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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1970

Page

10

Joe Frazier Back in Rehearsal for The Knockouts Tour

Cloverlay troubadour Joe Frazier resumes daily rehearsals with The Knockouts at the Cloverlay Joe Frazier Yancey Durham Youth Center in Philadelphia after ankle injuries. He eyes Beaufort South Carolina and Camden New Jersey appearances while promoters search for a title challenger audience.

Joe Frazier North Broad St Philadelphia Cloverlay Yancey Durham Youth Center Frazier Yoohoohoohoo Caesar's Palace Las Vegas Joe Plaster of Paris Beaufort S. C Sammy Davis, Jr Camden N. J

Junior Johnson Enters Rebel 400 at Darlington

Junior Johnson signs for the Rebel 400 at Darlington Raceway drawing crowds and rumors. The week brings talk of a possible Fred Lorenzen return driving a Ford Torino for Johnson as the date May 9 approaches. Richard Petty won the North Wilkesboro race, stirring chatter about the upcoming event.

Darlington Junior Johnson Darlington Raceway Johnson Wilkes Track Richard Petty Fred Lorenzen

Power Eyes Hurdle Record Ambition From Western Nebraska

Gary Power, a 28 year old high school teacher from western Nebraska, pursues the world record in the 120 yard highs. He blends physiology theory with hard training, lifted weights, and film study after joining the Southern California Striders in 1966. He has beaten Willie Davenport indoors and aims for the world record, amid growing recognition in Europe and the science community.

Gary Power Willie Davenport Nebraska Russia Francis Gary Powers U.S Soviet Union Europe United States Hollywood High Sweden Davenport Gothenburg Neb Omaha Southern California Striders

Strong Pitching Opens 1970 Dixie Youth Baseball Season

Openers feature four shutouts with standout arms. Jeff Langley leads Economy Supply with 6-3 win over Aiken Electric. Alexander's Auto Parts edges City of New Ellenton 8-7 behind Bobby West. Shoe Barn beats Maddox Super Market 13-0 as Walter Ogden dominates. Shoe Barn tops Economy Supply 1-0 on Finece Bush Jr one hitter. Coca-Cola wins 3-2 with Steve Sizemore two doubles and 11 strikeouts. Aiken Electric shuts out Maddox Super Market 4-0 behind Ricky Miller and John Owens. Village Pharmacy blanks City of New Ellenton 2-0 behind Joe Bush and Scott Kendrick.

Aiken Electric John Owens Alexander New Ellenton Bobby West Stanley Parrish Shoe Barn Walter Ogden Maddox Super Market Ogden Hoppy Langley Coca-Cola Village Pharmacy Finece Bush Jr Economy Supply Bush Paul Bush Tyrone Lawrence Steve Sizemore Auto Parts Ricky Miller Maddox Owens Jimmy West Joe Bush Scott Kendrick City of New Ellenton

Bowling Briefs of Outstanding Bowlers and High Scores

Outstanding bowlers include Peg Bethman Andrew Holley Dot Casto Vargene Burleson Ruth Dugas and Evelyn Windham. High scratch game Dot Casto 210 and Windham high scratcher 523 with team and league standings listed among minor and major league results.

Peg Bethman Andrew Holley Dot Casto Vargene Burleson Ruth Dugas Evelyn Windham Aiken Office Supply Carrousel Char- Woelotte’s Aiken Electric Betty Pinson Maddox Sprinkt

World Cup Rally Reaches Eastern Bend at Sofia

World Cup rally competitors pushed east to Sofia then swung back toward the Bulgarian Yugoslav border for the second crossing. Belgrade checkpoint officials earlier allowed 95 of the 9 participants under the London Daily Mirror sponsorship to pass through.

Sofia Bulgaria Belgrade

LBC Jaycees Open Baseball Season With Barbecue

The LBC Jaycees host a benefit barbecue Saturday from 4 30 to 7 30 p m at the Dixie Youth Baseball Field in Clearwater to kick off the season. Miss Joette Yaun will throw the first ball at 4 30 p m. Tickets are available from Jaycees or Dixie Youth players.

Dixie Youth Clearwater LBC Jaycees Jaycee John Prince Joette Yaun L.B.C LBC Jaycee Dixie

Perseverance Delivers Royals Ninth Inning Rally Over A's

Kansas City erased a 20 point Oakland lead with Bob Oliver's two-run ninth inning homer and a later homer to win 4-2 in 11 innings. Moe Drabowsky escaped a bases loaded jam to seal the victory as Oakland fell short despite John Odom's 12 strikeouts through eight.

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