Americans falter as Yugoslavian swimmer leads at world games
At the Sixth World University Games in Turin many Americans, particularly women, underperformed on opening day. Yugoslavia's Mirjana Segrt lamented the U.S. showing while American men swept the top two spots in three finals. Ferris set a meet record in the 100-meter butterfly as the U.S. team faced fatigue after championships and travel.
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Taly
Mirjana Segrt
Yugoslavia
Miss Segrt
Marcia McCuen
Fullerton
Calif
Miss Legrt
Miss McCuen
Frank Heckl
Hollywood
U.S
John Ferris
Sacramento
Andy Streak
Long Beach
George Breen
Breen
Ferris
Rick Colella
Seattle
Nikolai Pankin
Soviet Union
World Games swimming highlights and field events
The report notes the Americans failing to match the 1967 squad’s two golds as swimming closed across events. Galina Stepnova of Russia won the 200 meter breaststroke in a meet record 2 45 4 with Miss Stepanova beating Linda Kurtz of Castro Valley California. Steve Genter of Lakewood California placed second in a butterfly race while Ferris led to a teammate in the 400 meter free style relay. The games feature 2370 athletes from 64 nations and run five days for swimming and diving with track and field starting September 2.
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Japan
Galina Stepanova
Russia
Heckl
Dan Frawley
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Ferris
Jerry Heidenreich
Steve Genter
Lakewood
Calif
A.C
Miss Stepanova
Linda Kurtz
Castro Valley
Americans to Meet Germans in Davis Cup Final
Defending champion United States prepares for the Davis Cup final against West Germany. Coach Dennis Ralston declines to name singles players, saying any member could handle it. Germans Christian Kuhnke and Wilhelm Burgert are expected to face Arthur Ashe, Cliff Richey, Stan Smith, and Bob Lutz. Captain Ed Turville notes Germany has played Davis Cup all year while the U.S. team has not since last September.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, Ohio
West Germany
Dennis Ralston
Ralston
United States
Australia
Christian Kuhnke
Wilhlem Burgert
Arthur Ashe
Cliff Richey
Stan Smith
Bob Lutz
U.S
Ed Turville
Receiving corps hold key as Alworth nears return
The article notes Lance Alworth's pending return will boost the Chargers. Gary Garrison remains a strong rival at wide receiver, with rookie Walker Gulette poised to learn quickly. Injuries and lineup shifts shape the offense, while Brad Hubbert and Dickie Pas contribute threats behind a changing line.
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Gary Garrison
Alworth
Walker Gulette
Wille Frazier
Razorback BaseballSigns Vincent Signs National Letter
Arkansas coach Norm Debriyn announced Memphis right hand pitcher Farrer Vincent signed a national letter of intent with the Razorbacks. The 6-2, 185-pound Christian Brothers High School star pitched three no hitters this spring and totaled 1500 earned run average over 100 innings with a 15-0 record.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas
Norm Debriyn
Farrer Vincent
Memphis
Razorbacks
Vincent
Christian Brothers High School of
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No Hitter in Small Fry World Series
In Williamsport, AP reports Little League World Series fans saw back-to-back no hitters as well-rested pitchers dominated. Brian Paluga of Highland Indiana beat a Wiesbaden Germany squad 24 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader, while Steve O Neil of Wayne New Jersey led his team to a 10 to 0 win over Valleyfield Quebec in the nightcap.
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Williamsport
Brian Paluga
Highland
Ind
Bench Trying to Accept His Success
Cincinnati Reds catcher John Bench, 22, enjoys a record season with 42 homers and 126 RBIs while admitting the burden of fame. He emphasizes staying grounded, recalling his Bangor Oklahoma roots and his parents lessons as he eyes a 6-5 win over Philadelphia. Bench acknowledges the 42 homers may include positional bonuses but sticks to his hitter's focus and desire for long-term proof of success.
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Ralph Bernstein
Associated Press
Philadelphia
John Bench
Cincinnati Reds
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Reds
Bangor
Okla
Roy Campanella
Brooklyn Dodgers
Miss America vs Football: Time-Shift Battle Draws News
ABC asked Stanford and Arkansas to move the Stanford Arkansas game up to 6 p.m. EDT to avoid clashing with Miss America on NBC. The piece notes viewers’ bias toward Miss America, cites past ratings where Miss America outperformed football, and mentions reactions from coaches and switchboard disruption.
