Russell the Ramrod: Boxer Russell Eyes Olympic Glory
S. Sgt. Raymond Russell, a 32 year old light heavyweight from Cincinnati, trains in Munich and aims for Olympic success. He recalls Marine Corps volunteers, travels two Japan tours, and notes he might still KO with left or right. Jesse Owens visits as Russell photographs with the track legend.
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Davey
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Ezzard
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Sacred Flame
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Arthur Redden
Mexico
Redden
Jesse Owens
Germany
Mr. Owens
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Munich hosts 1972 Olympic torch relay finale
More than 5700 runners completed a 3400 mile journey from the shrine to Koenigsplatz in Munich. A white-clad athlete lit the flame in the square signaling the 16 day games opening and the torch will move to the nearby Olympic Stadium for Saturday ceremonies. Musicians and crowds cheered as the torch entered the heart of the Bavarian city.
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King's Square
Munich
Narby Olympic Stadium
Nicklaus skips World Cup as schedule overload noted
Jack Nicklaus says he will not compete in the World Cup in Australia this fall due to a heavy autumn schedule. He cites the burden of chasing multiple events after winning the U S Open and Masters this season. Nicklaus was to team with Lee Trevino. a replacement has not been named. In Baton Rouge, Al Coffee earns praise from LSU coach Charles McClendon after returning from military service and showing sharp focus on receiving and running patterns.
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N.C
Jack Nicklaus
Associated Press
Australia
Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Baton Rouge
al Coffee
Louisiana State
Charles McClendon
McClendon
Coffee
LSU
Tigers
Nebraska
Olympics Preview From Page Seven on Mexico City Games
A lengthy pre Olympics forecast notes the medal outlook across sports and nations. It highlights the Soviet Union as likely rivals in track and field and gymnastics while naming US swimmers skaters and boxers as contenders. Track star Mark Spitz and Australian Shane Gould figure prominently among individual prospects.
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Mexico City
Favoroid
Valery Borzov
America
Boris Jermakov
Mark Spitz
Carmichael
Calif
Shane Gould
States
Ruetz named Stanford athletic director
Former Stanford assistant football coach Joseph H. Ruetz was named athletic director at Stanford University, succeeding Chuck Taylor who resigned earlier this year.
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Stanford
Calif
Joseph H. Ruetz
Stanford University
Chuck Taylor
Cautious Beman Draws Nicklaus in Rich Match Play Debut
Eight players qualified for the first round of the U S Professional Match Play Golf Championship. DeWitt Weaver plus Nicklaus Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino are among the exempt players. Beman shot 71 to edge to a 137 with Barbarossa a 70 for 136. The format blends two rounds Saturday and Sunday with S M action continuing on the same course.
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N.C
Bob Barbarossa
Little Deane Beman
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Beman
Jack Nicklaus
North Carolina
Nicklaus
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Lee Trevino
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S&m
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Trevino
Miller Barber
Frank Beard
George Archer
Jerry Heard
DeWitt Weaver
Gary Player
Lanny Wadkins
Dave Stockton
Babe Hiskey
Len Thompson
Thompson
Hiskey
Stockton
Decatur Merchants Edge Fire Dept In Early Fastpitch Tourney
In a crowded pool, Decatur Merchants beat Fire Dept 28 to 18 as Collier, Phillips and Hitch led a balanced attack. D Norwood earned the win for Seamless Steel in another noted bracket, while Central Motors battled Local 52 for a 0-0 mark in the same event.
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Surgical Steel
Caer
Holl
Surgial Steel
Collier
Phillips
Hitch
Waters
Fos Decatur Merchants
Riddle
Hollyhan
Hodo
Central Motors
Mont
Wilson LP
Toler
Burgin
Dewberry Meadows
Rhodes
R. Williams
B. Williams
Perry
Butler
Chargers Fly Without Duane Thomas In San Diego
The San Diego Chargers departed for a weekend exhibition against the New Orleans Saints without running back Duane Thomas who has been a holdout since being traded from Dallas four weeks ago. No word from team officials was available.
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San Diego Chargers
Duane Thomas
New Orleans Saints
Thomas
Dallas Cowboys
San
Dallas
Calvin Hill
Roger Staubach
New Orleans
Dave Williams
Mel Rogers
Pete Barnes
Chiefs
Ed Podolak
Len Dawson
Cincinnati
Les Shy
Buffalo
Mike Stratton
San Francisco
Jim Johnson
Mike Simpson
Ken Willard
Saturday baseball games feature late matchups across leagues
Schedule lists multiple MLB games with EDT times: San Francisco at Chicago, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, New York at Atlanta, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Montreal at Houston, and San Diego at St. Louis, with pitchers and records noted for each matchup.
