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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1972

Page

3

Upset Prone Cavaliers Face West Virginia Test

Virginia meets West Virginia in Charlottesville as the Cavaliers, coming off two straight upsets, seek to prove they are real contenders for the ACC title. Virginia quarterback Harrison Davis must avoid inconsistency after a shoulder injury as the Cavaliers aim to repeat past upsets against a tough Mountaineers defense and offense.

Virginia West Virginia Associated Press Cavaliers ACC Charlottesville Mountaineers Don Lawrence Villanova Richmond South Carolina Virginia Tech Harrison Davis Davis Lawrence

Racing Roundup Highlights Fast races Across Several Tracks

The Roundup reports several notable racing outcomes. Mr. Knightley won by a half length at Atlantic City in the Tuckaho e Purse. All Flags Flying led from start to finish in Salem Rockingham Park’s Millville Lake Purse. Delicate John overtook Saltwell at Sportsman Park. Albatross set a world pacing record at Delaware County Fairgrounds. Indian Good edged Suttor at Belmont Park. Pearls of Wisdom narrowly defeated Veneke at Bay Meadows.

Associated Press Atlantic City N.J Knightley Salem N.H Millville Lake Rockingham Park Chicago Delicate John Saltwell Sportsman’s Park Delaware Ohio Ross Delaware County Fairgrounds New York Suttor Belmont Park

Rowe Earns NFL Defensive Player Of Week

St Louis Cardinals tackle Bob Rowe was named NFL Defensive Player of the Week after a 10 3 victory over the Baltimore Colts in the opener. He deflected a field goal and blocked two others while adding four unassisted tackles including one on Johnny Unitas. Rowe credited improved coach Hollway’s zone defense and sparked a resurgence after a tough previous season.

ST. Louis Bob Rowe Rowe St. Louis Cardinals Baltimore Colts Baltimore Western Michigan Colts Johnny Unitas Bob Hollway

Kennedy Junior High Faces New Ellenton in Nip and Tuck

Kennedy Junior High football meets New Ellenton Junior High tonight at 7 in Heygood Stadium. Admission is 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for children. Both teams posted 5 1 2 records last year with both ties coming against each other.

Kennedy Ellenton Junior High Heygood Stadium

Jackson Dixie Youth to Sponsor Saturday Horse Show

The Jackson Dixie Youth Sports unit sponsors a horse show on Saturday September 23 at 1 PM at the Little League Baseball field. Twenty seven classes offer prize money and ribbons. entry is 3 dollars per class. Admission is 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children.

Jackson Jackson Dixie Youth Sports of

Boston Regains First Place After Rain Delays Contests

Boston moves back to the AL East lead as rain at Fenway Park postpones the Red Sox game with Baltimore. Detroit drops a doubleheader to Cleveland while New York improves slightly, with several other AL and NL results noted. The piece highlights the chaotic pennant race and mentions the Yankees’ cautious stance on the scoreboard.

Associated Press Boston Fenway Park Baltimore Red Sox Detroit New York Cleveland Hind Milwaukee Tigers Yankees Minnesota Texas Kansas City California Chicago Oakland Pittsburgh Cincinnati San Francisco Montreal Houston Atlanta St. Louis Philadelphia San Diego Los Angeles Yankee

Brewers Rally Over Yankees Amid Pennant Pressure

Bill Parsons allowed six hits as Milwaukee beat New York with homers by George Scott and Johnny Briggs. Ralph Houk’s Yankees suffered a double defeat at Cleveland while Detroit toppled by Steve Dunning’s nine-hit outing.

Ager Ralph Houk Brewers New York Detroit Cleveland Houk Bill Parsons George Scott Johnny Briggs

UCLA USC And Nebraska Picked As Grid Winners

New York AP reports UCLA USC and Nebraska chosen as expected winners in opening weekend college football. UCLA seeks turnover driven win against Michigan after an earlier upset of Nebraska. Northwestern targets revenge on Notre Dame as Miami faces Texas.

UCLA USC Nebraska New York Bruins Michigan Los Angeles Pepper Rodgers Bo Schembechler

Bradshaw Earns AP NFL Offensive Player of the Week

New York AP reports Terry Bradshaw, rookie year setback to Raiders, then a 34 28 win over Oakland. He threw three interceptions but scored two rushing touchdowns and a passing TD, totaling 49 rushing yards and 124 passing yards to secure the AP Offensive Player of the Week honor.

New York Terry Bradshaw Oakland Raiders Bradshaw Pittsburgh Steelers Raiders Steelers Associated Press Terry Hanratty

Aiken Pee Wee Teams Open Season With Wins

The Aiken Midgets beat Graniteville 19 14 and Aiken Bantams defeated Graniteville 13 0 on opening day. East Aiken Midgets lost 6 0 to Jackson Midgets while East Aiken Bantams won 6 0.Score updates include two 6 6 and 13 13 ties between Midgets and Bantams.

Aiken Pee Wee Aiken Graniteville Aiken Bantams Jackson East Aiken North Aiken Millbrook Bantam Pinecrest New Ellenton Pee Wee

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