franchise Sean Rodriguez, playing in Atlanta, there was a strong The Associated Press to hit for the cycle. his first game of the sea- presence by Cubs fans in • They’re 31-6 (.838) when Puig bats eighth, son, to load the bases. the sellout crowd of 41,256. MIAMI — Clayton Kershaw’s notion that the and he hits that low because the rest of the Johan Camargo’s fly ball Braves manager Brian past five extraordinary weeks are the new lineup’s so potent. Puig is having his best year to shallow left ended the Snitker said it was “like a norm for the Los Angeles Dodgers seems to be and ranks second on the team with 19 homers. game. playoff game almost with taking hold. • They’re 23-0 when Jansen has a save oppor- Flowers said the ninth the energy in the stadium.” Going into the All-Star break, Kershaw sug- tunity. Even more impressive than his 0.90 gested the Dodgers’ surge might not be a surge ERA are his 61 strikeouts and two walks. at all, but a sustainable pace. Then his team • They’re 11-0 when Wood gets a decision. began the second half of the season with a He’s the first Dodgers pitcher since at least 3-game sweep at Miami last weekend. 1913 to win his first 11 decisions in a season. The NL West leaders started a 2-game series • And they’ve won Kershaw’s past 13 starts. at the White Sox on Tuesday with a nine-game He’s 14-2, leads the majors in victories and will winning streak and baseball’s best record at take the ball again Tuesday in Chicago. The 64-29 (.688). They have won 29 of their past 33 three-time Cy Young Award winner has helped games (.879). Los Angeles lead the majors with an ERA of That’s some surge. Or not. 3.12. “We’ve been pretty good all year,” third base- And the offense? man Justin Turner said. “To say it’s a five- “I feel like every time I go out and pitch, we week thing I don’t think is fair to the team.” score five, six, seven runs,” Wood said. “It defi- If the Dodgers play .879 ball the rest of the nitely takes the pressure off early. But you’ve year, they would finish with 125 wins. Don’t got to focus on smelling blood in the water and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tell them they won’t. throw up zeroes so we can finish the game. The Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant (17) steals second base as Atlanta “Clayton’s quote about, ‘Are we on a hot “We’re just clicking on all cylinders, man.” shortstop Sean Rodriguez (15) handles the late throw during streak, or is this just who we are?’ — I never Even so, there might be room for improve- the Cubs’ 4-3 win on Monday in Atlanta. really thought about it that way, but I’m start- ment. The Dodgers are widely expected to ing to think maybe this is just who we are,” swing a deal before the trade deadline to rein- unbeaten left-hander Alex Wood said with a force their pitching. And five-time All-Star laugh. “We have a different guy doing it every first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, sidelined more night, whether it’s pitching or one of the guys than a month because of a herniated disk, is in the lineup. It has been incredible.” expected back before Sept. 1. The Dodgers’ record merits comparisons to As it is, Los Angeles began the week leading their teams in 1977 and 1955, both World Series second-place Arizona by 10½ games and Colo- clubs. They’re 35 games above .500 for the first rado by 11½ in the NL West, even though both time since ’77, and the record at the 93-game teams are more than 10 games above .500. mark is their best since ‘55. “Those guys are good ballclubs,” Dodgers Why all the winning? Among the many rea- manager Dave Roberts said. “But we have real- sons are Kershaw, Wood, Kenley Jansen , Yas- ly hit our stride. We knew going into the sea- iel Puig and Cody Bellinger. son we would be the best team. It was up to us • The Dodgers are 55-18 (.753) since Bellinger to go out there and prove it.” was promoted from the minors. He has 26 Kershaw and company are confident they’ll homers and on Saturday became the first continue to do so.

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he depth of talent at the top of T golf has led to such parity that major championships are all about sharing the wealth. Brooks Koepka won the U.S. Open at Erin Hills and became the seventh consecutive first-time major champion, a streak that began with Jason Day FACTS winning the 2015 PGA Championship at & FIGURES Whistling Straits. It is the second-lon- 146th Open Championship gest streak in the modern era, which Jason Day Danny Willett Dustin Johnson Henrik Stenson July 20-23, dates to the inaugural Masters in 1934. Royal Birkdale Whether it’s a trend or merely a cycle, 2015 PGA Championship 2016 Masters 2016 U.S. Open 2016 British Open odds are in favor of it ending when the British Open returns to Royal Birkdale. Length: 7,156 yards No other links course in the current Par: 70 Open rotation has a better track record Field: 156 players of rewarding major experience. Padraig Harrington won in 2008 at Playoff (if necessary): 4 Royal Birkdale to capture the claret jug holes, aggregate score for the second straight year. A decade earlier, Mark O'Meara won his second Prize money: major of the year when he won in a ? $10,250,000 playoff at Birkdale in 1998. Only two of the eight champions at Winner’s share: Royal Birkdale had never won majors, Jimmy Walker Sergio Garcia Brooks Koepka Champion $1,845,000 giving the links along the Lancashire 2016 PGA Championship 2017 Masters 2017 U.S. Open 2017 British Open Coast of England the lowest rate of Defending champion: first-time major champions among Henrik Stenson British Open links. "It's very difficult to win a first major," Last year: In a duel that Jordan Spieth said. "You're dealing with rates among the best in somebody that’s been there before." history, Henrik Stenson Maybe so. But in six of the last seven Grand Slam events, a major champion New to theCrown closed with a 63 to was the runner-up. The exception was defeat Phil Mickelson the U.S. Open last month, in which none by three shots at Royal of the top 20 on the leaderboard had A first-time championchampion has won the last seven majorsmajors — that streak may be in jeopardyjeopardy Troon. Stenson joined ever won a major. Johnny Miller as the One thing has become clear: There are at Royal BirkdaleBirkdale, a course with a historytory of rewarding experience only players to shoot 63 more candidates than ever to become a in the final round to win multiple major champion, especially REMEMBERING ARNIE dollars. might be England's best hope to see a major. He finished at considering that 23 of the last 33 major The majors this year have found some The total purse is listed at $10,250,000, an English winner of a British Open 264 (20 under) to set the champions had never won one before. way to honor the late Arnold Palmer, with $1,845,000 going to the winner. in England. That hasn't happened major championship That list includes Dustin Johnson, and and the British Open doesn't have to do since Tony Jacklin won in 1969. scoring record. Stenson while it has been only a year since he much. It already has a plaque dedicated PLAYING FOR THE HOME CROWD and Mickelson com- captured his first major title at the U.S. to the King from his first claret jug he Justin Rose returns to Royal PREPARING FOR A MAJOR EXAM bined for 14 birdies and Open, the powerful American would won in 1961 at Royal Birkdale. Birkdale with fond memories. He It's safe to say players have their an eagle in the final have expected to add to that by now. Palmer had a one-shot lead over Dai was a 17-year-old amateur in 1998 own ideas how best to prepare for round. Their best-ball Instead, he hasn't even played the Rees when he hit his drive into a thick when Rose pitched in from 45 yards the British Open. For the last two score would have been weekend at a major since last year at bush right of the 16th fairway. His off the green in deep rough for a U.S. Open champions, Brooks 59. They were so far Royal Troon. Johnson missed the cut at caddie, Tip Anderson, wanted him to hit birdie on the final hole and a 69 to Koepka and Dustin Johnson, the ahead of everyone else the PGA Championship, slipped down wedge back to the fairway. Palmer tie for fourth. He turned pro the next answer apparently is rest. Neither that the next closest the stairs and wrenched his back on the being Palmer, he reached for a 6-iron week and missed the cut in 21 has played since the U.S. Open a eve of the Masters and had to withdraw. and slashed it out with all his might to straight events. month ago. player to Mickelson was He then missed the cut at Erin Hills. about 15 feet. He made par and held on The real homecoming, however, Rory McIlroy is playing two 11 shots back. Royal Birkdale would seem to be right for a one-shot victory. Palmer's belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. He straight weeks leading to Royal in his wheelhouse. It is a big course that willingness to play the British Open grew up in Southport. His father Birkdale. Phil Mickelson typically Television weaves along massive dunes by the encouraged other Americans to follow used to walk the dog by the links plays the Scottish Open, but this will (all times EDT) Irish Sea, and it has reachable par 5s on and invigorated golf's oldest champion- course each night, and young be the first time since 2006 that Thursday-Friday, 1:30 two of the last four holes. The bigger ship. Tommy would sneak onto the Lefty does not play a week before a.m. to 4 p.m. (Golf concern for Johnson is his own game. It LOSING POUNDS grounds and hit a few shots when the Open. Stewart Cink is at the Channel); Saturday, hasn't been the same since that fall Perhaps brought on by Brexit and the no one was watching. They'll be Scottish Open, which is peculiar in 4:30-7 a.m. (Golf down the stairs when he was going for sharp decline in the value of the British watching now. Fleetwood, with one respect _ Cink in 2009 is the last Channel), 7 a.m. to 3 his fourth straight victory. sterling, the R&A for the first time is victories in Abu Dhabi and Paris, has British Open winner who didn't play p.m. (NBC); Sunday, paying out prize money in American risen to No. 14 in the world and the week before 4-7 a.m. (Golf Chan- nel), 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Content by The Associated Press; page designed by GateHouse Media’s Center for News & Design. COMPILED BY DOUG FERGUSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS (NBC).

