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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1971

Page

6

Greentree’s Dynastic May Seek Derby Run

Dynastic a three year old from Greentree Stable led the Flamingo Stakes before finishing second to Executioner at Hialeah on March 3. Trainer Jack Gaver explained the narrow loss by a “zip” about seven inches, costing Dynastic a $100,750 first place purse with Bobby Ussery up.

Greentree Dynastic Bold Ruler Hialeah Peter Kissel Executioner Jack Gaver Gaver Bobby Ussery

Aiken Standard Chronicle March 19 1971 Briefs

Aiken South Carolina edition dated Friday March 19 1971 presents local briefs and notices reflecting community events, civic items, and society notices from the Aiken area.

Dynastic Narrowly Edges Executioner in Hialeah Duel

Dynastic led early then fought back as Executioner briefly took the lead. Dynastic won second place money of 31 000 with Executioner finishing a short head ahead for the win. Dynastic is a Greentree homebred poised for Keeneland and a likely April 3 Lexington start.

Dynastic Executioner Aiken Greentree Florida Hialeah Lexington

Coach of the Year: Al McGuire Tops AP Ballot

The Associated Press names Al McGuire of Marquette Coach of the Year for 1971 after his team’s 39 game win streak ended with a loss to Ohio State. McGuire led with 227 votes, far ahead of Bob Boyd 76 and others in the standings.

New York al McGuire Marquette Warriors Ohio State Associated Press Ing McGuire Bob Boyd Southern California Johnny Wooden UCLA Dick Phelps Fordham

His Majesty's Condition Good After Foot Fracture Operation

Darby Dan Farm's His Majesty recovered from an ankle fracture operation at Sunnyside Farm near Paris Kentucky. Dr. Robert Copeland said the fracture was fresh and the estimated recovery period is about 135 days. The horse was injured in the Flamingo Stakes at Hialeah Park, Florida two weeks earlier.

Paris Darby Dan Farm His Robert Copeland Sunnyside Farm Here His Majesty Hialeah Park Florida

Laver and Okker Reach Chess Championship Final Night

Rod Laver and Tom Okker survived semifinals to reach the Tennis Champions Classic final at Madison Square Garden. Laver beat Dennis Ralston 6-3 6-4 7-5 despite seven double faults, while Okker defeated Roy Emerson 6-4 2-6 4-6 6-3 6-4. Laver has won 12 straight in the $210,000 event with a $125,000 purse. semifinal winners split $15,000 each before the $35,000 final prize.

New York Rod Laver Tom Okker Madison Square Garden Laver Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Okker

Time Trials Set for Dogwood Classic at Martinsville

Time trials planned at Martinsville Speedway to set the first 20 starting spots for Sundays 30 000 Dogwood Classic doubleheader. Four 25 lap qualifying races Saturday will fill the 250 lap events for modified and late model sportsman cars with the sportsman race opening at 1 pm.

Martinsville, Va Martinsville Speedway

Jackson To Feature ET Class At Jackson Drag Strip

A special ET drag race will run Sunday at Jackson Drag Strip with 16 classes. Cash prizes totaling 200 will be awarded to the winner and two runners-up in each class plus trophies in all classes. Time trials begin at 1 p.m. eliminations at 3 p.m. Stock and street eliminator classes also run. Located on Highway 125 twelve miles north of Augusta.

Jackson Jackson Drag Strip Highway 125 Augusta

NCAA Upsets Spread as Bracket Roils in East and West

The top ranked UCLA suffered an early exit after a 91-73 win over Brigham Young. Marquette, Kentucky, Notre Dame, South Carolina and Fordham fell, while Ohio State snapped Marquette’s 39 game streak 60-59. Western Kentucky routed Kentucky 107-83 Drake beat Notre Dame 79-72 in overtime. Penn upended South Carolina 79-64. Villanova beat Fordham 85-75. Kansas edged Houston 78-77. Long Beach State beat U Pacific 78-65. Quarterfinal matchups set for Saturday across Raleigh Athens Wichita Salt Lake City.

Associated Press UCLA Bruins Brigham Young Marquette Kentucky Notre Dame South Carolina Fordham Kansas Long Beach State Ohio State Tucky Drake Pennsylvania Villanova Houston U. of Pacific Raleigh N.C Penn Athens Western Kentucky Wichita Kan Salt Lake City Utah Buckeyes Dean Meminger Luther Witte Alan Hornyak al McGuire Cleamons Meminger McGuire Jim Cleamons Fred Taylor Big Mac Jim McDaniels Johnny Oldham Hilltoppers Sakys Bulldogs

Spring Tennis League Opens With Local Teams

The Spring Tennis League begins tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Aiken versus the Medical College of Georgia at Aiken Preparatory School and Augusta Tennis Center facing Fort Gordon at the Sports Arena Courts. Six singles and three doubles matches use a 10 game pro set with a nine point tie break. Fort Gordon features Capt. Vic Figler Gen. John Tillson Col. Al Giraci Sgt. Frank Caneda and several former college players while the Medical College roster includes Murray Don Freedman Tom Anderson Andy Shiels Chris Shiels Arthur Humphries Menard Ihnen Bill Moretz and Lamar Fleming.

Aiken Augusta Tennis Center Fort Gordon Medical College of Georgia Aiken Preparatory School Vic Figler John Tillson Col al Giraci Frank Caneda Medical College Murray Don Freedman Tom Anderson Andy Chris Shiels Arthur Humphries Menard Ihnen Bill Moretz Lamar Fleming

Weather Causes Show Date Change for Aiken Horse Show

Inclement weather forces reschedule of the annual Aiken Horse Show to next Friday. Event moved to the polo field between Marion and Sumter Streets behind the former Clark Stable. Show starts at 10 a.m. Regular hunter classes run in morning, children lead rein class in afternoon. Ringside parking available.

Aiken Marion Sumter Streets Clark Stable

Jim McNair To Conduct Golf Clinic

The Highland Park Women's Golf Association hosts a golf clinic conducted by Jim McNair from 9 to 11 a.m. on March 24 25 and 26 at the Whiskey Road driving range. Frank and Mary Wiland won the Husband and Wife Tournament with 61 while Jan Clark and John Clark and Marian Acton and Charles Acton tied second at 62 and Alice Burdette with Harry Burdette placed third at 63.

Highland Park Women's Golf Association Whiskey Road Jim McNair Frank Mary Wiland Jan John Clark Marian Charles Acton Alice Harry Burdette

Dixie Youth Baseball Registration Set for Saturday Event

Dixie Youth registration for boys aged 8 to 12 will be held tomorrow and on March 27 at Barry Traughber Field on Old Airport. Registrations run from 9 a.m. to noon and cost $5 per boy. To qualify, participants must be 8 to 12 years old on or before July 31 of this year.

Dixie Barry Traughber Old Airport Road Dixie Youth

Standings and results from the basketball league

The standings show Los Angeles 47 33 588, San Francisco 41 40 506, San Diego 38 42 475, Seattle 37 42 8.468, Portland 38 21. Clinched division title. Thursday results include San Francisco 9 to 85, New York 131 to 123, Phoenix 123 to 122, Seattle 122 to Milwaukee 121. Friday schedules list Baltimore at Boston, Buffalo at Detroit, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Chicago at Atlanta, Phoenix at Los Angeles, Milwaukee at San Diego, Seattle at Portland.

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