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BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT call on Tuesday looking for [email protected] some 300 extras per day to help populate the season fi- Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes nale of the show, which is di- from new facility is filming its season finale in rected by Jack Bender, direc- Manning, and the producers tor of Lost and Game of BY ADRIENNE SARVIS the old building at 107 E. Hampton Ave., the of the AT&T Original series, Thrones, and adapted for TV [email protected] agency’s former stomping ground for the based on a Stephen King by David E. Kelley. King, past 42 years, said Chief Russell Roark III. novel, want you in the pic- Bender and Kelley are the Sumter Police Department is ready to He said all of the officers within this agen- ture. show’s executive producers. serve the community from a new location cy spent most of their careers or started serv- Tona B. Dahlquist Casting, According to the show’s after moving into its new facility on North ing the community from the other building. out of Charleston, where website, Mr. Mercedes is the Lafayette Drive earlier this week. much of Mr. Mercedes has Monday was the department’s last day in SEE POLICE, PAGE A4 been shot, sent out a casting SEE EXTRAS, PAGE A5

IN REMEMBRANCE 74 years later, world marks D-Day On June 6, 1944, U.S. and Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, , to liberate northwestern Europe from Nazi and ultimately help win World War II. More than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded. BY SAMMY WAY [email protected]

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STF/AFP/GETTY IMAGES Brown of U.S. assault troops approach Utah Beach in a Sumter, a barge June 6, 1944, as Allied forces storm the W Normandy beaches on D-Day. D-Day is still one participant in D-Day, of the world’s most gut-wrenching and conse- wrote a letter to his son quential battles, as the Allied landing in Nor- four days before one of mandy led to the liberation of France which marked the turning point in the Western the- the largest invasions ater of World War II. ever attempted by man- kind. When the war came, William Brown volunteered to be a glider pilot, considered to be one of the most dangerous jobs in the Army Air Corps. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROBERT BROWN For the D-Day invasion, William H. Brown’s glider is seen after it crashed in a forest in darkness in Normandy dur- AP FILE PHOTO his glider was carrying a Airborne troops prepare for the descent on Eu- ing the D-Day invasion. Brown survived and made his way to the beaches where Allied communications jeep. forces fought Nazi Germany on June 6, 1944. He received the Purple Heart and Air Medal. rope during the D-Day invasion. When he reached the drop zone, he found the area completely blacked This letter was first published in 1994 in The Sum- out. The first wave of ter Item at the request of the late Lt. Col. Robert L. paratroopers was unable to light the landing fields, Brown, USAF, in honor of his father. but they had no choice but to release from the Somewhere in England tow ship and go in. June 2, 1944 He crashed in the trees in the dark and suffered Dear Little Robert, serious injuries to his foot WILLIAM H. In a very little while the greatest war ever created and leg and cuts to his BROWN face. When he regained by man will have begun, and as we sit here waiting consciousness, he found for it to start, I’m writing you a letter that I think I himself on the hood of the READ MORE owe to you. Yesterday, I wrote the last letters that I AP FILE PHOTO jeep, which had crashed ABOUT THE had expected to write for some time, but today I re- U.S. paratroopers fix their static lines before a into the pilot’s seats. INVASION ceived your letter so am taking time to write to you. jump before dawn over Normandy on D-Day, He survived the ordeal Tell Mother not to be hurt because I didn’t write to June 6, 1944, in France. The decision to launch and was able to fight his This Sunday’s her too, but I only have time for the one letter, so in a the airborne attack in darkness instead of wait- way back to the beach- edition of ing for first light was probably one of the few head, and for his merito- Reflections will way it is to both of you. Allied missteps on June 6. Improvements were rious achievements he re- focus on Little Robert, you have been unfortunate in having called for after the invasion; the hard-won ceived the Purple Heart D-Day. knowledge would be used to advantage later. and the Air Medal. SEE D-DAY, PAGE A5

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Shaw airman Turbeville correctional officer identified as driver killed in charged with bribery, contraband BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Another arrest warrant states Stro- less than two weeks after a riot at Lee Sunday crash [email protected] man — who started working at the me- Correctional Institution that report- dium-security men’s state prison on edly began over territory, money and FROM STAFF REPORTS A Turbeville Correctional Institution April 2 — conspired with an inmate to contraband such as cellphones, ac- A 24-year-old airman stationed officer faces three charges, including deliver the cellphone and charger in cording to SCDC Director Bryan Stir- at Shaw Air Force Base has been bribery, for allegedly attempting to de- exchange for money. ling. The riot left seven inmates dead identified as the driver killed in a liver a cellphone and cell- Stroman is charged with attempting and more than 20 injured in Lee Cor- wreck Sunday morning. phone charger to an in- to furnish a prisoner with contra- rectional Institution. Senior Airman Trevor Moheit, mate in exchange for $700 band, bribery and misconduct in of- Corrections department officials who was assigned to the 20th on Saturday. fice. have asked the Federal Communica- Equipment Maintenance Squad- Kyontae Ty’ Tiauna She was being held at Clarendon tions Commission to cellphone ron, was killed when his pickup Moni Stroman, of County Detention Center before she signals in state prisons to keep in- truck crashed about 7:15 a.m. Longcreek Drive in Co- was released on bond — a $2,500 sure- mates from communicating with each while traveling on South St. Pauls STROMAN lumbia, was arrested ty bond was set for each charge. other if they acquire cellphones. Church Road. after an LG cellphone In April, federal indictments were Corrections officials announced in “Trevor’s sudden and cellphone charger were found in- issued for 14 now-former South Caro- May that South Carolina will be the passing is a tragedy,” side her state-issued vest during a lina Department of Corrections em- first state in the country to use drones Lt. Col. Casey Cra- search when she entered the institu- ployees and correction officers on to keep an eye on inmates and the bill, 20th EMS com- tion on Clarence Coker Highway on bribery and contraband charges for grounds of 21 state prisons. The mander, said in a Saturday, according to an arrest war- allegedly bringing contraband into drones will be used in an effort to news release. “He rant issued by S.C. Department of state prisons. keep contraband such as cellphones was an outstanding Corrections Police Services on Sun- The arrests at eight of the state’s and drugs from being thrown over MOHEIT maintainer who rose day. institutions were made by the FBI prison fences. to every challenge presented to him, and he could always be counted on to lift others. Trevor was passionate Sumter native Lewis about his service and very proud Brice will perform for of his recent promotion. As a trea- the Carolina Country sured member of this team, our Music Fest at Myrtle hearts are heavy with his loss. Beach at 2:30 p.m. Our prayers go out to his family Saturday. A rising star and all those grieving alongside in country music, he’s us." According to previous reports also performing by South Carolina Highway Patrol several times this week Lance Cpl. Matt Southern, the for the Country Music truck went up an embankment, Association Festival in hitting trees before overturning. Nashville, where he’ll Moheit was wearing a seat belt. return after his Myrtle The incident remains under in- Beach concert. vestigation by highway patrol.

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The deadline to apply for an absentee by mail ballot for the June 12 primary is on Friday. Sumter County Voter Registra- tion and Elections office is now Sumter native Lewis Brice to perform at open for absentee voting from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday in Room 114, first floor of Carolina Country Music Fest on Saturday the historic Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. Absentee voting will also be BY IVY MOORE field, Walker McGuire, with such artists as Hank ble to visit family and held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat- Special to The Sumter Item Julia Cole and several oth- Williams Jr., Jerrod Nie- friends and to perform oc- urday in Room 114 of the histor- ers. mann, Dierks Bentley and casionally in local venues, ic courthouse. Lewis Brice is in Nash- Lewis Brice has been in The Cadillac Three. although the demand for This is the only time absentee ville this week, attending great demand for perfor- A podcast interview and his live performances keeps voting will be held on a Saturday the CMA (Country Music mances since before the re- several live songs broad- him busy. for the primary, said Sumter Awards) Fest, but he’ll take lease of his first EP in 2017. cast from Nashville’s Just See Lewis Brice on the County Voter Registration and a brief break from the festi- Produced by his brother Love Coffee can be heard American Anthem Stage at Election Director Patricia Jeffer- val to perform Saturday at Lee and himself, “Lewis from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday the Carolina Country Music son. the Carolina Country Brice” reached the Top 15 at www.instagram.com/in- Fest at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Absentee voting began on May Music Fest in Myrtle Beach on the iTunes Country sidethenoize or insidethe- Myrtle Beach at the Bur- 14. at the Burroughs and chart; he’s since received noize.com. roughs and Chapin Pavilion Chapin Pavilion Place, 8800 accolades from Rolling Jon Gugala of Rolling Place, 8800 Pavilion Park- Pavilion Parkway. Stone Country and music Stone magazine wrote that way. For ticket information, The Sumter native pre- critics around the country. Brice “sounds like a well- contact TicketFly at (877) sented Lewispalooza, his Billboard named him read choir boy who grew 435-9849, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. or CORRECTION eighth-annual benefit con- among the “Country Art- up to love rock ‘n’ roll, online at https://support. cert, at the CMA Fest on ists to Watch in 2018.” American beer and break- ticketfly.com/. It was incorrectly reported in Tuesday from 6 p.m.to 11 According to Spotify, ing the rules now and For information about Friday's edition that Danielle p.m. The five-hour concert, Brice’s EP was streamed by then.” the festival, email info@ Owen, the recipient of an award considered the kick-off to around 500,000 people in That’s at least partially ccmf.com or visit the festi- for participating in the Diocese of the festival, raises funds for the U.S. and 60 other coun- true: Brice grew up in val website at https://caro- Charleston's evangelization team, the non-profit Hope Song, tries last year. Sumter singing in the linacountrymusicfest.com. was a graduate of St. Anne and St. which benefits cancer pa- Brice has been perform- church choir and playing Find information about Jude Catholic School. Owen is a tients. Among the musi- ing around the U.S. all year in praise bands and writing Brice at his website lewis- graduate of Homeward Education cians performing were and will release new music his own music. He returns brice.com or on his Face- Association. Brice, John Wesley Satter- this summer. He has toured to Sumter as often as possi- book page.

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BY ANDREW DYS home. "First thing we said was, disturbed," Mills said. grammatical or date errors seek answers when the stones The Herald of Rock Hill 'What if this was our family Preston Hedgepath, youngest that would have made them un- were found. Brigante and her here whose name was on the on the crew at age 19, said he usable as grave markers, said daughter have a home renova- ROCK HILL — At one Rock stone?' " saw the veterans’ names and Capt. Mark Bollinger of the po- tion company called Networks Hill home, an astonishing dis- Worker Robert Hilton saw the worried that heroes’ graves lice department. The monu- LLC, and have rehabbed other covery recently was made by a names and how many of the might have been vandalized. ment company told police that homes on the street. construction crew demolishing names etched in stone were of "With so many of these the stones had been left for peo- The stones have been set an old walkway. military veterans. The dates of names being veterans, we just ple to take and use for walk- aside for safekeeping. The sidewalk leading from death were mainly the 1980s wanted to make sure the re- ways or other purposes, police Yet the mystery of how the the street to the porch was and 1990s but some were before. spect for the people and their said. stones ended up at the Izard made from tombstones. "We took the stones out and families was handled right," Officers also checked back Street home remains. Brigante, The stones had been laid face cleaned them up real nice and Hedgepath said. through years of records to see who recently bought the prop- and writing sides down. One set them aside," Hilton said. "I Several Rock Hill police offi- if there were any instances of erty, said she was just as huge stone, large enough for come from a military family. If cers were sent to the site to in- stolen tombstones and found shocked as the construction the names of a couple, was the somebody had stolen a stone vestigate. Sgt. Leland Harrel- none in the city, Bollinger said. crew. porch step. from a veteran, I would be hot." son talked to officials at a Rock "This might be the first side- The crew is set to put in a Work stopped immediately. Crew chief Tony Mills imme- Hill monument company that walk made of tombstones call new walkway soon. "We wanted to do the right diately called the Rock Hill Po- researched many of the names we have ever responded to," The sidewalk will not be thing, make sure we were re- lice Department. on the stones and found the Bollinger said. made of tombstones, Hudson specting people and their fami- "We wanted to make sure stones were likely taken from a Starr Brigante, owner of the said. lies," said Mike Hudson, owner this wasn't an old grave site, scrap pile of stones decades home being remodeled, said "The next walkway will not of MD Hudson Builders, which cemetery, or any place where ago, police said. she is proud the construction have anyone walking on grave- is renovating the Izard Street people's loved ones might be Many of the stones had crew went the extra mile to stones," Hudson said. 4 more arrested in shooting of teen near Columbia church COLUMBIA (AP) — Four more peo- 12 in a Columbia hospital. Shytori Davenport was arrested ple have been arrested in the shooting Thirty-nine-year-old Sandarrell Dav- shortly after Rice was found and was death of a teen near a South Carolina enport, 40-year-old Alphonso Squire, charged with murder, as was Winyah EVERY DAY church. 21-year-old Mikoyah Harvin and a Gaither. The Richland County Sheriff's De- 17-year-old were all arrested last week. Kieauna Davenport and Kerria Dav- partment said Monday the latest four There was no record of an attorney for enport are charged as accessories. suspects are charged as accessories in them. Investigators say the shooting oc- the May 10 shooting of 17-year-old A woman and her three children al- curred at a meeting that was supposed Amon Rice in Hopkins. Rice died May ready had been arrested. to settle a dispute.

