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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1969
Page
5
Red Smith argues football boycotts by black players reflect wider campus pressure and peer dynamics. He cites Indiana Minnesota Wyoming cases, notes coaches' resistance, and urges dialogue, citing Life magazine's campus piece as guidance for calm negotiations.
Hawaii the South African turf sensation, likely to retire after the 14 mile Washington D C International at Laurel. Trainer MacKenzie Miller noted this may be the horse’s last race as a U S representative, with retirement to Englehard’s stud plans after the event.
Ohio State remains number one with a 62-7 win over Wisconsin while Texas, hit by a virus that sidelined 14 starters, crushes Baylor 56-14 to stay No. 2. Tennessee No. 3 and Arkansas No. 4 follow. Penn State at No. 5 and USC and UCLA at sixth and seventh.
The Highland Park Women’s Golf Association released October champions across flight levels led by Aileen Larson winner in Championship Flight with Lee Harris as runner up. Margaret Cook won First Flight while Alice Bur dette took Second Flight and Verna Sheldon claimed Third Flight with Ruth Stewart as runner up. Fourth Flight went to Sue Stakes with Theresa Huffman as runner up. October weekly events named Donna Petersen dominant on multiple games and Frank Mary Wiland won the husband wife event with 55.
Barnis Ussery led high scratch with 266 and Heart of Aiken Rest. posted a 2329 team series. John Harden posted 202 209 229 to top scratch series. Several bowlers converted fragile splits including 5 7 9 and 3 10 thanks to a busy week of pins and sub performances.
On Veterans Day the sports world honors veterans thriving into 40s and beyond. Gordie Howe and George Blanda, both 41, star for Detroit and Oakland, while Dick Tiger, 40, faces Andy Kendall at Madison Square Garden. Sammy Snead, 58, tops golf with over 100 wins.
St Mary Help of Christians School held its annual football banquet with Aiken Recreation Director Michael Facciolo speaking on How Football Helps the Boy. Coach John Dorr and J Cleve Thom as Jr presented awards to Tim Thomas Graylin Jay Jim Suhrer and certificates to Erwin Carter Mark Ferriter Mike McGee Reggie Simmons and others.
Southern Bell will stage its first annual tournament for commercial engineering and marketing staff at Ponderosa Country Club in Batesburg on Tuesday. More than 100 company employees from across the state are expected, with attendees including Rep Marshall Cain, Mayor William McDaniel Jr., Mayor W C Jones Jr., and Sen. Mike Laughlin.
The 10th Iselin Cup Invitational will be played November 29 and 30 at Palmetto Country Club. About 50 twosomes of local golfers are expected to participate in the six hole medal play tournament. Last year Arthur Hendley and W Jones won with a 14 under par score of 12.
State Bank No 67 133 outlines the 1969 October 21 consolidated condition for Farmers and Merchants Bank of Aiken South Carolina and its domestic subsidiaries. The report lists assets liabilities and equity figures as of close of business that day. It reflects the financial performance and statutory compliance of the bank and its affiliates for that period.
The document lists types of deposits including demand and time savings from individuals, partnerships, and corporations, along with deposits of the United States Government, states, foreign governments, and commercial banks. It also covers certified checks, total deposits, federal funds, borrowings, mortgage indebtedness, and other liabilities, finishing with total liabilities and minority interest.
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