Strong Boxing Team Aims for Six Olympic Golds at Munich Trials
U S Olympic boxing coach Bob Lewis said the Americans should win six gold medals at the Munich Games, surpassing the 1952 record. He cited heavyweight Duane Bobick as a top gold-medal bet, but noted Bobick must beat Nick Wells in Fort Worth to secure a spot. The team trains amid strong competition from Russians and Cubans.
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Taylor Wins Olympic Wrestling Berth in Trials
Giant Chris Taylor, a 400-pound Iowa State heavyweight, defeated Greg Wojciechowski 5-0 to clinch an Olympic berth in the freestyle trials. James Carr, 17, from Erie Pennsylvania, appears winner at 114.5 pounds but final decision rests with doctors and an ad hoc committee after Carr quit a bout with a shoulder injury with John Morley leading.
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Falcons to Start 18 Rookies in Atlanta Opener
In Greenville the Atlanta Falcons will start 18 rookies and second year QB Leo Hart in Saturday night’s exhibition with San Diego. Coach Norm Van Brocklin will rest most veterans after halftime, with Hart to play the entire first game. Joe Profit and Billy Taylor join Hart in the backfield as a rookie-heavy attack.
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Fryman Sold To Detroit Tigers
Lefthander Woodie Fryman, in his fifth Phillies season, is sold to the Detroit Tigers for a price slightly above $25,000. The Phillies announced the sale Wednesday after Fryman appeared in 23 games with a 4-10 record and a 4.35 ERA. He heads to Detroit tonight per a Phillies spokesman.
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Groat Returns as Color Commentator for 76ers Broadcasts
Dick Groat, former Pirates and Phillies star with 14 MLB seasons and a 1952-53 NBA stint averaging 11.9 points for the Fort Wayne Pistons, will provide color commentary for Philadelphia 76ers broadcasts, the team announced on Wednesday.
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Spitz Won't Be Overlooked In Games
Olympic hopeful Mark Spitz aims for Munich after breaking his 200 meter butterfly world record and edging toward more in the trials. Seven men and six women earned spots on the U S team as several events produced new American records and qualifiers.
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Schuylerville Victory For La Prevoyant At Saratoga
La Prevoyant won the Schuylerville at Saratoga by 52 lengths in a $25,000-added race. Sparkalark trailed as the runner up with the Philadelphia area results noting other tracks such as Delaware Park Arlington Monmouth Park and Lansdale Purse outcomes.
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