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D-DAY then it will not have been in you along the paths of life in a FROM PAGE A1 vain. I realize now that you and way that you will always be Mother have missed a part of proud of yourself. Please re- come into this world at such a life that can never be replaced, member that, and regardless of time of trouble and misery for and for that matter I have too, how you may feel about things, everybody, but to offset that, you these two years that we’ve been always remember that my re- were born to the sweetest girl in apart. A family should live and quest of you is to do as she says. the world, and you should con- play together without separa- Whatever you decide to do in sider yourself very lucky in that tion, and I’ve missed living and later years concerning your per- respect because every little boy playing with my little family, sonal life, I’m sure she will isn’t lucky enough to have a and I hope you’ve missed me as agree with and will do all in her mother like that. Then, too, you much. power to see that your wishes have the most wonderful people Sometimes things don’t work come true. in the world for your grandpar- out as we expect them to, so in That’s about all I have time ents. They think that you are a the event that something unex- for now, my son, but know, that mighty fine little man, and I pected happens and I am unable as I go into this big show, I go think so too, and for that reason to come home, I want you and with the prayer that I will be it is up to you to keep on being a Net to know that there was permitted to return to you and good boy and try to do every- never a greater love in the world Mother, and if it should work thing to help Mother so that she SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO than the love I have in my heart out otherwise, it will have been doesn’t have to worry because The late Col. William Brown shows on a map where the D-Day inva- for you, my family. If you the will of God that I make the she has other things to worry sion occurred in 1944. should have to go through life sacrifice. about. without me, it will be up to you I love you and Mother, On the 25th of this month, every minute of that time more part of my life, I was only try- as you grow older to do all in DADDY BILL your father will have been in the than either of you will ever ing to carry out what seemed to your power to help Mother in P.S. My glider will have your Army for two years, and most of know. I want you to know, and I me to be my part in making this every way that you possibly can name painted on its nose and that time has been spent away want Net to know, that even world a place that people would and to respect her judgment in will be one of the very first to go from home, you and Mother. I though I seemed at times to be be proud and unafraid to live things concerning you and your in, so you will have been with have missed you and Mother too serious about the military in. If we succeed in doing that, life. She will lead you and guide the great show — Daddy Bill

unembellished and unglamor- can best tell what you look hour day. They’ll break half- imals, I have a very small part EXTRAS ous photos because the produc- like.” way through and feed you. in that, and I’ve done a bunch FROM PAGE A1 ers are looking at the way peo- Bunch said those selected Some days may be shorter, and of shorts.” ple typically look when going should prepare to show up for I have had 17-, 18-hour days. It Anyone interested in being story of how “a demented seri- about everyday activities. the shoot as if it were the first can be a long period of waiting considered as an extra should al killer taunts a retired police “It doesn’t need to be a pro- day of a job, bringing a photo around to do something, but submit two current photos, one detective with a series of lurid fessional headshot,” Bunch I.D., Social Security card and so eventually you get on set and full length and one close up, letters and emails, forcing the said. “In fact, in these types of on. do what you’re supposed to along with your name, phone ex-cop to undertake a private, situations they’d prefer it not “You’re going to fill out pa- do.” number, age, city/state of resi- and potentially felonious, cru- be. They prefer you just take a perwork, you’re going to fill out Bunch said his experience dence and dates of availability. sade to bring the killer to jus- quick photo with your cell- an I-9, you’re going to fill out working on Season 1 of Mr. Also, supply your height and tice before he can strike again.” phone because they want to your voucher, and then you’re Mercedes was valuable experi- weight and clothing sizes, along The casting company is look- know what you look like now, basically going to start the day ence for him as an actor. with a description of any visi- ing for adult males and fe- not what you look like when and sit and wait for them to call “Working on Mr. Mercedes ble tattoos and piercings. The males, from 20-somethings to you’re dolled up or in your best on you and tell you when and last year gave me some funda- call also asks that you supply seniors of all races and types, suit and tie. where they need you,” Bunch mental, rudimentary experi- the color, make, model and that can be available June 12-14 “It’s best to take the shot said. “Most background actors ence working on set that helped year of your vehicle in case it from 5:30 a.m. until filming is against a plain background, end up working very closely lead me to work on bigger and can be used in the filming. complete. Filming could last 12 and don’t add any filters,” with the production assistant better things shortly thereaf- Send submissions to MM2re- or more hours each day; extras Bunch said. “Make sure you’re on set, and they become the ter,” Bunch said. “I’ve been [email protected] with the Sub- should have 100 percent avail- not wearing sunglasses or any- people that will guide you doing a lot of stand-in work ject heading consisting of your ability those days, and many thing like that, and be sure it’s through the process. Days can lately and actual acting. I was ethnicity, gender, age and loca- extras will be needed for multi- well lit. They just want a stan- be very long. In my experience, in Game Night, which just left tion; for example, Asian female, ple days, according to the cast- dard, everyday picture so they the average day can be a 12- the theaters, and American An- 35, Manning, S.C. ing call. And as if fame isn’t enough for aspiring actors, extras are IDEAL AUCTION paid $8 per hour for up to eight hours and time and a half after 256 S. Pike West • Sumter, SC that. No travel expenses are Every Friday and Saturday starting at 7pm Palmetto Farm Supply paid, so extras should be pre- Friday - Bill Creech, Spartanburg OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAYTURDAYAY 8AM8AA - 6PM6P6PM pared to work as a local hire. Sumter’s Braden Bunch said Saturday, Mike Brunson he worked in a similar capacity Alton Meeler SCAL #4571 on Season 1 of Mr. Mercedes last year — as “general back- Come Join Us! Full service Pet ground” — and advised aspir- ing extras to submit regular, Snack bar will be open Grooming On Site! Tori Beth Cook

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COMMENTARY Why we all must be wise stewards of our coast

s a man of faith, I feel lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36-37). It called to honor the beauty is said that soul originally meant of our coast as a way of “coming from or belonging to the Ashowing respect for our sea.” Should we risk losing our souls Creator. As a former legislator, I feel for mere profit and, in the process, a responsibility to stand against potentially harm or kill creatures dirty and dangerous offshore drill- that dwell in — and humans who ing. And as a resi- rely upon — the sea? dent of the Lowcoun- If we allow drilling off our shores, try, I know that it’s it will not be a matter of “if” a spill going to take all of or leak occurs, but “when and how our voices working much” the rigs, pipes and tankers together to protect soil forever our blessed sands and es- our communities tuaries. from short-sighted Everyone remembers the BP Deep- decisions. water Horizon catastrophe that left Kenneth God created a 184 million barrels spilled, 26,000 Hodges world in balance, jobs lost immediately and a $4.5 bil- and our coastline is lion fishing industry harmed. renowned for its Given the risk, it’s not surprising beauty. But it’s not just a tourist des- that every local government on our tination with resorts and golf cours- coast officially opposes dirty and es; it’s our home and our livelihood. dangerous offshore drilling — and With polar caps melting, oceans they are joined by Congressmen Jim rising and weather patterns bringing Clyburn and Mark Sanford and Gov. too much or too little rain, it appears WILLIS GLASSGOW / AP IMAGES FOR VISIT MYRTLE BEACH Henry McMaster. that our God-given Earth that has Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is best known for its 60 miles of gorgeous coastline with When I think of stewardship, I enabled life to flourish is sending us white, sandy beaches and welcoming ocean waters. think of Psalm 24’s admonition that a message. “The earth is the Lord’s and the full- With a booming tourism economy God-given natural resources by leav- away as 2,500 miles. ness thereof, the world and those that supports 600,000 jobs and $20 bil- ing them alone for now and investing The impacts could alter the behav- who dwell therein.” lion annually, now is not the time to instead in more clean energy? ior of sea mammals because whales Let us be wise stewards of our risk our coast and livelihoods for The federal government is consid- and dolphins, in particular, are sen- coast and think of the legacy we risky promises of more oil and gas. ering whether or not to let Big Oil sitive to seismic noises that adverse- want to leave future generations. I like to think of the resources that companies conduct seismic tests in ly affect their courtship, nursing, mi- lie off our shores as money in the the south Atlantic to look for more gration, feeding and communica- Kenneth Hodges is pastor of Taberna- bank for future generations. At a oil and gas. This would involve firing tions. cle Baptist Church in Beaufort and a time when our nation is exporting oil, sonic guns every 10 seconds, sending “For what shall it profit a man, if former state representative of District can’t we be better stewards of our loud noises underwater for as far he shall gain the whole world, and 121.

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COMMENTARY Past versus present Americans and gun control aving enjoyed my ing the time you were in who are 65 or older, assaults until the 1960s, New York boy by his father. 82nd birthday, I am school? For me and those on teachers were not routine City public high schools had These facts of our history part of a group of other Americans 65 or older, as they are in some cities. For shooting clubs. Students car- should confront us with a Habout 50 million when we were in school, a example, in , an av- ried their rifles to school on question: With greater acces- Americans who are 65 years conversation about hiring erage of four teachers and the subway in the morning sibility to guns in the past, of age or older. Those who armed guards and having po- staff members were assault- and then turned them over to why wasn’t there the kind of are 90 or older were in lice patrol hallways would ed each school day in 2010, their homeroom teacher or a violence we see today, when school dur- have been seen as lunacy. and more than 300 school gym teacher — and that was there is much more restricted ing the There was no reason. staff members filed workers’ mainly to keep them central- access to guns? There’s an- 1930s. My What’s the difference be- compensation claims in a ly stored and out of the way. other aspect of our response age cohort tween yesteryear and today? year because of injuries re- Rifles were retrieved after to mayhem. When a murder- was in The logic of the argument for ceived through assaults or al- school for target practice er uses a bomb, truck or car school dur- those calling for stricter gun tercations on the job. In Phil- (http://tinyurl.com/yap- to kill people, we don’t blame ing the control laws, in the wake of adelphia, 690 teachers were uaehp). Virginia’s rural areas the bomb, truck or car. We 1940s. Baby recent school shootings, is assaulted in 2010, and in a had a long tradition of high don’t call for control over the boomers ap- that something has happened five-year period, 4,000 were. school students going hunt- instrument of death. We Walter proaching to guns. Guns have behaved In that city’s schools, accord- ing in the morning before seem to fully recognize that Williams their 70s more poorly and become evil. ing to The Philadelphia In- school, and they sometimes such objects are inanimate were in Guns themselves are the quirer, “on an average day 25 stored their guns in the and incapable of acting on school dur- problem. The job for those of students, teachers or other trunks of their cars during their own. We blame the per- ing the 1950s and early ’60s. us who are 65 or older is to staff members were beaten, the school day, parked on the petrator. However, when the Try this question to any relay the fact that guns were robbed, sexually assaulted or school grounds. murder is done using a gun, one of those 50 million Amer- more available and less con- victims of other violent During earlier periods, we do call for control over the icans who are 65 or older: Do trolled in years past, when crimes. That doesn’t even in- people could simply walk inanimate instrument of you recall any discussions there was far less mayhem. clude thousands more who into a hardware store and death — the gun. I smell a about the need to hire armed Something else is the prob- are extorted, threatened or buy a rifle. Buying a rifle or hidden anti-gun agenda. guards to protect students lem. bullied in a school year.” pistol through a mail-order and teachers against school Guns haven’t changed. Peo- Yale University legal schol- catalog — such as Sears, Walter E. Williams is a profes- shootings? Do you remember ple have changed. Behavior ar John Lott argues that gun Roebuck & Co.’s — was easy. sor of economics at George school policemen patrolling that is accepted from today’s accessibility in our country Often, a 12th or 14th birth- Mason University. the hallways? How many stu- young people was not accept- has never been as restricted day present was a shiny new dents were shot to death dur- ed yesteryear. For those of us as it is now. Lott reports that .22-caliber rifle, given to a © 2018 CREATORS.COM A8 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Learn as you in astrology 21-April 19): go, and put more energy behind SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK Communi- EUGENIA LAST getting things done right the first cation is your time. Don’t limit what you can do best bet. If you because someone gives you a hard CAN’T ADOPT BUT let others make assumptions, you’ll time. Learn to say no to those asking end up being blamed for something for too much. WOULD LIKE TO HELP you didn’t do. Use your ability to IN SOME WAY? Sumter SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make research and fact-find to help you Animal Control gladly counter anyone trying to make you personal changes that will make a look bad. statement regarding what you stand accepts donations of TAURUS (April 20-May 20): One step for. Don’t back down; show the world the following: Capstar at a time. You may be tempted to take what you have to offer and how you flea control pills (at Petco a leap of faith, but before you make a plan to reach your goal. or Tractor Supply), bleach sudden move, consider the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): (gallons or spray bottle), consequence if something goes Question your motives before putting metal food and water bowls in wrong. Time is on your side, and hasty demands on someone or trying to decisions will lead to regret. all sizes, towels, waterless pet convince others to do things your shampoo, dog cologne, kibble, GEMINI (May 21-June 20): way. Be honest about your intentions, puppy food, newspapers Understand what you’re getting into and question those who come on too before you offer help. You’ll end up strong. Communication is mandatory. and leashes and collars. getting stuck with a job that will Tax-deductible donations CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): conflict with the way you feel or the can be made via Paypal at time you’ve allotted to taking care of Consider investments and how best your own responsibilities. to make your money work for you. A [email protected]. One hundred percent of your CANCER (June 21-July 22): Add spice change in the way you invest or to your life. Think outside the box and handle your cash will encourage a donation will be used for the offer your point of view. Honor your higher standard of living, less stress animals at Sumter Animal beliefs and live life your way. Be open and a positive change in your Control. and share your ideas and concerns, personal life. but allow others the same privilege. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t be LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you want fooled by what others say or ask for. TOP: Ryder, 4-5 years old, is a 75 pound medium / large Labrador retriever or Labrador mix. This lovely, low something, go after it. Don’t wait for Stick close to home, and take care of key boy seems likeRyder he has has been the on sweetest his own heartfor a while. Despite this, he is friendly and happy to see volun- someone else to do the work. Live up your personal situation before you teers and other dogs.Tyler Ryder is a sweetis truly boy a wonderful, who needs deserving boy with the sweetest heart. Can you offer this to your promises. Recognize what you offer help to outsiders, or someone guy a home anda aforever second home chance? want, but live within your means. will try to take advantage of you. Today is about balance, integrity and Communication and intelligence are BELOW: Tyler, 1-2 years old, is a medium-sized boxer mix. A friendly and sweet-natured fellow, he would making things right. your strengths. do wonderfully with an active family. After a busy day playing with the kids, Tyler would be thrilled to VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Truth will watch TV with the family and maybe gobble up some popcorn with the kids. Tyler is a nice, people- and PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional matter. Elaborating is fine, as long as dog-friendly guy who needs his forever home. you don’t lose sight of the facts while manipulation will help you get your trying to entice others with your way. Your ability to push the envelope If you would like to meet Ryder in kennel 14 or Tyler in kennel 28 at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Winkles presentation. Live up to your and get others to buy into what you Road, call the adoption coordinator at (803) 774-3232 or email at [email protected]. As with all of standards, rules and beliefs. Change say will bring about positive change, our adoptable dogs, a spay or neuter agreement is required, and it is strictly enforced. We have many comes with honesty and faith, not but only for so long. Truth must be other adoptable dogs as well as animals who were found and are waiting for their owners to claim them. deception. upheld to ensure long-term success. Check Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

