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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1972

Page

4

USCA Pacers Sweep Palmetto Conference Tourney

USCA Pacers finish 15-0 in Palmetto Conference play and win the Myrtle Beach tournament with an 85-80 final over Union. Claude Jenkins scores 34 points in the title game while teammates Zolnierowicz McVicker and Perry earn all conference honors as four Pacers make the all conference team.

Usca Pacers Palmetto Myrtle Beach Pacer Lew Perkins Steve Zolnierowicz Claude Jenkins al Anderson Donnie McVicker Willie Bell Anderson Perkins Pacers Union Lancaster Jenkins Tiny Armstrong Zolnierowicz McVicker Fred Perry Allendale USCA

Cradle Snatcher Edges Field in Aiken Cup by Greentree

Greentree Stable swept five of seven races at the 30th Aiken Trials with Cradle Snatcher defeating Halo by a length and a half in the City of Aiken Cup. J. M. Gaver Jr. trains Cradle Snatcher with Oscar Cerda aboard as Swing took third for Forest Retreat Farms.

Greentree Stable Aiken J.M Jack) Gaver Jr Cragwood Stable Halo Swing Forest Retreat Farms, Inc William O. Hicks Oscar Cerda Cradle Snatcher Gaver M. Gaver Edwin J Wade Hicks G Melanson Pacific Ocean Alfred G Vanderbilt WC Freeman David Cerda von Stade Witch Doctor Cragwood Stable Mack Miller Bradfield JM Gaver Hextonia Stable G M Baker S B Bradfield W O Hicks

Sprint trials show fast starts in early horse races

The report lists results from six trial races including The Jackson and The Granitevilly with horses such as Hop Ashore Creme Rhoda and Hand Signal. It notes times from 23 3-5 to 35 seconds and includes trainer owners and stables like Greentree and Alfred G Vanderbilt.

Jackson Alfred G. Vanderbilt WC Freeman B. Bradfield Puntilla Cragwood Stable Mack Miller Skambeelee Orpheus Askounis J. Nelson J. Williams Mousseux Greentree J M Gaver David Cerda Creme Rhoda Hextonia GM Baker S Cacciatore Brandywine

Hornettes Fall Short In State Title Bid

In Columbia the Aiken Hornettes reach the state final after beating North Augusta Easley and Lancaster to claim Upper State honors but lose by Beaufort. Eaglettes Carol White and Dale Fripp lead with 29 total points as Beaufort clinches the title at Carolina Coliseum.

Columbia Aiken North Augusta Easley Lancaster Beaufort Carol White Dale Fripp Hornettes Carolina Coliseum West

Flamingo at Hialeah Upsets Highlight Racing Roundup

The Flamingo at Hialeah saw Hold Your Peace win by ten lengths over Spanish Riddle in a $132,600 stakes event amid a pari mutuel clerks strike idling Aqueduct. Explodent captured the Prince George's Stakes by three lengths at Bowie to close its season.

Associated Press New York Aqueduct Miami Hialeah Bowie Narragansett Nile Bay Grey Guard Sidney New Orleans Helio Rise Fair Grounds Arcadia Calif Cougar Santa Anita Hot Springs Ark Oaklawn

Aiken Polo Triumphs Over Willow Creek 6-3 at Whit ney Field

Aiken Polo Team defeated Willow Creek 6 to 3 at Whit ney Field in sunny weather during the Aiken Trials. Pete Bostwick scored a first period penalty, Don Boyd added two late goals, Heath Manning Sr tied late, and Dave Rizzo added a sixth for Willow Grove. Aiken Prep awarded the Hazard Leonard Memorial Trophy. three Aiken players will join the Sixteen Goal Tournament lineup starting April 12.

Aiken Don Boyd Far Left Pete Bostwick Heath Manning Jr Heath Manning Sr Hazard Leonard Hank Ream Warren Cohen Judy Rich Whitney Field Willow Creek Paul Rizzo Capt Bostwick Dave Rizzo Willow Grove Aiken Prep Northrup Knox

Gamecock Joyce delivers 53-51 NCAA win over Temple

Kevin Joyce's dramatic late jumper clinched South Carolina's 53-51 victory in the NCAA Eastern Regional clash at West Virginia. Joyce scored half his field goals in the final three minutes as the Gamecocks overcame Temple after trailing most of the game.

