Spitz Wins Fifth Olympic Gold Amid Sprint Setback
US sprinters Eddie Hart and Rey Robinson missed their 100 meter heats after a coach used an old timetable, leaving Robert Taylor to advance. Mark Spitz added two golds to reach five, tying the American record as the US harvested nine track medals and 31 overall, while the Soviet Union led overall.
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John G. Griffin
Munich
U.S
Runnors
Eames
Eddie Hart
Pittsburg
Calif
Rey Robinson
Lakeland
Fla
Robert Taylor
Hougon
Valeni Borzov
Soviet Union
United States
Mark Spitz
Fusdians
Wright
Bill Bowerman
Oregon
George Wilson
Europe
Heide Marie Rosendehl
West Germany
Peter Frankel
East Germany
Larry Young
Dan Wable
Waterloo
Iowa
Wayne Wells
Norman
Ohls
Ben Peterson
Comstock
Wis
Peterson
John
Hick Sanders
Lakeview
Ore
China Taylor
Dowagiac
Mich
Jerry Heidenreich
Dallas
Gymnastya Kochut
Viktor Sidyak
Yugoslavia
Ide
Legion baseball tourney games in Memphis feature doubles and standouts
Memphis beat Lewiston Idaho 4 2 in a double elimination seven round American Legion World Series opening action. El Cerrito California defeated Norfolk Virginia 7 in 10 innings. North Haven Connecticut topped Rio Piedras Puerto Rico 8 2. Findlay Ohio blanked Ballwin Missouri 4 0. Mike Paxton pitched a four hitter for Memphis with 12 strikeouts. Sal Maglie former NL star listed in fair condition after heart attack in Niagara Falls New York.
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Mempuls
Terry
UBS
California
Conneceut
Ohio
Tennessee
Memphis
Lewiston
Idaho
el Cerrito
Calif
Norfolk
North Haven
Conn
Rio Piedras
P.R
Findlay
Ballwin
Mike Paxton
New York Yankees
Niagara Falls
N.Y
UPI
Sal Maglie
Mount St. Mary's Hospital
U.S. Medals Yet Faces Frustrating Judges in Munich
UPI writer Milton Hichman reports that despite several medals, American athletes faced questionable decisions. Catapole pole vault ban controversy involving Bob Seagren, fellow vaulters, and East Germany fueled protests. In swimming and wrestling, officials ruled against U.S. contenders, with tie-breaks and style judgments costing medals and prompting protests.
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Milton Hichman
Munich
UPI
U.S
U.S.A
Bob Seagren
Pomona
Calif
Eugene
Ore
Sweden
Kjell Isakason
Seagren
International Amateur Athletic Federation
IAAF
TAAF
Ife
East Germany
Wolfgang Nordwig
Wolfgang
Tsaksson
Fl Paso
Vex
Tim McKee
Newtown Square
Gunnar Larsson
Larsson
McKee
Heggie Jones
Newark
Berlin
Jones
Que
Siegfried Departs North Adams State Basketball Post
Larry Siegered has resigned as head coach at North Adams State College. He planned to start in October and cited strong Ohio ties. The former Boston Celtic will join Ohio State as an assistant coach while pursuing a master’s degree. Athletics director Joe Zavattaro said the job is open again and needs filling quickly.
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North Adams
Mass
Larry Siegered
North Adams State College
Siegfried
Ohio
Boston Celtic
Ohio State
Joe Zavattaro
Astros win fifth in a row as Lee leads pennant chase
Astros defeat Phillies 5-1 extending their streak to five with Larry Dierker pitching seven hits allowed. Leo Durocher named manager last Saturday. Cesar Cedeno Roger Metzger and May Watson key hits in a four-run third. May and Watson produced back-to-back singles and Rader cleared with a bases-loaded double.
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Lee May
Bob Watson
Larry Dierker
Houston
Astros
Philadelphia Phillies
Leo Durocher
Spee Richardson
Durocher
Chicago Cubs
Harry
Walker
Cesar Cefleno
May
Watson
Rader
Major League Standings and Schedule Update
Major League standings show mixed marks with Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles atop divisions. Today's schedule lists probable pitchers for AL and NL games including San Francisco at Pittsburgh and Chicago at St Louis, with several day games and night doubleheaders noted.
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Pittshaven
Chicago
AL New York
St Fois
ST GS
Philadelphie
Ge Sletnmatt
Bowron
le Aoneles
Atak
Gan Francisco
San Dieas
Plunkett Proved But Patriots Defense Unsettled For 1972
Foxboro report notes Jim Plunkett’s proven passing and leadership in 1971 while the Patriots face a shaky front four with inexperienced ends Adams and White, tackles Rowe and Wirgowski. Mazur emphasizes offense depth with Garrett carrying rushing load, aims to cut penalties, and vows total commitment to winning.
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Allan R. Bruce
Foxboro
Mass
UPL
Jim Plunkett
Englarmt Patriots
Patriots
Julius Adams
Jim White
Dave Rowe
Dennis Wirgowski
John Mazur
White
Ron Berger
Berger
Mazur
Rowe
Bil Young
Jon Morris
Halvor Hagen
Len St. Jean
Mike Mantler
Tom Neville
Plunkett
Randy Vataha
Carl Garrett
Muzur
Berkshire Softball Tourney Opens With Local Teams
Berkshire Softball tourney kicks off with W T Grant vs McConnell Furniture and AUS Jerry's Gulf vs Glenn Construction at 6 pm. Tomorrow includes Monument Motors versus Chicks at 3 30 pm and Hoosick Falls Gaobers against R J Widen at 5 pm with further games in September.
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Berkshire
Bennington
Ald Annus
W.T. Grant
McConnell Furniture
Jerry's Gulf
Glenn Construction
Monument Motors
Chicks
Hoosick Falls
R.J. Widen
Stanley
Mame
Lee Lime
Way
Berkshire Life
Jord Hag
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