COMMENTARY

Members of the South Carolina team How did Gamecocks turn it around? congratulate each other after beating North Car- hy the turnaround? son bid, the first of olina Wilmington 8-4 on Hitting, pitching, de- which cost head Monday to win the fending in timely fashion coach Chad Holbrook NCAA tournament’s W helps his job. Greenville regional in Gamecocks' season become a super Now look at Caroli- Greenville, N.C. The regional one na. It is a regional Gamecocks went from a Hey! Remember when the Universi- champion again and team that looked as ty of South Carolina baseball team just two victories though it would miss the stunk? It shouldn't be that hard; it was Dennis away from the Col- tournament for a second just a few short weeks ago. Brunson lege World Series. straight season to one The Gamecocks were 20-17 after los- Those two wins aren't that will face Arkansas in ing to Presbyterian on a Tuesday in going to come easy, a super regional begin- April with defending national runner- mind you. South Carolina will be trav- ning on Saturday. up Louisiana State coming to Colum- eling to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to take ALLEN SHARPE / bia. USC appeared on its way to a sec- USC SPORTS INFORMATION ond straight season without a postsea- SEE USC, PAGE B3

PRO FOOTBALL NBA PLAYOFFS Former Clemson, 49er great Clark, Mood swing: who made ‘The Catch,’ dies at 61 LeBron, Cavs BY JOSH DUBOW look to turn The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. — around Finals Dwight Clark will forever be remembered for one BY TOM WITHERS iconic moment, his leap in The Associated Press the back of the end zone to make a fingertip grab of a CLEVELAND — LeBron game-winning touchdown James laughed as he came that launched the San around the backstage partition Francisco 49ers dynasty after arriving fashionably late and is one of the most in- for his crowded, post-practice delible images in NFL his- news conference. tory. As he stepped onto the podi- Clark, the author of one um, back among friendly faces play simply known as "The and in the building where he Catch," died Monday just has done some of his finest more than one year after work, James seemed at ease, revealing he had ALS. He almost content. was 61. No signs of stress "My heart is broken," anywhere. former 49ers owner Eddie Moments later, DeBartolo Jr. said in a his demeanor statement. "Today, I lost shifted. my little brother and one A few remind- of my best friends. I can- JAMES ers about his not put into words how team’s urgent special Dwight was to me predicament against Golden and to everyone his life State, questions about Presi- touched. He was an amaz- dent Donald Trump and an- ing husband, father, grand- other review of Cleveland’s father, brother and a great heartbreaking loss in Oakland friend and teammate. He swung his emotions. showed tremendous cour- “I know it feels like we’re age and dignity in his bat- down 2-0, and I don’t like the tle with ALS and we hope way I feel,” James said. “I there will soon be a cure don’t like the mood that I’m in for this horrendous dis- right now. There’s no, like, ease. ‘OK, you’re down 2-0 and you "I will always remember feel better than when you’re Dwight the way he was — down 2-0 before.’ When you’re larger than life, handsome, down like this, in a deficit like charismatic and the only this — versus a team like this one who could pull off — there’s no good feeling. So I wearing a fur coat at our don’t feel good about it.” Super Bowl parade. He was The Cavaliers may be in a responsible for one of the dark place. most iconic plays in NFL For the third time in the history that began our past four Finals, James and of Super Bowl champion- his teammates enter Game 3 ships, but to me, he will al- against the Warriors in a win- ways be an extension of my or-make-summer-vacation- family. I love him and will plans situation. After they miss him terribly." wasted a 51-point effort by Clark said in March 2017 James — with a reversed offi- that he had amyotrophic AP FILE PHOTO cial’s call, missed lateral sclerosis (Lou Geh- San Francisco 49er Dwight Clark, a hall of fame receiver at Clemson, makes “The Catch,” an iconic by George Hill and bone-head- rig's disease), which attacks touchdown reception that gave the 49ers the 1981 NFC Championship victory over Dallas and a trip ed move from J.R. Smith — cells that control muscles. to their first Super Bowl. The 49ers won five Super Bowls in a period of 14 seasons. and let Game 1 slip away in He suspected playing foot- overtime , and following Ste- ball might have caused the Monday surrounded by ed a reunion in Montana one final goodbye. phen Curry’s 3-point barrage illness. friends and family. where many of Clark's for- in Game 2 , the Cavs are faced The team said he died DeBartolo recently host- mer teammates came for SEE CLARK, PAGE B5 with the reality that their sea- son, strange as it has been to this point, is in serious jeopar- dy. FRENCH OPEN However, coach Tyronn Lue, who plans to give disappoint- ing forward Rodney Hood Djokovic falters, Cecchinato soars in French Open playing time on Wednesday night, feels his team can change the complexion of this BY HOWARD FENDRICH series. The Associated Press “We’re very confident we can do that,” Lue said. “The PARIS — It was difficult to discern guys are engaged and locked which was less likely: that 12-time in. Winning tomorrow is a step major champion Novak Djokovic forward, but then going out would falter in his French Open quar- with Game 4 also. We’re locked terfinal or that Marco Cecchinato, who into doing that, and we know never won a match until we can. last week and once faced a possible ban “We believe.” for losing on purpose, would rise to the It’s easy to understand Lue’s occasion. confidence. After what the Either way, Tuesday's outcome was Cavaliers have experienced stunning. To both men. And to anyone this season, a 2-0 deficit in the watching. Finals against a star-studded Djokovic, bothered by neck and leg Warriors squad on the cusp of problems, went from two sets down to being stamped as a modern- the verge of forcing a fifth, but he frit- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS day dynasty seems manage- tered away good chances and in the Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts after missing a shot against Italy’s Marco Cecchinato in the able. tie break of the fourth set of their quarterfinal match at the French Open tennis tourna- SEE OPEN, PAGE B2 ment at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, on Tuesday. SEE NBA, PAGE B4 B2 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS ITEMS Pop Warner football and cheer registration set for June 16

Registration for the YAS The right-handed Todd fin- American Legion junior base- Betsy Reynolds will run the was a first-team All-Ameri- Pop Warner Sumter Spartans ished with five for ball victory over Manning- camp. can and .301 with 22 hom- Football & Cheer tackle pro- Sumter, which improved to 3-1 Santee Post 68 on Monday at Emphasis will be on pass- ers, 11 doubles, 54 RBIs, 64 gram will be held on Satur- overall. The P-15's remained Riley Park. ing, dribbling, shooting and runs, a .642 slugging percent- day, June 16, at Brand Uni- undefeated in League III play Sumter scored five runs in defensive skills. age, 54 walks, a .456 on-base versity located at 4676 Broad at 3-0. the second inning. Dustin TIGERS' BEER HOUSTON'S percentage and a in 63 St. Sumter pushed across a run Kennedy had three of the Ju- FIRST-ROUND PICK games. The registration event will in the first inning and made it nior P-15's seven hits and Ke- In his 3-year career, he is also consist of a car wash and 3-0 with a 2-run single by aton Price added two. Daniel CLEMSON — Clemson ju- hitting .321 with 56 homers, fish fry fundraiser. It will Cory Blackley in the second. Gamble had two of Manning's nior outfielder Seth Beer was 41 doubles, a triple, 177 RBIs, begin at 9 a.m. and run until 3 The P-15's added their final four hits. selected in the first round of 172 runs, a .648 slugging per- p.m. run in the fourth. Seth Posey went the dis- the centage, 180 walks, 42 hit-by- For more information, con- Rashard Coleman had a hit tance on the mound for Sum- draft by the pitches, a .489 on-base per- tact Ivan Sanders at (803) 468- and scored Hartsville's only ter. He struck out nine. on Monday. centage and four steals in 188 7429. run. BASKETBALL CAMP Beer was the No. 28 overall games. SUMTER 4 Post 53 fell to 3-5 overall and STARTS MONDAY pick and was Clemson's first He became the first Tiger in HARTSVILLE 1 2-2 in league play. first-round draft pick since history to hit 16 or more home Hartsville plays Sumter at A basketball camp for girls Richie Shaffer was chosen in runs in three consecutive sea- KELLEYTOWN — Lathan Riley Park today beginning at entering grades 5-8 will be the first round in 2012. Beer sons. He has also reached Todd threw a 4-hit complete 7 p.m. held June 11-14 at the Man- was also the Tigers' 14th base via a hit, walk or hit-by- game to lift the Sumter P-15's SUMTER 7 ning First Baptist Church first-round draft pick in his- pitch in 178 of his 187 career to a 4-1 American Legion MANNING 1 gymnasium. tory. games with a plate appear- baseball victory over Harts- The camp is free and will Beer is Clemson's second ance. ville Post 53 on Monday at The Sumter Junior P-15's run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 3-time All-American in histo- Jimmy White Park. improved to 5-0 with a 7-1 each day. Jack Gibson and ry, including 2018, when he From staff and wire reports

