Meadville Bulldogs Fly Into 1972 Season With Questions
Meadville High School opens the Eastern Division 1972 schedule in the Northwest Conference with hopes of improved defense and a stronger running game. Key returnees include quarterback John Volna and receiver Sid Jenkins, while the team aims for early wins to climb from a fifth-place Western Division finish and eleventh in the conference. Coach Barry Morrison leads a veteran line and hopes for better execution at Bender Field.
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Bradford
Bender Field
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Dick Buza
Joe Limano
Bob Moosman
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Eagles face slim odds despite owner and GM stated optimism
Reading PA AP The Philadelphia Eagles project to fight for third in the NFC East as owner Len Tose and GM Pete Retzlaff push for improvement without major roster changes. Coach Eddie Khayat cites defense gains but laments a limited outside running game and uncertain offense.
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Washington Redskins
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Denver
Jerry Willams
Hagies
Corry YMCA Summer League Champions Crowned
The Corry YMCA Summer Basketball League crowned the Corryites champions, defeating defending champ Spartansburg to finish 12-1 while Spartansburg went 9-4. Team members include Ken Harned Bob Cummings Jim Harvey Mike Jackson Jim Dolan and Jack Cummings.
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Ken Harned
Bob Cummings
Jim Harvey
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Jim Dolan
Jack Cummings
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Tied Records Will Fall By Way Soon
Roberto Clemente tied Honus Wagner's Pirates record with two singles in an 11-0 win over the Padres at Three Rivers. Pete Rose matched Cincinnati's career hit mark with a single in the Reds 4 2 victory over the Mets, earning a standing ovation as fans celebrated the milestone.
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Sharpshooters Dominate Olympic Rifle and Track Events
At Munich the United States earned its second shooting gold as John Winter set a world and Olympic record 1166 points to win the three position small bore event. Team relay silver went to Lanny Bassham. Vie Auer had already claimed silver. The U S basketball team rallied past Brazil 61 54 to remain undefeated in 59 contests dating to 1936. Bob Seagren faced pole vault controversy over a new fiberglass pole but remained a top contender. Vladimir Vasin won springboard diving gold ending U S dominance in the event. Four U S women won the 400 meter freestyle relay in a world record 3 55 19 with Shirley Babashoff charging the final 100 meters. Tim McKee narrowly missed Olympic gold in the 400 IM.
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el Monte
Jennifer Kemp
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Jane Barkman
Wayne
Tim McKee
Newton Square
Gunnar Larsson
Rain Delays Do Not Help Dobson In Orioles Loss
Pat Dobson struggled after a 34 minute rain delay as the Orioles fell 7-1 to the Minnesota Twins. Bert Blyleven pitched well after the delay for Minnesota, completing the seven-hitter. Despite the loss, Baltimore remained tied for first in the AL East as Detroit lost to California and Oakland widened its lead in the West.
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