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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

Page

11

US and Russia Clash at World University Games Opener

In Moscow the seventh World University Games begin with the United States sending a record over 300 athletes across eight sports. Kathy Schmidt eyes the world javelin mark while Bowerman and Maguire pace the 10,000 meters. Medals soon decided in shot put fencing and gymnastics as IOC figures assess Moscow as a 1980 Olympic site contender.

Moscow United States Russia Kathy Schmidt Long Beach Calif America Lenin Stadium Kathy Richard Bowerman Indiana University Charles Maguire Penn State Dana la Due University of Texas Jesse Stuart Western Kentucky University Montreal International Olympic Committee Lord Killanin Avery Brundage IO0

Ottawa native named executive director of seven team NAHL

SYRACUSE N Y AP Robert Dextraze of Ottawa has been named executive director of the newly formed seven team North American Hockey League. Dextraze, appointed Wednesday, is a former commissioner of hockey for Canadian armed forces in Europe.

Syracuse N.Y Robert Dextraze Ottawa North American Hockey League Dextraze Canadian Armed Forces Europe

Medal Winners For DSA Row Named

Medal winners for DSA row include Lee Rose Lucy Raths Lisa Rose Kathy Hargrove Donna Caruso and Patty Dunlap along with third row honorees Richard King Robbie Gibbs Chris Raths Johnny Osterlund Tacky Raths and Mark Brown photographed by DAILY.

Lee Rose Lucy Raths Lisa Rose Kathy Hargrove Donna Caruso Patty Dunlap Richard King Robbie Gibbs Chris Raths Johnny Osterlund Tacky Raths Mark Brown

Browns defense questioned as 1970s season looms

Cleveland plans rely on a solid offense while defense shows unsettled end positions and injured players like Rich Jackson and Joe Jones. Recruits Bob Crum and several veterans vie for roles as D backs and linebackers, with Johnson and Sherk anchoring tackle duties and Cockroft aiming to boost kicking.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Browns National Football League Rich Jackson Joe Jones Bob Briggs Nick Roman University of Arizona Bob Crum Nick Skorich Dale Lindsay John Garlington Tom Darden Clarence Scott Ben Davis Bobby Majors Jim Stienke Walter Johnson Jerry Sherk Bob DeMarco Gene Hickerson John DeMarco Doug Dicken Bob McKay

Interleague play hopes fade at major league meeting

Milwaukee AP report says American League officials met longer than planned as interleague play faced rejection. Bud Selig presented the proposal to a four member committee, but an executive council meeting already rejected the idea. Cronin noted ongoing discussion and uncertainty about a formal vote. Kuhn declined to declare the plan dead, while NL officials signaled opposition.

Milwaukee Bud Selig Milwaukee Brewers Bowie Kuhn

Cougar Sign Ed Manning for 1973 74 Season

Greensboro AP reports the Carolina Cougars sign 6 foot 7 Ed Manning for the 1973 74 season. It is his third Cougars season after three NBA years. Center Tom Owens and guard Gene Littles remain unsigned, a team spokesman said.

Greensboro N. C Carolina Cougars American Basketball Association Ed Manning Manning The Cougars National Basketball Association Tom Owens Gene Littles

Decatur Swim Team Finishes Second at State Meet

Decatur's swim squad placed second in the Alabama state meet as three DAS swimmers claimed two wins each. Auburn took the overall title with 364 points while Decatur totaled 321. Florence finished third in A Division with 285. Jasper won B Division with 191. Cullman was fourth in B with 112. Double winners were Robbie Gibbs, Kathy Hargrove, and Mark Brown, with three Decatur relay teams taking double wins in medley and freestyle.

Decatur Alabama Parks and Recreation Department Decatur Swim Association DAS Auburn Florence Jasper Cullman Robbie Gibbs Kathy Hargrove Mark Brown

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