BMW increases production again; seeks 600 more workers, 'Around the region,' p. 10
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 176
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Friday, October 8, 2010
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The New York Times headline (top) from Sunday, June 10, 1973, the day after Secretariat won the Triple Crown and a portion of the "Sports Illustrated' cover photo of Secretariat (right). These items are part of a collection of memorabilia put together by Rody Dayvault of Tryon for his fatherin-law, the late Dr. Lee Sanders, both of whom were at Belmont Park that day.
New 'Secretariat' movie sparks memories for Tryon resident Secretariat, the horse that won the American Triple Crown by winning at Belmont Park on June 9, 1973, is once again in the headlines with today’s release of the movie that bears his name. For Rody Dayvault of Tryon, that race day was special – he was there. Dayvault attended with his father-in-law, the late Dr. Lee Sanders of Raleigh. To commemorate the event, he put together a framed collection of memorabilia from the event and gave it to Sanders. The collection includes an uncashed winning $2 ticket, the New York Times headline and article for Sunday, June 10, the “Sports Illustrated” cover photo of Secretariat, a token to Belmont Park, the eighth race listing and a photo of Dr. (Continued on page 3)
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Friends of the Polk County Library, Book Sale, Friday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, (Continued on page 2)
LHS homecoming tonight by John Clayton
Homecoming festivities for Landrum High School will be held tonight. Events will include a parade in downtown Landrum this afternoon, which will feature the 11 students vying for the title of homecoming queen. The homecoming parade through downtown will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the train depot. LHS (4-2) will host St. Joseph’s (1-5)
in the Cardinals’ homecoming football contest beginning at 7:30 p.m. The homecoming queen and court will be named during halftime. The student body will also hold a pep rally at 2:30 p.m., During that rally, statechampionship rings will be presented to this past spring’s track team. Contestants for this year’s LHS
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