Russians Invent Beizbol Says Soviet Sport Expert
Moscow reports confirm that lapta, a medieval Russian bat and ball game, is the ancestor of baseball with origins cited in Russia Romania and Finland. Descriptions explain players bat and run between bases with no pitcher or catcher, games lasting about 60 minutes.
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US Team Stumbles Toward Semi in World University Games
The United States basketball team beat Cuba 98 to 76 amid a brawl as the squad prepared for a semifinal with Brazil. Tommy Burleson led the U.S. in a tense win, while swimmers failed to dominate, sharing three golds with Russia and edging closer to a final with the Soviet Union.
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Cuba
Tommy Burleson
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Soviet Union
Italy
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Hungary
Boxers and Horse Races Highlight Christmas Sports Briefs
Promoters offer Carlos Monzon $100000 tax free to defend title at Boston Garden against the Licata Vinales winner. Rock Maple Nike wins Bay State Raceway feature in 2 03 5. Gyroscope takes Rockingham Park feature in 1 11 5 over six furlongs. Steve Kingman, the Whitman MA wide receiver, is released by the Cincinnati Bengals as a free agent.
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Luis Vinales
Silverman
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Mass
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Bay State Raceway
Salem
N.H
Rockingham Park
Wilmington, Ohio
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Whitman, Mass
Cincinnati Bengals
Steam
Tennessee Aims for SEC Track Sweep This Season
Tennessee finished first in both indoor and outdoor Southeastern Conference meets this season, with Alabama placing second in each. The headline highlights Tennessee’s dual SEC titles and Alabama’s runner-up finishes.
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Phe Pettor Waw May Be Listen in Section 47 Want Ads
Local want ads page hints at a person nicknamed Phe Pettor Waw possibly appearing in Section 47. Readers are advised to check the listings for any notice related to this name and associated details.
Rain Forces Virginia Slims Tennis Indoors
In Newport Rhode Island the Virginia Slims Grass Court Championship opener moved indoors after rain. Sixth seed Julie Heldman of London and Houston defeated Julie Anthony of Los Angeles 6-4 6-4 in the only first-round match played.
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France
Betty Stove
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Miss Anthony
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