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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1973

Page

6

North Augusta Star Al Lown Shines In Football

North Augusta quarterback Al Lown emerges as a football star while balancing baseball and academics. The 5-9 senior led the Yellow Jackets in a 22-20 loss to Richmond Academy and eyes college scholarship offers from Georgia Clemson Appalachian State and Newberry. He previously helped Aiken Post 26 win a State Championship in baseball and remains committed to both sports.

al Lown Charlie Waters Dallas Cowboys North Augusta Yellow Jackets Richmond Academy Lown Aiken Richmond Jackson Georgia Clemson Appalachian State Newberry Aiken American Legion Post Salisbury N.C American Legion

Heat Wave Breaks as Horses and Grooms Return to Track

In comfortable autumn weather the Belmont scene returns to normal after a scorching run. Trainers wary of 90 degree+ days resume racing action while debates on federal pari mutuel betting loom as Off-Track Betting expands beyond New York tracks and risks harming local venues.

Belmont Seaboard New York

Churchill Downs dependence on local attendance and bets

The piece argues Churchill Downs relies on nearby residents for crowd and mutuel handle and contends off track betting would hurt the Kentucky track. It notes potential shifts if Indiana allowed or banned off track wagering and cites France as a counterexample where Paris tracks attract 90 percent of betting. It urges Sen Cook's simple solution.

Marlow W. Cook Kentucky New York State Churchill Downs Indiana Churchill New York France Parisian Sen. Cook

Billie Jean King Slowed By Illness

Billie Jean King, tied to mixed doubles semifinal with Arthur Ashe, reports undiagnosed health issues possibly tied to low blood sugar. She eats sugar as tests continue and says she feels better. Her next appearance is a televised match against Bobby Riggs in Houston on September 20.

Bobby Riggs Houston Astrodome

Nolan Ryan Tops Wilbur Wood in 3 1 Victory for Angels

Nolan Ryan struck out 12 to lift the California Angels past the Chicago White Sox 3-1 as Woods hopes for 20 wins fade. The win also boosts Ryan toward a major league strikeout mark while Downings three errors fueled three unearned runs.

Fred Rothenberg Associated Press Aesop Nolan Ryan Ryan Wilbur Wood Hare Wood Minnesota Texas Cleveland New York Baltimore Boston Detroit Milwaukee Oakland Kansas City Sandy Koufax Rube Waddell Brian Downing Walter Johnson Washington Senators Orioles Red Sox Sox Eddie Kasko

Phillies Push to Contend in NL East After Huge Mets Win

The Philadelphia Phillies, 64 victors over the New York Mets, vow to chase first place in the NL East. Greg Luzinski belted two homers as the team eyes crucial upcoming series with St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and the Mets, aiming to climb from last to contend.

Montreal Expos St. Louis Cubs Pirates Cardinals Montreal Chicago New York Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves San Francisco Giants Houston Astros San Diego Padres Phillies Pittsburgh Expos Steve Renko Mike Marshall Burt Hooton Randy Hundley Ken Rappoport Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Philadelphia Greg Luzinski Mets

North Carolina Prepares for William and Mary Opener

No. 19 North Carolina focuses on defense for the home opener against William and Mary in Kenan Stadium. QB Nick Vidnovic and LB Terry Taylor named co captains as about 35,000 fans expected.

Associated Press North Carolina William and Mary Nick Vidnovic Terry Taylor Kenan Stadium Virginia Joe Mark Cavaliers Carolin State Raleigh N.C N.C. State Wolfpack East Carolina

St Angela Booster Club Sells Season Tickets

The St Angela Academy booster club announces season tickets on sale at Aiken Drug and Woodruff Drug. Tickets grant admission to all home football and basketball games.

St. Angela Academy Aiken Drug Woodruff Drug

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