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Arkan
Southwest Conference Teams Look Strong Says Taylor
Fort Worth AP Coach Fred Taylor says the Southwest Conference teams appear stronger this year with TCU expected to improve. He highlights Texas, Arkansas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Rice, Baylor, SMU and key Horned Frogs players like Steve Judy John Rothstrom and Bob Creech as anchors for a potential winning season amid strong conference parity.
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Cochran
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Fred Taylor
Texas Christian
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Arkansas
Texas Tech
Texas A&m
Rice
Baylor
SMU
Chuck Hixon
TCU
Pitcher 16 Delivers One-Hit Shutout in World Series
In Lafayette Indiana AP reports 16-year-old lefty Tom Pokorski blanked Tampa Florida 6 to 0 to lead Covina California to the Colt Baseball League World Series championship. Pokorski allowed only one hit as Covina clinched the title in the final.
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Lafayette
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Tom Pokorski
Covina
Calif
Tampa
Fla
Pine Bluff and Mount Healthy Reach Babe Ruth World Series Final
Pine Bluff Arkansas and Mount Healthy Ohio meet in Brawley California to decide the Babe Ruth World Series final. Both teams are undefeated heading into the championship. Earlier, Darien Connecticut beat Centralia Washington 6 to 4, as the tournament wraps up Saturday.
Driver killed at 325 mph crash on Bonneville Flats
Noel Black, 34, of Sacramento, Calif., died after his streamliner flip end over end while trying to break a land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats Utah. Officials said he had just completed a timed mile when it veered out of control amid gusty winds. He died six hours later in a Salt Lake City hospital.
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Utah
California
Noel Black
Sacramento
Salt Lake City
Bonneville Racing Association
Black
Salt Flats
Offensive Units Flex Their Muscles In SWC Scrimmages
SWC teams in mid-season form as Texas Tech, Texas A&M, SMU, Texas and others stage scrimmages. Napper, Langehenning, Best, Dove and Self stand out with passing, rushing and a 72 yard interception return. Coaches praise progress and call for consistency in running and passing.
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Texas Tech
Charles Napper
Langehenning
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Langehennig
Robbie Best
Marc Dove
Rocky Self
Texas A&m
Self
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Gene Stallings
Brad
Southern Methodist
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Hayden Fry
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Darrell Royal
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Television Logs Thursday Kaleidoscope and More
A dense listing of daytime and prime time TV programming for Thursday, detailing shows from Kaleidoscope and Truth Of Consequences through News Weather Sports, soap operas, game shows, and classic reruns across multiple networks. It catalogs time slots, episode lines, and channel references with numerous program names such as Daniel Boone, The Brady Bunch, Hogan's Heroes, Bewitched, and Johnny Carson, alongside news, sports, and devotional segments.
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Washington News
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Net Playhouse
Johnny Carson
Ark-La-Tex
Dick Cavett
Arkansas Sportsman
Angel
Merv Griffin
Baker
New Or- Street
Hugh Hefner
Hope Star Hope Arkansas 1929 Staff Directory
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Hope, Ark
P.O
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Hope
By Star Publishing CO
Alex. H. Washburn
Donal Parker
Paul H. Jones
C.M
Pod) Rogers
Billy Dan Jones
Ark
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
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Ass'n
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Memphis
Tenn
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Dallas
Texas
Michigan Ave
Chicago
New York
N.Y
Penobscot
Detroit
Mich
Skirvin Tower
Oklahoma City
Okla
Spa Man Edges Golf Champion to Reach Finals
Spa Man Carl Bachelor of Hot Springs defeated defending champion David Hearne of Little Rock one up to reach the finals of the state Junior Match Play golf tournament at Hot Springs Country Club. Don Shock of Conway beat Ron Gardner of Hot Springs 3 and 1 to also reach the final.
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Carl Bachelor
Hot Springs
David Hearne
Little Rock
Hot Springs Country Club
Don Shock
Conway
Ron Gardner
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