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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1972

Page

7

Ten Share PGA Sectional Lead at Westport Golf Club

Ten players are under par and two even as the Carolinas Sectional PGA resumes at Westport Golf Club in Denver NC. Leaders Roger Watson Odell Massey and Carroll Armstrong carded 68 three under with several others at one under or 71.

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Cross Traded From Super Sonics To Kansas City

Seattle announces center Pete Cross and forward Don Kojis traded to Kansas City for center Jim Fox and future considerations. The move involves marquee players and signals team retooling ahead of the season.

Cross Kansas City Seattle, Wash Pete Cross Don Kojis Basketball Association Jim Fox Seattle SuperSonics

Cardinals Release Moe Drabowsky

The St. Louis Cardinals released veteran pitcher Moe Drabowsky 37 unconditionally. He went 1-1 in 30 games this season and will be replaced on the roster by Moe Palmer who has completed two weeks of military training.

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Kendall Wins Rifle Championship at Camp Perry

Army Reserve Maj. Presley Kendall of Atlanta wins the NRA prone small bore title by two center hits over Maj. Bruce Meredith of Spartanburg. Kendall finishes 6394-536x to Meredith 6394-534x after four days. Capt. David Ross of Houston edges Kendall for any-size prone title 6199-289x to 6199-277x. Meredith places third with 6199-276x.

Camp Perry Ohio Army Reserve Presley Kendall Atlanta Bruce Meredith Spartanburg S.C National Rifle Association Kendall Meredith David Ross Houston Tex

ABA Expansion Draft to Pick 18 For New Franchise

The San Diego Conquistadors will select 18 players in today’s expansion draft, choosing two from each of the nine existing ABA teams. Each club can protect six players plus rookies, then may reclaim a protected player after San Diego picks. No team loses more than two players. Conquistadors to play at San Diego State University arena next season.

NEW York San Diego Conquistadors American Basketball Association San Diego Conquistadors Leonard Bloom San Diego State University

Hawaii's Bobby Lee Elected WBA President Urges Unification

Bobby Lee of Hawaii was installed as president of the World Boxing Association at the annual convention in Honolulu. He called for cooperation with the World Boxing Council and emphasized unifying world ratings and recognizing one champion per division. Lee has served as WBA vice president for two years and held roles on Championship and Rating Committees and as international coordinator.

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Berry Assumes Quarterback Job for Steelers at Falcons

Pittsburgh quarterback Bob Berry will start in the preseason game against Atlanta on August 19. The move ends experimentation and places Berry in his familiar No 1 role for the Steelers.

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Baseball Standings and Results From The AP

National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 65 wins and 39 losses. Montreal trails, while St Louis Chicago and New York hold mid pack positions. Week results include Montreal 8 Chicago 2 and New York 8 St Louis 3. AL East standings list Detroit Baltimore New York and Boston with varying records. Recent scores include Baltimore 10 Milwaukee 0 and Detroit 6 New York 0.

Associated Press Oanaee W. Z. Pet. G.B Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego Stoneman Reuschel Roberts Schueler Osteen Billingham W. L. Pet. G.B. Detroit Baltimore Boston Cleveland Oakland Minnesota Kansas City California Milwaukee Detroit Palmer Brett Coleman Kline Corbin Holtzman Texas New York Mets Dave Marshall Ted Simmons

Carlton Dominates With 18th Win Tops NL Pitchers

Phillies ace Steve Carlton fired a three hitter for his 13th straight win to move to 18-6 and lead the NL in strikeouts with 232 as Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 4-0. He also hit his first homer of the season, boosting waves of praise from teammates and rivals alike.

Associated Press Koufax Willie Stargell Philadelphia Steve Carlton Sandy Koufax Baseball Hall of Fame Carlton Shrine Pittsburgh Phillies Pirates Atlanta Houston San Diego San Francisco Montreal Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Los Angeles New York Mets St. Louis Phils Paul Owens Steve Blass Willie Montanez Gene Clines Greg Luzinski Blass Felix Millan Braves Hank Aaron George Stone Astros Aaron Stone Juan Marichal Pete Rose Tom Hall Frank Robinson Dodgers

Organization Meeting For Volleyball Set

An organizational meeting for a men s volleyball league sponsored by the Aiken Recreation Department will be held Aug 28 at 7 30 p m at the department s office. General rules for the 1972 season will be discussed. Entry fee per team is 18 dollars. A regular game schedule leads to a single elimination tournament. Entry deadline is Sept 7. Season begins Sept 18.

Aiken Recreation Department

Oilers and Bears Tangle In Exhibition NFL Fight

Houston Oilers meet Chicago Bears in an Astrodome exhibition as Oilers manage with injuries to six starters and Elbert Drango out for the season. Quarterbacks Lynn Dickey and Dan Pastorini split halves, while Bobby Douglass and Kent Nix set to share Bears duties.

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Color Me Blue dominates Pine Forge Purse at Liberty Bell

In Philadelphia Albert H. Star's Color Me Blue romped to a 12 length victory in the Pine Forge Purse at Liberty Bell. Other features include Selkirk winning at Delaware Park after Minnie's Middie was disqualified and Fleet Grounded prevailing at Arlington Park.

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