1:10 p.m. Boston, 41; Judge, New York, 41; Ramirez, Cleveland, Thursday, May 31: Golden State 124, Cleveland 114, OT SCOREBOARD N.Y. Yankees (Gray 4-4) at Toronto (Gaviglio 2-1), 7:07 41; 4 tied at 40. Sunday, June 3: Golden State 122, Cleveland 103 p.m. HITS_Altuve, Houston, 82; Castellanos, Detroit, 78; Wednesday, June 6: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. Detroit (Hardy 2-0) at Boston (Rodriguez 6-1), 7:10 Segura, Seattle, 78; Machado, Baltimore, 74; Jay, Friday, June 8: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. TV, RADIO p.m. Kansas City, 73; Lindor, Cleveland, 73; Simmons, Los x-Monday, June 11: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m. Oakland (Mengden 6-4) at Texas (Colon 2-3), 8:05 p.m. Angeles, 71; 4 tied at 69. x-Thursday, June 14: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. TODAY (Santiago 1-2) at Minnesota DOUBLES_Abreu, Chicago, 21; Andujar, New York, 20; x-Sunday, June 17: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m. 8 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Women's (Odorizzi 3-2), 8:10 p.m. Escobar, Minnesota, 20; Lindor, Cleveland, 20; Pillar, and Men's Quarterfinal Matches from Paris (TENNIS). Seattle (LeBlanc 1-0) at Houston (McCullers 7-3), 8:10 Toronto, 20; Betts, Boston, 19; Castellanos, Detroit, 19; 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at p.m. 4 tied at 18. NHL PLAYOFFS Cleveland or Baltimore at New York Mets (MLB Kansas City (Kennedy 1-6) at L.A. Angels (Ohtani 4-1), TRIPLES_Sanchez, Chicago, 6; Benintendi, Boston, 5; NETWORK). 10:07 p.m. Hernandez, Toronto, 4; Profar, Texas, 4; 8 tied at 3. STANLEY CUP 1 p.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Women's HOME RUNS_Martinez, Boston, 19; Trout, Los Angeles, (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) and Men's Quarterfinal Matches from Paris (TENNIS). THURSDAY 19; Machado, Baltimore, 18; Ramirez, Cleveland, 18; Washington 3, Vegas 1 3:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at San Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Betts, Boston, 17; Encarnacion, Cleveland, 16; Judge, Monday, May 28: Vegas 6, Washington 4 Diego (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, MLB NETWORK, Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. New York, 16; Gallo, Texas, 15; Lindor, Cleveland, 14; Wednesday, May 30: Washington 3, Vegas 2 WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Mazara, Texas, 14. Saturday, June 2: Washington 3, Vegas 1 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at San Diego Seattle at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. STOLEN BASES_Gordon, Seattle, 19; Merrifield, Kansas Monday, June 4: Washington 6, Vegas 2 (Joined In Progress) (MLB NETWORK). Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. City, 14; Betts, Boston, 13; Trout, Los Angeles, 13; Thursday, June 7: Washington at Vegas, 8 p.m. 4 p.m. — Amateur Diving: FINA Diving World Cup from Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Anderson, Chicago, 12; Segura, Seattle, 12; Smith, x-Sunday, June 10: Vegas at Washington, 8 p.m. Wuhan, China — Women's 10-Meter Finals (NBC Tampa Bay, 11; DeShields, Texas, 10; 4 tied at 9. x-Wednesday, June 13: Washington at Vegas, 8 p.m. SPORTS NETWORK). NATIONAL LEAGUE PITCHING_Severino, New York, 9-1; Kluber, Cleveland, 6 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East from East Division 8-2; Porcello, Boston, 8-2; Happ, Toronto, 7-3; Memphis, Tenn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). McCullers, Houston, 7-3; Morton, Houston, 7-1; Snell, 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, W L Pct GB Tampa Bay, 7-3; Tanaka, New York, 7-2; Verlander, TRANSACTIONS WDXY-AM 1240). Atlanta 35 25 .583 — Houston, 7-2; 8 tied at 6. 6:30 p.m. — American Legion Baseball: Sumter at Washington 33 25 .569 1 ERA_Verlander, Houston, 1.24; Kluber, Cleveland, 2.02; TUESDAY Manning-Santee (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, Philadelphia 31 26 .544 2½ Severino, New York, 2.20; Cole, Houston, 2.20; Snell, BASEBALL WWHM-AM 1290). New York 27 30 .474 6½ Tampa Bay, 2.36; Bauer, Cleveland, 2.77; Morton, American League 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Miami 20 39 .339 14½ Houston, 2.84; Mengden, Oakland, 2.91; Sale, Boston, BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled C Austin Wynns from Toronto or Detroit at Boston (MLB NETWORK). Central Division 3.00; Paxton, Seattle, 3.13. Norfolk (IL). 7 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Whelen Modified Tour from STRIKEOUTS_Cole, Houston, 116; Sale, Boston, 110; BOSTON RED SOX — Sent RHP Tyler Thornburg to Seekonk, Mass. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). W L Pct GB Verlander, Houston, 104; Severino, New York, 102; Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment. 7:30 p.m. — College Track and Field: NCAA Outdoor Milwaukee 37 23 .617 — Bauer, Cleveland, 97; Paxton, Seattle, 95; Morton, CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Recalled C Kevan Smith from Championships Day 1 from Eugene, Ore. — Men's Chicago 33 23 .589 2 Houston, 92; Kluber, Cleveland, 88; Snell, Tampa Bay, Charlotte (IL). Added RHP Juan Minaya from Charlotte Track Semifinals, 10,000-Meter Final, Hammer Final, St. Louis 32 25 .561 3½ 88; Happ, Toronto, 87. as 26th man. Pole Vault Final, Javelin Final, Long Jump Final, Shot Pittsburgh 30 29 .508 6½ — Optioned OF Bradley Zimmer to Put Final and Decathlon Day 1 (ESPN2). Cincinnati 21 39 .350 16 NATIONAL LEAGUE Columbus (IL). Reinstated OF Lonnie Chisenhall from 8:30 p.m. — College Softball: Women's College World West Division BATTING_Kemp, Los Angeles, .344; Gennett, Cincinnati, the 10-day DL. Series Finals Game 3 from Oklahoma City — .342; Markakis, Atlanta, .331; Freeman, Atlanta, .328; DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Sandy Baez to Erie Washington vs. Florida State (If Necessary) (ESPN). W L Pct GB Arenado, Colorado, .327; Crawford, San Francisco, (EL). Assigned SS Pete Kozma outright to Toledo (IL). 9 p.m. — NBA Basketball: NBA Finals Game 3 — Golden Arizona 31 28 .525 — .320; Almora, Chicago, .317; Dickerson, Pittsburgh, Signed RHP Gerson Moreno to a minor league State at Cleveland (WOLO 25). Colorado 30 29 .508 1 .313; Belt, San Francisco, .307; Posey, San Francisco, contract. 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Kansas City at Los San Francisco 30 30 .500 1½ .306. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Placed RHP Daniel Gossett on Angeles Angels or Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Los Angeles 29 30 .492 2 RUNS_Albies, Atlanta, 50; Blackmon, Colorado, 46; the 10-day DL, retroactive to Monday. Optioned RHP (MLB NETWORK). San Diego 28 34 .452 4½ CTaylor, Los Angeles, 42; Pham, St. Louis, 40; Josh Lucas to Nashville (PCL). Reinstated RHP Liam 4:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Shot Hernandez, Philadelphia, 38; Markakis, Atlanta, 38; Hendriks from the 10-day DL. Recalled C Clock Masters First Round from Atzenbrugg, Austria MONDAY Arenado, Colorado, 37; Harper, Washington, 37; Cain, from Nashville. (GOLF). San Francisco 10, Arizona 3 Milwaukee, 36; Yelich, Milwaukee, 36. — Optioned RHP Yonny Chirinos to San Diego 11, Atlanta 4 RBI_Baez, Chicago, 45; Suarez, Cincinnati, 44; Gennett, Durham (IL). Cincinnati, 41; Story, Colorado, 41; Freeman, Atlanta, National League MLB STANDINGS TUESDAY 40; Harper, Washington, 40; Markakis, Atlanta, 39; — Optioned OF Socrates Brito L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Rizzo, Chicago, 38; Arenado, Colorado, 36; Shaw, to Reno (PCL). Selected the contract of 3B Kristopher AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee, 36. Negron from Reno. Sent RHP to Jackson East Division Baltimore at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. HITS_Markakis, Atlanta, 79; Freeman, Atlanta, 75; (SL) for a rehab assignment. Colorado at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Gennett, Cincinnati, 75; Albies, Atlanta, 68; Arenado, — Optioned RHP Jackson Stephens to W L Pct GB Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Colorado, 66; Crawford, San Francisco, 66; Castro, Louisville (IL). Released RHP Kevin Shackelford. Reinstated RHP Anthony DeSclafani from the 60-day Boston 41 19 .683 — Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Miami, 65; Dickerson, Pittsburgh, 65; Hosmer, San DL. New York 38 18 .679 1 Miami at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Diego, 65; 4 tied at 64. COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned INF Daniel Castro to Tampa Bay 28 30 .483 12 Atlanta at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. DOUBLES_Hosmer, San Diego, 18; Markakis, Atlanta, Albuquerque (PCL). Recalled OF Mike Tauchman from Toronto 26 33 .441 14½ Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. 18; Albies, Atlanta, 17; Bryant, Chicago, 17; Dickerson, Albuquerque. Baltimore 17 41 .293 23 Pittsburgh, 16; Freeman, Atlanta, 16; Longoria, San TODAY Francisco, 16; McCutchen, San Francisco, 16; Pirela, NEW YORK METS — Optioned RHP Gerson Bautista to Central Division Tampa Bay (TBD) at Washington (Roark 2-6), 1:05 p.m. San Diego, 16; Polanco, Pittsburgh, 16. Las Vegas (PCL). Designated LHP Budday Baumann W L Pct GB Baltimore (Bundy 3-7) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 2-4), 1:10 TRIPLES_KMarte, Arizona, 6; CTaylor, Los Angeles, 6; for assignment. Reinstated 3B Todd Frazier and RHP Anthony Swarzak from the 10-day DL. Cleveland 30 28 .517 — p.m. Baez, Chicago, 5; Contreras, Chicago, 4; SMarte, — Assigned RHP Drew Detroit 29 32 .475 2½ Milwaukee (Anderson 4-4) at Cleveland (Carrasco 6-4), Pittsburgh, 4; Nimmo, New York, 4; Story, Colorado, 4; Hutchison outright to Lehigh Valley (IL). Sent SS J.P. Minnesota 25 30 .455 3½ 1:10 p.m. 13 tied at 3. Crawford to Lehigh Valley for a rehab assignment. Kansas City 21 39 .350 10 Atlanta (Foltynewicz 5-3) at San Diego (TBD), 3:40 p.m. HOME RUNS_Harper, Washington, 18; Villanueva, San ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned C and Chicago 18 38 .321 11 Arizona (Buchholz 1-1) at San Francisco (Stratton 7-3), Diego, 15; Albies, Atlanta, 14; Baez, Chicago, 14; Shaw, 3:45 p.m. Milwaukee, 13; Adams, Washington, 12; Arenado, RHP Mike Mayers to Memphis (PCL). Designated C West Division L.A. Dodgers (TBD) at Pittsburgh (Williams 5-3), 7:05 Colorado, 12; Blackmon, Colorado, 12; Gennett, Steven Baron for assignment. Reinstated C Yadier W L Pct GB p.m. Cincinnati, 12; 5 tied at 11. Molina and RHP Carlos Martinez from the 10-day DL. STOLEN BASES_Inciarte, Atlanta, 18; Turner, Selected the contract of RHP Preston Guilmet from Seattle 37 22 .627 — Colorado (Gray 5-6) at Cincinnati (Romano 3-6), 7:10 Washington, 16; MTaylor, Washington, 15; Cain, Memphis (PCL). Houston 37 24 .607 1 p.m. Milwaukee, 11; Hamilton, Cincinnati, 10; Hernandez, WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned RHP Jefry Los Angeles 33 28 .541 5 Philadelphia (Nola 7-2) at Chicago Cubs (Quintana Philadelphia, 10; Jankowski, San Diego, 10; SMarte, Rodriguez to Harrisburg (EL). Placed RHP Jeremy Oakland 31 29 .517 6½ 6-4), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh, 10; 3 tied at 9. Hellickson on the 10-day DL. Reinstated LHP Matt Texas 25 37 .403 13½ Miami (Chen 1-3) at St. Louis (Flaherty 2-1), 8:15 p.m. PITCHING_Scherzer, Washington, 9-1; Nola, Grace from the 10-day DL and LHP Tim Collins from MONDAY THURSDAY Philadelphia, 7-2; Stratton, San Francisco, 7-3; Wacha, paternity leave. St. Louis, 7-1; Gonzalez, Washington, 6-2; Lester, FOOTBALL N.Y. Yankees 7, Detroit 4, 1st game Colorado at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. Chicago, 6-2; Mikolas, St. Louis, 6-1; Newcomb, National Football League Detroit 4, N.Y. Yankees 2, 2nd game L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m. Atlanta, 6-1; Quintana, Chicago, 6-4; Strasburg, CHICAGO BEARS — Placed TE Zach Miller on the PUP list. L.A. Angels 9, Kansas City 6 Miami at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Washington, 6-5. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Terminated the contract of LB TUESDAY ERA_deGrom, New York, 1.49; Scherzer, Washington, Tank Carder. Signed LB Mychal Kendricks. 1.92; Nola, Philadelphia, 2.18; Foltynewicz, Atlanta, NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed P Taylor Symmank. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 4:10 p.m., 1st game 2.22; Gonzalez, Washington, 2.27; Wacha, St. Louis, PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed OL Jerald Hawkins and Tampa Bay at Washington, 7:05 p.m. MLB LEADERS 2.41; Lester, Chicago, 2.44; Mikolas, St. Louis, 2.49; TE Jake McGee on injured reserve. Signed OT Bryce N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Arrieta, Philadelphia, 2.66; Newcomb, Atlanta, 2.73. Harris and TE Ryan Malleck to one-year contracts. Baltimore at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE STRIKEOUTS_Scherzer, Washington, 120; Corbin, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Waived DB Trovon Reed. Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m. BATTING_Betts, Boston, .359; Castellanos, Detroit, Arizona, 98; deGrom, New York, 98; Strasburg, HOCKEY Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. .333; Segura, Seattle, .331; Simmons, Los Angeles, .330; Washington, 93; Foltynewicz, Atlanta, 80; Velasquez, National Hockey League Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Altuve, Houston, .329; Machado, Baltimore, .327; Philadelphia, 79; Greinke, Arizona, 78; Gray, Colorado, DETROIT RED WINGS — Named Ben Simon coach of Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m., 2nd game Brantley, Cleveland, .323; Rosario, Minnesota, .317; 76; Syndergaard, New York, 76; 2 tied at 74. Grand Rapids (AHL). Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Trout, Los Angeles, .316; Martinez, Boston, .315. NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Fired coach Doug Weight and Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. RUNS_Betts, Boston, 52; Trout, Los Angeles, 52; general manager Garth Snow. TODAY Springer, Houston, 46; Lindor, Cleveland, 45; Segura, NBA PLAYOFFS ST. LOUIS BLUES — Named Drew Bannister coach of San Seattle, 43; Judge, New York, 42; Ramirez, Cleveland, Antonio (AHL). Tampa Bay (TBD) at Washington (Roark 2-6), 1:05 p.m. 42; Benintendi, Boston, 41; Gardner, New York, 39; 3 NBA FINALS OLYMPIC SPORTS Baltimore (Bundy 3-7) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 2-4), 1:10 tied at 37. USA CYCLING — Named Tim Johnson USA Cycling (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) p.m. RBI_Martinez, Boston, 50; Machado, Baltimore, 47; Foundation development director. Milwaukee (Anderson 4-4) at Cleveland (Carrasco 6-4), Haniger, Seattle, 42; Lowrie, Oakland, 42; Benintendi, Golden State 2, Cleveland 0