pion Brooks Koepka said. “You look at how it Jordan Spieth, SPIETH FROM PAGE B1 was at Erin Hills. Everyone up there hadn’t won right, putts on the a major — Rickie (Fowler), Justin (Thomas), 4th green during keep on trying to improve each part of the Hideki (Matsuyama).” Tuesday’s practice game, stick to the process, then we’ll have the No matter who wins this week, Spieth doesn’t round ahead of results we want.” see that changing. this weekend’s Tuesday brought more sunshine to the Lan- His big season in 2015 gave him a taste of it. British Open at cashire Coast and only a light wind that came The next two years, even with two victories in Royal Birkdale in out of a different direction. The course is fast, each one, gave him an appreciation of how Southport, Eng- and balls are bouncing high when landing, Tiger Woods dominated for so long. He was land. which is links golf at its best. asked the chances of there being another domi- In any conditions, Birkdale is not a course nant force in golf. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS that leads to low scoring, certainly not like what “I wouldn’t get your hopes up,” Spieth re- Henrik Stenson had last year at Royal Troon plied. “What Tiger has done ... having experi- when he set the major championship record of enced a year like he continued to do for years, it 264 in his brilliant duel with Phil Mickelson. just takes a lot out of you. It’s very tough to do. The lowest score ever at Royal Birkdale was And you have to have a lot of things go right at 272 by Ian Baker-Finch in 1991. the right times. Spieth still referred to the course as among “I think it’s going to be a very exciting time the fairest he has seen in his limited experience going forward of guys that are going to be play- at golf’s oldest championship. And when he ing and battling against each other,” he said. looks around the landscape, he sees more bal- “You’ll see a group of 10 to 12 guys over the next ance of power than ever before. 15, 20 years that are going to have a lot of com- Just two years ago, Spieth was considered petition that comes down the stretch with each part of the modern version of a “Big Three” other.” that included Rory McIlroy and Jason Day. And As for that streak of seven first-time winners then along came Johnson, rising to No. 1 in the in the majors? world in February and leaving everyone well Spieth spent only three semesters at Texas, behind. though he used plenty of logic when he said But now Johnson hasn’t won since March, that the 156-man field at Royal Birkdale has slowed by his slip down the stairs at the Mas- more players who haven’t won a major than ters. McIlroy and Day haven’t won at all. who have. “The younger generation, you look at how “Chances are, it’s going to be somebody that many good players there are,” U.S. Open cham- hasn’t won one,” he said. IT Relaxing Courtyard H ealthC are SUMTER TA K E S 1018 N. Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC • 803-773-5567 efficiency that keeps you cool and saves you money. Made In America! And with Bryant Bonus, we can deliver it all. When the winter chill turns into the sizzling summer, you want your system ready. During Bryant Bonus time, going on now, we can make Stainless Steel Dishwasher sure your seasonal transition is seamless and painless for your wallet. • 24 inch, Built-In Take advantage of the savings and earn rebates of up to $1500.00 for a • Pro-WashTM Cycle limited time. Maximize your efficiency and your savings. • Pro-ScrubTM Option Bryant. Whatever It Takes®. • Advanced ProDryTM Option • 44 - Decibel NEW CONSTRUCTION PACKAGES AVAILABLE

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BRITISH OPEN TEE TIMES Mickelson to play with no drivers By The Associated Press States; Matthieu Pavon, France. At Royal Birkdale Golf Club 6:04 a.m.-11:05 a.m. — Alexander Southport, England Bjork, Sweden; Joe Dean, Eng- Purse: $10.25 million land; Robert Streb, United States. BY DOUG FERGUSON green during normal play). Yardage: 7,156; Par: 70 6:15 a.m.-11:16 a.m. — Robert Din- AP Golf Writer You’re amazed at how small All Times EDT widdie, England; Julian Suri, (a-amateur) United States; Adam Hodkinson, the space is and how they Thursday-Friday England. SOUTHPORT, England — make it work,” he said. “And 1:35 a.m.-6:36 a.m. — Mark 6:36 a.m.-1:35 a.m. — Andrew O’Meara, United States; Chris Johnston, England; Adam Had- Royal Birkdale and Torrey Lytham, there’s gorse way Wood, England; Ryan Moore, win, Canada; Todd Hamilton, Pines would seem to have right on 18. I didn’t remem- United States. United States. 1:46 a.m.-6:47 a.m. — Phachara 6:47 a.m.-1:46 a.m. — John Daly, nothing in common except ber that being in play. When Khongwatmai, Thailand; a-Mav- United States; Adam Bland, Eng- that Phil Mickelson is playing you hit it right, I think erick McNealy; Stuart Manley, land; a-Connor Syme, Scotland. Wales. 6:58 a.m.-1:57 a.m. — William Mc- major championships on both you’re in the grandstands. 1:57 a.m.-6:58 a.m. — Stewart Cink, Girt, United States; Toby Tree, without a driver in his bag. United States; Sandy Lyle, Scot- England; Jamie Lovemark, Unit- But it was fun to see.” land; Jeunghun Wang, South ed States. Mickelson carried only the Korea. 7:09 a.m.-2:08 a.m. — Matthew SPIETH RETURNS 2:08 a.m.-7:09 a.m. — Paul Broad- Griffin, Australia; Austin Connel- 3-wood with him during his hurst, England; Thongchai Jaid- ly, Canada; Matthew Southgate, practice round Tuesday at the Jordan Spieth was still in ee, Thailand; Roberto Castro, England. United States. 7:20 a.m.-2:19 a.m. — Cameron British Open, and he plans to college in 2012 when the Brit- 2:19 a.m.-7:20 a.m. — Tom Lehman, Smith, Australia; Bill Haas, United keep it that way. ish Open was at Royal Lytham United States; Beyong Hun An, States; Callum Shinkwin, England. South Korea; Darren Fichardt, 7:31 a.m.-2:30 a.m. — Michael Hen- “We won’t be playing in this & St. Annes, and this is first South Africa. dry, New Zealand; Brian Harman, wind,” Mickelson said as he time at Royal Birkdale. But 2:30 a.m.-7:31 a.m. — Soren Kjeld- United States; Martin Laird, sen, Denmark; Billy Horschel, Scotland. finished up his round with a he’s no stranger to the area. United States; Danny Willett, 7:42 a.m.-2:41 a.m. — Ernie Els, light blowing toward the Irish It’s where Spieth got his first England. South Africa; Ross Fisher, Eng- 2:41 a.m.-7:42 a.m. — Matt Fitzpat- land; Bernd Wiesberger, Austria. Sea. “And when we get the taste of links golf. rick, England; Steve Stricker, 7:53 a.m.-2:52 a.m. — Tyrrell Hat- normal wind, there really He played in the Junior United States; Emiliano Grillo, ton, England; Martin Kaymer, Argentina. Germany; Aaron Baddeley, Aus- isn’t a driver for me until we British Open in 2008, and he 2:52 a.m.-7:53 a.m. — Jason Dufner, tralia. get to 15. And then that brings THE ASSOCIATED PRESS finished first — at least United States; Branden Grace, 8:04 a.m.-3:03 a.m. — Zach John- South Africa; Bryson DeCham- son, United States; Jason Day, the bunkers into play.” Phil Mickelson said on Tuesday among the boys. beau, United States. Australia; Sergio Garcia, Spain. Mickelson, who once had that he is playing the British The overall winner that 3:03 a.m.-8:04 a.m. — Alex Noren, 8:15 a.m.