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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1971

Page

10

Cubs Rally Past Padres Behind Pizarro One-Hit Gem

Chicago pitcher Juan Pizarro fired a one hit game through five and yielded only a fifth inning single, as the Cubs blanked San Diego 3-0. Billy Williams drove in two runs with an eighth inning single, and Joe Pepitone added an RBI as Chicago broke through against pitcher Jose Kirby.

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Canadian actress tops US diver as Pan American Games begin

Elizabeth Carruthers, a 19 year old Canadian actress, defeated Micki King in three meter springboard diving. Canada gains early lead in women's pentathlon as US medals sweep stalls due to injuries and illness, including Tacoma’s Lynne Durham injuring her ankle in the long jump.

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Carruthers Upsets King In Pan American 3-Meter Event

Canadian Marnie Carruthers rallied on the final three dives to defeat American Micki King and end the U S women’s diving dominance at the Sixth Pan American Games. King settled for silver as Beverly Boys of Canada took bronze. Debra Keikebelt leads in the women’s pentathlon with one event remaining. US basketball and other events noted but not detailed.

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Wood Is Staying In Racing Despite Carburetor Rule

Veteran car-builder Glenn Wood remains in stock car racing as NASCAR retains carburetor restrictor plates for the season. France agreed that a pre-interpretation of a February 17 bulletin allows wedge engines to use larger plates. Wood will test a normal-design cylinder head manifold with rectangular ports and may run a one and five eighths inch plate. France also said larger rear deck spoliers will be allowed for Ford designs to boost safety.

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Wayne Duke Named Big Ten Commissioner of Athletics

Wayne Duke, noted for boosting the Big Eight’s national football image, was named Big Ten commissioner. At 41 percent, the University of Iowa graduate and former NCAA administrator is the conference’s youngest chief. The selection follows a Chicago meeting where presidents sealed the choice after directors recommended him. Coaches have pushed for rules easing recruitment parity with the Big Eight, including redshirting.

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New Big Eight Commissioner Known as Low Key Doer

Wayne Duke, named eight conference commissioner at age 34, is described as low key and businesslike. He prefers actions to speak for him, emphasizes enforcement and compliance, and aims to work closely with coaches and players to minimize public scrutiny while managing athletics. He began his tenure July 1, 1963.

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Cougars To Play Two NBA Teams In Exhibitions

Greensboro AP reports the Carolina Cougars of the ABA will face two NBA clubs and three ABA foes in a nine game pre season slate starting Sept 24. Games include the Baltimore Bullets and Boston Celtics with ABA opponents New York Nets Memphis Pros and Kentucky Colonels. First meeting with the Colonels set for Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base.

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Bobick Embraces Ring Talent Not White Hope Label

Duane Bobick of Minnesota resists being called the new White Hope. The Pan Am Games heavyweight contender, 20, with a 56 3 amateur mark and 33 KOs, says race matters nothing to him as he eyes Munich 1972 and pro potential beside wary promoters.

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Dube Withdraws From Pan Am Games Due to Illness

U S weightlifter Joe Dube withdrew from the Pan American Games in Cali Colombia with flu illness. He weighed 293 pounds and said he was too weak to compete, hoping to recover. Ken Patera was named as a spare lifter, and the super heavyweights were set to compete Sunday.

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