Eulogy To A Steeplechaser The Last Hurdle
Twice Done a six year old bay gelding led the two mile plus Carolina Cup race from the start but fell at the final jump injuring a broken shoulder. Owner George E. Chase and trainer J W H Davis watched as the beloved steeplechaser was euthanized privately after the fall. Explode II won the race as spectators mourned Twice Done’s dramatic loss and its promise.
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Camden
Twice Done
Peter Plain
George E. Chase
Chase
J.W.H. Davis
Gaddo
Explode II
High Patches
Plain
Bruins Stall Into Title With Slowdown Strategy
UCLA used a deliberate stall to beat Villanova 68-62 for its seventh NCAA title in eight years. Coach John Wooden admitted hoping Villanova would abandon its zone, a gamble that slowed the game and secured the championship.
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Houston
UCLA
John Wooden
Villanova
Bruins
Wooden
Jackson Drag Winners at Jackson Drag Strip
Jimmy Martin of Augusta won street eliminator in a 1969 Camaro at the Jackson Drag Strip Sunday. Herbert Null of Columbia took stock eliminator in a 1969 Camaro. Willie Carter of Augusta had the big elapsed time award, driving a 1956 model. Bob Hart of Aiken earned the Little ET award in a 1966 Comet.
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Jackson
Jimmy Martin
Augusta
Columbia
Herbert Null
Willie Carter
Bob Hart
Aiken
How They Finished CAMDEN Carolina Cup winners list
Winners at the Camden races include Tammassee in the Wateree hurdles race with P Myer in 3 50, Winnies Choice in the Camden Plate at 1 31 3, Karamann second in the Baron DeKalb hurdles, Alegar in the Springdale Cup, Explode II in the Carolina Cup, and Lin da Gitana in the Kershaw flat race with times and jockeys.
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Camden
P. Myer
Winnies Choice
J. Mahoney
Baron DeKalb
Karamann
J. Fishback
Alegar
K. Nesky
Explode II
Kershaw
Linda Gitana
White Bass Spawn and Fishing Activity Update at Clark Hill
White bass are on spawning runs at Clark Hill Reservoir and the Saluda River with many caught in Green wood tailrace and Lake Murray backwaters. Largemouth bass provide action at Clark Hill while crappie remain the top bite. live minnows and Thin Fins lures are productive. Hybrid bass to three pounds reported at Fishing Village and Keg Creek areas. Army Engineers draw down Clark Hill to prevent floods, blasting snags with safeguards to minimize fish kills. A boat capsized in rough conditions. one teen survived while another did not.
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Clark Hill Reservoir
Saluda River
Greenwood
Lake Murray
Clark Hill
R. L. Cline
Aiken
Army
Little River
Georgia
S.C
Little River Arms
South Carolina
Northwest
Aiken Edges Buffalo for Hasler Memorial Trophy
The Aiken polo team defeated Buffalo 10-9 at Whitney Field to claim the Hasler Memorial Trophy. Buffalo captain Norty Knox led with five goals in four of six dukkers before leaving for a flight, replaced by Lewis Smith. Alan Corey scored four for Aiken, with Pete Bostwick adding three, and Russell Corey and Terry Young contributing two each.
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Aiken
Buffalo
Whitney Field
Norty Knox
Lewis Smith
Alan Corey
Pete Bostwick
Russell Corey
Terry Young
Smith
Dave Rizzo
Heath Manning
Notty Knox
Bostwick
Knox
Brother
Russell
Manning
Bullets Take 2-1 Semifinals Lead
Earl Monroe recovered from an early knockout to score 23 of his 29 as the Baltimore Bullets beat Philadelphia 111-103 to seize a 2-1 edge in the Eastern Division semifinals. Knicks lead Atlanta 2-1 after 110-95 win. Chicago narrows Lakers 106-98. San Francisco visits Milwaukee in Western semis.
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Associated Press
Earl Monroe
Baltimore Bullets
Monroe
Bullets
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Gene Shue
New York Knicks
Atlanta
Chicago
Los Angeles
Lakers
San Francisco
Milwaukee
New York
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Briggs & Stratton Parts
Columbia Rd
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Wright Pest Control
Park Ave
Aiken’s
Greenville
Y.M.C.A
Manning Owens
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