-3:14 a.m. — Andy Sulli- Sweden; Russell Knox, Scotland; van, England; Joost Luiten, Neth- two drivers in his bag at the Open without a driver in his bag. week was Moriya Jutanugarn Ian Poulter, England. erlands; David Lipsky, United Masters, didn’t hit a driver in The Open at Royal Birkdale in of Thailand, playing from a 3:14 a.m.-8:15 a.m. — David Duval, States. United States; Prayad Mark- 8:26 a.m.-3:25 a.m. — Rickie Fowl- the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Southport, England, starts early forward set of tees. saeng, Thailand; K.T. Kim, South er, United States; Adam Scott, Pines. Thursday morning. Korea. Australia; Paul Casey, England. GETTING AWAY 3:25 a.m.-8:26 a.m. — Younghan 8:37 a.m.-3:36 a.m. — Matt Kuchar, He wasn’t much of a factor Song, South Korea; David Hors- United States; Richie Ramsay, ey, England; Dyan Frittelli, South Scotland; Ryan Fox, New Zea- that week and finished five Royal Birkdale on the week- Brooks Koepka won the U.S. Africa. land. shots out of the playoff that end. Brad Faxon used to find Open, headed off to Las Vegas 3:36 a.m.-8:37 a.m. — Mike Loren- 8:48 a.m.-3:47 a.m. — Kevin Kisner, zo-Vera, France; Charles Howell United States; Charley Hoffman, Tiger Woods won over Rocco smaller links courses to play and hasn’t been seen in the III, United States; Shiv Kapur, United States; David Drysdale, Mediate. after a practice round at the golfing world since then. India. Scotland. 3:47 a.m.-8:48 a.m. — Russell Hen- 9:04 a.m.-4:03 a.m. — Jimmy Walk- Mickelson instead has four championship course. That’s just the way he had it ley, United States; Fabrizio Za- er, United States; Hideto Taniha- wedges, including a 64-degree Haas brought over his planned. notti, Paraguay; Peter Uihlein, ra, Japan; Thorbjorn Olesen, United States. Denmark. sand wedge that he can use brother-in-law and two Koepka is playing for the 4:03 a.m.-9:04 a.m. — Alexander 9:15 a.m.-4:14 a.m. — Jhonattan for flop shots off tight lies on friends. first time since that four-shot Levy, France; Brendan Steele, Vegas, Venezuela; Brandon United States; Webb Simpson, Stone, South Africa; Sean O’Hair, a links course. They played Royal Liver- victory at Erin Hills. He had a United States. United States. He also has two 3-irons, one pool on Friday, Royal Lytham big stretch at the end of the 4:14 a.m.-9:15 a.m. — Wesley 9:26 a.m.-4:25 a.m. — Daniel Berg- Bryan, United States; Anirban er, United States; Pablo Larraza- of them with the loft tweaked & St. Annes on Saturday and year with two majors, a World Lahiri, India; a-Alfie Plant, Eng- bal, Spain; Yuta Ikeda, Japan. to make a strong, driving club. Hillside on Sunday. And then Golf Championship, the four land. 9:37 a.m.-4:36 a.m. — Paul Lawrie, 4:25 a.m.-9:26 a.m — Darren Clarke, Scotland; Kevin Chappell, United The 3-wood is the same club it was time to get to work, so FedEx Cup playoff events and Northern Ireland; Gary Wood- States; Yusaku Miyazato, Japan. he had when he won the Brit- he made his way to Royal the Presidents Cup, so he land, United States; a-Harry Ellis, 9:48 a.m.-4:47 a.m. — Rory McIlroy, England. Northern Ireland; Dustin John- ish Open at Muirfield in 2013, Birkdale. wanted to be fresh. 4:36 a.m.-9:37 a.m. — Padraig Har- son, United States; Charl rington, Ireland; Pat Perez, Unit- Schwartzel, South Africa. his last victory. “I did the same trip for “I found it pretty easy to get ed States; Thomas Pieters, Bel- 9:59 a.m.-4:58 a.m. — Jon Rahm, “It’s a much easier club for Lytham in 2012,” he said. “I away,” Koepka said. “I was gium. Spain; Patrick Reed, United 4:47 a.m.-9:48 a.m. — Henrik Sten- States; Lee Westwood, England. me to hit low,” Mickelson said played Liverpool, here and not looking for a break, but I son, United States; Si Woo Kim, 10:10 a.m.-5:09 a.m. — Phil Mickel- on Golf Channel. “So even West Lancashire, so I’ve seen kind of needed one, more South Korea; Jordan Spieth, Unit- son, United States; Francesco ed States. Molinari, Italy; Marc Leishman, into the wind, I hit it every bit the course. I feel like I’m get- mentally than anything. And 4:58 a.m.-9:59 a.m. — Louis Oost- Australia. as far as I hit a driver.” ting the same practice in, just it was nice to have a few huizen, South Africa; Justin 10:21 a.m.-5:20 a.m. — Scott Hend, not at the tournament course. weeks off. But last week I Rose, England; Justin Thomas, Australia; Rafa Cabrera Bello, TIGER FALLING United States. Spain; Bubba Watson, United But I’ve got Monday, Tuesday started getting into it and get- 5:09 a.m.-10:10 a.m. — Brooks Ko- States. epka, United States; Hideki Mat- 10:32 a.m.-5:31 a.m. — Paul Waring, Tiger Woods is out of golf and Wednesday to see the ting antsy to get back out suyama, Japan; Tommy Fleet- England; Kyle Stanley, United for the rest of the season as he course and know the course.” here.” wood, England. States; Kevin Na, United States. 5:20 a.m.-10:21 a.m. — J.B. Holmes, 10:43 a.m.-5:42 a.m. — Gi-Whan recovers from a fourth back Most surprising to Haas at He didn’t put the clubs United States; Brandt Snedeker, Kim, South Korea; Xander surgery, and that means he fi- Royal Liverpool and Royal away, playing plenty of golf United States; Shane Lowry, Ire- Schauffele, United States; An- land. drew Dodt, Australia. nally is out of the top 1,000 Lytham was seeing the course and working on his game 5:31 a.m.-10:32 a.m. — Richard 10:54 a.m.-5:53 a.m. — Li Haotong, players listed in the Official without the grandstands and when he got back home to Bland, England; Shaun Norris, China; Kent Bulle, United States; South Africa; Luca Cianchetti, Haydn McCullen, England. World Golf Ranking. tented villages that are in Florida. He arrived at Birk- Italy. 11:05 a.m.-6:04 a.m. — Jbe Kruger, Woods is at No. 1,005 in the place for the Open. dale on Saturday. 5:42 a.m.-10:43 a.m. — Yikeun South Africa; Nicholas McCarthy, Chang, South Korea; Chan Kim, England; Ashley Hall, Australia. world this week, one spot “Liverpool was the one “It felt good to get out here United States; Mark Foster, Eng- 11:16 a.m.-6:15 a.m. — Ryan Mc- ahead of Henric Sturehed of land. Carthy, Australia; Laurie Canter, that was the most shocking and play some holes and actu- 5:53 a.m.-10:54 a.m. — Sung Kang, England; Sebastian Munoz, Co- Sweden. without the grandstand sur- ally feel like you’re back in South Korea; Tony Finau, United lombia. That’s no surprise. 