First Derby Trip Captured in Unforgettable Experience
A writer recalls his first Kentucky Derby visit filled with spectacle at Churchill Downs. He meets locals from Lexington and Miami, views Buckland Farm and Pleasant Colony, endures rain and crowds, and bets on Swale while describing the festive, chaotic atmosphere surrounding the Run For The Roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swale
Lexington
Louisville
Mrs. Rundell
Kentucky
Tom
Buckland Farm
Pleasant Colony
Churchill Downs
South Carolina
Howard Cosell
Howard
Stephens Retires Devil's Bag After Knee Chip Found
Louisville veterinarians detected a radial knee fracture in Devil's Bag, ending plans for a Derby bid. The colt will retire to Claiborne Farm with Swale aimed at the Preakness, while trainer Woody Stephens, ill with pneumonia, recalls the Flamingo and Derby Trial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Woody Stephens
Secretariat
Stephens
Louisville
Devil’s Bag
Swale
Claiborne Farm
Devil’s Bay
Devil
Paris
Lord Avie
Roving Boy
Claiborne
Seth Hancock
Halo
Seattle
Harthill
Maryland
Aiken Standard May 8, 1984 Page 1B Highlight
A daily page 1B issue from the Aiken Standard dated Tuesday May 8 1984 features regional news briefs and notices with local details and brief summaries of events.
Aiken Athletes Ready For Playoffs
South Aiken track aims for state finals with MacMurdo Wyant Thompson and Roundtree after school records. Aiken High dominates golf and tennis with riders into state tournaments. Silver Bluff, Wagener-Salley, Midland Valley and Ridge Spring Monetta also push to state meet with multiple finalists and district titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
South Aiken
Shannon Wyant
Chris MacMurdo
Adrian Thompson
Raymond Roundtree
South Airien
Columbia
MacMurdo
Charleston
Wyant
Thompson
Aiken High
Houndslake
Hornet
Lowrie Wilson
Robbie Hrubala
Hornets
Aiken
Mark Gregory
Martin Halter
Gregory
Chris Lustig
Clinton
Halter
Swansea
Jeff Jones
Silver Bluff
Jones
Ridge
Carlen Sues USC for Lost Wages in Out-of-Court Talks
Former USC athletic director and coach Jim Carlen seeks damages from the University of South Carolina over wages and fringe benefits after his 1981 firing. Negotiations reportedly underway may avoid a trial, with hearings set for July in Perry's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Jim Carlen
University of South Carolina
Carlen
U.S
Matthew Perry
Perry
University
Thomas McCutchen
Cookeville, Tenn
Coca
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Sheryl
McAlister
Derby
Augusta National Golf Course
Hancock
James P. Mills
Dr. Carter
Rexson
Hialeah
Alex Harthill
Marshall Kithcart
Wagener-Salley
War Eagles
Wagener-Salley High
St. George
Steve Dufour
Richard Jonson
Midland Valley
Mustangs
Mark Strom
Lamar Wood
Robbie Hrubala Aiken High
Richard Johnson Wagener
USC
Polo
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