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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
6
A neighbor reports two marauding horses in their yard from a caller claiming ownership. The caller describes a reddish and a dark brown horse, and despite insisting the fence is secure and gates locked, confirms the horses are their property and promises immediate collection.
The narrator weighs methods to recapture escapee horses, balancing bold strategies with patient approaches. The scene unfolds as horses graze distant pastures avoiding grain lures, while the handler plans a gentle but persistent capture and contemplates the bond and limits of control.
John Gibbs of North Augusta won the South Carolina Golf Association Junior title at Lexington with a two day total of 145. Jim White of Aiken finished second at 147 after the day's lone sub par round and weather delays shuffled the field.
Aiken American Legion Post 26 starts league play Monday at Congaree seeking to improve on last season’s 11-7 record with about 15 players. Coach Buster Smith notes balanced talent from Aiken High School and other schools. several players eye college baseball grants and include Charles Smith Chip Livingston Jerome Bell Jeff Roberts Paul Martin and Willie Bell.
Knightly Dawn and Pvt. Smiles enter Belmont field as Secretariat seeks to sweep the Triple Crown. Sham My Gallant and Twice a Prince also show for the 105th Belmont at Belmont Park with 151200 purse and 97920 winner share. Turcotte to ride Secretariat in final workout before post.
Macon is named as a site for a new Southern Hockey League team joining Greensboro Winston-Salem Charlotte St. Petersburg and Roanoke Valley. An official announcement is set for June 19 at the league headquarters in Atlanta. Coliseum Manager Bill Lavery says the schedule is approved and the arena is ready. Jerry Pinterton notes ownership details are not yet known.
The 7th annual Tri-County Horse Show occurs Saturday at 3 p.m. at Blackville Middle School Athletic Field. Sponsored by American Legion Post 91, it features 31 classes in Triple A, culminating in the Walking Horse Championship with a $300 prize. Winners receive ribbons trophies and cash prizes while proceeds support community projects.
In Rome AP reports the ILTF and Italian Federation clashed over Niki Pilic’s eligibility for the Italian Tennis Open. Pilic’s ban by ILTF for refusing to play Davis Cup triggered a dispute, but he ultimately faced a defeat in the event amid the controversy between governing bodies and accusations of discrimination.
Clearwater and Priester Enterprises top the Men's Softball League standings as of May 31. Addice and S E Tool trail by half a game with teams including Tosi Pizza Ville City of Aiken independents Seathers Belt and Piggly Wiggly in the field.
The Winston Classic at Greenville Country Club, Chanticleer course, was shortened to 36 holes after rain halted the first round. Randy Glover led at four under par 32 after nine holes before weather stopped play. Bobby Mitchell stood at three under. The final round is set for Friday.
Hilton Head Island sponsors announced a larger purse of 200000 and a new March 21 24 date for next year’s Sea Pines Heritage Classic with national television coverage on NBC. The 6655 yard Harbour Town course hosts the current event September 13 16 this year. Past champions since 1969 include Arnold Palmer Bob Goalby Hale Irwin and Johnny Miller.
Bobby Hull won the World Hockey Association most valuable player award for 1972-73 with 20 first place votes and 119 points from 36 voters in WHA cities. He will join the Winnipeg Jets as player coach and receive 4000 dollars plus a silver trophy.
Roger McManus of Hartville Ohio progresses through three rounds of the British Amateur Championship at Royal Porthcawl. He is among six Americans remaining in the event as 32 players survive to the next stage alongside 25 Britons and 18 year old Brazilian Jayme Gonzalez who has been excelling at the 6600 yard course by the Bristol Channel.
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