U S Sprinters Disqualified In 100 Meter Olympic Heats
At Munich the U S sprint team faced a scheduling error as Eddie Hart and Ray Robinson missed their 100 meter heats causing disqualification while Bob Taylor advanced. Sprint coach Dan Wright admitted the wrong start time and officials debated who was at fault. Mark Spitz soared with a 54.27 world record in the 100 meter butterfly and pursued a sixth gold.
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United States
Spitz
Johnny Weismuller
Don Schollander
Nedo Nada
U.S
Sherm Chavoor
Hart
Robinson
Lakeland
Fla
Pittsburg
Calif
Robert Taylor
Houston
Dan Wright
Olympic track schedule and butterfly relay standout Spitz
Hans Klein the Olympic Press Chief and Ulrich Pabst released a Sept 20 1971 track schedule to officials after Wright questioned current timing. Spitz won the 100 meter butterfly beating Bruce Robertson and Jerry Heidenreich while praising relay teammate Steve Genter of Lakewood Calif and others.
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Hans Klein
Olympic
Ulrich Pabst
Klein
Wright
U.S
Spitz
Bruce Robertson
Jerry Heidenreich
Dallas
Steve Genter
Lakekwood
Calif
Racing Roundup by The Associated Press
Feature race results from multiple tracks including Rockingham and Belmont Park with winners such as $22.20 Rock- NEW YORK Cold Comfort, and $7.80 Fame and Power. Atco Purse and Del Mar feature wins noted, with a brief Salem NH entry Ta Co Pet.
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Associated Press
Rock- New York
Cold Comfort
Bingham Park
Mainzier
Belmont Park
Atlantic City
Miteas
Giles Leads U.S. Amateur in Charlotte
Vinny Giles, a 29 year old Richmond investor banker, arrived in Charlotte unhappy with his play. He carried a one shot lead into the third round of the U S Amateur Golf Tournament.
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Charlotte
N.C
Vinny Giles
U.S
Richmond
Giles
Soring controversy mars Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration
At Shelbyville Tennessee the annual Walking Horse National Celebration faces sharp debate as federal veterinarian Dr. Ernest Ongert says spring soring remains a problem with horses showing soreness while industry spokesmen counter unfair focus by officials and media. Officials reported 85 000 attendance with 15 148 on hand for the eighth night of judging.
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Shelbyville, Tenn
Ernest Ongert
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Loring
Shelbyville
Ongert
Tennessee
Otto F. Apel Jr
Portsmouth
Ohio
National Tennessee Walking Horse Commission
Apel
USDA
Union City
Tenn
Charming Copy
Odell McConnell
Longview Farms
Ebony
Untouchable
Preach Fleming
Long Leaf Stables
Chatum
Ala
Joe Wright
Nacogdoches
Tex
Henry Moore
Monroe
Bobby Allison Captures Pole For Southern 500
DARLINGTON AP Bobby Allison nailed pole position for the Southern 500 with a qualifying speed of 152.228 mph in a Chevrolet. Fred Lorenzen was second, the Petty-STP Dodges driven by Richard Petty and Buddy Baker lined up behind Lorenzen, as Leonard and Glen Wood focus on repairs after a dropped valve sidelined the No. 21 Mercury driven by David Pearson. The Woods emphasized disciplined, professional racing as they pursue prize money.
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Darlington
Leonard
Glen Wood
David Pearson
Pearson
Woods
Mercury
Bobby Allison
Fred Lorenzen
Allison
Richard Petty
Buddy Baker
Lorenzen
Wood Brothers
Aiken Schools Open 1972 Football Schedule With Six Non-Conference Games
Milton Toby notes six non conference football games mark the start of the 1972 73 season for Aiken County high schools. Aiken High faces Richmond Academy in Augusta while Graniteville travels to LB High. Wagener Salley visits Swansea. St Angela meets St Matthews. North Augusta visits Strom Thurmond and Jackson hosts Ridge Spring Monetta.
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Milton Toby
Aiken County
Aiken High School
Green Hornets
Richmond Academy
Augusta
Socha
Graniteville High
Graniteville
Duke
Kight
Lions
Charlie Reames
Graniteville Rocks
Wagener -Salley War Eagles
Swansea
Carey
St. Angela
St. Matthews
Saints
Caver
Hubert Morris
Strom Thurmond High
North Augusta Yellow Jackets
Morris
Aiken
Jackson
Ridge
Fischer Predicted To Win World Chess Title Match
Reykjavik observers including Sveto Gligoric and Isaac Kashdan expect Bobby Fischer to win game 21 against Boris Spassky. Spassky adjourned after 41st move with Fischer holding rook and two pawns to Spassky bishop and four pawns. Analysts say Fischer’s exposed king and passed pawn give him the edge. many foresee this as the final decisive game.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Svetozar Gligoric
Spassky
U.S
Fischer
Isaac Kashdan
Associated Press
Spassky Fischer 21st Game Diagram Adjourning Position
Diagram shows the position of the 21st game between American Fischer and Russian Spassky after adjournment yesterday AP Wirephoto.
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Fischer
Spassky
Tigers Acquire Frank Howard from Rangers
Detroit on the hunt for power in the September stretch acquires Frank Howard from Texas. The 6 foot 7 veteran, mired in a slump, has 9 homers and 3 RBIs with a .247 average in 94 games for the Rangers and says his hitting has picked up lately.
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Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Frank Howard
Texas Rangers
Howard
Rangers
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