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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1971
Page
8
Gaver argues Atlanta offers ideal racing growth but warns of oversaturated markets in the East. He urges a competent non political commission to oversee the track and stresses breeding quality. He notes 1969 23 668 foals registered and predicts Derby outcomes in 1972.
In the Lea Classic Parsons beat Lea 76 to 72 for third place Shaw defeated NE Illinois 102 to 90 in consolation Lakehead Ontario topped Bethel Minnesota 85 76 and semis saw Lea 105 Northeast 94 Parsons 82 Shaw 73 consolation semis Bethel 89 Bellevue Iowa 71 Lakehead 104 McKendree Illinois.
John Gaver head trainer for Greentree told Georgia Thoroughbred Association members breeding thoroughbreds is highly uncertain despite big spending and computer guidance. He said no formula guarantees enduring success and recounted modest personal origins. The GTA discussed horse racing legislation and a planned Atlanta Hunt Meeting as members toured Aiken training centers and Bell Meade, finishing with a joint hunt.
The CSRA Women’s Golf Association holds a Tuesday round robin at Midland Valley Country Club. Pairings list early tees from 9:30 to 11:00 with groups led by A Montyohl through L Minor and E Surasky through M Carr across two nine hole blocks.
Canadian born rider Bobby Woodhouse, 21, wins the $149000 Widener Handicap at Hialeah riding True North. He outpaced Sunny Tim and Twogundan in a 1 1/16 mile dash, crossing in 2 03 4 5 under 114 pounds. His father Hedley, a veteran jockey with over 2000 wins, had never won a Widener.
Clemson stands as the ACC eighth seed with the tournament looming. North Carolina leads the conference, with South Carolina close behind as teams jockey for position. Duke Wake Forest Virginia NC State Maryland scramble for seeding. several ACC games and interleague clashes shape the race toward Greensboro.
High team game and high team series awarded to City Billiards with Evelyn Windham posting top figures 192 and 469 respectively. Individual bests include Windham 192 and 469, Mitzi Herold 179, Faye Phelan 177, Peg Bethmann 169 and Megs Ryan 163. Several substitutes noted with partial splits and scores listed.
USCA Pacers lost 68 52 at Lancaster as fouls favored the hosts 37 to 10. Rick Burdette led with 20 points while the Pacers slipped to 5 4 in conference and tied for second with one game left against Beaufort. They also face Sumter Branch and Palmer College this week.
Francoise Durr, ranked ninth, defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 3-6 6-3 at Lighthouse Point Florida earning 2000 dollars. The win lifts Durr’s season earnings to 6600 dollars while King adds 1200 dollars for second place and pushes season total to 16000.
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