Americans Win 40th Gold Medal in Mexico City
The United States basketball team under Henry Iba won their 40th Olympic gold by defeating Yugoslavia 65-50, part of a dominant U S Olympic run. Claudia Kolb set an Olympic record in the 400 meter individual medley, while Miss Caslavska of Czechoslovakia starred in gymnastics. Russia led medals with 16 golds, and a Bulgarian wrestler was disqualified for smelling salts during a bout.
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Lillian ‘‘Pokey
Watson
UCLA
Jo Jo White
Spencer Haywood
Haywood
White
Miss Caslavska
Larissa Petrik
Caslavska
Josef Odlovil
Hungary
Miss Kolb
Claudia
Roland Mathes
East Germany
Mitchell
Ivey
Jackson Horsley
Tacoma
Wash
Greeye
Hristo Traikov
David Hazewinkel
Coon Rapids
Minn
Foreman Seeks Olympic Gold in Mexico City
U S boxer George Foreman, a top heavyweight hopeful from Pleasonton, California, faces superstition and nerves ahead of the gold medal bout with Ionas Chepelis of the Soviet Union. Foreman, 19, notes his fear of bad luck and his daily horoscope as he prepares for the Mexico Arena final. Other U S fighters also compete, including Ron Harris and Al Robinson, with their paths to medals shaping a tense Olympic night.
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al Robinson
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Antonio Roldan
Mexico
Houston
George
Prospect Boxer Moves Up Fast in Pleasanton
Corps, moved to Pleasanton, California, became an instructor and two years ago started to box. He has come fast. Some experts regard him as a prospect comparable to Joe Louis and Cassius Clay.
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NBA Friday results and schedule summary
Detroit 132 Philadelphia 122 and Los Angeles 117 Baltimore 111 led Friday NBA results. Seattle 123 Atlanta 112. Scheduled games included Milwaukee at Boston Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Baltimore at San Francisco. Sunday's games San Diego at Los Angeles Atlanta at Phoenix Baltimore at Seattle. ABA Friday Kentucky 99 New York 92 was the only game. Indiana at Kentucky and Miami at New York also listed. Monday’s games include New Orleans at Houston.
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TA Girls Defeat Deering In Hockey
The Thornton Academy girls defeated Deering 2 to 0 Thursday at Deering. Nancy Bouffard and Judy Mondor scored the goals. The TA Jayvees lost 2-0 with both goals by Laurie Andrews of Z.
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Georgia Tops Ten Competes in SEC Showdown with Kentucky
Georgia’s eighth ranking stirs SEC intrigue as the Bulldogs travel to face Kentucky amid a 2-0-1 conference record and strong overall results over Clemson, South Carolina, Mississippi and Vanderbilt with a season opener tie at Tennessee. Florida, Alabama and Tennessee hold preseason hopes, while LSU hosts Texas Christian and several other top teams collide in night games. Mononucleosis sidelined three South Carolina players as the Gamecocks seek recovery and look to rebound in conference play.
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Celtics Set to Face Milwaukee Expansion Club
Boston, defending champion, hosts winless Milwaukee at Boston Garden in an NBA game. Milwaukee, led by Wayne Embry, aims to rebound after three losses. Embry starred in recent outings, while coach Larry Costello guides the expansion squad. Celtics plan gradual integration of newcomers as schedules permit.
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Bob Love
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Bill Russell
Emmette Bryant
Rich Johnson
Bud Olsen
Bowlers Roll Final 10 For Twin City Title
This afternoon at Pas Time Lanes the final 10 strings of the Twin City Bowling match pit Bob Dodge the champion against Don Bouthot the challenger. In the first half Bouthot led 1 233 to 1 170 by 3 pins. Dodge closed the gap in the last four strings. Bouthot has been mauling pins in recent games and this matchup shapes as the season’s top bowling event. Start time is 4 p.m.
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AFL Season Reaches Half Way Mark
The AFL moves past midseason with KC Chiefs and NY Jets atop their divisions. KC hosts 5-1 San Diego while NY Jets face Boston. NFL slate includes Los Angeles at Baltimore and Green Bay at Dallas Monday. Also notes Chiefs rushing grind and Had’s Chargers offense, Nance’s Patriots, and Crain’s harness race win at Rockingham Park.
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Detroit Coach Celebrates Birth and Second Win
Dennis Butcher, amid rumors of disharmony after an opening loss streak, welcomed his third child Friday and watched the Pistons beat Philadelphia 132-122 in Detroit. The win followed Lakers, Sonics, and ABA results with top scorers Bing and Hairston leading Detroit’s offense.
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Rookie pro Dickson leads Haig Open midway in Costa Mesa
Bob Dickson, Tulsa, Oklahoma, a 24 year old rookie turning pro, shot 68 65 midway to a two stroke lead at the Haig National Open at Mesa Verde Country Club. His nearest pursuers include Bruce Crampton Bill Collins Dick Rhyan Jr. and Deane Beman among a field of 99 vying for the final 36 holes. Dickson is noted for U S and British amateur titles won in 1967.
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Boxing and racing notes from across the globe and region
Fights last night in New York and Rome produced outpoints and a no contest in Las Vegas as Dick Tiger and Sandro Mazzinghi defended titles. In France Maurice Tavant won a light bout in Lyon. Bruce Munn was named Brandywine Raceway racing secretary. Ray S. Bicknell became president of the New England Basketball Coaches Association. Sweep the Deck won in Rhode Island racing, defeating Lau.
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Bowdoin
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Bruins Seek Win Against Maple Leafs in Toronto
Boston rides a two game drought against expansion clubs into a National Hockey League clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Coach Harry Sinden reports key players Johnny McKenzie and Jonny Green sidelined by rib injury and a sacroiliac strain respectively. Bruins aim to rebound after dropping close decisions to St. Louis and Los Angeles as they face Toronto then Montreal next.
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