Aiken teen pursues top rodeo career as J R Herron
Otto Herron Jr. a 22 year old Aiken resident known as J R aims for a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association permit this summer to compete in the Southwest. He handles bareback bull and saddle bronc riding facing 1000 pound animals eight second rides amid risks, fear and mind control. Herron credits practice of mental focus and body fitness for eight state titles in 1980 and a 16th place finish at Yakima national finals.
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Otto Herron Jr
Aiken
J.R
Dallas
Herron
Northeast
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Southwest
S.C
Yakima
Wash
Willie
Erving Expects Rest as 76ers Face Gritty Celtics
Julius Erving said he expects to rest Sunday after Boston built a 3-2 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference final with a 114-85 win over Philadelphia. Coach Bill Fitch warned Philadelphia will be tight, while Billy Cunningham stressed the series remains open as Philadelphia travels to Boston for the potential seventh game.
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Julius Erving
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Celtics
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Boston
Erving
76Ers
Bill Fitch
Fitch
Billy Cunningham
Cunningham
Sixers
Acorn Stakes set for Belmont with Aiken trained fillies
Four Aiken trained fillies race in the Acorn Stakes at Belmont Park with a $75,000 added purse and a shot at the New York Triple Crown for 3 year olds. Broom Dance Dance Number Christmas Past and Flying Partner lead a nine horse field including Before Dawn Polite Rebuff Vestris Cupecoy s Joy Nancy Huang.
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Ogden Phipps
Cynthia Phipps
Buckland Farm
Champ Before Dawn
Polite Rebuff
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Cupecoy
Joy
Nancy Huang
Broom Dance
James W. Maloney
Aqueduct
Maloney
Deborah
Dance Spell
Saratoga
Angel Penna
Dance Number
Christmas Past
Jack Willis
Phipps
Flying Partner
Dede Biles
Parsons Discusses Departure From USC Women’s Basketball
Former University of South Carolina coach Pam Parsons denies being forced to resign over alleged romantic relations with players. In a radio interview she refused to confirm or deny the homosexuality claims, stating her private life is her own. She says media scrutiny ruined her life and plans a speaking tour to help women in sports.
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Parsons
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Jim Forrest
Bob McAlister
USC
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Herron Jr
Bobby Jones
Larry Bird
Acorn
Willis
Penna
Stevie
Angel Penna Jr
Dance
Charlie Whittingham
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