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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1971

Page

6

Favorite Out Unknown In In 46th Hambletonian Field

Du Quoin Ill AP favorite Noble Gesture was kept out by owner K D Owen shaping a crowded Hambletonian field. The eight entered include Star contenders Anchor Boy and Noble Gesture among four prime rivals on the Du Quoin State Fair track. The evolving lineup follows historic Hambletonian upsets and a world record holder from prior years.

DU Quoin, Ill Owen Houston Texas Sic Speedy Streak Sam Noble

Lotz Wins Concord Open at Kiamesha Lake

John Lotz captured the $12,000 first prize at the Concord Open golf tournament on Monday at Kiamesha Lake New York. He joked about sending a bundle home to his wife and noted he had become a father three weeks earlier but had not yet seen the baby.

Kiamesha Lake N.Y John Lotz Dick Lotz John

U S Wins Three Wrestling Titles at World Championship

Sofia Bulgaria AP Dan Gable captured the lightweight title at 125 pounds and led the United States to three medalists in freestyle wrestling. Russ Hellickson of Madison Wisconsin earned bronze in the light heavyweight class as the U S finished mid pack overall.

Sofia Bulgaria Dan Gable United States Gable Iowa State Day U.S Russ Hellickson Madison Wis

Jet Deck Dies at 11 World Champion Quarter Horse

Jet Deck the 1963 World Champion Quarter Horse died August 26 at Warren Ranch in Perry Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University veterinary team investigates unknown causes while owners Bud Warren and J B Chambers share ownership of the stallion who earned over 200000 dollars and won 22 races with only three finishes outside the top three.

Jet Deck Warren Ranch Perry Oklahoma School of Veterinary Medicine Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma Bud Warren

Reds Rehire Anderson and Coaching Staff for 1972 Season

Sparky Anderson and his entire Reds coaching staff are rehired for 1972. Terms of Andersons one year deal were not disclosed. Anderson was named manager on Oct 9 1969 guiding the club to the 1970 NL pennant. General Manager Bob Howsam also announced signings of Alex Grammas Ted Kluszewski George Scherger and Larry Shepard.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Sparky Anderson Anderson Reds Bob Howsam Alex Grammas Ted Kluszewski George Scherger Larry Shepard

William And Mary Surprises In Football Practice

William and Mary coach Lou Holtz reports a surprising start to football practice as the Indians' defense outperforms the offense in early sessions. Holtz had warned defense as the big question mark for a second straight Southern Conference title but notes a strong turnaround after a pre scrimmage meeting.

Associated Press William and Mary Lou Holtz Holtz Indians

Baseball Standings with Interleague Night Matchups

Oakland at California led by Murphy 6 13 hosts Chicago at Minnesota while Horlen 7 10 faces Kant 10 11 in Minnesota Kansas City Splittorff 7 6 visits Milwaukee Lockwood 8 11 Cleveland Paul 2 4 Foster 7 11 meets Detroit Coleman 14 9 Niekro 6 46 in Detroit twin bill Dobson 17 46 at Boston Siebert 17 4 in Boston

Oakland Odom California Murphy Chicago Horlen Minnesota Kant Kansas City Splittorff Milwaukee Lockwood Cleveland Paul Foster Detroit Coleman Niekro Twin Dobson Boston Siebert

Lake levels in South Carolina by Columbia Weather Bureau

Lake Clark Hill sits at 329.8 feet slightly below normal pool. Hartwell at 659.5 feet 0.5 foot below normal pool. Greenwood 439.1 feet about 2% feet below full stage. Marion 75.6 feet about 1 foot below full stage. Moultrie 74.7 feet about 2 feet below full stage. Murray 356.2 feet about 4 feet below full stage. Wateree 96.7 feet about 3% feet below full stage. Winds easterly 5 to 10 knots through Tuesday with higher gusts near thundershowers.

Columbia South Carolina Columbia Weather Bureau Lake Clark Hill Lake Hartwell Lake Greenwood Lake Marion Lake Moultrie Lake Murray Lake Wateree

Duke Hopes for Strong Run Game and Tough Defense Under McGee

Under new coach Mike McGee Duke relies on a strong running game and tough offense with a veteran secondary. The 1971 squad features 32 returning lettermen, including fullback Steve Jones and tackle Willie Clayton, while Rich Sears and Ernie Jackson anchor the secondary.

Duke Iron Dukes Leo Hart Wes Chesson Dick Biddle Phil Asack McGee Steve Jones Willie Clayton Rich Sears Ernie Jackson

Exhibition Win Shows Kansas City's Character

Kansas City Chiefs edged the New York Jets 21 16 in a preseason NFL game. The Chiefs erased a 16 14 deficit in the fourth quarter behind Ed Podolak s one yard TD and a strong 80 yard drive while Len Dawson connected for 319 yards. Jets injuries included Warren McVea rib and Matt Snell leg as Archie Manning worked out for the Saints.

Kansas City Kansas City Chiefs Hank Stram New York Jets Char- Chiefs Chiefs Len Dawson Otis Taylor Jets New York Ed Podolak Howfield Larry Grantham Mike Livingston Stram Dawson Podolak Weeb Ewbank Bob Davis Warren McVea Matt Snell New Orleans Cincinnati New England Buffalo Saints Mississippi Archie Manning

Johnson Goes To Court In Landmark Case

Detroit AP reports seven year old outfielder Alex Johnson aims to seek reconsideration at 9 30 am and finish by 3 pm in a Ponchartrain Hotel hearing. Johnson the previous season's American batting champion faces a 60 day unpaid suspension from June 26 amid accusations of lack of effort and racism claims against the Angels.

Detroit Alex Johnson Revisgin Ponchartrain Johnson Angeles Angels Miller

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