OPEN Consider that Cecchinato wound up having his leg taped "Seems like a month ago," FROM PAGE B1 has never won a tour-level by a trainer. Cecchinato said with a laugh match on a surface other than Zverev was coming off a trio Tuesday, when he answered end was beaten by the 72nd- hand long. At 8-7, Cecchinato red clay; as it is, he entered of wins that went five sets and, reporters' questions in Italian, ranked Cecchinato 6-3, 7-6 (4), ended a 20-stroke exchange this season with a career re- while still just 21, could not Spanish and English. 1-6, 7-6 (11) in a rollicking with a swinging volley winner. cord of 4-23 and entered this will his body to another come- Since then, employing a match filled with engaging ex- At 9-8, Djokovic flubbed a fore- tournament with a Grand back. smooth one-handed backhand, changes and plenty of drama. hand, knelt and clasped his Slam record of 0-4. "He's one of the fittest guys he has beaten players seeded "A hard one to swallow," a hands together as if praying, Then there's this: The on tour," Thiem said, "and No. 8 (David Goffin) and No. 10 glum Djokovic acknowledged then raised an index finger as 25-year-old from Sicily was even for him, it's maybe even a (Pablo Carreno Busta), before during a brief news confer- if to plea, "Let me have ONE of suspended for 18 months and little bit too tough to play three adding Djokovic to his list. ence, in which he delivered these!" fined 40,000 euros (about five-setters." Djokovic, who missed the clipped answers and said he "I had a lot of courage, espe- $45,000) by his national federa- In the women's quarterfi- last half of 2017 with right might not play during the up- cially toward the end of the tion in July 2016 for allegedly nals, No. 10 Sloane Stephens elbow trouble and had surgery coming grass-court season. tiebreaker," Cecchinato said. "I fixing a match by losing at a beat No. 14 Daria Kasatkina of in February, is clearly not at Cecchinato is the lowest- was cool. Clear-headed. My lower-tier Challenger event in Russia 6-3, 6-1, and No. 13 Mad- the height of his power. In- ranked French Open semifi- heart was beating 1,000 mph. It a year earlier. Cecchi- ison Keys eliminated unseeded deed, his seeding of No. 20 was nalist in 19 years and the first wasn't easy. My hand was even nato appealed and, eventually, Yulia Putintseva of Kazakh- his lowest at any Grand Slam Italian man to make it that far shaking a little." the Italian Olympic Committee stan 7-6 (5), 6-4. Stephens beat tournament in a dozen years. at any major in 40 years. Cecchinato (it's pronounced announced that the sanctions Keys in the U.S. Open final last Djokovic, Cecchinato said, "The best moment of my cheh-key-NAH'-toe) came were dropped on a technicali- September, and Thursday's re- "seemed unsure of himself at life," Cecchinato said. through on his fourth match ty. match will be the first all- the beginning." Djokovic served for the point, looping in a backhand He has declined to discuss American women's semifinal By the end, though, points fourth set at 5-3 — "I thought," return winner as Djokovic the case in Paris. at the French Open since Sere- were tight and taught, one Cecchinato would say, "my Ro- tried to surprise him with a On Friday, Cecchinato will na Williams defeated Jennifer even lasting 30 strokes. land Garros was about to end" serve-and-volley attempt. face No. 7 seed Dominic Thiem Capriati in 2002. Djokovic actually won more — but the 2016 French Open The 25-year-old Cecchinato of Austria, who made it to his That Cecchinato would be a total points, 144-140. champion got broken. Djokov- dropped onto his back on the third consecutive French Open semifinal participant was far Somehow, Cecchinato won ic then held three set points in clay, then sat in his sideline semifinal by beating No. 2 Al- harder to predict. the one that mattered most, the tiebreaker — "I saw chair, bowed his head and exander Zverev of Germany In the first round at Roland the last. ghosts," Cecchinato would joke cried. 6-4, 6-2, 6-1. As the score indi- Garros, he dropped the first "I had to push. I knew I had — but couldn't convert. Told in an on-court inter- cates, that was far less compel- two sets against Marius Copil, to take risks," Cecchinato said. "A pity," Djokovic said. view that he wasn't dreaming, ling, in part because Zverev a player ranked 94th, before "Because if I played just to At 7-6 in the closing tie- Cecchinato responded: "Are felt pain in his left hamstring coming all the way back to win stay in points, I could never breaker, he pushed a back- you sure?" 10 minutes into the match and 10-8 in the fifth. beat Novak." THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 | B3

NCAA REGIONALS ROUNDUP Tenn. Tech, Duke break through to make 1st super regionals

BY ERIC OLSON cult trek in regionals that saw The Associated Press them come from behind to win in three games as the No. 2 re- A Tennessee Tech team that gional seed after losing 6-0 to boasts the nation's most high- Troy on Friday. powered offense relied on its Duke beat Georgia 8-5 in the pitching to earn the biggest afternoon before locking up the win in program history Mon- regional title with an 8-4 win. day night. Florida lost 7-4 to Florida At- The Golden Eagles of the lantic in the afternoon in the Ohio Valley Conference Gainesville Regional, forcing a knocked No. 4 national seed winner-take-all second game Mississippi out of the NCAA that the Gators won 5-2. Tournament by beating the Mississippi State defeated Rebels twice, 15-5 in the after- Oklahoma for the second time noon and 3-2 to clinch the Ox- in two days in Tallahassee, ford Regional title. Florida, and is in a super re- Tech joins Duke, Minnesota, gional for the third straight Stetson and Washington as year. The Bulldogs are the first teams that will make their first team since the tournament appearances in super regionals went to its current format in this week. Winners in those 1999 to win a regional in back- eight best-of-three series ad- to-back years after losing the vance to the College World Se- first game. ries in Omaha, Nebraska, start- This year's run has been ing June 16. wild. Andy Cannizaro resigned PHOTO PROVIDED Duke won the Athens Re- as coach Feb. 20 for off-field South Carolina right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (21) throws against UNC Wilmington dur- gional on Monday with two conduct, and pitching coach ing the Gamecocks’ victory in the NCAA baseball tournament Columbia regional on Sunday. wins over No. 8 national seed Gary Henderson took over in Georgia. an interim role. The No. 2 re- to Arkansas the first time, the series before No. 1 overall seed and de- gional seed Bulldogs didn't lock USC FROM PAGE B1 the loss to Presbyterian. That's when Kings- fending national champion up an NCAA at-large bid until ton made the move to make freshman Florida, Mississippi State and they swept top-ranked Florida on No. 5 national seed Arkansas in a best- Logan Chapman his Friday night starting South Carolina also advanced, in their final regular-season se- of-3 super regional beginning on Saturday. pitcher, dropping Adam Hill and Cody Mor- giving the Southeastern Con- ries. The Razorbacks beat the Gamecocks two ris back to the second and third games, re- ference six teams in supers. They lost 20-10 to Oklahoma out of three times in the regular-season se- spectively. Eight of the 16 national seeds on Friday and, facing elimina- ries in Arkansas and beat them again in the Of course, the Gamecocks won the first were eliminated in regionals, tion Saturday, were down to Southeastern Conference tournament a game 3-2, and even though it lost the next including four of the top eight. their last strike against No. 7 couple of weeks ago. two 2-0 and 3-0, that was the beginning of the Tennessee Tech, a No. 2 re- national seed Florida State So exactly how did first-year head coach pitching staff being solidified with players gional seed, has put up some of when Elijah MacNamee hit a Mark Kingston step on the brakes to avoid figuring out their roles. The decision to the college game's biggest offen- three-run walk-off homer in what appeared to be a train wreck of a first move Chapman to the front of the rotation sive numbers in years this sea- the bottom of the ninth inning season? USC not only couldn't beat its in- was one that's always made sense to me. You son, but it was the pitching of for a 3-2 win. state foes, but it lost three of its first four know you're playing three games, so why closer-turned-starter Ethan MacNamee's homer changed SEC series. Plus, it was losing games in have your top guy go against the opposition's Roberts in the afternoon and the team's mojo. those series where it couldn't make the No. 1 when you can put yourself in a better Devin Lancaster and Nick Os- "A lot. A bunch. More than pitch or play or get the hit at the right time position to win the series. Then when USC borne at night that carried the you can imagine," Henderson to swing the momentum. got into the double-elimination regional, Golden Eagles against Ole Miss. said. "I think there's a constant Kingston said he pretty much read the Kingston did the sensible thing of throwing "Everyone talks about our of- theme of belief and they keep team the riot act after the PC game, saying he his top two pitchers in the first two games. fense, but our pitchers can pitch, fighting." told them that kind of play wouldn't happen As far as the offense goes, LSU was the cure too," said Trevor Putzig, whose MSU beat the Sooners 13-5 again. And it really didn't, save the 9-0 loss to to Carolina's offensive woes. It put up 11, 11 homer tied it 2-2 in the sixth. on Sunday and 8-5 on Monday. College of Charleston — and Holbrook. and eight runs in the 3-game sweep. South Lancaster went the first 5⅓ "Elijah was the only one say- One would think though that Holbrook Carolina scored eight or more runs in eight innings, allowing two runs on ing we could do this," third threw a fit or two last season, especially of nine games starting with the LSU series. four hits. Osborne came on to baseman Justin Foscue said. since he knew his job was on the line. So The Gamecocks were hitting up and down start the seventh after playing "Once he hit the , again, if it wasn't the magic words of Kings- the lineup during that stretch. However, the first six innings in right that sparked me and I bet it ton then exactly what propelled Carolina to when the combined hot streak came to an field and allowed two hits the sparked the rest of the team win its final six SEC series and make a run end, and the runs weren't as plentiful, that rest of the way to make Kevin that we could do this now. That through the Greenville regional, capped by didn't mean the key hits went away. Strohschein's seventh-inning got everyone going." an 8-4 win over North Carolina Wilmington And that is pretty much why USC is one sacrifice fly stand up. South Carolina opened SEC on Monday? of only 16 teams still playing when it didn't In the first game, Roberts, play 1-5 and dealt with a num- South Carolina came together as a team, seem to be a possibility less than two normally the closer, made his ber of injuries before it got hot matured, whatever you want to call it. Hits months ago. second start in 63 appearances the second half of the season. came at the right time, the defense locked In reality, it's a ridiculous turnaround. It's and went a career-long 7 2/3 in- The Gamecocks went 3-0 in the down and the pitching staff began to get not as if Kingston inherited a terrible pro- nings before leaving the game Greenville (North Carolina) significant contributions from the starting gram. This will be the second super region- with a 10-2 lead. Regional, coming from behind staff and the relievers. al in three years for the veterans on this "Our goal from the beginning to beat Ohio State, knocking off I personally thought it was time to stick a team, so it's not as though they haven't was Omaha, so we're one step No. 12 national seed East Caro- fork in the Gamecocks in Game 2 of a known success at Carolina. Still, when you closer," Putzig said. lina and beating No. 4 regional 3-game sweep by Georgia in late March. miss out on the NCAAs the next year and Coming through the losers' seed UNC-Wilmington 8-4 in After losing a tough 7-5 contest in the open- appears to be the case over halfway through bracket, Duke won a regional the final Monday. er, USC took a 12-3 pounding. Not only was this season, it's amazing South Carolina has for the first time since 1961. The run to super regionals the pitching terrible, Carolina's runs came come back from the brink in just 23 games. Duke coach Chris Pollard came in coach Mark Kingston's on three solo home runs. Somehow, that Can the Gamecocks win this weekend? took over in 2012, and the Blue first season. He left South Flor- combination made me think they were Certainly, but Arkansas is having a tremen- Devils have reached at least 30 ida last June to take over at cashing it in and losing 3-0 the next game dous season, and two and through is a pos- wins five straight years. They South Carolina when Chad backed up that belief. sibility. Regardless of what happens ended a 55-year NCAA Tourna- Holbrook resigned after miss- The turnaround slowly began to take though, Kingston's first season can now be ment drought in 2016, and ing the tournament for the sec- place though when South Carolina traveled viewed only as a success. Monday they completed a diffi- ond time in three years. NCAA DIVISION I BASEBALL SUPER REGIONALS

All Times EDT Nashville, Tenn. At Alfred A. McKethan Stadium Best-of-3; x-if necessary Friday, June 8: Vanderbilt (34-25) Gainesville, Fla. Host school is home team for Game 1; vs. Mississippi State (35-26), 8 p.m. Saturday, June 9: Florida (45-18) vs. visiting school is home team for Game Saturday, June 9: Vanderbilt vs. Auburn (42-21), Noon 2; coin flip determines home team for Mississippi State, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10: Florida vs. Au- Game 3 x-Sunday, June 10: Vanderbilt vs. burn, Noon At Baum Stadium at George Cole Field Mississippi State, 6 p.m. x-Monday, June 11: Florida vs. Au- Fayetteville, Ark. At Goss Stadium at Coleman Field burn, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9: Arkansas (42-18) Corvallis, Ore. At Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park vs. South Carolina (36-24), 6:30 Friday, June 8: Oregon State (47-10- Lubbock, Texas p.m. 1) vs. Minnesota (44-13), 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9: Texas Tech (42- Sunday, June 10: Arkansas vs. Saturday, June 9: Oregon State vs. 17) vs. Duke (44-16), 3 p.m. South Carolina, 3 p.m. Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10: Texas Tech vs. x-Monday, June 11: Arkansas vs. x-Sunday, June 10: Oregon State Duke, 6 p.m. South Carolina, 7 p.m. vs. Minnesota, 9 p.m. x-Monday, June 11: Texas Tech vs. At Boshamer Stadium At Goodwin Field Duke, 4 p.m. Chapel Hill, N.C. Fullerton, Calif. At UFCU Disch-Falk Field Friday, June 8: North Carolina (41- Friday, June 8: Cal State Fullerton Austin, Texas 18) vs. Stetson (48-11), 11 a.m. (35-23) vs. Washington (33-23), 2 Saturday, June 9: Texas (40-20) vs. Saturday, June 9: North Carolina p.m. Tennessee Tech (52-10), 3 p.m. vs. Stetson, Noon Saturday, June 9: Cal State Fuller- Sunday, June 10: Texas vs. Tennes- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS x-Sunday, June 10: North Carolina ton vs. Washington, 6:30 p.m. see Tech, 3 p.m. vs. Stetson, Noon x-Sunday, June 10: Cal State Ful- x-Monday, June 11: Texas vs. Ten- Tennessee Tech celebrates its 3-2 win over Mississippi in the NCAA Ox- At Hawkins Field lerton vs. Washington, 9 p.m. nessee Tech, 1 p.m. ford Regional at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, on Monday.

