Aiken Swimmer Bob Warner Commits to South Carolina
Aiken High senior Bob Warner signs a grant in aid to join the University of South Carolina Gamecocks swimming program as the program’s first aquatic recruit of the season. Warner is 100 yard backstroke state champion and holds 11 past records, with national junior rankings in freestyle previously.
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University of South Carolina
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Augusta College
Armour
McLain Idolized Pitcher Faces Indefinite Suspension
New York AP reports Detroit ace Denny McLain, 25, suspended indefinitely after admitting to 1967 bookmaking links and associations. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn cites facts from conferences and says suspension stands pending review. McLain, 31 wins in 1968, departs for Lakeland as spring training looms and vows a press briefing.
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Lakeland
Tampa Tribune
March 14 Aiken Trials Plan At Aiken Training Track
Plans are advancing for the 28th Annual Aiken Trials at the Aiken Training Track on March 14. The event showcases young race horses under near race conditions and marks a graduation from training. Aiken Jaycees to name concessions.
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George M. Baker
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Carl Hanford
W.O. Hicks
Peter J. McKenna
John F. Kinsella
Joseph Kramer
The
Aiken Jaycees
Daytona 250 Race Blues as Fatal Crash Overshadows Speeds
At Daytona Beach a 250 mile stock car race was set as Cale Yarborough led the first sprint at 183.295 mph in a Mercury and Charlie Glotzbach won the second race though a fatal wreck mid event killed Tab Prince, 32, of Dublin Georgia. Bill Seifert survived with injuries and Buddy Baker finished second as debris slowed the track.
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Prince
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Skyland
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A.A. Monaco
Seifert
Johnny Halford
Spartanburg
S.C
Charlie Glotzbach
Georgetown
Ind
Buddy Baker
Prince's Death at Daytona Race A Freak Accident
In a sprint at Daytona International Speedway, Talmadge Prince died instantly from a broken back and crushed spinal cord after a high speed crash. Despite common protective cages and routine medical checks, the fatal injuries occurred as cars often spin in packs on the high banked track.
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Daytona International Speedway
Daytona
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Smith Resigns As Davidson College Football Coach
Homer Smith resigned as Davidson College football coach after five years with a 24-24 record. He led the Wildcats to a Southern Conference co championship and their first bowl game last season. Dave Fagg was named successor. Smith plans to stay in coaching with no job lined up.
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Stanford
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Aiken Steeplechase Grand Finale Set for March 21
The 1970 Aiken Steeplechase closes the season with six races headed by the Hitchcock Hurdle for maiden three-year-olds and up and a $1,500 purse. Other events include the Savannah Plate, Aiken Cup, Greentree Plate, Imperial Cup Hurdle with a $3,500 purse, and the William K Laughlin Cup for lady jockeys. Entries close March 14 for a benefit meet supporting Aiken County Hospital.
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Aiken
Aiken County Hospital
Dike Favored to Win Widener Handicap at Hialeah
Claiborne Farm’s four year old colt Dike is the early favorite for the $133,800 Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park on Saturday after winning the Seminole Handicap. Dike carries 124 pounds in a nine or ten runner field, with Johnny Rotz returning to ride the favorite. Strong rivals include Al Hattab Great Cohoes and Never Bow who finished close behind in the Seminole.
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Funseth Leads San Antonio Open With 67 In Cold Gusts
San Antonio AP Funseth fired a three under par 67 to lead the San Antonio Open in bitter 40s with winds to 36 mph. Only Hill and Schlee matched par on the 7138 yard course as Trevino Moody Beman and others struggled in the cold and wind. Dan Sikes was disqualified for an incorrect card.
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Jack Montgomery
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Louis Graham
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Willie Scholl
Jack McGowan
Ron Cerrudo
David Hill
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Hill shoots 70 to grab second in San Antonio Open
Mike Hill cards a 70 in the opening round of the San Antonio Texas Open in San Antonio Texas earning solo second place. The event is led by a top score with birdie chances and a telephoto image from UPI.
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San Antonio
Texas
UPI
Carr leads Notre Dame past NYU in Madison Square Garden clash
Austin Carr scores 30 points as Notre Dame beats NYU 77 65 at Madison Square Garden. Carr emphasizes team play over flash while overcoming double teams and contributing 12 free throws. Houston tops Loyola of New Orleans 99 80. Drake wins in OT over Wichita State.
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Racing Roundup from Hialeah Bowie and New Orleans
Lea Harran won the feature at Hialeah Park by 12 lengths over King Edward. String Quartet captured the Potomac Purse at Bowie by a nose over Estimator Dave. Holy Roller won the top event at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans by two lengths over Marchmont II.
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Miami
Fla
Lea Harran
Hialeah Park
King Edward
Bowie
String Quartet
Estimator Dave
New Orleans
Holy Roller
Marchmont II
Fair Grounds
Rebels Seek Fourth Win At Spartanburg Regional Campus
The USCA Rebels aim to add a fourth win to their 3-10 season when they face Spartanburg Regional Campus in Spartanburg on Saturday. The teams met earlier with a 60-47 Rebels victory at home. tipoff is 7:30 p.m. at Evans Junior High School gym.
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Saint JVs Boost Record with 64 22 Win Over Knox
The St. Angela junior varsity improved to 18 1 on the season by defeating Paul Knox of North Augusta 64 22. Pete Gordon led with 15 points and Ronald Raysor added 16. The St. Angela girls also beat Paul Knox 29 21 with Emmeline Smith scoring 14 for the winners.
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Pete Gordon
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