Americans face a day of infamy at the Munich Olympics
AP dispatch reports a disastrous Friday for the United States as Jim Ryan falls in the 880 and Rick Demont is stripped of his 400 meter freestyle medal amid suspicions of misconduct. Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett are barred from future Olympic competition for on-stand conduct. The IOC ruling triggers charges of racism and fears of a boycott while the Soviet Union maintains the gold medal lead.
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Lakewood
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Santa Monica
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Hollywood
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Kentucky
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San Jose
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Detroit
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Ray Seales
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Zenda
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Philadelphia
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New York City
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France
Keino Beats Ryun In Heat As U S Olympic Struggles
Ryun collapsed after tangled legs with Ghana’s Billy Fordjour and finished 3:51.2, tears in eyes, while Keino won the heat in 3:40.0. The U S team faced a string of setbacks including IOC discipline for Matthews and Collett and doubts about relays and medals.
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U S Cagers Face Russia in Munich Gold Medal Duel
In Munich AP dispatch Hubert Mizell notes Russia and the United States meet for the Olympic gold as both teams boast pro level talent. Hank Iba warns rebounding will be tough while praising his men for maturing in Germany. Ergei Belov leads the Russians with sharp scoring and size up front.
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Associated Press
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Oklahoma State University
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Gophers Scrimmage Focuses On Kicking In Spring Prep
The Minnesota Gophers worked on kicking game and signal drills in 70 degree sun as they prepare for their Big Ten opener against Indiana next Saturday. First team offense and defense will scrimmage reserves Saturday afternoon under game conditions with officials and scoreboard in use, and public admission barred.
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Cuba Cagers Win Bronze At Munich Olympics
Cuba defeated Italy 66 65 to claim bronze in Munich as Marino Zanatta sparked a late surge for the Italians before Miguel Calderon Ruperto Herta and Alejandro Urgelles answered with key moves to secure the Cuban victory in a tense final minute.
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Alejandro Urgelles
Boilers Have Tough Workout For Purdue Opener
Purdue Boilermakers held a long contact session under game conditions as coach Bob DeMoss readied the team for Saturdays scrimmage. He said the session would mirror season opener patterns against Bowling Green on September 16 and serve as final heavy work before the Mid American Conference favorite clash.
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Ryuns Munich setback ends storied miling career
AP reports Jim Ryun crashed in a 1500 meter heat in Munich suffering a costly fall from a collision with Billy Fordjour. He finished 30 meters behind, failed to qualify, and his world record era may be over as he walked away from the track in silence with his wife Anne at his side.
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Weaver Fires 67 To Take Lead In Southern Open
Dewitt Weaver shot 67 to grab a three stroke lead at the midway point of the $100000 Southern Open in Columbus Ga Frank Beard, seeking a first tour victory this year, stood two behind at 132 eight under par after a record-tying 65 in round two. Roy Pace was third at 136 with Bob Dickson 138 and Chi Chi Rodriguez 145. Tommy Aaron missed the cut by one.
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Edgewood Country Club weekly husband and wife results
Milford and Mary Norris led front nine with 4 to take low gross honors while Harry and Arlene Forse posted 46 for back nine. Felix and Rita Mudd were second on the front at 47, with Frank and Marge Carr and Dick and Ven Cotton tied at 49. Net honors went to Earl and Phyllis Ball on the front with 26, followed by Paul and Maggie Heckaman 26. Harold and Bert Sloan topped the back nine net with 32, with Jerry and Janet Brandon second at 32 and Don and Mary Alice Barnett third at 34.
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Melville Upsets Evert to Reach U.S. Open Final
Kerry Melville, 24, stunned American teenager Chris Evert 6-4 6-2 at Forest Hills to join defending champion Billie Jean King in the women's final. King defeated Margaret Court 6-4 6-4, setting up a Saturday title match. Men’s semis moved to Saturday with Ashe and Nastase among contenders.
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Miami
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NFL Clubs Play Final Warmups This Weekend
The NFL enters the final pre season weekend with AFC holding a 24-21-2 edge over the NFC. Chiefs beat the Cowboys last week to end Dallas 15-game win streak. AFC teams show strength in the West with four clubs 15-5. Weekend schedule features six Saturday games including Oakland at Irving and Green Bay at Kansas City, and Sunday sees Colts at Denver and Giants at Cleveland among others.
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