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RECRUITING CORNER Big weekend for Gamecock basketball, football

niversity of South Carolina T-Rob (defensive coordinator Travaris cially this summer. He has not sched- UK and ECU. He plans to go to camps football head coach Will Robinson) were telling me they want uled any official visits. Battle will sign at USC, Clemson, NCSU and GT. Muschamp and men's bas- me to be like Matt Elam," Jammie in December and will be an early OTHERS U ketball head coach Frank Robinson said. "He played for Florida. graduate. Martin had several significant person- They were just telling me I’ve got an Clemson is in the final four with DE Dutch Fork athlete Bryce Thompson nel moves related to their programs advantage by playing early if I go Ruke Orhorhoro of River Rouge, Michi- enrolled at Tennessee and expects to over the weekend. Muschamp added a there and possibly gan, The others are Michigan, UK and be eligible to play this semester. The pair of commitments to his 2019 re- starting as a fresh- Indiana. Volunteers plan to start out the for- cruiting class, while Martin added a man (at safety or Clemson is in the top five with DB mer USC and VT commitment at WR. commitment and a transfer for '18 and Nickel).” Jalyn Phillips of Lawrenceville, Geor- Clemson OL target Zach Carpenter his first commitment for '19. Robinson, who is gia. The others are Alabama, Oklaho- committed to Michigan. Muschamp hosted six targets for of- from Cordele, Geor- ma, Tennessee and Southern Califor- DE Zovon Lindsay of Fayetteville, ficial visits over the weekend, includ- gia, has cut his list to nia. North Carolina, who had a USC offer, ing previously committed defensive a final six of USC, LB Spencer Lytle of Bellflower, Cali- committed to NCSU. end Zacch Pickens, and pushed his '19 Georgia, Michigan, fornia, said he will visit Clemson OL John Gelotte of Dorman High in class total to 14 with pledges from DE Phil Kornblut Auburn, UK and again unofficially on Monday and Roebuck was offered by Rutgers, '20 Joseph Anderson of Murfreesboro, Chattanooga. Robin- Tuesday. He first visited in April. He WR Jalen Coit of Cheraw High was of- RECRUITING Tennessee, and linebacker Derek son said he plans to has official visits set with Wisconsin fered by Purdue, and '20 TE Lavel Boykins of Concord, North Carolina. CORNER take other officials to on Friday and ND on June 15. He re- Davis of Woodland High in Dorchester USC recruiter Bobby Bentley identi- Michigan, Auburn, cently was offered by Auburn. was offered by GT. fied Anderson during early evalua- UGA and UK, but no dates have been Clemson gave out offers to DL Enoch tions and made him a priority target set. He plans to make his decision dur- Jackson of Mansfield, Texas; OL Trev- BASKETBALL for USC. ing his season and he will graduate or Keegan of Crystal Lake, Illinois. He AJ Lawson, a 6-7 player from Bromp- “Our relationship is strong with all early. He does not claim a leader from visited Clemson on Saturday and UGA ton, Ontario, made an official visit to the coaches. They make me feel like his top five. on Sunday. He visited Alabama on USC over Memorial Day Weekend and I’m at home,” Anderson said. “I like DL CJ Clark of New , North Monday. things look positive for USC. the defense a lot. They run the 4-3 Carolina, did not make his official “We had a ball; they set the table so (scheme) and they can move me visit to USC as scheduled. He said he USC high, I really connected with the around in that because I’m a versatile had to cancel due to family plans, but USC wide receivers coach and offen- coaches,” said Lawson’s father, Antho- defensive end. I can play outside or in- he will reschedule. He has USC, UNC, sive coordinator Bryan McClendon ny Lawson, who has strong ties to the side with my speed and my strength.” NCSU, Tennessee and UGA on his scouted WR John Metchie of Hager- state. Anderson, who chose USC over Ala- short list. stown, Maryland, this spring and of- The elder Lawson was born in Balti- bama and Notre Dame, said he does Martin added his fourth high school fered him. Metchie is considering USC more but grew up in Summerton and plan to sign and graduate early. recruit to his '18 class in 6-foot-7-inch for an official visit. Metchie said Ala- played football at Scott’s Branch High. Boykins spent his early years living Keyshawn Bryant of Winter Haven, bama and PSU stand out the most While in the Air Force, he was sta- in Beaufort, and USC has been his fa- Florida. Bryant was named Class 8A with him right now and he as set an tioned at Shaw Air Force Base and vorite for an extended period. He First Team after his senior season. official visit to PSU on Friday to Ala- lived in Columbia. And he still has chose USC over offers from Clemson, Scouting reports on him tout his over- bama on June 15. The other schools on plenty of family around the state. Texas A&M, Louisville, Duke, Michi- all athletic ability and high flying at- his short list are ND, Michigan, UGA, “They really have a good plan for AJ gan, Tennessee, North Carolina State, tacks on the rim. He averaged 22 UK, Nebraska and Tennessee. and made us feel right at home,” An- North Carolina, Kentucky and others. points and 8 rebounds per game last OL Warren McClendon of Bruns- thony Lawson said. “I can’t say yes, The fact Muschamp put so much ef- season. Some of his other reported of- wick, Georgia, told Rivals that USC but I’m probably 90 percent.” fort into recruiting him was a winning fers were UGA, Charlotte, Tulane, and UGA are his top two ahead of UF, Lawson said they may take a couple point for USC. Kansas State, Memphis, Wichita State Auburn and Tennessee. He will visit of more visits just to have something “I didn’t really have no relationship and Florida Gulf Coast. He also was all of them this summer and plans to with which to compare USC. Creigh- like that with no other head coach," getting interest from Missouri and Ole make a decision early in the season. ton, Southern Methodist and Oregon Boykins said. "When we were going to Miss. WR Keveon Mullins of Memphis, are possibilities. They’d like to make Clemson I only talked to (head coach) Also joining the '18 class, but not Tennesee, plans to make USC one of their decision by July. Dabo (Swinney) one time. Tennessee, available to play until '19, will be 6-4 his stops this summer, according to Ri- AJ Lawson originally was in the '19 talked to Coach (Jeremy) Pruitt like Jair Bolden, who will transfer from vals. He’s a former Memphis commit- class and USC was following him twice. But like Muschamp, it was real- George Washington. ment. while recruiting another player from ly every day. I feel like this was what it Bolden took an official visit to USC USC is in the top eight with running his school, GTA Prep. However, he re- was supposed to be all along. on Friday and Saturday. He also visit- back Tahj Gary of Atlanta. The others cently decided to move up to the '18 "They are really looking at my ver- ed Seton Hall and San Diego after de- are Purdue, VT, Georgia Tech, Arkan- class, and USC offered and stepped up satility. I’m not a 240(-pound) lineback- ciding to transfer in early April. sas, UNC, Boston College and UK. its interest. He averaged 21 points last er, and I’m not a 200-pound linebacker. “I love the winning culture that is at LB Jamie Pettway of Albany, Geor- season. I just weighed in at 225. I can still South Carolina," Bolden said. "I love gia, plans to be at USC on Saturday, ei- DJ Burns, a 6-9 player from York move. I can still run. He said I can the fact that so many guys that played ther for a regular visit or one of Mus- Prep in Rock Hill, committed to Ten- play all over. I can play Sam, I can in the program are back and helping champ's camps on that day. nessee over USC. Michael Marsh, a 6-8 play Will, Mike, I can play the Dime. current players who are trying to USC made offers to '20 DL Treyshaun player from Gray Collegiate in Colum- They mainly look at me for the Dime achieve the same goals that some of Mitchell of Suffolk, Virginia, '20 quar- bia, committed to South Carolina right now.” those guys did.” terback DJ Uiagalelei of Bellflower, State. Others taking official visits to USC Bolden worked his way into a start- and DL Adarious Jones of Virginia Christian Brown, a 6-7 player from over the weekend were junior college ing role at GW midway through his Beach, Virginia. Lower Richland High in Hopkins, took offensive lineman Anthony Whigan, de- freshman season. Last season, he an official visit to Nevada-Las Vegas fensive back Jammie Robinson, DE started 24 of 32 games and averaged 11 CLEMSON AND USC over the weekend, the first of his offi- Savion Jackson and defensive lineman points and 3 rebounds while leading RB Michel Dukes of First Baptist in cial visits. Travon Walker. the team with 98 assists. He shot 37 Charleston recently announced he Josiah James, a 6-6 player from Por- Whigan is going into his second sea- percent from the floor, 32 percent from will concentrate on football in college ter-Gaud in Charleston, recently son at Lackawanna JC in Pennsylva- 3-point range and 68 percent from the and not pursue basketball. As a result, added an offer from Georgetown to his nia. free throw line. he’s ended his AAU basketball partici- list. The Hoyas join USC, Clemson, “They were telling me I can impact Martin landed his first commitment pation for the summer. Florida State, VT, Louisville, Duke, the program, be an immediate help," for the '19 class in 6-2 Trae Hannibal of His latest offer was from Temple, his Michigan State, GT, Tennessee and Whigan said. "They were telling me Hartsville High School. He made a 13th, and he said Auburn and Duke Oklahoma on his list. USC and the Ti- I'm a priority. They need a tackle be- visit on Thursday, his second visit in are new schools showing interest. gers are doing their best to make sure cause they lose three tackles next year May, and decided the next day to move Dukes plans to take an unofficial visit this national prospect doesn’t leave and they need somebody to come in forward with his commitment. He to USC this month and also one to the state. that's older and can play that role. chose USC over Oklahoma State and Clemson. He also plans to camp at “They are having similar messages That stuck with me. They are definite- College of Charleston. Hannibal said Clemson. He said he does not have a where they feel he’s a high priority,” ly a school that I can see myself going he’s excited about the prospects of top group and won’t form one until said Porter-Gaud head coach Johne to.” playing for Martin. after he takes some visits. Pearson. “They feel like he’s a kid that Whigan does plan more official vis- “Every coach who has coached me Some other offers are Wake Forest, can come to their school and give a its with one to Louisville this coming has coached me hard," Hannibal said. Indiana, VT, UNC, Arkansas, ECU, boost to their program, be one of weekend and trips to Mississippi and "With Frank Martin as my coach, it Coastal Carolina and Oregon. those in-state faithful school kids. Penn State in December. Some of his will be one of the best things I can ex- DB Dequanteous Watts of Atlanta They view him as important to the other offers are Nebraska, Cincinnati, perience as a player because I know visited Clemson last week and is hope- program.” Pittsburgh and NCSU. Whigan will he’s going to get the best out of me.” ful of an offer from the Tigers. His Recruiters from USC, Clemson, Lou- graduate in December and will have Hannibal averaged 17 points, 8 re- most recent offers were from VT, Rut- isville, VT, Michigan State, Ohio State three years to play two. bounds and 6 assists as a junior. gers, Georgia Southern and Western and FSU were through the school dur- Jackson, a native of Clayton, North Kentucky. He also holds offers from ing the evaluation period. James has Carolina, said the visit further ce- FOOTBALL BC, UVa, GT, West Virginia, Temple not made any recent visits because of mented USC’s spot among his favor- CLEMSON and others. He said he’ll take upcom- his AAU schedule and his commit- ites at this point. ing visits to Ole Miss, Tennessee, ment to USA Basketball that could “I took away a lot from this visit. It DB Cam'Ron Kelly of Chesapeake, Michigan State and Ohio State among run through June 17. Pearson does not puts them in a strong place with me, a Virginia, visited Clemson unofficially others. He’s also been contacted by expect him to shorten his list until more solid place. This visit really set over the weekend. He plans to an- USC. after the July evaluation period. them apart from some other schools nounce his decision on Friday with Clemson and USC recently joined Brandon Stone, a 6-11 player is con- and really made them stand out." Clemson, UVa, Oklahoma and PSU the offer parade for OL Hunter Ray- tinuing with his AAU season through Jackson does not have other visits among the strong contenders. burn of Pensacola, Florida. Clemson the end of this month after deciding to scheduled at this point. He plans to re- The battle between Clemson and had earlier offered his teammate, OL stay in the '19 class. USC has been one lease a top four or five this summer. NCSU, and to a lesser extent a few oth- Adrian Medley, and the two of them of his favored schools throughout and He has also had Virginia, Oklahoma, ers, rages on for DB Shyheim Battle of plan see the Tigers this month. Ray- still remains on the list. His last visit NCSU, Alabama, Duke, Louisville, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. burn said the schools standing out to USC was for the Vanderbilt football Ohio State, East Carolina PSU, Flori- The Tigers continue to hold the edge with him at this point are Clemson, game. He has an official visit to PSU da, Auburn, Virginia Tech and Ten- at this point as Battle begins a string UF, A&M, Auburn, Mississippi State set for Sept. 29 and is also looking at nessee on his top list. of unofficial visits in June. Battle said and Central Florida, but he said he’s Auburn and USC for visits. Those are Robinson has been a frequent visi- Tennessee and VT currently are 3-4 on still “pretty much wide open.” his top three at this point. tor to USC but he said this weekend his list behind Clemson and NCSU. He Ta’Chawn Brooks, a '20 tight end Loyal McQueen, a 5-7 '20 recruit from had some extra special moments for plans to visit Clemson, UNC, Tennes- from Dutch Fork High in Irmo, said Wilson High in Florence, committed to him. “Coach Muschamp and Coach see, Ohio State, VT and NCSU unoffi- he’s hearing from USC, Oregon State, the UNC women.

