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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1972
Page
18
The Drop Shots claim the Decatur Tennis Association playoff title and also win the American League. In a photo lineup, from left to right are Ted Thom Dave Commander Don Richter Jimmy Erwin and Robert Felkins. The team defeated the Good Neighbors to clinch the playoff victory.
East Germany runner Renate Stecher equalled the women's 100 meter world record at 11.0 seconds on Saturday, tying Wyomia Tyus of the United States who first set the mark at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The report is from ADN via AP.
Scores of black athletes including 18 Americans staged a walkout at a pre Olympic track meet near Munich. The boycott, tied to Rhodesia’s participation and human rights concerns, drew reactions from Jim Brundage and officials, with warnings of possible broader boycotts by Africa and Caribbean nations.
Evonne Goolagong of Australia dominated Virginia Wade to win the Canadian Open women’s singles 6 3 6 1 in 47 minutes. The 20 year old top seed broke Wade four times in the final set and earned 4400 dollars to Wade’s 2200. Wade offered little defense as Goolagong displayed near flawless shot making throughout the final.
Abie Grossfield, coach for Southern Connecticut State gymnastics, trains the U S Olympic gym team. Preliminary workouts were held at the Military Academy with the squad preparing for selection and competition.
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