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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
12
John Winter claimed the three-position small-bore riflery victory in Munich as part of Olympic trials. The AP story notes contrasting fortunes among U.S. sharpshooters with Winter’s success highlighted amid mixed results for the rest of the team.
The Munich stadium hosts the first nine days of track with world record holders Hemery Hart Rosendahl Falck Nihill and Borzov among favorites. Nihill aims to boost Britain and the US by adding in the 20 km walk and Mennea Papageorgopoulos and Akui-Bua challenge in sprints. United States leads medals with 22 after swimmings and shooting events, while Seagren protests the IAAF pole ban and Vasin wins springboard diving.
Cincinnati Bengals coach Paul Brown discusses preseason plans as Ken Anderson gains attention while Virgil Carter and Paul Robinson vie for snaps. Robinson leads Bengal rushers in exhibitions, and Brown recalls his 1941 Ohio Stadium coaching debut with a mix of humor and pride.
The release lists top 1969 American League performers by batting pitching and fielding. D Allen leads AL batting with 318 at bats and 92 RBIs, Murcer 82 runs and 76 RBIs, Rudi 151 hits, Piniella 29 doubles, Nelson 37 steals, and Lolich with 199 strikeouts. Pitching leaders include Kaat 10 2 and Palmer 18 6 with ERAs around 2.0.
Batting leaders include Cowan and B Williams with high averages, Morgan and Bonds top runs, Stargell and Colbert lead RBIs, Williams and Brock collect hits, Rose, Bowa, Brock share triples, Colbert homers, Brock steals. Pitching leaders show Nolan 14-3 with 1.93 ERA and Marshall 14-4 at 1.57. Carlton tops strikeouts at 259.
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