Wigger wins rifle event at Olympics for U.S. 72nd medal
Army Captain Lones Wigger Jr. of Great Falls Montana captured the three position small bore rifle event to give the United States its 32nd gold and move the U.S. closer to the overall lead as four days of competition remained. Will Holdorf of Germany led the decathlon after five events but trailed in the final tally with Holdorf clinching the title.
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China
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Santa Barbara
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Australia
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Detroit
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Edith McGuire
Tennessee State
John Thomas
Boston
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Long Beach
Ed Caruthers
Santa Ana
Robert Shavlakadze
Valery Brumel
Lowell North
San Diego
Marcia Jones
Oklahoma City
Francine Fox
Gloria Perrier
Washington
Walker Starts as Pirates Manager with Flexible Plans
Pittsburgh new skipper Harry (The Hat) Walker began his one year tenure 24 hours after signing to succeed Danny Murtaugh. He left for an instructional camp in Pompano Beach to assess talent and indicated no fixed strategy, promising to adjust based on players forms and opponents, while praising Roberto Clemente's arm.
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Baseball Tips For Winter Training From Legends
The piece notes Ernie Bilko’s seasonal weight loss and the impact on camp performance. It cites Ted Williams urging off season batting practice and 100 swings, and Wally Moon recommending a weighted bat to build strength. Walker discusses his IL manager of the year honors in 1964 and 1963 with Jacksonville and Atlanta.
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Cappelletti Scores High In AFL Conversion Records
Boston ace Gino Cappelletti stands as the AFL’s top scorer, holding the single season record with 147 points in 1961. A versatile Patriot, he also starred as a receiver and kicker, noting a 43-yard college field goal and remarkable durability with no missed games over 4 1/2 seasons.
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Mike Holovak
Wellesley
Jon Morris
Babe Parilli
First Haystack Slope Named Fanny Hill
Herbert Hart president of Haystack Ski Area announces the beginner slope at the new Haystack Ski Area near Wilmington Vermont is named Fanny Hill. The hill three miles north of Wilmington on Route 1100 will showcase a continental skiing approach for American beginners.
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Keane to Manage Yankees After World Series Win
Johnny Keane is set to sign as New York Yankees manager, leaving the St Louis Cardinals after guiding them to the World Series title. Announcement expected at 12 30 p m EDT in New York. Terms discussed with GM Ralph Houk in Houston, length unspecified. Keane indicated optimism about a possible long pact.
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Reds Name Sisler Manager After Hutchinson Resigns
In Cincinnati, Dick Sisler will manage the Reds next season after Fred Hutchinson resigns due to health. President William O. DeWitt announced the one year contract and thanked Hutchinson, who will stay as a special consultant. Sisler, 44, filled in for Hutchinson during the season’s late stretch.
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William O. Dewitt
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Bradenton
Bowling Girls Green Mountain Fireflies Take Narrow Win
Bowling results feature high scores by D Raymond 185 and P Roberts 510 for Fireflies and Guttersnipers 1 Ally Oops 3 led by B Phillips 170. Standings show Dreamers 177 Fireflies 168 and Guttersnipers 16 8, with TE Leftovers 2 and Sim Senettes 1.
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U.S. Olympic Track Coach Praises Effort At Tokyo meet
UPI reports coach Giegengack lauds the U S track team for near flawless discipline and high effort amid heartbreak from limited gold medals. He notes 30 golds possible and many runners crying after close losses. He stresses pride and personal growth over medals.
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Sam
Yale
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Area Schools Finish Soccer Season Today
The six Molly Stark Soccer League schools wrap up regular play this afternoon as Arlington hosts Burr and Burton, Leland and Gray visits North Bennington, and Wilmington faces Whitingham. Arlington trails with seven wins two losses, Leland and Gray stands eight and one, with playoff implications and a possible playoff decider if top teams falter.
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