Koch's silver finish rewards Hall's faith
In Innsbruck at the Winter Games, Bill Koch earned an unexpected silver in the 30-kilometer cross country event, the first NCAA-era American to medal in a Nordic race. Coach Marty Hall credited intense training and unique wax methods at Mount Telemark Wisconsin, while Koch thanked key mentor Bob Gray from Putney School and coach John Caldwell. Tim Caldwell, Putney-affiliated Dartmouth student, finished 27th.
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Koch wins Olympic silver in 30K cross country
Bill Koch of Vermont won the Olympic silver medal in the 30 kilometer cross country race in Seefeld Austria. The 20-year-old American, who had set a five year plan to be among the top ten Nordic skiers by 1978, expressed confidence he is ahead of schedule. He beat idol Juha Mieto of Finland and outran top Scandinavian skiers, finishing strong after a breakfast of cornflakes and pancakes.
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MAU Wrestlers Face Tough 18-Team NY Tournament Field
Mt Anthony Patriots enter the Suburban Council Tournament at Shaker High, Latham NY, amid strong 18 school field including Middlebury Essex Junction and Peru Central. Armand Patnaude leads with 16 0 180 pounds top seed Glen Van Orman and John Ulrich seed near top in 148, 21 1 records, new faces Joe Tienken and Ed Crane add to 11 man lineup as they chase top five.
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Palmer shoots record 64 in Desert Classic second round
Arnold Palmer carded an Eldorado course record tying 64 to sit two behind leader Brian Allin at the Bob Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs. Billy Casper surged with a 65 after an earlier eagle and multiple birdies, while Jack Nicklaus and others trailed. Allin, a Vietnam veteran, stood 9 under with 135 after two rounds.
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Sheila Young Grabs First Olympic Gold In Innsbruck 500m
Sheila Young won the women's 500 meter speed skating title in Innsbruck with a 42.76 second run, becoming the United States first gold and a double medalist at the Winter Olympics. Canada’s Cathy Priestner was second and Russia’s Tatiana Averina third. The Soviet Union led the medal tally with seven, while the United States had three.
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Patriots Visit Hartford in SVL Clash
Mt. Anthony travels to Hartford to face the winless Hurricanes as the Patriots seek another SVL win. Alan Daigneault may play one handed with a finger splint after a Tuesday injury while Bill Maguire returns from injury. JV opener at 6 30 signals a season aiming for first victory.
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Burr and Burton Visit Woodstock in Key Marble Valley Showdown
Burr and Burton, 10-1, travels to Woodstock in a pivotal Marble Valley League clash to extend its hold on first place after beating Woodstock earlier. A Woodstock win would pull level with Burr and Burton at 82. Proctor remains the Bulldogs’ only defeat this season as Arlington also heads to Black River Academy for a 98-80 win in the first meeting.
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Red Sox invite Harper to 76 spring training
Tommy Harper may be returning to the Boston Red Sox after being released by Oakland. He was invited to spring training as a potential player and base stealing instructor, with Harper and his family in New England spending their first winter in the six-state region.
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