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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1973

Page

10

Russians Prepare for World University Games in Moscow

In Moscow 4500 students from 76 nations begin the seventh World University Games amid heavy security after last year’s Munich raid. Opening ceremony set for Lenin Stadium, with track and field and swimming events to dominate. The U S squad of 300 faces tough competition as Russia aims to secure the 1980 Olympic bid, led by stars Borzov and Korbut, while several European teams, including East Germany, field lighter lineups.

Moscow Internationl Federation of University Sports Lenin Stadium United States Turin Italy Valery Borzov Olga Korbut East Germany Russia Europe Renate Stecher

Reynolds Ups Top Seed In US Women Amateur

Candy Reynolds of Knoxville defeated Betsy Nagelson of St Petersburg in straight sets 75 63 in the second round of the US Women’s Amateur Grass Court Championships at Haverford. Billy Higgins of Phoenix upset Italian Adiano Panatta 64 64 in Clay Court event before rain halted first round play in Indianapolis. Larry Brown signed a five year contract as head coach of the Carolina Cougars in Greensboro. Ron Dixon of New Zealand won the 1500 meters by three seconds in Copenhagen, with four American wins on day one.

Haverford Candy Reynolds Knoxville Tenn Betsy Nagelson St. Petersburg Fla Indianapolis Billy Higgins Phoenix Ariz Adiano Panatta Greensboro N.C Carolina Cougars American Basketball Association Larry Brown Copenhagen Ron Dixon New Zealand Chuck Labenz United States

Pats Place 2 on Waivers

Two Patriots rookies Henry Moore from Laveren College and Dan Werner from Michigan State were placed on waivers. Werner will be carried on the taxi squad.

Foxboro Mass New England Patriots Henry Moore Laveren College Dan Werner Michigan State Werner Patriots

DeMarco signs with Cape Cod Cubs for 1973-74 season

Defenseman Mike DeMarco signed a one year contract with the Cape Cod Cubs today becoming the first player to sign for the 1973-74 season. He played in all 76 games last season helping Cape Cod to the Eastern Hockey League Central Division title as the team moves to the new North American Hockey League.

South Yarmouth Mass Mike DeMarco Cape Cod

Colts Sued By Unitas

Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas, benched and traded after the 1972 season, sues the Colts for 725000 in a Baltimore Superior Court breach of contract action. He alleges malicious breach seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Attorney Lewis A Noonberg says there was no attempt at Rozelle arbitration.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas San Diego National Football League Lewis A. Noonberg Unitas NFL Pete Rozelle Colts Joe Thomas Carroll Rosenbloom Thomas Robert Irsay

Martha Jones Elim in First Round of US Women's Amateur

Decatur's Martha Jones fell to Amy Alcott of Los Angeles one up after 19 holes in the opening round at Montclair New Jersey. Mary Budke the defending champion posted a 6 5 win over Mrs. Robert Young as Kaye Potter lost to Mrs. John Oliver III.

Montclair N.J. Decatur Martha Jones Amy Alcott Los Angeles Martha University of Kebama Amy Mary Budke Dayton Ore Robert Young Westport Conn Oregon State University Miss Budke Kaye Potter Louisville John Oliver III Pittsburgh

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