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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1974
Page
11
Debby Rosteck of Spencer Ohio asks how to catch a horse in a pasture. The writer recalls the frustration of a horse that dodges hand reaches and remains out of reach, including a pony that avoids forward progress on the trail.
A reader advises that a horse hard to catch is often the owner's fault or a prior owner's. Trainer Joe Clancy suggests horses learn to avoid catching by being ridden each time. Tips include feeding and patting the horse when caught, avoiding loud gear, not chasing, and using a second horse to draw the loose horse over.
A rider seeks help for a horse that raises its head high on a loose rein. Advice includes shortening rein contact, using a hackamore, and a standing martingale to stop head tossing. Training to improve poll flexion and bite contact is recommended. riding on a consistently loose rein is discouraged.
The Aiken Swim Association schedules workouts at Eus tis Park Pool from 5 to 6 30 p m this week with regular sessions starting June 3. A parents meeting is set for Friday at 5 p m at Teen Town, followed by swimmer time trials at 5 45 p m. The team is coached by Diane Tilly and Randy Mc Clendon.
AP reports drivers praise Tom Binford for replacing Harlan Fengler as chief steward at the Indianapolis 500. Salt Walther and others cite private meetings and safety measures improving starts. Johnny Rutherford, though initially in dispute over pole eligibility, commends Binford after starting 25th.
Standings show New York 6 7, Baltimore 5 5, Detroit 2, Cleveland 1, Boston 4, Milwaukee, Minnesota 6, Texas, Kansas City 4, Chicago 6, Oakland 6, California 5. Monday results list Pittsburgh 6 8, San Diego 0 7, St. Louis 7, Los Angeles 2, Chicago 12, San Francisco 4, Atlanta 9, Philadelphia Cincinnati 4, New York 2. Houston at Montreal rain delayed. Tuesday features Philadelphia at Atlanta, New York at Cincinnati, Houston at Montreal, Los Angeles at St. Louis, with several remainders. Wednesday schedules include San Francisco at Chicago and New York at Cincinnati among others with multiple matchups and postponed games.
Rusty Hill and Richard Hill won medals at Green River events in North Carolina near Spartanburg. Rusty, 12, earned a silver in junior slalom and placed fourth in the down river race, while Richard, 10, took bronze in junior slalom and down river. The six mile event drew over 300 participants, sponsored by the Carolina Canoe Club. The Savannah River Paddlers club was formed here by their father James R. Hill, and the Aiken club finished fifth overall.
Bowling results reveal Streaking Strikers top four teams with a 4 0 record and high team games. Gold Diggers and The Go Getters show strong series while individual honors go to Ruth deMedicis and Phyllis Taylor in scratch and handicap events.
The Over the Hill Gang finishes 4-0 in the HeS Her Summer League with high team series 1935 and high team game 653. The Bolms post 1749 high series and 653 team game, while Pin Rattlers claim 646 in high team game and 823 to 782 in high hdcp game. Individual leaders include Jake Blackmon 600 series and Tate DeMedicis 571.
San Diego crowds surge as the Padres approach 424657 in home attendance before a road trip to Pittsburgh. The team averaged 16333 fans, besting last season’s pace while reaching a 44405 attendance on Saturday night at San Diego Stadium marking a season highlight.
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