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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1972
Page
14
NASCAR modified racing will resume at the Trenton N J Speedway next year for the first time since 1968 with the Race of Champions on Oct 14 1973. The event grows from 250 to 300 miles and offers about 55000 in prizes, up $10000 from this year.
Miss King, an Air Force captain and Michigan native, won the three meter springboard gold at the Munich Olympics and will be honored Oct. 5 in a citywide Pontiac celebration.
Buddy Baker arrives at North Wilkesboro Speedway to defend a pole tradition for the Wilkes 400. His Dodge, once driven by Bobby Isaac, began on pole for Gwyn Staley Memorial 400, and Harry Hyde’s cars have led starting grids in most Wilkesboro races in the past three years.
Lee Trevino sat two strokes back of the young leaders Jack Lewis and Don Iverson as officials tried to complete the storm interrupted first round of the Quad Cities Open at Crow Valley Golf Club. The $100,000 event halted with two dozen pros still on the course after a violent storm and tornado threat.
Bantam teams from Aiken and New Ellenton share the lead after second wins in the Aiken Pee Wee Football League. Midget action sees Jackson undefeated. E Aiken beat N Aiken 6 0. Graniteville edged New Ellenton 26 7. Aiken and Pinecrest tied 6 6. Games continue Saturday and Tuesday at Citizen's Field.
Canada beat Russia 6-5 in Moscow to take a four to three lead with one tie in the eight game series. Phil Esposito scored twice and Paul Henderson netted the winner in a tense game that included ejections and bencheside chaos.
Avery Brundage, 85, former IOC president, says Olympic Games will survive though drastic changes are needed. He returned to his LaSalle Hotel office after Munich tragedy to celebrate with birthday cake as he defends past statements at the memorial service for 11 Israeli team members and criticizes Rhodesia's expulsion amid boycott threats.
Franc White resigns as East Carolina University sports information director effective after the October 14 game with The Citadel. He held the post just over three months citing lack of time due to freelance writing and photography work. He plans a weekly TV show a book and writing for two outdoor magazines.
Mrs. Phillip Cudone defending champion from Myrtle Beach and Mrs. Wayne Rutter of Williamsville tied for first at 158 after the second round of the 11th annual 54 hole U S Senior Women's Golf Championship at Manufacturers Country Club Westmoreland Pa. both shot 76 Thursday after starting tied for seventh at 82. Helen Sigel Wilson the Philadelphia champion is three behind at 161. Mrs. George Trainer of Rochester shot 79 the days second low and moved to fourth.
New York AP preview notes Dallas has won 12 straight including playoffs and faces Green Bay, once a nemesis, with expectations of a continued run. Predictions favor Dallas 24 17, citing improved defense and Packers’ rising form under Scott Hunter if healthy.
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