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efensive back Israel Mukua- unfinished school Sandidge of Concord, N.C., was at Clemson wide receiver target Justyn mu of Bossier City, La., is work — one more UGA on Saturday. He plans to visit Ross of Phenix City, Ala., told AL.com closing in on his college foot- class he hopes to USC this weekend. that he will visit Alabama for a cook- D ball decision, which he will complete this month. LB Zakoby McClain of Valdosta, Ga., out on Friday and not Clemson’s cook- announce at his former school, Berk- If he does, he’ll com- has USC in his final 10. Also in that out the same day. He also can’t make ley High School in Moncks Corner, on mit on schedule. If he group are Auburn, Louisiana State, Auburn’s event on Saturday because Monday. doesn’t, he hopes to Tennessee, West Virginia, Oregon, Ne- of a 7-on-7 tournament. He plans to He is down to the University of get the work complet- braska, Michigan State, Tulane and visit Clemson, UF and FSU at some South Carolina, Florida State, Oklaho- ed soon enough to be Ole Miss. point. He said Clemson, Alabama and ma State and Indiana, and before mak- Phil Kornblut able to commit by the Conway High defensive end/OL Rai- Auburn are recruiting him the hard- ing the decision Mukuamu will get RECRUITING start of his season. qwon O’Neal plans to announce on est. one final look at USC. He confirmed CORNER Thompson said his Aug. 16. His offers include USC, Michi- DB Trey Dean of Hampton, Ga., told his plans to attend Will Muschamp’s final three schools gan, Maryland, Penn State, UK, Louis- 247Sports he canceled a Texas visit for final camp of the summer on Friday. are USC, North Caro- ville, Mississippi State, North Carolina this past weekend and was instead He’s also considering a visit to Geor- lina State and Virginia Tech. He had State, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest. going to UGA. He is down to Clemson, gia this week. been committed to VT until decommit- DB Kwantel Raines of Aliquippa, UGA and FSU. “Everybody is pretty much tied ting on June 11, soon after attending a Pa., included USC on his short list and Clemson offered ’19 OL Devontae right now,” Mukuamu said. “It will be USC camp. plans to announce in October. The Dobbs of Belleville, Mich. probably where I just feel most at Offensive lineman Jerome Carvin of others are Pittsburgh, PSU, Maryland, OTHERS home, where I feel very comfortable Cordova, Tenn., visited USC for its UK and WVU. at. I like all the schools, but the one spring game, and as he continues Latrell Jean, a 2019 DE from Lake- LB Channing Tindall of Spring Val- that’s going to pull it out is where I through his recruiting process he’s land, Fla., visited USC on Saturday. ley High in Columbia visited UGA can see myself playing and feel com- planning another visit with USC. Ridge Jacobs, a ’21 quarterback from over the weekend and told 247Sports fortable and be happy there.” Carvin said USC has invited him to Jacksonville, Fla., plans to work out he will visit UF and FSU on Thursday DB Steven Gilmore Jr. of South the prospect party on Saturday, and for USC coaches at their camp on Fri- and Friday. Pointe High in Rock Hill narrowed his he will come in if he can, but he’s not day, the day after attending a camp at BASKETBALL list to a final four of USC, UGA, Louis- sure if he can at this point. Florida. He’s a young QB considered ville and North Carolina with a com- Carvin said he’s planning to commit to have the potential to develop into a Zion Williamson, the 6-6 No. 2 nation- mitment announcement set for Sept. around the end of July or in early Au- Power Five conference level player. al prospect of Spartanburg Day 17. gust. He has not yet shortened his list, His father went to Irmo High. School, was thought to be looking at a Gilmore plans a round of visits to but he said he’s looking the hardest at spring signing. However, he said he all of his finalists before making his USC, Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, CLEMSON hopes to pick his college before the decision and at this point he doesn’t Michigan State, Auburn and Mem- Clemson is keeping the line of com- season so that he can get the process have a favorite. phis. munication open with OL Gavin Orr of behind him. Gilmore has strong ties to the USC Linebacker Dax Hollifield of Shelby, Gadsden, Ala., just in case some other He told GoGamecocks.com he’s still program through his brother, former N.C., told 247Sports that he’ll visit OL targets higher on the board don’t looking at several schools, including USC and current National Football USC on Friday and VT on Saturday. commit to the Tigers. And that’s fine USC and Clemson. He said likely offi- League star cornerback Stephon Gilm- He’s been to each campus many times with Orr. He’s willing to wait on the cial visits will be to Kansas, UCLA and ore. in the past. He plans to take an official Tigers. Orr said his favorites from his Arizona. UNC and Duke also are However, he said that’s really no ad- to Florida State for the Miami game in offers are Troy, Alabama-Birming- strongly in the picture. vantage for USC and his brother is September and he wants to visit VT ham, Army, Middle Tennessee State, Aaron Nesmith, a 6-6 ’18 recruit from staying out of the process. again for the Clemson game. UNC and Samford and Harvard. He’s also get- Porter-Gaud in Charleston, was of- “He says to do what I want to do, do Stanford are the other teams on his ting interest from Southern Mississip- fered by A&M and Massachusetts. what’s best for me,” he said. Gilmore list. pi and WF. USC offered 6-6 ’19 recruit Josiah said all of the schools are recruiting OL Damien Lewis (6-foot-3-inches, One of Clemson’s top safety targets, James of Porter-Gaud. with the same intensity. 320 pounds) of Northwest Mississippi Quindarious Monday of Atlanta, an- Clemson offered 6-10 ’20 recruit Isa- DB Jaycee Horn of Alpharetta, Ga., Junior College remains in near daily nounced a commitment to Auburn iah Todd of Richmond, Va. Clemson is torn between USC, Alabama and contact with USC OL coach Eric Wol- last week after an unofficial visit. also offered 6-8 ’19 recruit Trayce Jack- Tennessee, to the point he was not ford and USC sits in a strong position Clemson OL target Jackson Carman son-Davis of Greenwood, Ind., the son able to make a decision by his self-im- with him. He took an official visit to of Fairfield, Ohio, will announce his of former Tiger and National Basket- posed deadline of last Friday. A visit USC in June and has some other offi- commitment in December and sign ball Association star Dale Davis. to Tennessee for Orange Carpet Day cial visits coming up. He also plans to during the early period, his head BASEBALL last month changed the whole scenar- return to USC at some point. coach, Jason Krause, told WCPO.com. io. He plans to visit Tennessee again Lewis, who is from Canton, Miss., Coach Krause said Carman is expect- Left-handed pitcher Brady Allen of on Thursday. will take an official visit to Kentucky ed to name a top five in early August. Lakeland, Fla., committed to USC. Horn also has visited USC and Ala- this weekend. He’s also planning to Clemson is in the final five with DE He’s a former South Florida commit- bama, and he said he is going to try to visit Colorado and he’s going to Mis- Adam Anderson of Rome, Ga., a for- ment. get back to USC before the season but sissippi for an official visit for the first mer LSU commitment. The others are USC catcher commitment Charlie is not sure if that will be for its pros- home game. Alabama, UF, Tennessee and UGA. Welch decommitted from the ’18 class. pect gathering on Saturday. Lewis isn’t claiming a favorite, but Clemson is in the top 13 with ’19 LB According to TheBigSpur.com, Sum- DB Bryce Thompson of Dutch Fork he put USC’s chances for landing him Marcel Brooks of Flower Mound, merville High right-handed pitcher in Irmo said he has made a decision at 80 percent. Lewis will have three Texas. The others on his list are FSU, Daniel Lloyd recommitted to USC and on his college commitment. He origi- years to play two and is on track to Texas Christian, Texas, Oregon, PSU, outfielder Dillon Lifrieri decommitted. nally planned to announce his com- graduate in December. Ohio State, Oklahoma, UF, Baylor, OF Chase Roberts of Lugoff-Elgin mitment on July 30, but he has some USC defensive lineman target Rick Texas A&M, LSU and Alabama. High decommitted from Clemson.

