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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1970
Page
5
Detroit ace Denny McLain funded a bookmaking outfit in 1967 that took bets on multiple sports, per Sports Illustrated reporting.
Baseball Commissioner Bowing Kuhn weighs latest McLain developments as the pitcher remains out of sight after a court delay over a 1968 loan. Sports Illustrated alleges McLain invested in a bookmaking outfit run by Jigs Gazell at a Flint area steakhouse.
New York AP reports heavyweight king Joe Frazier aims for a title bout with Cassius Clay, who has been deposed as champion, with both boxers living in nearby cities and negotiations likely to continue.
Joe Frazier said no opponent, including Muhammad Ali, could lick him and hinted at a possible fight with Ali if it happens in America. He noted plans to rest after a Madison Square Garden victory over Jimmy Ellis, while noting other challengers and his manager Durham’s comments on licensing Clay. Frazier also juggles a rock band and a September bout in mind as he eyes a quick return to the ring.
Ridge Spring-Mannetta defeated St. Angela 56 48 as the Saints suffered their third loss of the season. Tony Hass and Paul Sauerborn led St. Angela with 12 and 11 points while Heyward Duffie scored 23 for the winners. The St. Angela girls won 36 24 behind Mary Ferriter 21. The junior varsity also won 43 28 led by Ronald Razor 11.
The Associated Press reports results from multiple tracks. Miami shelters Bay won at Hialeah by a length over Palenville. Waldo edged Mapambee by a half length in Bowie. Stars defeated Aloha King by a length at Narragansett. Stormy F. captured Oaklawn’s top event by two lengths over Lady Doggette. Jacks again won at Fair Grounds by a nose over Kendare. Gallant Bloom nosed Commissary to win the Santa Maria Handicap at Santa Anita.
Aiken High School seniors lead a community driven renovation of the baseball field for the 1970 season. They relocate the field alignments to reduce sun glare, build a larger backstop, dugouts, cement bases, and bring in clay for basepaths. The project relies on donations and volunteer labor with limited school costs and use of Eustis Park Stadium until completion.
Lee Trevino, fresh from winning the Tucson Open, is a solid favorite to prevail again in the $100,000 San Antonio Open. The upbeat golfer says he has been close too long and expects to win in Texas, noting a prediction he made with his caddie after Tucson.
Jackson tops New Ellenton 40-30 in the boys game after a slow start. Debbie Burnette scores 14 to fuel New Ellenton in a 27-24 girls win. Mary Crampton’s Wolverinettes avenge an earlier loss with a late charge.
ACC leaders South Carolina visit North Carolina State in Raleigh as Maryland meets North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The games test each team’s form ahead of the conference tournament and NCAA bids with road success cited by South Carolina players and a sellout regional telecast planned.
Herve Filion, 29, from Angers Quebec, tops North American harness driving with 394 victories in 1969, per Harness Tracks of America. He previously set a 1968 record of 407 wins.
The Aiken Hunter Horse Show set for April 4 and 5 will award prize money and silver trophies across 30 classes. Working hunter and junior working hunter divisions will share 50 dollars in prize money, with 25 dollars for the pony hunter class. Proceeds fund permanent boxstall stables at the Horse Show Park this summer.
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