Feuerbach Says East German Intimidation Won't Deter U S Shot Put Hope
U S shot putter Al Feuerbach in Munich reports distractions from East German coaches during workouts as he trains for the Sept. 7-8 Olympic trials in the 28 pound event. He values rivals like George Woods and warns against overreacting, noting East Germans study U S techniques while remaining focused on preparation. Feuerbach, a Preston Iowa native, discusses family, upbringing, and the path from a farm to Olympic contention, as he plans to continue toward the 1978 Games.
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Disputed Olympic boxing decision shocks U S crowd
In Munich a Soviet light middleweight’s split decision over the American fighter sparked 5,000 fans to boo and wave papers. The referee halted for medical inspection after the American’s battered right eye, then the Soviet tallied a narrow win amid continued protests and national tension.
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Gable pins tough third-round foe in Olympic wrestling
American wrestler Gable pins Greek opponent Stephanos Ioanidis in the third round of the free style 126-pound division. He previously defeated Klaus Rost of West Germany, and advances toward the semifinals as the U S maintains momentum in the Games.
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Taylor’s Woe: Five Yards of Cloth for a Coat
AP report from Munich describes Chris Tayler, a 22 year old Dowagiac native and Town State junior, weighing 400 pounds, as the Olympic wrestling contender facing Moslem Silabi for a decisive match. Tayler laments dieting limits while acknowledging his size as he competes in the super heavyweight division at the Olympic trials.
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Playoff Final Set In Inter-Parish Slo-Pitch Standings Tie
St Wenes and St Judes share first place at 14 8 after week of results in the inter parish slo pitch league. They meet Sept 3 at St Ludmila 6 pm for the league title in a high stakes playoff.
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Eby's Is Women's Softball Champion
Eby's Is Women’s Softball won the city championship with an 18 to 2 victory over Happitime in the playoff final.
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