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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1972
Page
7
Bob Unser drove at 195.940 mph to push toward pole for the 56th Indianapolis 500 while weather hindered time trials. Officials finally filled 12 of 33 spots after rain halted Saturday and Sunday with five drivers still on line including top qualifiers Peter Revson and Mark Donohue.
Furman University inks 6-6 prep star Craig Lynch from Toledo Ohio on a grant in aid. Lynch earned five All America selections and averaged 28.7 points and 19.1 rebounds per game guiding Furman to national prominence potential per coach Joe Williams.
Jane Blalock clinched first prize at the Suzuki Golf event in Pasadena, earning $5,700 after a tight finish. Kathy Whitworth of Richardson, Texas tied with Blalock at seven under par after 54 holes, with Blalock carding a 70 on the final round.
The Spiders, led by a victory streak, win the Southern Conference title and improve to 20 5 as they eye an NCAA district bid. Richmond finishes the regular season with a doubleheader at Old Dominion and a finale at Navy, while remaining three games on the schedule this week.
Allen Powers of Orangeburg edged Jeff Powell of Conway on the second hole of a sudden death playoff to win the first Palmetto Cup golf tournament conducted across three Myrtle Beach courses. Powers and Powell both posted 218 over the 54 hole regulation event.
Jim Ryun, 25, ran 4:14.1 for a near last place in the King Games mile, while Bowling Green’s Dave Wattle won in 3:58.5 behind Howell Michael. Wattle seeks Olympic Trials cents in 800 and 1500 events as Ryun remains a hopeful for Olympic gold.
Maryland captures its 17th consecutive ACC track title led by Kent Merritt and standout relay wins. Virginia's Merritt defends the 100 and anchors a victorious 4x400, while Duke, Wake Forest, and North Carolina post notable marks yet trail the Terrapins.
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