The Gentle Giant of Wrestling Chris Taylor dies at 29
In Munich 1972 Chris Taylor drew USSR ace Alexandr Medved in the first Olympic round. Medved won 3-2 after a disputed stall penalty that led to Demirag's removal from refereeing duties. Taylor earned bronze as Medved secured his third gold.
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Gymnast aids U S swimmers at Pan Am Games
A 14 year old gymnast Jeanine Creek of Great Falls Montana won a silver in free exercise as U S swimmers extend their dominance at the Pan American Games. The U S earned six golds boosting their 16 golds and 16 Pan Am records as Patterson Rocca and Vassallo vie in the pool and Caulkins retires.
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Pan Am Medals In 400 Free As Woodhead Seeks Gold
Pan Am Games update notes Pan Am swimmer Caulkins still aiming for five golds as she competes tonight in the 400 meter freestyle against teammate Cynthia Woodhead of Riverside. Paumier edged Caulkins for gold in the 100 meter breaststroke Tuesday. O'Koren sealed a late foul shot victory as Brazil trimmed the U.S. lead to 80-78 with 10 seconds left. Brazil’s Abdala led with 26 points as the U.S. bounced back in the second half behind Brooks and Macy with 15 each. The U.S. synchronized swimming team earned silver in duet with Barone and Shelley. Rowdy Gaines and Jezek chase more gold in swimming. Archers near victory as rain disrupts outdoor events. draw begins for tennis singles and doubles Saturday.
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Giants extend mark to 12 2 in dramatic 10th inning win
Cedar Rapids Giants beat Wausau 4 3 in 10 innings to improve to 12 2 in the Midwest League second half. Lefty Matt Sutherland went the distance to move to 10 4 and echoed praise for a late two run rally. Cato noted he might have used ace reliever in the 10th.
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Giants rally in extra to sweep McDonald’s Night crowd
Giants erase a 2-2 tie in the 10th with Ned Raines and Johnny Rabb driving in runs. Sutherland pitched 142 with relief. Wausau’s unearned run in the 10th set up the comeback as Brent Gaff left after the hit spree.
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Navratilova Retains Wimbledon Crown In Straight Sets
Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert Lloyd 6 4 6 4 on center court to become the first to defend the Wimbledon women's title since 1973. The win netted Navratilova 39 600 dollars and set up a possible second title in doubles with Billie Jean King against Stove and Turnbull. Evert earned 19 250 dollars after her fifth singles final at Wimbledon.
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