AREA SCOREBOARD GOLF 2-time champions CHURCHES CHALLENGE There is room for eight teams to register for the 18th annual Churches Challenge Praise Rally & Golf Tournament, which will be held Aug. 25-26. The praise rally will be held at Alice Drive Baptist Church lo- cated at 1305 Loring Mill Road on Friday, Aug. 25, while the tournament itself will be held at Sunset Country Club on Satur- day, Aug. 26. The cost is $45 per golfer and includes the praise dinner on Friday as well as lunch and beverages on Saturday. Players can also purchase up to two mulligans for $5 that can be used anywhere on the course. Registration forms can be mailed to CGA, 1285 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 or can be brought to the office at Dillon Park, next to Crystal Lakes Golf Course. The tournament is known for its prizes with none greater than the $51,000 prize if someone sinks a hole-in-one on the 18th hole. Should someone ace the 18th hole, his or her church will re- ceive a check for $50,000 and the player will receive $1,000. For more information, contact the Christian Golfers Associa- tion at (803) 773-2171 or (803) 983-3457. GYMNASTICS PHOTO PROVIDED ADULT TUMBLING The Sumter Splash Brothers fourth-grade AAU basketball team won both the NTBA Pre-National Warmup The Sumter Family YMCA is offering an adult tumbling class. tournament in Myrtle Beach and the Battle of Camden tournament in Camden in the month of June. The class, which will mix conditioning and basic gymnastics Members of the team are first row, left to right: Quest Witherspoon, Carlos Franklin, Tykeem Johnson, Ja- skills, is being held on Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on heim Jones and DJ Spann. Second row: Daveon Thomas, Dewayne McBride, Mykell Lesane, Tyon Bennett, Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Thursday from Jeremiah Burson and Andre McBride Jr. Third row: Head coach Andre McBride Sr., assistant coach Jesse 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Witherspoon and assistant coach Aaron Williams. The cost is $30 per month for YMCA members and $45 for non-members. For more information, call the YMCA at (803) 773-1404 or visit ymcasumter.org. VOLLEYBALL SCISA OFFICIALS NEEDED The South Carolina Independent Schools Association is look- ing to add volleyball officials for the 2017 season. The training will involve classes and officials would have to be available for 4 p.m. matches. For more information, contact SCISA District Director Teddy Weeks at [email protected] or (803) 446-3379. BOWLING GAMECOCK LANES SCORES — JUNE 2-8 Sunday Night No-Tap: Kris Hackett 253-723;Vincent Sims 211- 615; Debbie Ardis 521; Louise Cunningham 206; Harold Allen 277. Adult/Youth: Heather Brown 351; Caleb Baker 395. Tuesday Night Mixed: Robbie Judy 239-602; Steve Shirley 255- 635; Amber Coker 449; Mike Reynolds 235-543; David Timmons PHOTO PROVIDED 541; Joann Goins 269-654; Amanda Grigg 566; Doug Oliver 245-595; The Sumter Splash Brothers fifth-grade AAU basketball team won both the Palmetto Show Case tourna- VJ Holladay 560; Nick Pipkin 592; Mick Barwick 252; Bobby Hol- ment in Sumter in April and the Battle of Camden tournament in Camden in the month of June. It was also laday 268; Aaron Green 236; Mac McEveen 184; Tim Hudnall 258; the runner-up in two other tournaments. Members of the team are first row, left to right: Javion Lammie, Lenny Girdvainis 511; Heather Brown 456; Daniel Brown 244-632. Braylon Cox, Darius Moye and Azarian Yates. Second row: Jerron Pack, Jaden Stephens, Karson, Zimmer- Afternoon Delight: Bill Cockerill 224; Mark Newman 175; Jere- man, Josiah Burson and Xavier Johnson. Third row: Head coach Andre McBride Sr., assistant coach Jesse mian Armstrong 169. Witherspoon and assistant coach Aaron Williams. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 | B7

SPORTS ITEMS KENSETH FROM PAGE B1 dollars would likely dictate Outside of the 88, quality who gets the coveted ride. rides are slim for 2018. Sumter “O”Zone all-stars top Greer 12-2 Johnson, who will have a vote “I hope to race next year,” on his new teammate, also Kenseth said. “I still enjoy HARTSVILLE — Dylan Richardson had “It’s an honor to have this opportunity to said Kenseth has the resume racing. I still feel like I could two doubles and picked up the victory on once again call myself a Boston Celtic,” that will earn him a ride be an asset to somebody, so I the mound in the Sumter 11-12 year-old Pierce said in a statement. “The organiza- somewhere next season. hope so.” “O”Zone all-star baseball team’s 12-2 victory tion and city took me in and made me one of “Matt’s just too good,” he His other options include a over Greer in the “O”Zone state tournament their own, and I couldn’t imagine ending my said. “The guy can win races bunch of maybes: Hendrick on Monday at Byerly Park. career any other way. I’m a Celtic for life.” and championships and that could cut ties with under- Sumter improved to 3-0 in the tournament won’t be overlooked. But I do achieving Kasey Kahne in the with the victory. It was taking on another WOFFORD PICKED BY SOCON COACHES, feel Matt’s at a point in his ca- No. 5 and Stewart-Haas Rac- undefeated team in Hartsville Northern on MEDIA TO WIN LEAGUE reer where he just won’t take ing may have two openings if Tuesday. SPARTANBURG — Wofford is the pre- any ride.” Danica Patrick and Kurt Brandt Reynolds had four runs batted in season pick to win the Southern Conference Kenseth has won 16 races Busch do not return. NASCAR for Sumter and Sean Rouse had two hits and by both league coaches and media. over five seasons with JGR has already lost veteran stars scored two runs. Hayden Lyons, Wyatt Mel- The polls were announced Tuesday at the and is NASCAR’s oldest full- Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon drim and Ben Reynolds each scored twice. league’s annual media day. time driver. He is the veteran and Carl Edwards in the past The Terriers went 10-4 and reached the at Gibbs, which has 2015 three seasons and the popular PIERCE SIGNS WITH CELTICS, RETIRES Football Conference Subdivision playoffs champion Kyle Busch, Dayto- Earnhardt is on his way out. BOSTON — Paul Pierce is retiring as a last year while leading the conference in de- na 500 winner Denny Hamlin Kenseth was once consid- member of the Boston Celtics. fense. and reigning Xfinity Series ered one of NASCAR’s hottest The Celtics announced Monday that they Two-time defending league champion Cit- champion Daniel Suarez. young drivers. have signed Pierce to a contract so the 10- adel was second, Samford third, Chattanoo- Kenseth, 11th in the standings He’s now riding out the time All-Star can retire with the team ga fourth and Mercer fifth by both groups. in his 18th Cup season, said he string, hoping for a win and a where he spent his first 15 seasons in the The coaches picked Western Carolina sixth, knew for about a year he strong showing down the NBA. then Furman, East Tennessee and VMI. could be on the way out at stretch to showcase to other Pierce helped bring Boston a champion- Media selected Furman sixth, followed by JGR. teams he still has something ship in 2008 as part the “Big Three” of Kevin Western Carolina, East Tennessee and VMI. “I feel like we did a lot of left for next year. Garnett and Ray Allen. Pierce previously The coaches selected Samford quarter- great things,” Kenseth said. “We’re both going to work said that last season would be his final one back Delvin Hodges as preseason offensive “I don’t think there’s any- as hard as we can to win in the NBA. player of the year. Citadel defensive back thing to be bitter about or feel races, win a championship for Drafted by Boston as the 10th overall pick Kailik Williams was chosen as the pre- bad about. We’re both living JGR,” he said. “Next year in 1998, Pierce started a 15-season run that season defensive player of the year. up to the agreements we doesn’t affect anything for this is behind only John Havlicek’s 16 seasons made.” year at all. It really doesn’t.” for the most played in a Celtics uniform. From local and wire reports

