Nanesmond Pulls Off Pacings Biggest Upset Of The Season
Delaware Ohio AP Nanesmond a Tar Hee colt once lame, defeats Albatross in the Little Brown Jug raceoff and the deciding fourth heat after losing by a nose in division two. Filion and Dancer comment on the race as Nanesmond earns 31,892 for four heats. Albatross adds 21,622 with H T Luca at 16,989.
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Dodgers Face Giant Hurdle in West Race
With a week left in the National League West chase the Dodgers must mount a more-than-giant effort to overtake the front-running San Francisco Giants who hold a three game lead after Thursday’s 2-1 win over the Houston Astros. Dodgers manager Harry Walker expressed doubt about overcoming the Giants' cushion.
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Aiken Pee Wee Schedule Details and Giants Playoff Hopes
Tomorrow the East Aiken midgets meet North Aiken at 9 a m followed by Bantams at 10. Jackson midgets face Millbrook at 11 with Bantams at noon. Pinecrest bantams meet Aiken Elementary at 2 before the midgets game at 1 p m. Monday Graniteville midgets play New Elenton at 7 p m with Bantams at 8. The Giants near the NL title as 4 wins or 4 losses could clinch. Gaylord Perry and Juan Marichal delivered strong outings in recent games. Willie McCovey hit his 18th homer to give SF a 1-0 lead.
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Saints top Independents in five in league opener
In the Aiken Recreation Department men s volleyball league the Saints defeated the Independents three games to two to open the season. The Rangoons started with a three to one win over Fiberglass.
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Touch Football League Opens with Wins in Aiken
The Aiken Recreation Department started its men’s touch football league. USCA defeated the Vets 6 to 0 while Pyle National won on penetration after a 6 to 6 tie with the Valley Rebels. The City of Aiken beat the Argyles 18 to 12.
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Hornets open conference season against Airport Eagles
Aiken's conference slate begins tonight as the Host Airport Hornets face the Airport Eagles in a tough class AAAA race. The Hornets and arch rival North Augusta join Brookland-Cayce Eau Claire and Greenwood among last year's top teams, with Vernon Hester at quarterback and RV Brown at running back as standout playmakers.
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Aiken Hornets Prepare for Battle with Airport Eagles
Coach John Socha discusses Aiken's four strong running backs Jerome Bell David Jett Ernest Dicks and Martin Coffey and how rain helped their scoring. He notes Airport's pass receiver Bob Chatham and a tough defense, urging faster play and better handling of a wet ball ahead of the Riverside showdown.
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Thurmond Jayvees Dominate Graniteville in 34-6 JV Win
Thurmond junior varsity defeated Graniteville 34 to 6 as halfback Danny Riley ran for four touchdowns on 16 4 8 and 12 yard scores. Willie Still added a two yard TD. Thurmond improves to 1-2 and will face Saluda next Thursday at 7 00 PM.
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Jackets Meet Booke r T Washington In Conference Test
North Augusta Yellow Jackets enter their conference game versus Booker T. Washington with a 1-2 record. Coach Jim Buist notes offensive consistency and relies on a veteran defense led by Otto Smith to challenge Tyrone Boykins and Willie Loftin.
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