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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1973
Page
7
The text explains a golf blast issue where a clubhead slides right of the ball due to incomplete release. It notes timing wrist uncocking sooner to center the hit, producing a sweep through sand with a full release at impact.
University of South Carolina senior Kevin Joyce, captain of the Gamecocks, was chosen as South Carolina College Player of the Year by the South Carolina Sports Writers Association.
Buddy Baker of Charlotte won the Grand National East 100 mile race at Hickory Speedway leading Boby Allison of Hueytown after mid race handling changes on his 1973 Dodge. Baker passed Allison after a caution period to finish first, averaging 69.966 mph and earning $1,000 of the $8,950 purse. Allison finished second after his own car had engine trouble in qualifying.
Don McCune of Munster Indiana won the Miller Open bowling tournament for $12,000 first prize, charging from fourth place after a 32 strike total, defeating Jim Stefanich of Joliet 246 184. The 36 year old pro had won Winston Salem Classic a week earlier, earning $26,000 in three weeks and leading 1973 money list with $32,000.
The Citadel starts spring football drills in Charleston for 1985 under first year head coach Bobby Ross. Ross aims to quickly identify leaders from 26 lettermen as about 85 candidates vie for varsity spots. He noted two new scholarship signees, quarterback Tom Lucas and quarterback-defensive end Tony Kimball.
North Carolina clinched its third straight ACC fencing title at Clemson University finishing the meet with 108 points. Jim Krause won the only individual title for UNC as Duke took second with 102 points and Maryland third with 83. Virginia and NC State followed, while Wake Forest did not enter a team.
Jim Connors of Belleville Illinois won the Coliseum Mall International Tennis Tour singles title in Hampton Virginia. He earned 10000 prize money and defeated Ilie Nastase of Romania 4 6 6 3 7 5 6 3 after winning the National Indoor crown a week earlier.
Huntington dominated early scoring three goals in the first chukker, led by Paul Rizzo and Heath Manning Jr, while Tom Harris netted Aiken’s lone goal. Defense ruled rest of the match as rain and strong backlines limited opportunities. Polo remains at Whitney Field with 3 p.m. starts for the season’s remaining games.
NC State stars David Thompson and Tom Burleson head the All-ACC team announced in Raleigh. Other first team members include Maryland’s Tom McMillen George Karl of North Carolina and Gary Melchionni of Duke.
Racing roundup notes Champagne Charlie narrowly beating Bold Victor and rivals by a nose in the Swift Stakes at Aqueduct worth 28 425 dollars. Susan's Girl wins the Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap at Santa Anita by three lengths. Out of the East takes the Contra Costa Stakes at Golden Gate Fields by two lengths. Game Lad dominates Oaklawn's Southwest Handicap by 12 lengths. Princess BK wires the Decidedly Handicap at Suffolk Downs by 12 lengths.
Second seed Furman defeats Davidson 99 81 to claim the Southern Conference title and earn an NCAA Eastern Regional berth against Syracuse in Philadelphia. Clyde Mayes MVP led a dominant early run, then spurred a late Paladin surge to hold off Davidson.
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