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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1975

Page

3

United States dominate Pan American swimming with records

The U S swimming team set Pan American Games records in every event on Tuesday night and added six gold medals to pull ahead in the team race. Kathy Hall received bronze after Joan Wenzel tested positive for an antihistamine. Cuba and Canada trailed in medals as Canada withdrew from soccer and basketball schedules amid suspensions and injuries.

Cuba Canada Brazil Mexico Doug Northbrook Tucson Ariz Kathy Heddy Summit Rick Colella Seattle Wash Dan Harrigan Mishawaka Argentina

Canadian Medalist Forfeits 3rd Place At Pan Am Games

Canadian Joan Wenzel, the third place finisher in the 400 meter run, was stripped of her bronze after a positive drug test at the Pan American Games in Mexico City. A trace of an antihistamine was found in a post race test, Wenzel from Waterloo Ontario said she took the pill for a cold. Kathie Hall of Chicago inherited fourth place and the bronze went to her. Wenzel returned the medal at a news conference.

Mexico City United States America Canada Joan Wenzel Doug Clement Wenzel Kathy Hall Chicago Kathy Weston Reno New Abby Hoffman Joanne McTaggert Kathie Hall Ted Percy Montreal

Bowling League Scores Show Sporadic Wins and Near Misses

The Suburban League results list teams and players across divisions with mixed outcomes. Highlights include Vardy's Texgen, Harris, and DeMoure leading various matches, while Crowder and Crowdler posted solid showings. Virginia Bank and Trust and other sponsors appear in the standings alongside local shops and services.

Ives Wremu-Youllsernigan Nuey Hees Radford Stuirmont Ludwick Irby Vardy Texgen Harris Tapann Ira Sleepers Gibson Charcoal House Det Leggo Kins of the Sea Jermdon Garretts Tas Service Adams Jaiwrener Distributors Jlaymes Sovarce Curage Windley Tat Hells Aill Sacanson Motors Richmond Independents Crowdler Ben David Trophies Walker

Lynn Leads All Stars in 1975 AP Baseball Team

New York AP selects Fred Lynn of the Boston Red Sox as top outfielder on the 1975 Major League All-Star team. Lynn led the AL in runs and doubles with 109 and 47, slugging .566, batting .331 and earning 389 votes. Joe Morgan of the Reds is runner up, with Luzinski, Jackson, Scott, Madlock, and Bowa among infield selections. Pitchers Palmer and Seaver head the pitching votes. Bench and Jackson top the catching and outfield supporting spots.

New York Fred Lynn Boston Red Sox Associated Press Lynn Red Sox Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds Greg Luzinski Philadelphia Phillies RBI Reggie Jackson Oakland A's Morgan George Scott Milwaukee Brewers Bil Madlock Chicago Cubs Larry Bowa Baltimore Jim Palmer Tom Seaver New York Mets Catfish Hunter New York Yankees Randy Jones San Diego Padres Vida Blue Oakland Cincinnati Johnny Bench Ted Simmons St. Louis Cardinals Bench Jackson Bowa Dave Conception Scott Luzinski Steve Garvey Los Angeles Detroit Tigers APL

Cook A Holy Terror Lineman Wins AP Player Honors

Alabama All-America end Le Roy Cook starred in a 30-7 win over Tennessee, notching 11 tackles with four for losses totaling 35 yards and earning The Associated Press National College Lineman of the Week. Coach Bear Bryant praised him as a holy terror, while Cook led Alabama in tackles with 44 on the season and helped limit Tennessee to 12 rushing yards.

Tuscaloosa Ala Leroy Cook Tennessee Randy Wallace Cook Crimson Tide Vols Bear Bryant Associated Press Abbeville Bryant Alabama Terry Moore Baumhower

Ohio State Tops AP Football Poll as Colorado Enters Top Ten

Ohio State holds the AP ratings lead with 51 first place votes and 1,164 points after a win over Wisconsin. Oklahoma follows with 8 first place ballots and 1,053 points, while Southern California Nebraska Texas A M and Alabama Michigan Texas and Penn State remain in the top nine. Colorado climbs from 12th to 10th by beating Missouri 31-20, dropping Missouri from 10th to 15th. Arkansas and Syracuse losses shape the rest of the top ten.

Associated Press State Oklahoma Colorado Ohio State Southern Cali Fornia Nebraska Texas A&m Alabama Michigan Texas Penn State Missouri Tigers Wisconsin Kansas State Southern Cal Oregon Oklahoma State Texas Christian Tennessee Northwestern Arkansas Syracuse Klahom California Madama Michigan Penn St Arizona Florida Rizona Am Notre Dame Michigan St Pittsburgh Maryland UCLA South Carolina

Grambling Extends Lead in College Division Poll

Grambling strengthened its hold on first place in the AP college division poll after a 38-22 win over Mississippi Valley. Grambling led with 431 points and 24 of 45 first place votes, opening a 78-point margin over Western Kentucky. The ranking featured a tight chase for second with Western Kentucky, Texas A&I, and a logjam for fourth among Eastern Kentucky, North Dakota, and Boise State. The top 15 included Wittenberg, Henderson State, Northern Michigan, and Montana, with Delaware making its debut in the poll after Lehigh’s 35-23 upset.

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