protect home, as Golden State Cleveland has won eight want to take that for granted; hopeful that he can play,” Kerr NBA has done. It’s a very tall task. straight playoff games at don’t get me wrong. But the said. “If not tomorrow, then in FROM PAGE B1 A very tough challenge going Quicken Loans Arena, which job is not done, and you can’t Game 4.” against these guys, going may be louder than ever with relax or be comfortable when While Kerr looked forward, Cleveland has endured inju- against this team.” hometown fans still frothing you’re still trying to win this James was forced to take an- ries, trades, tragedy and Teams that have taken a 2-0 from some calls that went thing. We know coming on the other glance back at Game 1. drama for months. The Cavs, lead are 29-4 in the Finals, but against the Cavaliers in the road is going to be tougher.” On Sunday, uncut TV foot- who climbed from a 2-0 hole to the Warriors know better than Bay Area last week. The Warriors may have age showed James uncomfort- beat Boston in the conference to be overconfident. They’ve Just the sight of Warriors Andre Iguodala back for the ably sitting on Cleveland’s finals, have major roster holes learned the hard way. forward Draymond Green first time in the series. bench next to Smith, who inex- and unfixable flaws. There’s Golden State held a 3-1 lead should be enough to push the One of the team’s best de- plicably dribbled out the final no denying their toughness. in the 2016 Finals before the decibel readings inside the fenders, Iguodala has missed seconds of regulation. James “We’ve been very persistent Cavs rallied to win three building to unsafe levels. six straight games with a left was shown asking Lue if the and very resilient throughout straight and dethrone the “I don’t really think about knee injury suffered in Game 3 team had any timeouts and this whole season, no matter Dubs. And last year, the War- being up 2-0 because the series of the Western Conference fi- then reacting as if he had been what has been going on,” riors trailed by six with 3:09 could turn so fast,” Warriors nals. Coach Steve Kerr said punched in the stomach when James said. “We have an op- left before storming back to star Kevin Durant said. “It’s a the 34-year-old has improved. he learned the Cavs could have portunity to come home and win 118-113 in Game 3. great position to be in. I don’t “He’s getting closer, and I’m stopped the clock. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 | B5

PRO BASEBALL Spangenberg, Lopez lead Padres in 11-4 win against Braves

BY BERNIE WILSON strong innings. with two outs. We've just got to keep it going." Luiz Gohara came on and al- The Associated Press Nine of the Padres' 13 hits "It was a lot of fun, especial- Manager Andy Green called lowed six runs and six hits. were for extra bases. ly the first game of a series, to the fifth "as fun of an inning Teheran said he bruised his SAN DIEGO — After beating The Padres sent 11 batters dig into their bullpen early," as we've had offensively this right thumb during his at-bat up on the other last-place to the plate in Hosmer said. "We all know year." in the third, when he ground- teams in the NL last week, the the fifth, scoring how good that bullpen is so it's Richard allowed three runs ed out. San Diego Padres kept rolling seven runs on a big for us to dig in there the and six hits, struck out five "I got jammed with it and I when they opened a series triple, four dou- first game. Hopefully that can and walked two. He gave up a couldn't feel the ball in the against the NL East-leading bles, a single, show up in the later games in two-run double to Charlie Cul- fifth inning and I wasn't the Atlanta Braves. two walks and a the series." berson an RBI single to Ender best," he said. "I kept compet- Cory Spangenberg hom- sacrifice fly. The Padres took three of Inciarte. Richard drew a walk ing like I used to do but I ered and tripled, Raffy Lopez SPANGENBERG Spangenberg tri- four against Miami and two of during the big fifth-inning wasn't my best. I wasn't had a homer among his ca- pled in a run, three against Cincinnati be- rally. throwing hard. Then I reer-high three hits and Eric Hosmer doubled fore routing the Braves. Braves starter Julio Teheran couldn't feel the ball and I Hosmer and Franmil Reyes in two and "It's just timely hitting," Hos- walked Pirela opening the fifth threw four balls that weren't also went deep to lead San and Jose Pirela each had an mer said. "We're getting those and then was visited for the close to the plate." Diego over the Braves 11-4 RBI double. Lopez hit an RBI big hits with guys in scoring second time in the game by the Teheran (4-4) allowed four on Monday night. Clayton single and Freddy Galvis hit a position, those big hits with team trainer. He then came runs and five hits, walked Richard (4-6) pitched seven sac fly. Five of the hits came guys on. It's been a lot of fun. out with an undisclosed injury. three and struck out two.

fighting such a terrible disease." CLARK FROM PAGE B1 Clark joined the Niners as a 10th- round pick out of Clemson in 1979 "It was beautiful because we got to in the same draft class that brought see him smile," said former team- Joe Montana to San Francisco. He mate Roger Craig, who said he al- got there by good fortune after only most fainted when he heard the news 33 catches in three college seasons of Clark's death. as former 49ers coach Bill Walsh "That's all I wanted to see him needed someone to catch passes smiling. We cried, we all got a taste from Steve Fuller at a pre-draft of Dwight, all we wanted to do is see workout. him smile the whole time we all were Clark impressed Walsh enough to there and he smiled the whole time. get drafted. Montana recalled that He made us feel good and I know he Clark left his playbook on his bed felt good knowing he had all those each night in case he got cut, but teammates there to support him." eventually made the team. He played Clark won two Super Bowls with on two Super Bowl winners, making the 49ers during a nine-year career two Pro Bowls and catching 506 pass- that ended in 1987. He memorably es for 6,750 yards and 48 touchdowns pulled down the winning touchdown in nine seasons with San Francisco. pass from Joe Montana in the NFC "We are grateful for the decades of championship game against the Dal- love and friendship we shared," Mon- las Cowboys following the 1981 sea- tana said in a statement with his son, a play remembered simply as wife, Jennifer. "We are praying for "The Catch." Dwight, his family and for all your It's considered one of the most sig- prayers also. We will miss you dear- nificant plays in NFL history and ly!" sent the Niners to their first of five Clark made his last public appear- Super Bowl titles in a span of 14 sea- ance in October when the 49ers host- sons. ed "Dwight Clark Day" at Levi's Sta- The play happened on Jan. 10, dium. Clark spoke to the crowd from 1982, when the upstart 49ers hosted a suite that afternoon in a weakened the Cowboys in the NFC title game. voice, calling his disease a "little With the 49ers facing a third down at thing" he was dealing with at the the Dallas 6 with less than a minute time. He also thanked the fans and to play, coach Bill Walsh called dozens of teammates who came back "Sprint Right Option." for the event. Montana rolled out and retreated "He will forever live on in our under pressure from Ed "Too Tall" memories for 'The Catch' but also for Jones and Larry Bethea before loft- his kind, gentle and courageous spir- ing the ball toward the back of the AP FILE PHOTO it," commissioner Roger Goodell end zone. Clark leaped to make a fin- Former San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Dwight Clark, left, and Jerry Rice, right, walk said. gertip catch over Everson Walls and together on the field before the 2014 “Legends of Candlestick” flag football game in San "We send our deepest sympathies the 49ers went on to win the game Francisco. Clark, the former 49ers wide receiver whose reception known as “The Catch” and love to Dwight's wife, Kelly, his 28-27 and then their first Super Bowl sent San Francisco to its first Super Bowl, has died one year after revealing he had ALS. He family, teammates, and the many two weeks later against Cincinnati. was 61. The team said Clark died Monday surrounded by friends and family. people whose lives he touched, in- Clark memorably wore a fur coat cluding mine, throughout his career to the parade. "But without that play, I wonder win five Super Bowls with New Eng- and life." "Start of a dynasty," said former where we would have been. And I land. Clark is survived by his wife, Kelly, 49ers president Carmen Policy, who stopped thinking about it, because so "I got a chance to meet him when and three children, daughter Casey, later hired Clark as general manager much happened after that. And yet, we happened to share the same or- and sons Riley and Mac, from a pre- of the Cleveland Browns. "I don't let Dwight seemed to handle it in stride thodontist in San Mateo and I sabo- vious marriage. myself go down the road of what and the two of them, The Butch Cas- taged one of his visits just to meet "I'm heartbroken to tell you that would have happened if he doesn't sidy and the Sundance Kid, they him and shake his hand," Brady said. today I lost my best friend and hus- make that catch? As Joe Montana used to have fun playing off of each "He was incredibly gracious to me band," Kelly Clark said on Twitter. says, what would have happened if I other, or who would take the credit, that day as a young boy. And I never "He passed peacefully surrounded by didn't throw that pinpoint pass per- and this and that and so forth. But it forget the impact he made on me as many of the people he loved most. I fectly angled to be in the only spot was a special day." all our heroes do. I am sad tonight am thankful for all of Dwight's where he should catch and no one In attendance that day, was 4-year- hearing of his passing of ALS, but I friends, teammates and 49ers fans else would be able to interfere with old Tom Brady, who grew up cheer- know he is now resting and at peace who have sent their love during his it. ing for the 49ers and has gone on to finally after many years valiantly battle with ALS."

