Archer Ambles Into Lead In San Francisco Open
Archer, hampered by an ailing elbow, shot an eight under 63 to take the first round lead at the $100,000 San Francisco Open. Bob Goalby Dave Hill John Miller and Dale Douglass tied at 67, with Frank Beard Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper at 69 and 70 respectively. Archer, 6-6, matched two course records with a 63 and 30 on the back nine, calling the round a scrambling day as he rode luck and sevens to the top.
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Aiken Junior High Douses Kennedy 28 to 14
Aiken Junior High defeated Kennedy 28 14 as Charlie Smith passed and Dufour Neely and Bell scored for the Eagles. Mike Sineath and Cam Perkins had key plays for Kennedy while Reinhardt suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized in fair condition.
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Rams Homecoming May Bring Bitter Conference Battle
Schofield aims for a pivotal win as undefeated Booker Washington of Columbia travels to face the Rams in a high stakes matchup that could seal the Upper State AAAA title. Washington, led by Leon Bimbow in the air, pursues a repeat of last season’s championship.
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Yarbrough Sets One Mile Closed Track Record At Rockingham
Lee Roy Yarbrough driving a back up 1969 Ford from Columbia South Carolina set a one mile closed track world record of 137.326 mph at North Carolina Motor Speedway. The performance earned him the ninth starting position for the American 500. Yarbrough wrecked his primary car in practice, forcing use of the backup car after a rapid Jacksonville display run. Dave Marcis, from Skyland North Carolina, took the 10th starting spot in a 1968 Dodge Daytona with 135.995 mph average.
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Aiken Junior Varsity Defeats Glenn Hills
The Aiken Junior Varsity beat Glenn Hills 28 to 18 as Martin Coffey threw two 40 yard touchdowns to James Prince and Tom Eaves returned a punt 55 yards. Mac Baldwin added a second half score and Coffey Prince combined for both conversions.
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Pimento Dram Wins Teaneck Deborah at Aqueduct
Christiana Stables Pimento Dram holds on gamely to win the Teaneck Deborah purse at Aqueduct. The year old filly by Cyane Run Bottle, ridden by Mike Venezia, finishes in 1 1 2 5 for six furlongs, by a head over Hobeau Farm’s A Pleasant Sort. Clems Fairy Gold ridden by an unnamed rider takes third.
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Hornets remain undefeated with fifth win of season
The unbeaten Hornets secured their fifth victory of the season while Ken nedy dropped to a second loss in four games.
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