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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1972
Page
7
Europe’s star rally drivers faced the 26 hour non stop circuit in the French Alps as the 41st Monte Carlo Auto Rally began. Sixty four of 264 starters did not finish, leaving 206 survivors including a small class of amateur entrants joining for the fun.
Durham NC AP says there will be no professional baseball this year for the Triangles of the Class A Carolina League who carry a 25,000 dollar debt. Mike May, president, offered to cover 15,000 if citizens raised the rest. committees raised only 2,500 so the club drops out but may seek reentry next year.
Debbie Meyer announces retirement from competitive swimming at 19 after a disappointing 1971 season. The Sacramento native, nicknamed Peanut, had set multiple national and world records, peaking with three golds at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Chicago Black Hawks face a suit alleging violation of the Economic Stabilization Act over a 25 cent price increase. Attorney Arthur Morse argues the team is a Chicago institution and not violating any laws in U S District Court before Judge Julius J Hoffman.
Maryland has won 11 games this season while dropping only two, thanks to players Jim O'Brien Len Elmore and Howard White stepping up when star center Tom McMillen is unavailable.
Arlington AP reports Davidson sophomore John Falconi is named South Carolina State weekly basketball winner for a second time this season. The 6 foot 5 guard from New York City previously won in the second week and is recognized again for his performance.
In St Paul Minneapolis the 20 year old Richard Martin of the Buffalo Sabres shines as the NHL All Star game excludes Gordie Howe and Jean Beliveau. Martin leads rookies with 33 goals and 22 assists, aiming to surpass Gil Perrault's 1970-71 rookie mark as the West seeks a second straight win behind Chicago Black Hawks’ nine players.
Miller Barber claimed the Dean Martin Tucson Open title after a 21 hole playoff with George Archer, the longest in tour history. Barber earned 30 thousand dollars, Archer took 17.1 thousand for second, after Barber birdied from 18 feet on the 93rd hole on a hot Tucson day.
In Philadelphia at Liberty Bell Mr. Clinch won the Penn Wynne Purse by two lengths over Kettle River with a $9.20 price. Hasty Gal captured the Bowie feature by a head at Bowie Maryland at $23.20. Mr. Paul B. edged Stephanos and I Want You in a Gulfstream Park Floridian Handicap photo finish at Hallandale Florida with $14.20. Gay Youth led Narragansett at Pawtucket Rhode Island by two lengths over Forever with a $10.40 payout.
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