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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1973
Page
6
The piece argues horses perform best on preferred surfaces. It highlights W C Mike Freeman guiding John A Bell's three year old filly A Glimmer to five wins and nearly $60,000, including two turf victories at Belmont and the Interboro Handicap on turf proving her prowess on lawns.
Aglimmer, by Grey Dawn out of Atwitter, won the Belmont turf feature over 11 16 miles as six starts this season. Michael Venezia rode the filly to an easy victory while observers note a likely path to the $50,000 Sheepshead Bay Handicap at Aqueduct on June 23.
James W. Maloney trains Forage the chestnut colt by Herbager from Respected to win his first race of the season at Belmont. Jockey Jacinto Vasquez saved the horse for the stretch and drew off to win by five lengths as the tele timer hit 1.21 and 3-5 for seven furlongs.
Gordie Howe resigned from the Detroit Red Wings executive post after 27 years and refused to confirm his playing plans. He indicated a 70 percent chance of signing with the Houston Aeros, and said he would play with his sons Marty and Mark, who had signed with Houston.
Chip Beck, 16, of Fayetteville, N C, defends in the Carolina Golf Association Junior Championship where 160 entrants compete for the 32 player championship flight. Florence Country Club hosts 18 hole rounds Wednesday and Thursday, a Friday double round, and the title match Saturday. John Gibbs and Scott Hoch are among top challengers.
Margaret Court signed a multi year contract with the Tucson Racquet Club owner Joe Tofel said Monday. The agreement includes six weekly tennis clinics each year at the club. Court, a three time Wimbledon champion, has dominated this year’s Virginia Slims tour winning eight tournaments so far.
Avery Brundage, 85, intends to marry a German girl and pursue two aims: visiting mainland China and viewing Olympia shrine associated with the Olympic Games in Greece.
The report lists Oak Baseball standings with matchups: St. Louis at Cincinnati, Chicago at Houston, San Diego at Montreal, San Francisco at New York, Pittsburgh at Atlanta, St. Louis at Cincinnati, Chicago at Houston. Wednesday games feature Los Angeles at Philadelphia, San Diego at Montreal, San Francisco at New York, Pittsburgh at Atlanta, New York at Boston, Texas at Cleveland, Kansas City at Baltimore, Chicago at Detroit, Milwaukee at Minnesota, Boston at California, New York at Oakland.
Bob Gibson moved into second place on the all time strikeout list with 2 862 after fanning nine batters in a 12 4 win over the Reds The Cardinals moved ahead of Jim Bunning into second place behind Walter Johnson with the 2 862 strikeouts.
Nicklaus leads money list with $181 266 earned this year while Bruce Crampton ranks second at $171 709 and Tom Weiskopf sits third with $151 867 after a Philadelphia win. Weiskopf extends a 17 round par or better streak and has claimed wins at Colonial and the latest events.
Aiken American Legion Post 26 had its season opener at Congaree rained out. The first home game is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m against Lexington at Citi zens Field.
Ole Miss officials said the Rebels will host LSU on November 3 and Tennessee on November 17 as sellouts. Both games are set for Jackson Memorial Stadium, which seats 46,021.
Southern California defeated Arizona State 3-1 in Omaha to move within one win of the title. Ed Putman drove in all three USC runs including two after bases filled by intentional walks, snapping ASU’s bid as the big comeback team. Minnesota and Texas advanced in the double elimination tournament with wins over Georgia Southern and Oklahoma.
Oakmont Pa AP The U S Open at Oakmont opens with youth icon Lanny Wadkins and veteran Billy Casper as key contenders Wadkins boasts a strong season with a Byron Nelson win Casper, aging superstar, seeks comeback though he struggles with putting Casper plans reduced travel while Wadkins shows top form as the 73rd U S Open begins at Oakmont Country Club with both players drawing heavy attention
The second annual event at Highland Park Country Club sponsored by Freedman Vocational High School drew participants from the Aiken County School District and the South Carolina Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Prizes from local merchants were awarded to Maurice Lopez for Low Gross and Bill Cool for Low Net, with Joe Van Faussian and John Herring taking Second Low Gross and Second Low Net respectively.
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