Gamecocks' center fielder to enter pre-trial program
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Posted 2:57PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2002
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - South Carolina center fielder and second baseman Justin Harris was accepted in a pre-trial intervention program Wednesday after being arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness earlier this week.<br>
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School spokesman Kerry Tharp said Harris planned to fly to Omaha, Nebraska, later Wednesday to join the Gamecocks as they prepare for the College World Series.<br>
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Harris was arrested Monday morning, hours after he scored the final run in the Gamecocks 6-4 win over Miami, to earn South Carolina's first trip to the College World Series since 1985.<br>
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Coach Ray Tanner suspended Harris following the arrest. Harris is still under suspension and it's unclear if he will play in South Carolina's first game against Georgia Tech on Friday.