These services have been great-grandchildren, Jayden his brother-in-law, Jamie OBITUARIES entrusted to the management Scott, Ezekiel, Eden and Eve- Sanders of Hampton. and staff of Williams Funeral lyn Kimberling, and Faith Graveside services will be DAVID PORTER and graduated in 1986 with a Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Scott. held at 11 a.m. on Thursday Funeral services for David Bachelor of Science degree in Sumter. In addition to his parents, at Pinewood Cemetery with Porter will be held at 11 a.m. psychology. She then em- Online memorial messages he was preceded in death by a the Rev. Floyd Ingram offici- on Thursday at Palmer Me- barked upon a career with the may be sent to the family at sister, Carole Dykes; and a ating. morial Chapel, South Carolina Department [email protected]. daughter, Michelle Scott. The family will receive 304 S. Main St., of Corrections (SCDC) that com. A funeral service will be friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today Sumter. Inter- spanned approximately 30 Visit us on the web at www. held at 3 p.m. on Friday at at Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- ment will follow years. During her tenure with williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Faith Presbyterian Church neral Home and other times at Sandhill Cem- SCDC, she successfully rose with the Rev. Thomas Tim- at the home. etery, Rembert. through the ranks, beginning ETHEL JAMES BRACEY mons officiating. Interment In lieu of flowers, memori- The public as a correctional officer at the Ethel James Bracey, 79, will follow at Evergreen Me- als may be made to Amedisys may view from 1 Women’s Center in Columbia. widow of Earl Bracey Sr., de- morial Park cemetery with Hospice, 198 E. Wesmark PORTER to 5 p.m. today at Secondly, she advanced to parted this life on Monday, full military honors. Blvd. Suite 2, Sumter, SC Palmer Memori- case worker at Leath Correc- July 17, 2017, at her residence. Pallbearers will be mem- 29150. al Chapel, Sumter. tions for Women in Green- She was born on Sept. 8, bers of the CMA (Christian The family would like to ex- Mr. Porter transitioned on wood. Further advancement 1937, in Pinewood, a daughter Motorcyclists Association). tend special thanks to the Friday, July 14, 2017, at his led to her position of classifi- of the late Joseph and Ethel Patriot Guard will also partic- staff of Amedisys Hospice, his residence in Salterstown. cation case manager at Man- Robinson James. ipate in the ceremony. certified nursing assistant Born in Sumter County, he ning Correctional Institution. The family will receive The family will receive Georgia Davis and nurse Mer- was a son of the late Thomas Stephanie’s final title at the friends at the home, 1034 Col- friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Fri- edith Myers. and Hattie Swinton Porter. department was assistant di- lins St., Sumter, SC 29150. day at Faith Presbyterian Online condolences may be David was educated in the vision director of the Classifi- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Church, 65 Lynam Road. sent to www.sumterfunerals. public schools of Sumter cation and Inmate Records Di- Main St., Sumter, is in charge Memorials may be made to com. County. At a young age, David vision. In addition, her profes- of arrangements. Faith Presbyterian Church, 65 Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- and the Porter family moved sional affiliations included Lynam Road, Sumter, SC neral Home & Crematory, 221 to Pittsburgh, where he at- membership in the South Car- LAWRENCE B. SCOTT 29154 or Christian Motorcy- Broad St., Sumter, is in charge tended Westinghouse High olina Correctional Associa- Lawrence “Larry” Buford clists Association, P.O. Box 9, of the arrangements, (803) School. In later years, he mar- tion, American Correctional Scott, age 76, beloved husband 4278 Hwy. 71 South, Hatfield, 775-9386. ried Audrey Watts and they Association, South Carolina of 20 years to Betty H. Scott, AR 71945. resided in Boston and Salt Employees Association and passed away on Monday, July Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Lake City, where he was em- the Correctional Peace Offi- 17, 2017, at the home. Funeral Home and Crematori- ployed at Middlesex Nursing cers Association (CPOF). Born on Oct. 18, 1940, in um of Sumter is in charge of Home. He finally returned to Stephanie’s faithful dedica- Brimson, Missouri, he was a the arrangements. the Sumter community in tion as a diligent employee of son of the late Gordon and 2008. the South Carolina Depart- Carrie Smith Scott. Larry JAMES W. INGRAM Survivors include his lov- ment of Corrections allowed served 21 years in the U.S. Air PINEWOOD — James ing wife, Audrey; five chil- her the opportunity to touch Force from 1958 to 1979 in “Jimmy” William Ingram, 74, ELIZABETH V. CARTER dren, Davida Porter Ashby, many lives in a positive way. Texas, Kansas, Greenland, husband of Lauriette Elkins Saundra Porter King, Jenni- As well, she worked tirelessly Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Ingram, died on Tuesday, July Elizabeth Virginia Carter, fer Porter Jett and Kelly Por- in her home church, St. Mark Spain, Thailand, Germany 18, 2017, at his home. 69, died on Sunday, July 16, ter Haney; 16 grandchildren; (4-B) Missionary Baptist and Arizona. He then worked Born in Sumter, he was a 2017, at Sumter Health and 15 great-grandchildren; two Church, serving in various ca- for the federal government at son of the late Alva Ingram Rehabilitation Center. stepchildren, Willie Watts and pacities. She was a devoted Luke Air Force Base as a me- Jr. and Corrine McLeod In- Born in Sumter County, she Irvin Watts; a sister-in-law, member of the St. Mark Mass chanic until 1985 at which gram. Mr. Ingram was retired was a daughter of the late Everlean David; and a host of Choir, until her health began time he transferred to Shaw from Santee Print Works. Robert Carter Sr. and Dora nieces, nephews, cousins, to fail. Air Force Base to work in the Surviving are his wife of Mae Brunson Carter. other family members and Stephanie leaves to cherish AFETS program until he re- Pinewood; one son, Brad In- The family will receive friends. her memories: her mother, tired in 1999. All total, he gram of Pinewood; one broth- friends at her residence, 375 Condolences may be made Susie Jackson