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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1977

Page

6

California Woman Officiates Game In Cage Tourney

Darleng May of Los Angeles became the first woman to officiate at an international basketball tournament in Sofia Bulgaria. She called the Yugoslavia Denmark women’s game at the World University Games with Bulgaria’s Ivan Savov. May, Cal Poly Pomona head coach and longtime official, said the assignment marks a breakthrough and expects more women to referee at Olympics and men’s college games within five years. She noted international play is more physical and emphasized protecting players and establishing authority under the basket.

Sofia Hulgaria May Los Angeles Denmark Miss May Bulgaria Ivan Savov International Federation of Basketball Associations FIBA Saffia Bill Wail Cal Poly Pomona Miss May Ds Shay Ameria People’s Republic of China U S U.S

American Leads After Two Events In World University Games

UCLA’s Jane Frederick tops the women’s pentathlon with 2,800 points after three events in Sofia. She placed second in the 10 meter dash and shot put and tied for third in the high jump, as Ekaterine Smirnova trails with 2,702 points and Valentine Dimitrova holds 2,826 for Bulgaria.

Sofia Bulgaria Jane Frederick UCLA Miss Frederick Valentine Dimitrova Ekaterine Smirnova Soviet Union Predecike Lechner Austria Ekaterina Smirnova Miss Dimitrova Miss Smirnova Silvia Baring Netherlands Larry Doubley Los Angeles Miss Chivas East Germany Marlies Oessner Dane Fredericks America Valentina Dimitrova Miss Fredericks Phinla Italy Sara Simeoni Vatoko Sloev Leonid Moissvev

East German swimmers sweep golds at European meet in Jonkoping

East Germany dominated the 14th European Swim Championships final session in Jonkoping Sweden taking most golds. Barbara Krause led with two wins including the 100 meter freestyle and relay, while Susanne Brigitha and Cheryl Brazendale contributed bronze and relay legs for their nations. Britain claimed medals with John Mills and Charrat Davies earning bronzes as Sweden and others posted notable performances.

Jonkoping Sweden East Germany Barbara Krause East Gerany Korella Ender Fam Anthor Trmuenpl Holland Oedrhy Britain Jacqueline Cox Grat United States East Berlin Alau Haz Faith Brigiths Miss Krause Uume Brigitha Secasid Cheryl Brazendale Hanway West Germany Swellen Soviet Union Firalials Sweeden Pnelkousartillis Seemand Qwuan'beve Oindr Roger Pyllel Vienna Pyllel Spitz Muntea John Mills London Par Arvidsson Charrat Davies Susit Dager i Baat Zoltan Verraszia Asdras Hargitay

World Class Sprinters Set To Meet Saturday in Sofia

In Sofia Bulgaria two top sprinters Leonardo Salvia Leonard Cuba and Harvey Glance United States prepare for a 100 meter showdown on the fast tartan track. They posted 10.34 clockings in heats and aim to challenge the 9 year old 10 second barrier with official electronic times. Miss Silvia Chivas leads the women's 100 meter field as Marlies Oessner’s world record stands at 10.88.

Sofia Bulgaria Salvia Leonard Cuba Harvey Glance United States Leonard Jim Hines Mexia Hines Mexico City Glance Auburn University Montreal National Silvia Chivas Britain Andrea Lynch

Roth Nears 100 Grand in Bowling Earnings

Akron AP Roth from New York City nears the $100000 mark in pro bowling season earnings. He placed ninth in the $50000 Buffalo event, boosting season winnings to about $794,000. Hudson of Akron holds second with $73508, while Anthony of Tacoma trails with $63940 after missing this week. Tommy Wright of Milpitas won a $6000 prize in Buffalo.

Akron Ohio Mark Roth New York City Earl Anthony Tacoma Wash Anthony Tommy Wright Milliraie Calif Buffalo

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