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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1972
Page
5
US heavyweight hope Duane Bobick was defeated by Teofilo Stevenson in the Olympic boxing event as chaos erupted at the Munich Games. Israeli team hostages and a temporary suspension of the Games followed a terrorist attack. IOC president Avery Brundage ordered a pause while authorities handled the crisis.
In Munich Duane Bobick, touted as the latest White Hope by Muhammad Ali, was stopped in the third round by Teofila Stevenson of Cuba. The defeat makes Bobick the first US heavyweight eliminated in Olympic competition since 1950, as tensions grow after the Israeli team quarters attack and the games pause.
The article previews the 1972 college football season with Dunkel Index projections, lists top contenders like Colorado, Mississippi, Arkansas, Nebraska, and California, and provides ratings for national and small college programs, noting schedule difficulty and expected performance. It cites Wolfe Daine and Dan- index methodology, and includes several team names and rankings from the upcoming season.
Olympic star Mark Spitz flew home to California amid terrorist attacks at the Munich games. The 22 year old Indiana graduate, holder of seven gold medals, spoke of shock and sadness and said he would turn professional after completing his remaining events. He left under guard with his medals secured, escorted by German army bodyguards, and officials noted his high profile made protection necessary.
Mark Spitz faced a tepid press conference at the Olympic Press Center in Munich. He declined to address questions at the microphone citing the Israeli incident, preferring to relax and watch the Games. Translators and coach Sherman Chowvor aided brief responses as reporters scrambled for access and photos.
A veteran Richmond tennis team defeated the Anderson Indians at May's Park yesterday. Steve Macholtz won the Tribe's lone singles set score of 6-2 6-0 over Todd Uhbe. Davy forced a three setter against Jeff Jenness 4-6 2-5 4-? The Red Devils swept doubles with Unte and Rogers defeating Macholtz and Breeden 5-7 4-? and Ngnhsworth and Stock beating Newberry and Bob Macholtz. Indians hit road to Muncie to face Burris.
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