Swimmers Rewrite World Record Benchmarks In Belgrade
US team coach Stager leads a blend of youth and experience toward the World Aquatic Championships in Belgrade as 16 year old Jo Harshbarger from Lake Washington Swim Club sets a world record in the 1500 meter freestyle. Keena Rothhammer and John Hencken also set records, while Rick DeMont and Santa Clara clash over the team title amid an AAU protest.
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Louisville
Belgrade
Stager
Jo Harshbarger
Lake Washwaren Swim Club
Bellevue
National Amateur Athletic Union
Australia
Shane Gould
Miss Harshbarger
Keena Rothhammer
Santa Clara Swim Club
John Hencken
Santa Clara
Miss Gould
Hencken
Rick DeMont
Marin Aquatic Club
San Rafael
Carlif
Mike Burton
Arden Hills
George Haines
Fred Tyler
Gatorade Swim
Bloomington
Ind
Gatorade
Wightman Cup Matches Send U S Girls Extend Lead
The United States women clinched the Wightman Cup, widening their series lead to 387 as they swept singles and doubles in Brookline. Virginia Wade led Great Britain with a doubles win and a Sunday victory, while Chris Evert and Jeanne Evert anchored the U S effort with decisive wins.
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Brookline
Mass
United States
Virginia Wade
Great Britain
Longwood Cricket Club
Miss Wade
Glynis Coles
Chris Evert
Martta Re ‘Dondo
National City
Calif
Patti Hogan
Jolla
Jeanne Evert
Chris
Edythe Ann McGoldrick
Wellesley
U.S
Wightman
Veronica Burton
J. Lauderdale
Fla
Star
Miss Hogan
Lesley Charles
Lindsey Beaven
Miss Evert
Beaves
Charles
Miss Burton
Linda Tuero
New Orleans
Miss Coles
Baseball Standings and Schedule Summary
American League standings list Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, New York, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Oakland, Kansas City, Chicago, Minnesota, California, Texas with records and winning percentages. Sunday results include scores for key games. upcoming matchups feature Texas at Baltimore and Milwaukee at Chicago among others.
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W. L. Pet
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
New York
Milwaukee
Cleveland
West
Oakland
Kansas City
Chicago
Minnesota
California
Texas
Clyde
Cuellar
Fife
Strahler
Wood
Pole
Odom
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
San Francisco
San Diego
Montreal
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Houston
Barr
Lonborg
Messersmith
Rogers
Arlin
Stone
Nagy
Griffin
Track Records Set At Green Acres Raceway
Buxton crowd witnesses a Dick Curliss show with the Perry Sisters as Prominent Lady and Irish Prince post new marks. Mervin Hurd paces the fastest Maine horse, setting a Green Acres track record, with results including Prominent Lady and Grand Ticon among top finishers and multiple race times listed.
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Buxton
Green Acres Race Way
Dick Curliss
Perry Sisters
Mervin Hurd
Maine
Green Acres Raceway
R. Robertson
V. Farrar
Charlie Brown
J. True
Red Barron
T. Burtsell
Time
Tiny Tim
E Dawley
Taiwan Wins Third Straight Little League Title
Taiwan City, Taiwan claims its third consecutive Little League World Series title amid no-hitters and record batting marks. Rival Tucson, Arizona manager Ralph Lanik blasts the team as far beyond their level, while officials accuse Taiwan of age fraud and rule violations. Little League President Peter J. McGovern defends the program noting larger districts and superior discipline as key factors.
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Williamsport
Taiwan City
Taiwan
Chiu Sungnas
Ralph Lanik
Tucson, Ariz
U.S
Huang Ching-hui
Bitburg
Germany
A.F.B
Kue Wen-li
Tampa
Fla
Tucson
Little League
Peter J. McGovern
United States
McGovern
Chiu
Margaret Court Clinches Virginia Slims Grass Court Title Again
Margaret Court, 31, won her second straight Virginia Slims Grass Court Championship in Newport, defeating Julie Heldman 6-3 6-2 to collect 30,028 and push her 1973 earnings toward 129,900. Durr and Stove captured the Faberge doubles crown 6-4 6-3 over Newberry and Teeguarden.
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Newport
R.I
Bobby Riggs
Australia
Margaret Court
Cainp
Woo
Julie Heidman
Durr
France
Betty Stove
Netherlands
Janet Newberry
la Jolla
Calif
Grid Meeting Set For Junior High Football
Biddeford junior high football coaches Paul Twomey and Roger Boucher will host an informal organizational meeting on Tuesday August 28 at 3 30 PM at the Junior High. Physicals follow at 4 PM. All eligible junior high boys and parochial school players planning to join should report.
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Biddeford
Paul Twomey
Roger Boucher
Walker Cup Returns to the United States in a 14-10 Victory
The United States defeated Great Britain 14-10 at The Country Club Brookline to reclaim the Walker Cup after a long match. Vinny Giles sparked the comeback with a 12-foot putt on the 18th to halve his earlier match, while teammates Dan Edwards Marty West and Mark Pfeil contributed key wins. U.S. captain Jess Sweetser praised the team for a historic defense of the cup.
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Brookline
Mass
United States
Great Britain
David Marsh
Country Club
Light Brigade
Gary Koch
University of Florida
Marsh
Vinny Giles
U.S
Inverness
Toledo
Ohio
Charles Green
Giles
Vinny
Peter Hedges
Dan Edwards
Edmond, Okla
Marty West
Bethesda
Mark Pfeil
University of Southern
California
West
Michael King
Jess Sweétser
Sweetser
Biddeford Bantams Struck By Lewiston In Hockey Clash
In Portland the Biddeford Bantams fell 5-4 to Moreau Electric of Lewiston with Lewiston scoring early three goals. Jim Gunn earned Biddeford’s goal on a pass from Jim Provencher while Steve Fleurant led Biddeford with three first and second period goals. A second game saw Biddeford lose 6-3 to Lewiston. FOXBORO harness race saw Steady Braves edge Travelin Boy in a $6,000 pace feature at Bay State Raceway before 7,940 fans.
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Portland
Biddeford Bantams
Moreau Electric
Lewiston
Biddeford
Jim Gunn
Jim Provencher
Steve Fleurant
Simpson
Dan Provencher
Steve Dakers
Bas
Minutemen
Foxboro
Mass
Braves
Travelin’ Boy
Bay State Raceway
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Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman
Atlantic
York County
U. S
Portland Road
Saco
St Louis
San Jene
Gibson
Morningstar Corp. OF
Kennebunk, Maine
D.H
Mr. Pete
W. Hoyt
Tammie Marie- UH
Stevens
Buster Crab
Duane Dunton
Copper Mite
Maker
Batman
Douglas
M. Flanigan
Starlett Flame
Cunningham
Fern Flame
Danny Boy
Navajo Prince
H. Bean
Vie Appliance
T. Larose
Ronnie W. Hoyt
Princess Star
H.stevens
Golden Rod P. Maker
Whirl Wind
B. Mitchell
Pan Teeguarden
Los Angelles
Biddeford -Saco Journal
Bedell
Main Street
Whitewall
BankAmericard
Maine Tire & Appliance Co
Elm Street
Fred Haley
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