Nadig Wins Giant Slalom in Olympic Upset at Sapporo
Swiss teen Marie-Therese Nadig, 17, clinched her second gold at the 11th Winter Olympics by winning the giant slalom, giving Switzerland three Alpine titles so far. Americans stumble in pairs, as Rodnina Ulanov defend titles and Medals hinge on Friday slalom.
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Exciting prospect for Miss Lynn in Olympic figure event
Janet Lynn of Rockford Illinois, third behind Beatrix Schuba and Karen Magnussen, delivered a dazzling free skate in Sapporo. She hints at possible future professional contracts while planning to compete at the world championships in Calgary next month against her two rivals and Julie Lynn Holmes.
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Russian skaters win Olympic pairs figure skating gold
In Sapporo, Soviet world champions Irina Rodnina and Alexei Ulanov captured the pairs figure skating gold at the Winter Olympics. Russian team Ludmila Smirnova and Andrei Saurakin took silver, East Germany's Manuela Gross and Uwe Kagelmann earned bronze, while American duo Jojo Starbuck and Kenneth Shelley finished fourth.
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Vermonters At Sapporo Lead Winter Olympic Action
Vermonters E Dunklee and T Caldwell placed 44th and 45th in the men's 15 kilometer while B Cochran finished 8th in downhill at Sapporo. Tuesday's EST schedule listed women's 5k, men's compulsory figure skating, ice hockey features Yugoslavia vs Japan, and alpine women's giant slalom at 11 30 p.m with late night Sweden Poland and Germany Norway clashes. USA vs USSR in class A is set for Wednesday.
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SVL Race Tightens With Rutland Close Behind Mounties
Wind sor faces Rutland at home as Springfield travels to MSJ and Brattleboro stays just above them while fourth place Rutland remains within reach. A win over the Colonels could tie for sixth and the Patriots prepare to meet Hartford and the Mounties later in the week and next Tuesday.
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Surprises in Sapporo as Swiss sweep downhill action
News from Sapporo reports Bernhard Rossi of Switzerland winning the downhill in 1 minute 51.43 seconds, with Roland Collombin second and Heine Messner third. Austria's Karl Schranz, favored, was barred on the eve of the Games, while France’s Henri Duvillard failed to medal. The Swiss dominance upended traditional powerhouses in the event.
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Josh Gibson tapped for Hall of Fame
New York UPI reports Josh Gibson the legendary Negro leagues slugger, nicknamed the black Babe Ruth, is expected to be announced as the newest Hall of Fame member in the special Negro League category. Roy Campanella rates Gibson as both hitter and catcher beyond contemporaries, noting his superior versatility.
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Pirates sign Robertson and Nelson as roster hits 28
Pittsburgh Pirates announcer confirms first baseman Bob Robertson and pitcher Jim Nelson signed 1972 contracts, bringing the total signed players to 28. Spring training for pitchers and catchers starts February 16 in Bradenton, Florida, with six front-line players remaining unsigned, including four pitchers.
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Deacon Jones Reacts to Rams Trade to Chargers
Deacon Jones voices strong dissatisfaction with the Rams over his trade to San Diego. He insists the issue is how the move was handled and pledges to prove he still performs at a high level, aiming to help the Chargers win a Super Bowl.
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