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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
6
A reader asks how to adjust rations when a horse grazes only at night. The author urges an individualized plan based on pasture quality, workload, hay availability, and daily dry matter intake rather than a fixed rule, noting pasture variance and the master’s eye for feeding needs.
Texas Tech coach Jim Carlen emphasizes hands on recruiting in Texas with 11 full time staff and four part timers. He notes coaches visit daily, focusing on home state talent, and explains the evaluation system rating prospects from one to three with two coaches approving each prospect.
Wilbur Wood pitched a 1-0 shutout against Nolan Ryan and singled home the deciding run for the Chicago White Sox. The win tightens the AL West race as Oakland slips, while several other pennant chases see shifts in the standings.
A Sox player who bats right and hit an opposite-field single comments on his performance while Boston prepares for a four game weekend series in Oakland. Dick Williams notes the A's slump and promises urgency as Vida Blue yields three early runs and Cookie Rojas drives in two. Texas plates three unearned runs behind rookie Don Stanhouse as Vic Harris steals home.
In Reykjavik the 12th game ended in a draw with Spassky leading off as White. Fischer trails 7-5 in the match with 12 games left. Spassky seeks seven more points to retain the title as his wife and son travel from Moscow for tonight’s game.
Pete Holzworth of North Augusta signs a baseball grant in aid with Erskine College coached by Harry Stille. Holzworth is a North Augusta High School graduate, National Honor Society member, and Boys State delegate in 1971. He captained his high school team and played catcher for the Aiken American Legion squad.
The Aiken Recreation Department’s Church League Softball wraps after eight weeks on Aug 4. Memorial Baptist wins both Season and Tournament Championships in boys division. Gouchten Baptist runner-up. South African Presbyterian runner-up. In girls, St John’s Methodist wins season and tournament titles. Memorial Baptist and First Presbyterian Church noted.
North Augusta Recreation Department and the local chess club host an open tournament this Saturday. Players are grouped by ability into four classes with trophies for group winners and door prizes from local merchants. Entry fee 1 dollar registration 9 to 10 a.m. Competition starts 10 a.m. at the recreation building on Buena Vista Ave.
Madison Woo captured the women's invitational softball title by defeating Harrison Gulley 8 to 3 in last night’s championship. The Aiken Recreation Department sponsored the event.
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