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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1970
Page
6
St Bonaventure freshman Matt Gantt must fill the 6-11 pivot role after Bob Lanier tore a ligament in the knee during the NCAA Eastern Regional. Lanier underwent surgery and will be sidelined for weeks but may return to athletics, while coach Larry Weise notes the team will rise to the challenge.
Cool Hand owned by Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mabee won the first San Felipe division in a three horse photo finish at Santa Anita. Terlago ridden by Bill Shoemaker captured the second division as a stepping stone toward the Santa Anita Derby. Etony won the New Orleans Handicap at the Fair Grounds by two lengths, with Vif close behind. Several other stakes races were decided at Gulfstream Park Aqueduct Oaklawn and Golden Gate.
New Ellenton introduces a Dixie Youth Baseball minor league for this year sponsored by the New Ellenton Jaycees. Four teams will compete for 8 to 12 year old players not in a major league. Interested players should report to the Jaycees Athletic field at 5 p.m. today.
The John Gaver Sr. and John Gaver Jr. training team sent four of seven Greentree Stable entries to victory at the 28th Aiken Trials led by Buck Run in 48 seconds. Bramazon Farm’s All At Sea and other Gaver runners also placed, with Protasis and Contango posting notable wins in separate trials.
Aiken's Green Hornets dropped their 1970 debut weekend with losses in two close games. Orangeburg pitcher John Brown struck out 16 to blank Aiken 2 0 Friday, while Graniteville produced a 1 0 win on Saturday as Dennis Meyers scored on an overthrow. Pony League registration for ages born 1955–1957 is set for March 19–20 at the Old Aiken Airport field from 6 to 8 pm with a $5 fee.
Tiny Lund, a 40 year old driver from Cross North Carolina, drove his 1969 Camero to victory in the 281 lap 100 mile South Boston Speedway event. He overcame ignition problems while early leader Jim Paschall sat out with a non starting 1970 Javelin after fuel ran out. Wayne Andrews finished third behind T C Hunt after pit stop strategy.
Yonkers New York attendance peaked with 30 813 fans on June 21 at Yonkers Raceway marking the largest one night crowd of the year.
Dick Lotz won the Monsanto Open in Pensacola finishing 275 nine under par. He led early after Bill Collins faltered and edged Dave Stockton by three strokes as Ray Floyd double bogeyed the 17th. Top finishers included Tony Jacklin Homero Blancas John Miller Bob Charles Gary Player Arnold Palmer and Collins' late stumble.
Dartmouth, upset by Princeton in the final game, eyes next season with senior returnees Halfback John Short from Glen Dale Arizona and quarterback Jim Chasey from Los Gatos California. Short led the Indians with 707 rushing yards on 116 carries for 6.1 per attempt. Chasey made the All Ivy team, completed 62 of 111 passes for 892 yards and seven TDs, and added 332 rushing yards with five rushing scores.
Matty Alou became the Pirates’ first player this season to reach 150 hits as the club pursued more offense.
Cubs third baseman Ron Santo became the first National League player to drive in 90 runs this season, reaching the milestone as Chicago sought continued offense.
The Associated Press reports key race results across tracks including Narragansett where He Pushed Me edged Goreddin by a neck to win the Central Falls Purse, Admiral's Shield taking the Rebel Handicap at Oak Lawn, Etony winning the New Orleans Handicap at the Fair Grounds, Terlago triumphing at Santa Anita in the San Felipe Handicap divisions, Jungle Cover capturing the Canadian Turf Handicap at Gulfstream, and Best Turn prevailing in the Paumonok Handicap at Aqueduct by a neck.
St Bonaventure rides into College Park as underdogs with Lanier out after surgery. Jacksonville features 7-footers Artis Gilmore and Pembrook Burrows and aims to upset the Bonnies who beat Villanova to reach the semifinal. UCLA looms for the final.
Rookie catcher Bob Stinson powered the Dodgers to a 14-6 exhibition win over the Washington Senators with two home runs in one inning during a nine-run 17th. His display contrasted with Mike Whitson's continued struggle to secure a spot on the roster.
Richard Petty won the 103rd stock car race of his career in the NASCAR Grand National Savannah 200 at Savannah Speedway. Petty finished well ahead of runner up Bobby Isaac who faced brake troubles with his Dodge Charger.
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