Willis of Sum- worked 42 years for the feder- er, the Rev. Floyd Ingram of Rolling Creek Drive. on his tribute page found at ter; sister, Dr. Belinda Willis al government. He then Alabama; three sisters, Sara Funeral arrangements are www.PalmerMemorialChapel. of Columbia; a niece, Ashland worked for the state park sys- Gleaton of Orangeburg, Bes- incomplete and will be an- com Jenkins of Columbia; a spe- tem at Poinsett State Park be- sie Hooker of Hilda and Ruth nounced by Palmer Memorial Professional services are cial sister, La’Tasha (Walter) fore going to work at Central Gardner of Orangeburg; and Chapel Inc. rendered by Palmer Memorial Robertson of Sumter; uncles, Carolina Technical College as Chapel Inc. Dr. Emanuel (Janice) Willis maintenance supervisor for and Sydney Jackson, both of seven years. HENRY P. BOZARD Sumter, and Billy of Philadel- Larry loved his life in the Kevin Ard MANNING — Henry phia; aunts, Olivia Willis of military and also enjoyed Plowden “Mutt” Bozard, 74, Green Cove Springs, Florida, camping, fishing, bowling, husband of Lynne Hudson Thomasina Tomlin, Geraldine motorcycle riding, canoeing Proudly Announces Bozard, died on Monday, July Butler, Marlene and Verlena and kayaking. He was a mem- the founding of 17, 2017, at McLeod Health Jackson, all of Sumter; god- ber of the Christian Motorcy- Clarendon. brother, Walter Jenkins Jr.; cle Association. He was a KAFA Company, LLC Services will be announced godsisters, Brittany Jenkins member of Faith Presbyterian by Stephens Funeral Home & and Shi-Lynn Kirkland; favor- Church and served as a dea- Crematory, 304 N. Church St., ite cousins, Celeste Butler, con. Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. Linda Leneau, Duane Tomlin, Larry will be remembered stephensfuneralhome.org Terran Dupree and Taylor; as a very loving husband, fa- several godchildren; and a ther, grandfather, brother and STEPHANIE WILLIS host of other relatives and friend. He will be dearly Stephanie Willis, 53, depart- friends. missed by all who knew him. ed this earthly life on Friday, Celebration of life services He is survived by his wife, July 14, 2017, at her home will be held at 11 a.m. on Betty; his four children by his after an extended Thursday at St. Mark — 4B first wife, Gail Shaw: Simona illness. Missionary Baptist Church, Donato, David Scott and Brett Born on May 2280 Four Bridges Road, Sum- Scott (Christina), all of Tuc- 11, 1964, in Man- ter, with the Rev. Sammie son, Arizona, and Brian Scott hattan, New Simmons, pastor, eulogist. of the home; two stepchildren, York, she was a The family is receiving rela- Amy Alsbrooks (David) of *Forestry daughter of tives and friends at the home, Sumter and Jon Russell and *Land & Susie Jackson 913 Clay St., Sumter. Monica of Hartsville; two Consultant WILLIS Willis and the The remains will be placed brothers, Raymond Scott Timber late retired Tech. in the church at 10 a.m. (Naomi) of Trenton, Missouri, *Timber Sales Sgt. Stephen Willis. She at- The procession will leave at and Curtis Scott (Ruth) of Appraisals tended various Department of 10:20 a.m. from the home. Springfield, Missouri; a sister, *Land Sales Defense and civilian schools Burial will be at Hillside Roberta Allen (the late Ken- around the world and gradu- Memorial Park, 3001 Cains neth) of Trenton; eight grand- ated from Sumter High School Mill Road, Sumter. children, Jason, Brandon, Class of 1982. After graduat- The family asks that in lieu Brooke, Brittany (Josh) Kim- 803-491-5177 ing from high school, Stepha- of flowers, please make con- berling, Christian, Tyler, Mi- nie, also known as “Step” by tributions to the National randa and David John Lauch- kafacompany.com her family and close friends, Foundation for Cancer Re- ner; three step-grandchildren, enrolled at the University of search (NFCR) in her memo- Rachel and Megan Oakley, Email: [email protected] South Carolina, Columbia, ry. and Alyson Broach; and five B8 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 MAYO’S SUIT CITY “Keepin Kool with Hot Fashions” Seer Suckers, Linen, and Suits for Every Occassion JUST IN - NEW SELECTION OF 2PC WALKING SUITS If your suits aren’t becoming to you, It’s a good time to be coming to Mayo’s! Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com

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IVY MOORE / THE SUMTER ITEM Rob Dinkins of Dinkins Auction inspects one of the lamps from the estate of his mother and stepfather, Nancy and T.J. Player. He will sell the estate collected by the Players over more than 50 years at auctions on the first Saturday of each month, August through November. His large auction barn on the Myrtle Beach Highway is not big enough to hold the collection at one time. Local estate on ‘American Pickers’ up for auction 50 years’ collection for sale over 4 days

BY IVY MOORE It contains “thousands of and Sci-Fi Store, as well [email protected] items to include toys, adver- their collection of movie tising, furniture, sci-fi, col- posters. Dinkins said there Rob Dinkins has been an lectibles and much more,” will be thousands of vintage antique dealer and an auc- Dinkins said. comic books, baseball cards tioneer for years, but four up- Each of the four auctions and sci-fi and sports memo- coming auctions are person- at Dinkins’ Auction Barn at rabilia. al. On the first Saturday of 1945 Myrtle Beach Highway The final Player estate auc- each month, beginning Aug. will comprise a separate cate- tion on Nov. 4 “might be the 5, he’ll be auctioning the es- gory of items. On Aug. 5, the best of all,” he said. “It’ll be tate of his mother and stepfa- items will be “antique and what we haven’t got to yet. ... ther, Nancy and T.J. Player. period furniture, collectibles, paper collectibles, books, It’s an estate of prodigious art, lamps, home decor” and magazines, postcards and proportions, as those who additional items from the much more ... a wide variety watched the May 15 airing of Players’ home and antique of everything not sold at pre- “American Pickers” on the shop, he said. vious auctions.” History Channel witnessed. More than 70 percent of the The auctions will begin at The two stars of the show, items he’ll be auctioning on 10 a.m. on the first Saturday Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, that date have already been of each month, August visited Dinkins and spent moved to the Auction Barn, through November, at the several hours examining the and many can be viewed on Auction Barn with Dinkins Players’ antiques, so vast it his website, dinkinsauctions. himself conducting the auc- might have taken weeks to hibid.com/auctions/current. tion. see it all. Dinkins said they Dinkins said bidding will “When I get this done,” were interested in many be live at the site, and that in- Dinkins said, “I’ll really un- things, but in the end pur- terested persons can also bid derstand completely how it Dinkins said his stepfather, T.J. Player, bought this bed for Dinkins’ chased only about 30 items. live, absentee online or by is. It’s my estate. I know both mother, Nancy, at an auction in Ohio in the late 1980s and that it is The Players’ estate has been telephone, as they can for the sides now; it’s kind of bitter- believed to have belonged to a governor of Ohio. It will be included in stored in the huge