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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1973
Page
6
Aiken Post 26 defeated Lexington 13 to 3 in the decisive title clincher. The win, capped by early scoring bursts and multiple Lexington errors, sets up a best of five state quarterfinal with Greenwood starting Monday. Site decided by coin toss. Newberry game canceled as pointless.
Bob Lilly has rejoined the Dallas Cowboys training camp in Thousand Oaks California after GM Tex Schramm persuaded him to return from retirement. Lilly heaped praise on his health and contract and said he had doubts about his back knee despite good terms.
The 26th Chesterfield County Horse Show, sponsored by the Chesterfield Civitan Club, offers nearly $3,000 in cash prizes trophies and ribbons across 60 events. The two day event runs July 20 and 21 with shows at 7 30 p m Friday 1 p m Saturday and 7 30 p m Saturday. Up to 250 entries are expected from the Carolinas and Southeast.
Arnold Palmer, the golf legend and top teaching pro, will begin his nationally syndicated Strategy of Golf column in the Aiken Standard on Monday. The feature will appear four times weekly on the sports pages, offering tips for both serious golfers and casual players to improve their game.
Old pro Bob Goalby and Rik Massengale fired five under 65s to share the first round lead at the St Louis Childrens Hospital Golf Classic. Dave Stockton stood four behind at 69 as Gene Littler Chuck Courtney and John Schroeder followed at 66.
Richard Petty defied the form charts to grab the pole for Sunday's Dixie 500 in Hampton Georgia. The stock car legend led qualifying as the field tightened around him with fast laps at the Atlanta area track.
Jimmy White, a 14 year old shotmaker from Aiken, opened with a two under par 70 on Furman University course to lead the Insurance Youth Classic. Kenny Wiland of Aiken and David Scott of Spartanburg tied for second at even par 72.
Irvine California AP Duane Thomas ends with Chargers as he fails to play. San Diego trades Thomas to Washington for Washington's No. 1 pick in 1975 and No. 2 in 1976. Coach Harland Svare notes his unusual conduct and confirms the move was to add depth. Washington coach George Allen welcomes a back he can use. Larry Brown’s holdout is separate from this deal.
The Aiken Pony Stars defeated Lexington 9 to 2 behind Joe Anderson on the mound and Jim Padgett at the plate. Padgett homered in two consecutive at bats. Aiken faces Midland at 7 30 p m tonight at Lexington with a likely double elimination format for the title.
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