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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1972
Page
6
Dave Hill shot a seven under par 64 to lead the Monsanto Open after the first round in Pensacola. Lee Trevino, worn from a long tour, withdrew after a 74 opening, while Hill marveled at his putting despite miscues off the tee.
More than 150 professional fishermen from 23 states competed in the first round of the $15,000 South Carolina National Bass Tournament on Lake Keowee. Glen Wells led with 16 pounds 3 ounces. Roland Martin was second with 12 pounds. Walter Cole caught the day’s top bass at 7 pounds 4 ounces. The event ends Saturday with a $3,000 winner’s prize. The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society sponsors the tourney.
Clemson University president Robert Edwards testifies that ACC membership is essential to the school’s athletic program and must be followed while a lawsuit by two Clemson students challenges ACC eligibility rules. Depositions proceeded in U S District Court before Judge Robert W Hemphill with Edwards and others testifying. Depositions to continue April 26 in Greensboro NC with ACC president Ralph Fadum and commissioner Bob James.
New York Rangers push past Montreal in six games to claim the series and advance to meet the Chicago Black Hawks in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Ed Giacomin celebrated with a jubilant dive as the final buzzer sounded. St Louis edged Minnesota 4-2 to force a decisive seventh game.
Somaten from the Sandhills and John from Somaten are among favorites as the appraised purses rise to 17 750 for Saturday's Sandhills Cup steeplechase at Camden South Carolina following last week's Tryon Carolina Cup race.
A funny car race is set for Sunday at the Jackson Drag Strip featuring eight entrants. Cars are aluminum bodied and capable of around 200 mph with seven second elapsed times. Time trials start at 1 p.m. followed by eliminations at 3 p.m.
Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Rockets 91 89 to take a 1 0 West Division semifinal lead as Freddie Lewis scores 20 and two late blocks. Virginia Squires demolish New York Nets 138 91 to open East Division final series. New York Knicks topple Boston Celtics 116 94 to go 1 0 in the NBA playoffs.
David Pearson, at 37 a veteran in stock car racing, drove a Mercury at 148.209 mph to win the Darlington Rebel 400 pole. He secured the top spot in time trials after limited practice, as 36 cars prepared for the $83,700 race.
The Savannah District Army Engineers report Clark Hill Reservoir water warms to 55.4 F on the surface and 53.6 F at 20 feet, prompting bass to be taken near shore in two to six feet of water. Crappie bite minnows as fish move inshore. Hartwell and Lake Murray fishing also strong but wind hampers anglers. A 15 lb 5 oz hybrid bass caught at Clark Hill sets a new record, though not authenticated. millions of hybrid bass released since 1967. A large Santee-Cooper Lakes fishing tournament runs April 8 to June 17 with substantial prizes including $25,000–$30,000 for tag rewards on striped bass and other cash rewards for bass, crappie, and bream entries.
The Langley Bath Clear Water Jaycees launch the 1972 Dixie Youth Baseball season Saturday at 10 a.m. with a Round Robin Tournament at the Clear water Dixie Youth Field. Major league commissioner Steve McDaniel and minor league commissioner Tommy Nelson say the event exposes teams to the public. play runs 1 hour per game and all league players will participate with a concession stand open all day.
Edward J. Ashnault, noted for three winning seasons at Colgate, is chosen to succeed Warren Mitchell as head basketball coach at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg.
The 19th annual Devereux Milburn Golf Tournament will be held this weekend at the Palmetto Golf Club with 52 teams. The first tee off is 9 a.m. Saturday and awards are set for about 5 p.m. Sunday.
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