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Friday, December 28, 2007

Georgia sports for Friday, December 28th

A former Atlanta Braves coach has died. Jim Beauchamp lost his battle with leukemia—he was 68 years old. Beauchamp was in the Braves organization for 22 years, within a 50-year baseball career. He was a bench coach with the team from 1991 to 98.

Men’s college basketball last night—Georgia Tech at home routed Tennessee Tech, 83-63. Jeremis Smith scored 16 points to help improve Tech’s record to 6-5.

The football teams of Georgia and Georgia Tech continue their preparations for their bowl games next week. Tech’s Yellow Jackets will face Fresno State in the Humanitarian Bowl December 31st in Boise-Idaho. For Georgia’s Bulldogs, a third workout in New Orleans’ Superdome is on tap for today. The team is getting ready for its matchup against Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl New Year’s Day evening.

Pro hockey last night—the Atlanta Thrashers fell at home to Florida 5-3.

Former Atlanta Braves coach dies

A former Atlanta Braves coach has died. Jim Beauchamp lost his battle with leukemia--he was 68 years old. Beauchamp was a bench coach with the Braves from 1991 through ’98. It was during the team’s glory run of winning division titles every year, and a championship in 1995. Beechum spent 22 years with the Braves organization, and 50 years in baseball overall.

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