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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1971
Page
6
Canonero II, a Venezuela imported horse, wins both the Derby and Preakness amid skepticism from experts. The colt rose from a rough journey and a late purchase, with observers noting his Kentucky bred ties and a legendary lineage.
Aiken High’s golf team finished third at the state AAAA championship behind A.C. Flora and Spartanburg as Floras David Spurgeon David DuPre Howard Wills and Ronnie Elliott led a rally. Individual champion Gus Sylvan of Keenan won with a 226 total while Chip Prezioso of Spring Valley was runner-up.
Rain delay in Detroit paused Detroit 5 Washington 4. Minnesota 6 Chicago 2. Oakland 4 4. Kansas City 2 10. Milwaukee 6 California 2. Cincinnati 6 Montreal New York 9 Pittsburgh 5. Atlanta 6 Philadelphia 2. St Louis 6 Houston 5. Montreal 9 Cincinnati 3. Pittsburgh 4 New York 2. Philadelphia 4 Atlanta 3. Houston 12 St Louis 4. Los Angeles 9 San Francisco.
A survey shows professional athletes earn large salaries as sports become a big business. Pro basketball leads in individual pay, driven by a talent war between the NBA and ABA. Golf also offers big purses, with top players earning six figures annually and Arnold Palmer surpassing $100,000 even without a 1970 victory.
Barnwell captured the State Class AA golf title with a 632 total as Jackson finished runner up at 662 and Liberty third at 665. Medalist Daniel Brown of Jackson posted 72 while Barnwell's Donald Mattox led his team with 77 amid persistent rain.
Denny McLain and Joe Coleman teamed to beat the Senators 5-4 as Coleman and Mickey Stanley homered twice. McLain later defeated the Tigers in his first start against Detroit, while the Twins, Brewers, A’s, and Cubs also won in a day of baseball.
In Baltimore Camero II outdueled Eastern Fleet by a length to claim the Preakness in record time at Pimlico. Lauded by racing fans, the Kentucky Derby winner capped a fast race with a decisive finish.
North Augusta Yellow Jackets Coach Rod Greenway aims for revenge as his team visits Dorman High in Spartanburg for the first game of the Upper State baseball championships. North Augusta, 19 4, split a playoff series with Wade Hampton last week and will host a decisive return game at Lions Field before possibly heading to USC.
The Redhead Doug Rader sparked Houston with a grand slam and six RBI in a 12-4 win over St. Louis after a tough slump. Houston’s Harry Walker helped him regain form in New York, while other NL and AL games produced varied results across Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Montreal Chicago and Los Angeles.
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