Diane Crump Sets Historic Derby Ride in Open Field
A field of 18 three year olds for the 96th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs includes Diane Crump as the first woman jockey to ride in America's premier race. Fathom carries Brown ownership with Crump aboard, while Silent Screen and Admiral's Shield head the early entries. The purse tops a Derby record, with 171 300 in gross and 128 800 to the winner, as CBS anchors TV and radio coverage. Weather promises mild conditions and a 100 000 expected crowd totals.
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AHS Golfers Take Lead In Regional Tournament
Vernon Hyman and Mike Schroder led Aiken High with five under par 67s to pace the Region 1 AAAA high school event at Sedgewood. The duo, along with Hank and Jim Cormany, posted 286 to lead Greenwood by stroke as Hawthorne of Greenwood chased one back. Aiken set a new Sedgewood team record and seeks state berth at Furman May 15-16.
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Furman University
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Flora
Highland Park Country Club
Derby Weather Skies Clear For 1970 Kentucky Derby
Louisville forecast suggests sun for Derby day despite a Weather Bureau hint of possible showers. The tease notes optimism for attendees and the high stakes of a sunny race day atmosphere.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Ryan Shuts Down Giants as Braves, Mets Dominate NL
Nolan Ryan dominated MLB batters in April with a 1-0 loss to the Dodgers and 0.69 ERA over 26 innings. He struck out eight and walked eight in a 4-1 win over the Giants, lifting his record to 14-14 over two-plus seasons as Atlanta beat Chicago 9-2 and Los Angeles edged Montreal 2-1.
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Batter's Box Left on base Elliott's 6 Piggly Wiggly 2B Gunter
The box score notes Elliott at six on base and Gunter with a two bagger for Piggly Wiggly. Knight 3B scored for Sarka with a pair of runs. Pel larin earned the win and Rains took the loss.
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Sarta
Prinef
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Vollmer
Sarka
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Peti Mien
Dey
Minnick
Peace
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H'vey
Roe
Anman
Derby field trimmed to 17 as Pro tanto withdraws
Kentucky Derby prospects narrowed to 17 after Charles Engelhard's Pro tanto pulled up with a filled left front ankle. Trainer Mack Miller said X rays were taken and veterinarians had yet to report. Pro tanto had drawn post position eight and was listed at 20-1. Diane Crump to ride in a wide open Run for the Roses.
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Derby Facts And Figures Louisville Kentucky Derby Details
Louisville hosts the 96th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with a 1 1/4 mile run. Purse totals 171000 if all 18 starters run, winner prize 128000, second 25000, third 12500. Terrago favorite at 7-2. Crowd estimated near 100000. weather mild with possible thunderstorms. track expected fast. post time 5 40 p m Eastern Daylight Time. CBS TV coverage 5 6 p m. radio 5 30 6 p m.
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Granatelli Joins Grand Prix Circuit With March-STP Cars
Granatelli enters the Grand Prix circuit backing the March works team and Andretti driving a new March Formula 1 car. Max Mosley leads sponsorship efforts for a European and North American campaign while Robin Herd and Alan Rees direct design and racing operations. The group plans five F1 cars for Granatelli and the Tyrrell team, plus Can-Am projects, aiming to shake up the GP world.
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Andretti
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McLaren
Alan Rees
Graham Coaker
Coaker
Ken Tyrrell
Jackie Stewart
Schofield Track Team Hopes On Running Strength
Schofield High prepares for the 4 A state meet in Orangeburg at South Carolina State College after finishing second in the Upper State regional in Columbia. Coach William Clyburn notes Booker T. Washington has depth in field events. Schofield bets on Etheredge in the low hurdles and Isaac in the mile.
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Aiken Pony League Opens 1970 Season Monday Night
The Aiken Pony League kicks off the 1970 season Monday at Stewart Field with a 6:45 start for ceremonies and player introductions. Six teams, plus the 1969 Pony League All Stars, who earned a World Series berth last summer, will be highlighted. Opening game at 7:30 features Coca Cola versus Satcher Motor Company.
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Aiken
Washington
Coca Cola
Satcher Motor Company
USCA Golfers Ride 10th Win In 12 Game Season
NEW ELLENTON The USCA golf team improved to 10 1 in a 12 game season with a 1246 match play victory over the Coast al Regional Campus squad at the New Ellenton Country Club. Coastal was led by Cary Watson with 77 as Aiken’s Robert Cunningham posted 71 and Gary Dixon 75.
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Robert Cunningham
Aiken
Gary Dixon
Leo Badonsky
Scott Riles
Cary Watson
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