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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
9
John H. Shropshire notes the prevalence of Standing Martingales at a horse show, explaining how the strap from girth to nose band limits a horse’s head and contrasts it with Running and Irish Martingales. He ponders the origin of the name while detailing its function.
A rider observer notes many faults on single jumps despite heavy tack use and queries whether gear helps or hinders. The study compares fault rates across jump types, suggesting better training may reduce faults more than added hardware.
Baseball standings note Saturdays games Kansas City at Boston Milwaukee at Oakland Minnesota at Cleveland Chicago at Baltimore New York at Texas Detroit at California Sundays games Chicago at Baltimore Philadelphia. Fridays games Los Angeles Messersmith at Chicago Bonham Atlanta at Montreal Renko Cincinnati at New York Stone San Francisco at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Houston San Diego at St Louis Cincinnati at New York Los Angeles at Chicago San Francisco at Pittsburgh San Diego at St Louis Atlanta at Montreal Philadelphia at Houston Atlanta at Montreal San Diego at St Louis Philadelphia at Houston.
Hank Aaron belted his 702nd career home run in the eighth inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs, his 29th homer of the season and within one of Babe Ruth's record. The Braves surged for nine runs as Cubs extended losing streak to 11.
Buffalo Bills will debut a new backfield and 80,000 seat Orchard Park stadium tonight against the Redskins. Joe Ferguson starts at QB, with Jim Braxton back and Randy Jackson in for O J Simpson. Redskins start Kilmer then Jurgensen. Larry Brown out four exhibition games. Steelers beat Eagles 17 3 in opener.
The New England Patriots sent wide receiver Tommy Reynolds and linebacker Ken Lee to the Chicago Bears in exchange for future draft choices. Reynolds, the Patriots top 1972 pick, caught eight passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns last season. Lee was acquired from the Bills in a prior trade.
Former Rams running back Dick Bass and Barbara Ann Pice had marijuana possession charges dismissed by Superior Court Judge George M. Dell after they completed a first time offender rehabilitation program. Police had arrested them June 19, 1972, amid reports of marijuana on Bass’ apartment patio.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded fullback Larry Watkins to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Dick Cunningham. Cunningham, 28, a former Arkansas standout, is in his sixth NFL season after being drafted in 1964.
Camille Duvall 13 of Greenville S C shattered the junior girls jump record with 94 feet at the 31st National Water Ski Championships near Petersburg Picture Lake. Deena Brush of West Sacramento Calif also broke the old mark with 90 feet. The meet began Thursday and runs through Sunday.
The 73rd U S Womens Amateur in Montclair N J saw defending champion ousted in a fourth round match with Mary Budke of Dayton Oregon advancing after a tense finish in Sewickley Pa where Carol and one others fell.
Olga Korbut captains the USSR gymnastic team as it wins the gold medal at the World University Games. The Soviet squad dominates the first day with four golds.
A firm grip is essential for control in the backswing. Regular grip exercises, done during daily activities or with a club nearby, improve stability and shot accuracy after a few weeks.
Center Dave Cowens signed a three year contract with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association confirming he will play with the team through the 1971 season.
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