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Bang
Chicago
Jenkins
Los Angeles
Sutton
Pittsburgh
Ellis
New York
Houston
Reuss
San Diego
Kirby
St. Louis
Gibson
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Cea
Stoem
Vstof
York
Spivey Moves to No 1 Tight End For Auburn
Auburn Alabama AP Sophomore Rob Spivey shifted into the No 1 tight end role as teammate Mike Gates suffers a broken collarbone in Thursday practice and likely misses five to six weeks. Coach Shug Jordan says the Tigers will focus on improving under game conditions as they prepare for Saturday.
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Auburn
Ala
Rob Spivey
Auburn Tigers
Soph
Mike Gates
Gates
Tigers
Shug
Jordan
Alabama Will Receive Grades After Film Review Practice
Alabama coach Paul Bryant reports most of the Crimson Tide took part in a Friday practice recorded for grading. He notes the offense improved while the defense struggled with limited stops, and fumbles and interceptions plagued the unit. He cites heat as a factor and mentions Alabama's upcoming day game with Georgia on October 7 in Athens.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant
Crimson Tide
Bryant
Athens
Georgia
Late Arrival Fine Question at Diego Management
Diego management weighs whether Thomas will be fined for a late showing. Guard Walt Sweeney, fined 1050 dollars for seven days late, argues Thomas must pay or recover his funds.
TIant insurance runs in sixth on Mayberry shot in KC-Yankees game
In Kansas City, Carl Taylor walked and scored on Mayberry era circuit shot for No. 13 of the year. Jackson pitched seven for KC, Abernathy finished for the save. Yankees win 1-0 after Munson’s late rally and Sanchez two-run single. Sparky Lyle gains his sixth win.
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Mayberry
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Kansas City
Ted Abernathy
Royals
Yankees
Mike Kekich
Celerino Sanchez
Horace Clarke
Thurman Munson
Roy White
Alou
Paul Schaal
Munson
Bobby Murcer
Ron Swoboda
Sanchez
Sparky Lyle
New York
Chicago
Ken Henderson
San Francisco Giants
Chicago Cubs
Henderson
Tito Fuentes
Giants
Tom Phoebus
Jim Willoughby
Cubs
Steelers Triumph Over Atlanta 31 17 as Series Highlights
Colts yards in the Steelers 31 17 win over Atlanta. Rookie Steve Davis of Delaware State scored a 30 yard TD breaking four tackles. Regular QB Terry Bradshaw reinjured his knee, with Hanratty throwing three TDs in five minutes.
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Atlanta
Steve Davis
Delaware State
Terry Hanratty
Terry Bradshaw
Hanratty
Jets
Joe Namath
Dallas
Expos rally to beat Astros as Marshall drives winner
In Houston, Mike Marshall hit a ninth inning double scoring John Boccabella for a 4-3 Expos win. Boccabella doubled, moved on an infield out, and Marshall earned his 14th victory as Montreal closed within 9 games of Cincinnati in the NL West.
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New York Mets
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Cecil Upshaw
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Garr
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John Boccabella
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Obituaries for Verna Emerson and Mattie Heflin
Funeral services are set for Verna Louise Emerson 62 at McConnell Chapel with burial in Athens City Cemetery. In Town Creek, Mattie Sue Heflin 65 dies and services are at Town Creek Baptist Church with burial at Moulton Memory Gardens.
Funeral services for Hafford Higdon at Antioch Baptist Church
Funeral services for Hafford Lee Higdon 44 of 1617 North St SE are set for 2 p.m Sunday at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Thompson and Rev. Harold Atchley officiating. Burial will follow at New Center Cemetery. Unthorp Funeral Home directing. Mrs Jo Higdon of Decatur and a daughter Pamela Higdon of Decatur. A son Boyce Higdon. A brother Joe A Higdon of Cullman. The line ends with three, indicating additional relatives.
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North St SE
Antioch Baptist Church
Howard Thompson
Harold Atchley
New Center Cemetery
Unthorp Funeral Home
Jo Higdon
Decatur
Pamela Higdon
Boyce Higdon
Campbell, Cullman
Joe A. Higdon
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