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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1973
Page
6
John H. Shropshire discusses country land ads promising good horse riding on two acre lots and the conflicts with non horse owners. He warns that small parcels cannot confine horse odors or provide safe riding space and urges horse owners to practice courtesy and precautions when riding on others land.
Advice on riding across someone else land emphasizes obtaining permission, avoiding freshly worked or seeded fields, closing gates, repairing fences, and avoiding livestock. It suggests offering help to farmers, keeping dogs out unless familiar with the area, and thanking landowners to secure future access.
Aiken Post 26 defeated Union 11-6 in the American Legion semi finals at Citizens Field. Willie Bell and Chip Livingston sparked a 12 hit effort while Charlie Smith pitched 4 2 3 innings of one hit relief. The win puts Aiken two games up with a third game tonight for a potential sweep and a spot in the State Finals.
Washington hosts Detroit as George Allen rests last season’s MVP Larry Brown. Duane Thomas will be showcased while the starting lineup remains near last year’s Super Bowl team. Other pre season notes include Roger Staubach and Cowboys planning shifts, Dan Pastorini vs Joe Namath, and Oilers trades involving Edesel Garrison and Eddie Richardson.
Blessing Angelica won the $15,000 Little Tumbler Purse at Saratoga after four scratches left seven runners. Dr. Hurt captured the $12,000 Eaton Town Rotary Club Purse at Monmouth Park after Native Roman was disqualified. Final Line won the Chestertown Purse at Delaware Park by three lengths over Seven Sails. Robin Hood took the Allen Town Purse at Liberty Bell by a half-length. Tenacious Jr. edged Pink Professor by a nose in the Greenland Purse at Rockingham Park.
Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs will meet in a $100000 winner take all best of five sets at Houston Astro Dome on September 20. The closed circuit telecast will air on prime time with Riggs predicting victory and King emphasizing her chances.
Ridge Springs Monetta High School calls all prospective football players to report on August 6 for a meeting at 8 a.m. The session aims to organize upcoming tryouts and assess potential players.
Arnold Palmer outlines how to adapt to wet courses with bolder targets on approach shots and putts. he advises forward ball position shorter swing and possibly longer clubs to reduce turf contact and maintain control. when greens hold puddles play short of the pin to avoid skipping past the flag.
Washington AP report states Rep. Torbert H Macdonald chairing the House communications subcommittee expects a televised blackout ban on home pro football games sold out. He plans permanent legislation rather than a one year experiment and aims for the upcoming season. Hearings adjourned for recess through Labor Day with NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle likely to testify.
A meeting of all prospective football players for Aiken High School will be held August 6 at the High School Gym at 8 p.m. All candidates, grades 9 through 12, must report.
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