R. Jeffry Shannon Williamsburg Temple Kevin Joyce South Carolina University of West Virginia Joyce Gamecocks Riker Danny Traylor Joe Newman Lee Tress

Highland Park Women Set Tee Times For Tourney

The Highland Park Women's Golf Association announced the second round tee times for their Masters Tournament. From the first tee the groups begin at 9:30 with A Larson L Knight H Davis, then 9:37 D Pendleton M Wiland M Harmon, 9:44 A Cunningham J Napier G Juinnies, 9:51 A Montengohl M Jones D Petersen. From the eighth tee 9:00 V Sheldon M Cook A Arnett 07 P Hale A Burdette B pe 9:14 M Pair M Rhodes Clark 9:21 H Killion T Huffman 9:28 M Bamford R Stewart and M Stallworth.

Highland Park Women’s Golf Association A. Larson L. Knight H. Davis D. Pendleton M. Wiland M. Harmon A. Cunningham J. Napier G. Juinnies A. Montengohl M. Jones D. Petersen V. Sheldon M. Cook A. Arnett P. Hale A. Burdette B. Pe M. Pair M. Rhodes Clark H. Killion

Australian Netters Defeat U S Team

Rod Laver led Australia to a World Cup victory over the United States in Hartford Connecticut as the veteran continue to show dominance on the tour. The result reinforced expectations of his continued high level of play among peers.

Hartford, Conn Rod Laver

Dyson Takes Top Jackson Honors

Paul Dyson of Augusta won the King of the Street at Jackson Drag Strip in his 1967 Chevrolet. He posted a quarter mile time of 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 115 mph. George Wilson of Aiken won Modified Eliminator in a Barracuda with 11.35 seconds at 126 mph. Jimmy Martin drove Larry Knight’s 1969 Camaro to Super Stock in 11.49 seconds at 121 mph. Fred Jones of Augusta won ET Eliminator in a 1965 Barracuda.

Jackson Paul Dyson Augusta Dyson George Wilson Aiken Jimmy Martin Larry Knight Fred Jones

Heard's Money Problems Solved at Florida Citrus Open

Jerry Heard won the Florida Citrus Open by two strokes finishing 12 under par at Rio Pinar. Heard birdied the final hole for a 69 to claim $30,000, alleviating debt pressures as Lee Trevino finished tied for second with Bobby Mitchell and Jim Jamieson and Leonard Thompson close behind.

Akron Jerry Heard Lee Trevino Visalia Calif Trevino Rio Pinar Country Club Bobby Mitchell Jim Jamieson Leonard Thompson

Saint Angela Booster Meeting Scheduled for 8 PM

The St. Angela Booster Club will meet tomorrow night in the St. Angela School Library at 8 p.m. Officers for the 72 73 season will be elected.

St. Angela

Saturday and Sunday hockey results with ties and upcoming games

Saturday results include New York 4 Detroit 2 and Pittsburgh 6 Boston 4 among others. Sunday shows Minnesota 2 Toronto 2 tie Chicago 3 Detroit 2 and California 7 New York 3. Monday schedules Philadelphia at Montreal. Tuesday features Buffalo at Minnesota and Pittsburgh at Vancouver.

Boston New York Montreal Toronto Detroit Buffalo Vancvr Chicago St. Louis Phila Calif Pitts L. Angeles Pittsburgh California Philadelphia Los Angeles Minnesota Vancouver

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Charles Armour Usc-Coastal Coastal John Ed Wards A_ Aiken S.C Rick Hawkins Graniteville Ruritania Hale Eaglettes Johanna Gibbs Joyce Woods Miss Gibbs Becky Jennings Anne Sanders Tom Riker Carolina Ollie Johnson Owls Gamecock Frank McGuire Bob Carver Rick Aydiett Aydrett Villanova Marquette McGuire Harry Litwack Kevin Joyce Gamecock Hero Highland Park Huffman M. Bamford R. Stewart M. Stallworth U.S Orlando Fla Saint Boosters THE
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