350 Years Of Colorful Steeplechase History Roadmap
The article traces steeplechase roots back to 1621 in England with hunter races using church steeples as finish lines. It notes early impromptu races, the 1752 4.2 mile match at stake with wagers, the 1792 birth of professional steeplechasing, and later reforms by George Tower in 1811 introducing man-made barriers. It mentions a Bedford event drawing 40,000 spectators on a three mile course.
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James I
England
Edmund Blake
Michael O'Callaghan
George Tower
Bedford
English Steeplechase History and Early Races
The article recounts the rise of English steeplechasing from early opposition by clergy to iconic events like the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1835 and the first Grand National in 1839. It notes attempts in the U S and Canada, post Civil War growth in the United States, and a 1865 Patterson New Jersey purse over 27 timber barriers.
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Cheltenham
F. Close
England
Ireland
United States
Paterson
N.J
New York
Weaver Has Nice Problem With Bobby Grich
Orioles manager Earl Weaver faces a choice in the infield as rookie Bobby Grich shines. Grich blasted five hits in an exhibtion as Baltimore beat St Louis 11-0 and added to a day of spring results from across the majors.
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Baltimore Oriole
Earl Weaver
Bobby Grich
Grich
Baltimore
Rochester
Dave Johnson
Mark Belanger
Brooks Robinson
Johnson
Belanger
Robinson
New York Yankees
Boston
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
New York Mets
Philadelphia
Houston
Montreal
Minnesota
Detroit
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Texas
Atlanta
Milwaukee
California
San Diego
Oakland
Denny McLain
Yankees
Ron Blomberg
Bobby Murcer
Rusty Torres
Red Sox
Cubs
Billy Williams
Niagara Wins NIT Thriller Over St. John's 69-67
Niagara edges St. John's 69-67 in the NIT semifinals on Williams late free throws after a disputed foul call. Al Williams and Marshall Wingate led Niagara with 15 and 23 points respectively, while Tom McMillen scored 25 for Maryland in a 91-77 win over Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Bob Nylin
Maryland
Jim O’brien
Niagara
St. John’s
al Williams
The
Redmen
Cluess
Williams
Terrapins
Madison Square Garden
Marshall Wingate
Tom McMillen
Dolphins
Terps
Len Elmore
McMillen
Lefty Driesell
Tom Wasdin
NFL Owners Cut Hash Marks Narrower By Seven Yards
Honolulu AP reports NFL owners adopted four rule changes including moving hash marks seven yards toward the center, reducing field feel. Coaches Tom Landry and Don Shula say the adjustment will help offense against strong defenses and address a recent scoring decline. Landry called it a step in the right direction.
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Honolulu
Tom Landry
Don Shula
Dallas
Landry
Miami
Shula
Walton and Petty Lead Semifinal Upsets in NCAA Final Four
UCLA star Bill Walton dominated Louisville 96 77 with 33 points 21 rebounds and six blocks as the Bruins reach the final. Florida State guard Otto Petty helped the Seminoles edge North Carolina 79 75 to advance. Coach Hugh Durham predicts another fast paced shootout for the title game.
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LOS Angeles
Bill Walton
Otto Petty
UCLA
Florida State Guard
Walton
Ucla Bruins
Louisville
Petty
Seminoles
Bruins
Cardinals
Florida State
North Carolina
Hugh Durham
Bruins face tough defense in NCAA finals showdown
The NCAA finals air tomorrow at 3 p.m. on CATV channel 10 Columbia and channel 12 Augusta. Duke coach Durham notes UCLA's run and gun style, while Petty's dribbling and mid floor work helped Florida State. Wooden says Petty could trouble UCLA’s press as AP reports on the matchup and strategy.
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CATV
Columbia
Augusta
UCLA
John Wooden
Petty
Florida State
Wooden
Round Robin Polo Sunday Featuring Aiken Columbia Augusta
Aiken faces Columbia and Augusta in a round robin polo game at Whitney Field. Start time moved from 3:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. for weather reasons. Aiken lineup includes Dusty Dial Walter Durrett G H Pete Bostwick and Don Boyd.
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Aiken
Columbia
Augusta
Whitney Field
John Bancroft
Dusty Dial
Walter Durrett
G.H
Pete’’ Bostwick
Don Boyd
Charles Fleischmann
Heath Manning
North
Nicklaus Quits Smoking Ahead of Masters Run
Jack Nicklaus, leading money winner and two-time winner this season, announced he has quit smoking as part of Masters preparation. After a six-under-par 66 in New Orleans Greater Open, he joined a five-way tie for first with Billy Casper Mason Rudolph Bunky Henry and Bob Payne as 24 players sat within three strokes of the lead.
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New Orleans
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Billy Cas
Per
Mason Rudolph
Bunky Henry
Bob Payne
Trail Ride Planned by New Ellenton Club for March 31
NEW ELLENTON The New Ellenton Riding Club met March 13 with newly elected president BJ Sprouse presiding. Final plans were made for the annual trail ride and camp out set for March 31 with expected statewide participation.
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New Ellenton
BJ. Sprouse
Florida State Upsets North Carolina in NCAA Semifinal
Florida State's 5 foot 7 guard Otto Petty sparks the upset, scoring 10 points and breaking UNC's full court press as coach Dean Smith laments the Tar Heels' breakdown. Hugh Durham's Seminoles build a 23 point lead before UNC rallies to within five.
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LOS Angeles
Florida State
North Carolina
Otto Petty
Dean Smith
Petty
Tar Heels
Hugh Durham
Dean
Durham
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Stacls
Jem Mason
Lottery
Union Course
Long Island
Hoboken
Vidalia
Weaver
Associated Press
Greg Cluess
Joe DeBonis
St. John’s, N.Y
NFL
Jackson
Lee Edwards
Edwards
Washington, D.C
L.A
Steed
Financial House
Masters Interstate Securities Company
Richland Avenue
Keys
John C. Matthews, M.D
Masonic Shopping Center
Graniteville, S.C
J. W. Dant
Kentucky Bonded Bourbon
Kentucky
Iw. Dant Distelers CO
Kentuck
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