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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1971

Page

6

Upset Butler 8-7 Hornets Begin To Put Pieces Together

Aiken Hornets defeated the Butler Bulldogs 8-7 in Augusta as coach John Socha praised a relentless team effort. David Jett returned a punt after a late drive, setting up a scoring pass from Martin Coffey to reach the winning margin.

Butler Aiken David Jett Jett Armour Hornets Augusta Butler Bulldogs John Socha Martin Coffey

Hornets Rally Past Butler With Two Point Conversion

Socha credits a tremendous team effort as Butler fought to tie but Aiken and Dicks powered a late surge. Dicks scored twice pushing the winning points after a five yard setup. The coach insists the goal was victory not a tie and praises the entire offense and defense for the win.

Butler Aiken Ernest Dicks Hornets

Winning Foremost On Player's Mind in NL Race

Giants break tailspin with a 6 1 victory over Atlanta to hold a three game lead in the West. Dodgers push their win streak to six with a 6 3 win over San Diego as the four NL teams keep tight divisional races alive.

Nelson Briles Ted Simmons San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Giants Atlanta Dodgers San Diego

Racing Roundup From Coast to Coast

Double Delta narrowly defeats Shuvee by a half length in Belmont Park’s Beldame Stakes. Better Bee Hip wins the Mambo Dancer Purse at Delaware by a head over Parasol Pete. Amazing Man wins the World's Playground Stakes by a neck at Atlantic City. Famed Prince edges Careful Man in the Midwest Handicap at Hawthorne by six lengths. Catmousam Road takes Granite State Stakes at Rockingham Park by two lengths over Sea Yarn. Ancient Solk holds off Old Gypsy by a half length in the Hillsborough Handicap at Bay Meadows. Pinjara narrowly tops Maker in the Del Mar Handicap. Coup Landing over Great Mystery by three quarters of a length in 1:09 at the Hannibal Handicap track.

Associated Press New York Shuvee Belmont Park Stanton Del Delaware Parasol Pete Atlantic City Chicago Prince Hawthorne Salem N.H O. B. Green San Mateo Calif Bay Meadows del Mar Maker Great Mystery

Baseball Standings and Results From Sunday

Washington lost to Baltimore 2 to 5 while Cleveland defeated New York 5 to 2. Chicago beat Kansas City 3 to 0 and Detroit topped Boston 3 to 2. Minnesota routed Oakland 7 to 5, Milwaukee edged California 4 to 3 in ten innings.

Washington Baltimore Cleveland New York Chicago Kansas City Detroit Boston Minnesota Oakland Milwaukee California Associated Press W. L. Pet Pittsburgh St. Louis Montreal San Fran Los Angeles Atlanta Cincinnati San Diego G.B. Baltimore Wash Kan. City Calif

Ridge Spring-Monetta Dominates North For 18 0 Win

Ridge Spring-Monetta blanked North 18 to 0 Friday to even their record at 1-1. Calvin Johnson and George Pope starred on defense while Cleo Lott connected for two TD passes to Joel Long and Japloski Johnson. Lott also had a 25 yard interception return for a score.

Ridge Spring Ridge Monetta Calvin Johnson George Pope Cleo Lott Lott Joel Long Japloski Johnson North

Give Away Ball Defeats Saints in Close Friday Game

Wagener Sall ey defeated St Angela 16 to 14 as a botched snap set up a first half TD by Jay James. Ronald Raysor led a Saints rally with a TD and a long run, but a failed extra point left the comeback short. Coach Hank Caver praised the late effort.

Wagener St. Angela Hank Caver Wagener-Salley Wagoner Jay James Saints Ronald Raysor Alfred Grambling Raysor Caver

Ruben Melton Dies In Wreck

Ruben Melton former major league pitcher was killed in a two car collision south of Greer on South Carolina 14 Saturday night. He was among three people who died in the crash. The article notes a football coach’s comments about a game and the team’s effort despite the loss, highlighting resilience and pride.

Greer Ruben Rebe Melton South Carolina

Allendale Fairfax Coach Praises Team After 124 Point Win

Allendale-Fairfax coach Dick Phillips lauded an entire team effort after a 124 point victory over Langley-Bath-Clearwater. He highlighted Bing and Massey as strong prospects and credited their performances for the win.

Allendale Fairfax Clearwater Allendale-Fairfax Dick Phillips Langley - Bath - Clearwater Bing

Local hoops action trims field as teams fade from tourney

Two teams were eliminated Saturday night in the men's slon. Mod Squad 15 5 beat Pyle National 10 9, and Babcock and Wilcos defeated Southeastern Tool 124 to close the night. Tonight Pyle National plays Southeastern Tool at 9 after a 7 30 bout. The tourney ends tomorrow night.

Southeastern Tool Pyle National

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Bulldogs Socha S.C THE Bobby Bonds Bill Sudakis Dakis RSM Charles Armour Ruben Melton Massey Phillips Aiken Bath Graniteville ABC
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