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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1973
Page
12
More than 60 players competed in nine divisions at the Aiken Closed at Virginia Acres. Results included multiple decisive wins and schedules set for today with finals planned for the weekend barring bad weather.
In Ypsilanti Michigan Carolyn King 12 lost a bid to join the Little League roster after a private meeting where 23 of 40 league members voted to drop her. Officials say the league could face charter and funding loss if the issue escalates, but legal action is planned to pursue reinstatement.
Virginia Rich and Susie Kincade symbolize early gender integration in college sports. Rich, then a Taft High School dean, dove for Weber College's men's team in 1943, earning wins while facing mixed attitudes as teammates voted on her inclusion.
The New Orleans Saints announced the signing of free agent Steve Ferrughelli a linebacker fullback and the release of defensive back Jerry Davis Ferrughelli played full back at Rutgers and had a 1971 Redskins tryout He was on waivers after minor league football last season Davis from Morris Brown joined as a free agent at the Saints rookie camp last February
The LPGA stars will visit Old Westbury Golf and Country Club on Monday June 25 for the annual proette member invitational hosted by Ben Roman. About 20 leading money winners will participate between the Heritage event in Southbury Conn and the next June tour stop in Atlanta.
The Davis Cup tie between the United States and Mexico will have its draw Thursday afternoon in Mexico City. Games run Friday through Sunday. Tom Gorman is certain for one singles spot. Dennis Ralston will choose between Dick Stockton and Harold Solomon for the other singles.
California Assembly praised UCLA coach John Wooden for nine national championships in the last decade. Wooden, who has led the Bruins for 25 years, was saluted in a ceremony by lawmakers led by Assemblyman Paul Priolo.
The Carolina Cougars plan a news conference this afternoon to deny rumors of relocating from North Carolina. Owner Todd Munchuck cited attendance concerns despite a 68 percent rise in income and averages above 10 000 in the seven game Eastern Division finals won by Kentucky 4 games to 3.
The 8th National AAU championships began at Hynes Memorial Auditorium with 65 trial bouts across two rings. About 240 fighters from 40 clubs trained for titles and a U S team berth for September in New York. Arturo Frias of Los Angeles scored the only knockout, while referees stopped several matches early due to dangerous blows under a new RSCH rule.
The Associated Press reports multiple horse races with wire to wire or close finishes. Glimmer won the Busy Jill Purse at Aqueduct over Telly. Bonnie Ace led Profes sor Joe by two lengths at Garden State Park. Martin Ily L captured the Rookin Purse at Arlington Park. Tatula Rose outpaced Burnt Bridge at Pimlico. No Night dominated the Greystone Purse at Lincoln Downs by 12 lengths.
Phoenix Suns complete a multiyear contract with Gary Melchionni Duke University guard and ACC leader in assists 84 after a 15.8 point per game season. The 6 foot 3 senior from Woodbury New Jersey is brother to Bill Melchionni of the New York Nets.
The Aiken Rotary Club hosts its first Gold Tournament at Highland Park Country Club. Rain or shine, over 30 Rotarians tee off about 12 30 p m with Gus Lehman donating a silver plate for the day end prize. Prizes for handicap play and other categories will be awarded after a gathering of Rotarians and their wives at the club.
The Aiken Green Hornets beat Union 4 to 3 in the opening game of the Lower State Class AAAA playoffs at Citizens Field. Chip Livingston hit a three run homer and scored the winning run in the seventh. Jeff Roberts earned the win.
Louisville AP report notes Rick Mount of the Kentucky Colonels sustained a black eye and a stitched brow after a fight with Donnie Freeman in game four as Indiana and Kentucky prepare for the deciding fifth game. Both teams have averaged under 100 points amid a tense rivalry.
The Highland Park Women's Golf Association will hold its annual awards luncheon on May 22 with a social hour at noon and lunch at 12 30 p m. Sign up in the locker room before May 15.
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