U S Could Win Two Gold Medals At Munich Tonight
U S athletes eye two golds with Mark Spitz likely in the pool and a strong bronze chance in women's diving as pole vaulter Bob Seagren gains IAAF approval to use his world record pole. Other events include men's 200 meter butterfly and 400 meter freestyle relay, and women's 200 individual medley. The U S soccer team ties Morocco, basketball trounces Czechoslovakia, and rowing crews advance toward finals.
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California
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Air Force
Pontiac
Mich
Ulrika Knape
Agneta Henriksson
U.S
George Moore
IAAF
Morocco
Czechoslovakia
Australia
Harvard
Jacksons Pain Keeps Orioles in Check as A’s Win
Reggie Jackson, despite torn rib cartilage, drives in Oakland’s two runs and returns from the disabled list to beat Baltimore 2-1. The win tightens AL West and East races as Detroit and New York post dramatic wins elsewhere.
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Associated Press
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Texas Rangers
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Earl Weaver
George Scott
Milwaukee
Scott
John Felske
Nicklaus Sets Money Record At Match Play Finish
Jack Nicklaus claimed his sixth win of the season and raised his earnings to 280 482.16 as he won the U S Professional Match Play Championship with a 2 1 final over Frank Beard. The event drew criticism for its limited field and format critics say it cannot be a major without more players.
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N.C
Jack Nicklaus
U.S
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Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Egi
North Carolina
Beard
Lou Graham
Hale Irwin
Larry Zeigler
David Graham
David
Ziegler
Irwin
Lou
Graham
Colo Youth Wins Derby at All-American Soap Box Derby
Robert Lange Jr., 14, of Boulder Colorado won the 35th All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs Akron Ohio earning a 7500 college scholarship. He beat Brice Cross, 12, of Detroit Michigan by a car length with a 27.33 second time on the 953 foot track.
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Ohio
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Boulder
Colo
Derby Downs
Lange
Brice Cross
Detroit
Mich
Montgomery and Sellers spark Cowboys win in pre season thriller
Cowboys beat the Jets 34 27 behind Mike Montgomery three touchdowns and Ron Sellers 128 receiving yards on 3 catches. Montgomery’s late 12 yard score breaks the 27 27 tie as Dallas runs its winning streak in exhibition play ahead of roster cuts.
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Associated Press
Mike Montgomery
Ron Sellers
Dallas Cowboys
New York Jets
Montgomery
Cowboys
Duane Thomas
San Diego
Craig Morton
Sellers
New England
Morton
Bubba Smith Out For 1972 Season With Knee Injury
Baltimore Colts defensive end Bubba Smith is lost for the 1972 season after a knee injury from a freak play in an exhibition game in Tampa Florida. Smith underwent a two hour operation revealing extensive damage to his right knee and will miss the entire year.
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Rick Volk
Pittsburgh
Smith
Major League Saturday Sunday Monday results mixed baseball update
Baseball results show scores from The Majors with wins by Atlanta New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles St Louis Houston Montreal and others across Saturday Sunday and Monday games. Key outcomes include Chicago 10 San Francisco 9 in 10 innings and New York 13 Atlanta 6 on Sunday.
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Durocher Ready to Lead Astros After Hire
Leo Durocher, 66, now manages the Houston Astros and says they can catch the Cincinnati Reds. He debuted with an 8-2 win over Montreal as the club fired Harry Walker the day before. The Astros sit eight games behind the Reds in the NL West after the Reds beat Philadelphia 7-2. Durocher reflected on past pennants and revealed he planned to go to Korea before taking the Astros job.
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Raiders
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Associated Press
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Unser Sets New Qualifying Mark At Ontario Speedway
Bobby Unser, 37, became one of three drivers to break 200 mph on a closed course with a 201.374 mph ten mile average at Ontario California. He clocked laps of 200.547 201.432 201.509 and 201.965 to push ahead of teammate Jerry Grant who took pole with 201.414 mph. Unser will start 25th in the 33 car field for the $600000 California 500.
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Unser
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Ontario, Calif. Motor Speedway
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Grant
Bobby Isaac
Talladega
Ala
Ontario
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McLaren
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Follmer
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