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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1973
Page
12
Budweiser driven by Dean Chenoweth won the Gold Cup unlimited hydroplane race in Pasco Washington. Atlas Van Lines challenged but finished second as Budweiser held on to claim the victory.
The College All-Stars, winless in a decade against pro champions, debut Friday at Soldier Field against the Miami Dolphins. Labeled the Mystery Team, they hide their talents behind All Americans and top pro draftees as John McKay coaches his first All-Star game, shunning usual routines.
David Pearson, 38, known as the Old Grey Fox, won the Dixie 500 at Atlanta Sunday. It marked his ninth win in his last 10 starts and his eighth 400 mile-plus victory this year. Mark Donohue won the Can-Am Cup at Watkins Glen before 75,000 fans, while Matra drivers clinched the World Championship lead with a six hour endurance win at Watkins Glen.
Milburn matches the world record with a 13.1 second time at the national meet in Sienna. The hurdler sets a bold pace as rivals trail in the inter burn event.
Susie Maxwell Berning carded a par 72 on the Country Club of Rochester course to finish 2 over for four rounds and claim her third U S Women's Open title ending with a five stroke margin over Shelley Hamlin and Gloria Ehret. The victory coincides with her 32nd birthday as she eyes a Nevada homecoming and Sierra pack trip with her husband. Berning began the final round tied for the lead with Pam Higgins at 2 over par, two strokes clear of Sharon Miller.
Duane Thomas arrives at Dickinson College training camp as Washington acquires him from San Diego. Coach George Allen says Thomas is expected to start his NFL career anew with his fourth team in four years, but the exact status will be decided after his arrival.
Aiken Recreation Department reports a lively summer playground season with St. Gerard’s Bike Rodeo winners Bobby Holmes and Bruce Folkes. Activities across Aiken Elementary and Eustis Park include kickball, box hockey, hula hoops, spin art, bowling, four square, and a trip to the Dairy Queen and Pet Show.
PITTSBURGH Steelers acquire tackle Tom Keating from the Oakland Raiders for an undis closed 1974 draft pick.
Veteran Arthur Ashe of Miami faces 20 year old Jimmy Connors of Belleville in the rain delayed U S Pro Championships final at Longwood Brookline Mass Ashe, the No 2 seed, routed Clark Graebner 6 3 7 5 in the final round while Connors defeated Cliff Richey 6 0 6 2 in the semifinals Connors was unseeded in the match with Richey and said I was fresh and relaxed.
Aaron drew a walk and a single in four official at bats as the Braves lost 6-5 to the Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader. He sat out the second game, also won by Philadelphia 5-1, as he nears Babe Ruth's 714 with 700 career homers and a 14 count toward the milestone.
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