former remaining auctions. The sweet, but I realize I can’t the Aug. 4 auction of the Players’ estate. SIFCO building on Commerce Sept. 2 auction will comprise keep this stuff forever. Street and comprises just toys and advertising. “I will keep a few pieces about every type of antique “This is the one everyone that have personal meaning.” Player estate auction, call must bring a bank letter of and collectible imaginable. So will want to go to,” he said. Dinkins also has auctions (803) 495-9555 or visit the guarantee. much, in fact, that Dinkins “It’s T.J.’s personal toy col- each Wednesday at 9 a.m. at website www.dinkinsauc- For an idea of the extent of isn’t entirely sure four sepa- lection,” plus advertising the Auction Barn, which is tions.com. the Players’ vast collection, rate auctions will be enough. signs, neon clocks and coun- located by the flea market on New buyers will be re- you can view the “American The estate was collected by try store memorabilia. U.S. 378 East (Myrtle Beach quired to pay by cash, ca- Pickers” episode titled “Tun- his parents over more than 50 Oct. 7’s auction is from the Highway). For more informa- shiers check or credit card. If nels and Treasures” at www. years. Players’ Baseball Card Shop tion or to register for the planning to pay by check, you dinkinsauctions.com. At Your Service Home Care Your Concierge With a locally practicing physician and local medical equipment specialist at the helm, AYSHC has combined expertise in health care and see the growth of the aging population within their own community. Personal Assistance for safe daily living VA, Medicaid, Long Term Insurance Provider www.ays-homecare.com 1250 Wilson Hall Rd | Sumter, SC 29150 803-607-9677 37 W. Rigby St | Manning, SC 29102 C2 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO SOUP TO NUTZ

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WGNA 8 172 Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Three worthwhile dramas on tonight’s schedule

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Stone Fruit Almond Upside-Down Cake is awesome served hot or cold

BY SARA MOULTON Via The Associated Press his recipe for Stone Fruit Almond Upside-Down TCake works equally well using any kind of stone fruit or a mix of every kind of stone fruit, including plums, apricots, nectarines, peaches and plum- cots.

The appeal of the mixed-fruit ver- sion — the rainbowlike beauty of the unmolded cake in concert with the rich chord of its flavors — edges out the monochrome visuals and taste of a cake made with just one kind of fruit. I have specified using firm, ripe fruit for this recipe. If the fruit is very ripe, it'll be too ripe — mushy and difficult to slice. However, very firm, unripened fruit will work well, too. Bak- ing those guys simultaneously tenderizes them and amps up their flavor. The only hurdle when cooking with stone fruit is de-ston- ing it. The best way to do the job is to slice around the natural In the seam, preferably with a serrated knife. Then you twist the two halves apart to expose the pit, much as you would with an avoca- do. Lastly you pluck out the pit with your fingers, if it's loose Mood for enough, or scoop it out with the aid of a melon baller. Now it's easy to rest the two halves flat on the counter and slice them into wedges. The heart of this recipe's allure hinges on the contrast between Great the fruit's tartness and the cake's sweetness. That sweetness re- sides in the almond paste, so be sure not to use marzipan, which is much more sugary and would make the cake cloyingly sweet. This cake is a cinch to throw together using a mixer, but the in- Food ! gredients should all be at room temperature to develop the prop- er texture. If you're able to prepare and serve this cake while it's still hot, your guests will really be wowed, but it's plenty tasty at room temperature, too. Either way, don't forget to top it off with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Sumter’s Oldest STONE FRUIT ALMOND UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE FULL SERVICE Start to finish: 1 hour 25 minutes (45 active) Advertise Your Servings: 8 to 10 Soda Fountain! EST. 1935 | 81 YEARS STRONG 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Restaurant Here 3 tablespoons brown sugar Sumter Cut Rate 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Soda Fountain 1 pound stone fruit (apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, plumcots or 32 S. Main St. Sumter 773-8432773 8432 a mix), pitted and cut into 1/3- to 1/2-inch thick wedges ext. 3 4 ounces almond paste 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature Come join us 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour for Breakfast 3/4 teaspoon baking powder or Lunch. 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1/4 cup apricot jam Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for garnish Open Mon. - Fri. 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Preheat oven to 350 F. In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons of Dinner 10% OFF with this coupon the butter, the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract. Catering & Expires 7.31.17 Lightly grease the sides of an 8-inch square cake pan; spread the Delivery Available MondayM d - StSaturdayd 1010:3030 AM - 9:009 00 PM • Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM brown sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Arrange the 541 E. Liberty St. • Sumter, SC 803-773-5456 Like us on Facebook! fruit wedges in one layer, decoratively on top of the brown sugar mix- Phone: 803-775-9809 438 Broad Street • Sumter, SC ture. In a food processor, combine the almond paste and the sugar; pro- cess the mixture until it is finely ground. Transfer it to a large bowl, add the butter and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of e Chicken Wing e of th ! vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, making sure each one is incorpo- Advertise Your om Eat In or Take Out rated before adding the next one and scraping down the sides of the Restaurant Here H bowl with a rubber spatula between each addition. TUESDAY NIGHT WING SPECIAL In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Dine-In Only • 6:30-9:00 pm Add to the almond mixture, and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Spoon the batter over the fruit slices, spreading it evenly. 775-6538 Bake the cake on the middle shelf of the oven until a skewer, when 1961-B McCrays Mill Rd. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm inserted, comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on a rack. In a small saucepan combine the apricot jam and 1 tablespoon water; cook over medium-low heat until the jam is melted and smooth. Add additional water if necessary For information about advertising, to make the jam loose enough to brush on the fruit. Run a knife around the edge of the cake, and invert it onto a serving platter. contact Mary at Brush the fruit with the jam and serve the cake with the whipped (803) 774-1263 or cream or ice cream. Nutritional information: 248 calories; 128 calories from fat; 14 g fat (8 g saturated; 0 g [email protected] trans fats); 31 mg cholesterol; 130 mg sodium; 29 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 26 g sugar; 2 g protein.