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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1974
Page
6
The piece traces steeplechase origins in Ireland England and France, notes the enduring appeal of jumper racing, and contrasts European enthusiasm with declining U.S. interest. It cites Saratoga Colonial Cup and figures like Marion duPont Scott, Sidney Watters, and Dick Francis, plus the 1973-74 schedule in Aiken.
A discussion of Arkle’s famed intelligence and mobility leads to an overview of British jump racing. England has 19 dual-purpose courses and 25 jump-only venues led by Cheltenham. Jump purses trail flat prizes but growing activity hints at future parity, with 11,300 winter horses including 4,600 jumpers and 767 licensed jump riders.
Aiken High Hornets beat North Augusta 100 86 as Matt Simpkins scores 35 and Willie Perry adds 20. Coach Robert Grant notes strong offense after a tough prior semifinal test, with Aiken improving defense and maintaining a perfect 10 0 record.
St Angela’s Saints beat Gilbert 57 56 with Tommy Campbell scoring 20 and Scott Bethmann 9 as coach Al Boni notes an early lead. Ridge Spring Monetta tops McCormick 85 82 to improve to 6 1 behind coach David Jones. Both St Angela and Ridge Spring Monetta set up next Tuesday showdowns with Cardinal Newman and Gilbert respectively.
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