In addition to her parents, brother, 8145 Two Mile Road, gist. Interment will follow at OBITUARIES she was preceded in death by Lynchburg. Thomastown Cemetery, Bish- a sister, Theresa Furman Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. opville. LUEMISHER JORDAN of Science degree in business Charles. Main St., Sumter, is in charge Online condolences can be LYNCHBURG — LueMisher administration in 1993. In Public viewing will be held of arrangements. sent to the family at esquare- Jordan, of Baltimore and for- 2008, she received her Master from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's [email protected] or by visit- merly of Lynchburg, died on of Education in special educa- Mortuary. VELMA C. VEST ing our website at www. May 21, 2018. tion from Grand Canyon Uni- Mrs. Scott will be placed in Velma "Louise" Colfield squaredealfuneralhome.com. Arrangement by Jefferson versity in Phoenix, Arizona. the church at 1 p.m. on Thurs- Vest, age 78, beloved wife of 60 These services have been Funeral Home of Lynchburg. At an early age, she joined day for viewing until the hour years to Jason Clifford Vest, entrusted to Square Deal Fu- Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist of service. died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, neral Home, 106 McIntosh St., DAVID MCCRAY JR. Church in Sumter, where she Funeral service will be at 2 at her residence. Bishopville. David McCray Jr., 69, de- served faithfully and coopera- p.m. on Thursday at Mt. Zion You may go to www.bullock- parted this life on June 4, tively. She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church, funeralhome.com to view the MARY LEE JACKSON 2018, at his residence. the music ministry, education 325 W. Fulton St., Sumter, SC full obituary and sign the BISHOPVILLE — Mary Lee He was born on Oct. 28, department, Young Women 29150, with Pastor James family's guest book. Jackson, 83, widow of Lorene 1948, in Sumter, a son of the Association, Vacation Bible Blassingame, eulogist, and The family has chosen Bull- Jackson, entered eternal rest late David McCray Sr. and School and the deaconess Evangelist Savitrus McFad- ock Funeral Home for the ar- on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Ella Williams McCray. board. She was employed by den officiating. Interment will rangements. Palmetto Health Tuomey. The family will receive Sumter School District for the follow at Hillside Memorial The family is receiving rela- friends from 2 to 8 p.m. daily past 22 years as a special edu- Park. tives and friends at the home at the home of his sister, 823 cation teacher. The family will be receiving of her daughter and son-in- Mathis St., Sumter, SC 29150. Her loving memories will be friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today law, Mary Ann and Steven Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. cherished by her husband of at the residence, 22 Colling- Roach, 521 Dogwood Drive, Main St., Sumter, is in charge 25 years, Deacon Ricky T. wood Court, Sumter, SC 29154. Bishopville. of arrangements. Scott Sr.; one son, Ricky T. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. BERTHA A. EADY Funeral arrangements are Scott Jr. "RJ" of the home; Main St., Sumter, is in charge incomplete and will be an- CASSANDRA F. SCOTT one daughter, Ari’Elle R. Scott of arrangements. BISHOPVILLE — Bertha nounced by Wilson Funeral Deaconess Cassandra Fur- of the home; a foster son, Online memorials may be Addison Eady, wife of James Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- man Scott, wife of Deacon Na-Im Johnson of Atlanta; sent to the family at jobsmor- E. Eady, transitioned from her ville. Ricky T. Scott Sr., departed four brothers, George (Geral- [email protected] or visit us on earthly home to her heavenly this life on Sunday, June 3, dine) Nichols of Rock Hill, the web at www.jobsmortuary. home on Sunday, June 3, 2018, JENESTER R. BOLDEN 2018, at her home. George (Shirley) Furman of net. at her residence. BISHOPVILLE — Jenester Born on July 8, 1970, in Sac- Virginia Beach, Virginia, An- Born in Lee County, she Reddick Bolden, widow of ramento, California, she was thony (Geraldine) Furman DANIEL MCCRAY JR. was a daughter of Paulaner John Bolden, entered eternal a daughter of the late Rev. and Reginald (Cerdetricia) Daniel McCray Jr., 61, hus- Addison. rest on June 5, 2018, at her George Furman and Ada Ruth Furman, all of Sumter; one band of Shirley Fullard Mc- A public viewing will be residence, 146 Eddie Watkins McCullough Furman. Deacon- sister, Olivia (Lavander) Cho- Cray, departed this life on held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Road, Bishopville. ess Scott, better known as plin of Goldsboro, North Car- Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his Square Deal Funeral Home The family is receiving rela- "Sandy," was educated in the olina; a mother-in-law, Patri- residence. Chapel. tives and friends at the resi- public schools in Sumter cia (Bobby) Scott Buckman; He was born on Feb. 1, 1957, Funeral services will be dence. County. She was a 1989 gradu- two sisters-in-law, Andrea in Sumter, a son of the late held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Funeral arrangements are ate of Sumter High School. Scott and Tabitha Scott, both Daniel McCray Sr. and Louise Liberty Hill Missionary Bap- incomplete and will be an- She furthered her education of Sumter; a host of aunts, McCray McCray. tist Church, 55 Dove Lane, nounced by Wilson Funeral at Morris College in Sumter, uncles, nieces, nephews, other The family will receive Bishopville, with the Rev. Je- Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- where she earned a Bachelor relatives and friends. friends at the home of his rome Douglas, pastor/eulo- ville. B6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

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Marionette maker in hopes to revive interest BY AHMED HATEM he sent the puppeteer to Is- Associated Press tanbul to perform it for his son, the young Suleiman the Magnificent. — In a tiny Cairo The most famous show of workshop, Mohamed Fawzi recent times was "El-Laila Bakkar designs and builds El-Kebira," or "The Big marionettes from scratch, Night," first performed in hoping to revive a traditional 1961. The show recreates a art. mawlid — a popular street The 32-year-old spends festival held in honor of local hours or even days designing holy figures — with folk puppets inspired by Egyptian songs and dancing. The char- life — farmers, street ven- acters include a village lead- dors, butchers and the occa- er, a lion tamer and a belly sional celebrity. He devotes dancer. special care to the faces, hop- On a recent night at a cul- ing to make them as unique tural center in Cairo, Bakkar and realistic as possible, and performed a marionette ver- then he puts on shows. sion of an Puppet shows were tradi- concert, with a puppet stand- tionally performed for adults ing in for the famed Egyptian and children alike, often as diva, who dominated the air- nightly entertainment during waves across the Arab world Ramadan, the holy month from the 1930s until her when Muslims fast from death in 1975. dawn to dusk, which began He laments that there are May 16. only two venues for perform- The art form has deep ing puppet shows in Cairo roots in Egypt. and only a couple dozen mar- When the Ottoman Sultan ionette artists. Selim the Grim sacked Cairo "We all dream of having an in the 16th century, he was academy in Egypt that would THE ASSOCIATED PRESS said to have been so amused teach the art of puppetry and Egyptian artist Mohamed Fawzi Bakkar, top, prepares puppets during a performance at the El Sawy Cul- by a puppet show depicting to have a theater in every tural Center in Cairo, Egypt. Bakkar designs and builds marionettes from scratch, hoping to revive a tradi- the hanging of the van- city," he said. "I really dream tional art. The 32-year-old spends hours or even days designing puppets inspired by Egyptian life — farm- quished Mamluk ruler that of having my own theater." ers, street vendors, butchers and the occasional celebrity. Legend of Loch Ness monster will be tested with DNA samples

BY NICK PERRY This undated file photo Ness in his late 20s while on vaca- Associated Press of a shadowy shape tion. Like thousands of tourists be- shows what some fore him, he gazed out over the lake WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The people say is the Loch trying to catch sight of a monster. He stories seem as tall as the lake is deep. Ness monster in said he first came up with the idea of For hundreds of years, visitors to Scot- Scotland. testing DNA from the lake a couple land's Loch Ness have described seeing of years ago and it resonated with a monster that some think lurks in the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS many, including his children, aged 7 depths. and 10. But now the legend of "Nessie" may Graeme Matheson, chief of the have no place left to hide. A New Zea- Scottish Society of New Zealand, said land scientist is leading an international he, too, has visited Loch Ness and team to the lake this month, where they gazed out over the water, and that he will take samples of the murky waters wishes Gemmell all the best. and conduct DNA tests to determine "I hope he and his cohorts find what species live there. something, although I think they'll be University of Otago professor Neil battling," Matheson said. "Still, it's a Gemmell says he's no believer in Nessie, good way to get a trip to Scotland." but he wants to take people on an ad- Gemmell said that even if they venture and communicate some science don't find any monster DNA, it won't along the way. Besides, he says, his kids deter some Nessie believers. He said think it's one of the coolest things he's they've already been offering him ever done. tiny fragments of DNA. It comes from species. He said they should have an- theories, like that Nessie might be on One of the more far-fetched theories their skin, feathers, scales and urine. swers by the end of the year. vacation after swimming to the sea is that Nessie is a long-necked plesio- He said his team will take 300 samples "I'm going into this thinking it's un- via hidden underwater caves, or that saur that somehow survived the period of water from different points around likely there is a monster, but I want to the creature might be extraterrestri- when dinosaurs became extinct. Anoth- the lake and at different depths. They test that hypothesis," Gemmell said. al and not leave behind any DNA. er theory is that the monster is actually will filter the organic material and ex- "What we'll get is a really nice survey of "In our lives we want there still to a sturgeon or giant catfish. Many think tract the DNA, he said, sequencing it by the biodiversity of the Loch Ness." be mysteries, some of which we will the sightings are hoaxes or can be ex- using technology originally created for He said the real discoveries may come ultimately solve," Gemmell said. plained by floating logs or strong winds. the human genome project. in determining things like the preva- "That's part of the spirit of discovery. Gemmell said that when creatures He said the DNA results will then be lence of invasive species. And sometimes, what you find may move about in water, they leave behind compared against a database of known Gemmell, 51, said he first visited Loch not be what you were expecting." ‘Last Cowboys’ book chronicles legendary Utah rodeo family

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A But the book isn't just about Utah family that has produced winning saddle bronc titles. It's several generations of rodeo about a family's challenge champions is chronicled in a adapting to a changing Ameri- new book called "The Last can West as the world grows Cowboys." smaller. The Wrights’ family book It's about a parcel of land on written by New York Times' Pu- Smith Mesa and whether the litzer Prize-winning reporter Wrights can, or even should, re- John Branch was released May main there. It's about the Old 15. Branch spent more than West becoming new. three years with the Wrights to "I wanted to be able to high- put it together, The Spectrum light the broader picture," reported. Branch said. "The drought, the "They're like the Mannings federal land use, the organiza- of rodeo," Branch said. "As long tion of the West. . .Cities and as the Mannings had five or six small towns are dying, but more quarterbacks in the NFL. some are booming, and that The Mannings wish they were brings its own kind of prob- the Wrights of the NFL, proba- lems." bly." Branch said he rarely begins The Wrights, from the south- to write a story without know- ern Utah town of Milford, have ing the end, but he knew "The RYAN MILLER / THE SPECTRUM VIA AP produced generation after gen- Last Cowboys" would be an ex- John Branch spent more than three years with the Wright family to write “The Last Cowboys.” eration of rodeo champions. ception. C2 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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JOE KELLER / AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN VIA AP This grilled corn recipe appears in “The Complete Cook’s Country TV Cookbook, 2017.” Secret to perfectly grilled corn? Cook them unhusked

BY AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN Grilling corn sounds like a simple propo- sition — but our research found dozens of variations on the cooking method for this classic summer vegetable. For a recipe that produced corn with a distinctly grilled taste and lightly charred kernels, we grilled the corn unhusked. The grill imparted great flavor to our grilled corn, but also made the kernels tough and dry. To avoid this, we soaked the husked corn in salted water before grilling, which kept the kernels moist and seasoned them JOE KELLER / AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN VIA AP as well. This recipe for Honey-Glazed Roasted Peaches appears in the cookbook “How to Roast Everything.” GRILLED CORN ON THE COB Servings: 4-6 Honey-Glazed Roasted Peaches Start to finish: 1 hour and 30 minutes If your corn isn't as sweet as you'd like, stir 1/2 cup of sugar into the water along with the salt. BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN ing. Once the peaches had begun to brown, we Avoid soaking the corn for more than 8 hours, took them out and brushed them with a mix- or it will become overly salty. ture of honey and butter, and then slid them Salt and pepper t might seem impossible to improve on a back under the broiler to caramelize the glaze 8 ears corn, husks and silks removed perfect peach, but we decided to try. and produce beautifully browned peaches. 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened We wanted a simple, warm dessert that Lastly, we reduced the juices that had accu- In large pot, stir 1/2 cup salt into 4 quarts cold amplified the peaches' flavor. To achieve mulated in the skillet into a thick, intensely water until dissolved. Add corn and let soak for at Itender, flavorful peaches with a lightly sweet peachy syrup to drizzle over the warm peaches least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. glaze, we began by tossing peeled and halved and topped them with some toasted hazelnuts. • For a charcoal grill: Open bottom vent com- peaches with a little sugar, salt, and lemon Select peaches that yield slightly when pressed. pletely. Light large chimney starter filled with juice to season the fruit and extract some juice. You will need a 12-inch ovensafe skillet for charcoal briquettes (6 quarts). When top coals are To help the peaches heat through and still this recipe. Use a serrated peeler to peel the partially covered with ash, pour evenly over grill. hold their shape, and to prevent the sugar from peaches. These peaches are best served warm Set cooking grate in place, cover, and open lid burning, we broiled the halves cut side up in a and with vanilla ice cream or plain Greek yo- vent completely. Heat skillet, adding water to the pan to prevent stick- gurt, if desired. grill until hot,ot, aaboutbout 5 minutes. HONEY-GLAZED ROASTED PEACHES • For a gasas grill: Turn Servings: 6 all burners to high, Start to finish: 40 minutes cover, and hheateat grill 2 tablespoons lemon juice until hot, aboutbout 15 1 tablespoon sugar minutes. 1/4 teaspoon salt Clean and oil cook- 6 firm, ripe peaches, peeled, halved, and pitted ing grate. Grillrill corn, 1/3 cup water turning everyy 2 to 3 1/4 cup honey minutes, untilil kernels 1 tablespoon unsalted butter are lightly charredarred all 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, and chopped coarsely over, 10 to 144 min- Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Combine lemon juice, sugar, and salt in large utes. Remove corn bowl. Add peaches and toss to combine, making sure to coat all sides with sugar mixture. from grill, brushsh with Transfer peaches, cut side up, to 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Pour any remaining sugar mixture into peach cavities. softened butter,er, and Pour water around peaches in skillet. Broil until peaches are just beginning to brown, 11 to 15 minutes. season with saltalt and Combine honey and butter in bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds, then stir to combine. Re- pepper. Serve. move peaches from oven (skillet handle will be hot) and brush half of honey mixture over peaches. Return peach- Nutrition informationtion per es to oven and continue to broil until spotty brown, 5 to 7 minutes. serving: 222 calories;ies; Remove skillet from oven (skillet handle will be hot), brush peaches with remaining honey mixture, and trans- 107 calories from fat;at; 12 g fat (7 g saturated;; 0 g fer peaches to serving dish, leaving juices behind. Being careful of hot skillet handle, bring accumulated juices in trans fats); 27 mg skillet to simmer over medium heat and cook until syrupy, about 1 minute. Pour syrup over peaches. Sprinkle with cholesterol; 199 hazelnuts and serve. mg sodium; 30 g Nutrition information per serving: 154 calories; 47 calories from fat; 5 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 98 mg sodium; carbohydrate; 4 g 28 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 25 g sugar; 2 g protein. fiber; 11 g sugar; 5 g protein.

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