British Boat Defeats American in Little America's Cup
In Thorpe Bay England British helmsman vessel Lady Helmsman defeated Yankee Flyer from the United States in the early race of the best of seven international catamaran series for the Little America's Cup. The British lead 2 1. The photo caption lists a lineup of coaches and players from both teams.
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Thorpe Bay
England
Yankee Flyer
United States
Greer Ellis
Bill Hooten
Olympic Games Open With Torch Torch in Mexican Stadium
Mexico City prepares for the 1968 Olympic Games with a ceremonial torch light in the opening, officials tout readiness despite controversy. President Diaz Ordaz inaugurates Olympic construction as 7,226 athletes from 119 nations are expected.
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Charles Green
Mexico City
Mexico
Olympic Stadium
Christopher Columbus
New World
Latin America
Gustavo Diazristo
Liberator
Miguel Hidalgo Olympic Village
Diaz Ordaz
Guadalajara
Puebla
Leon
Baden-Baden
Germany
International Olympic Committee
Carlos Smith Meet in a Showdown at Trials
John Carlos and Tommie Smith headline the U S Olympic track trials finals in the 200 meters, after a day of fast times and dramatic hurdles. Vanderstock set a world record in the 400 hurdles as Carlos and Smith eye the final, with Ryun staggering in the 800 and Farrell taking the win.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
South Lake Tahoe
Calif
John Carlos
Tommie Smith
U.S
Carlos
Smith
Geoff Vanderstock
John
Tommie
Vanderptock
Rex Cawley
Payton Jordan
Vanderstock
University of California
Boyd Gittins
Washington State
Cawley
Ron Whitney
Whitney
Rome
Glenn Davis
Dim Ryun
Ryun
University of Kansas
Ogee Aen Ryyn
Que
Tom Farrell
Ryan
Oll
University of Wichiands
Smackover Loan Approved for Recreational Project
Washington announced Wednesday the Farmers Home Administration approved a 192000 loan to Pine Hills Golf and Tennis Club near Smackover Arkansas. The nonprofit serves 200 rural families and will cover 25000 of costs. The loan finances 126 acres plus a nine hole golf course clubhouse swimming pool tennis court and picnic area.
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Washington
Fulbright
Farmers Home Administration
Smackover
Ark
Pine Hills Golf and Tennis Club
Ninerhold
PGA Moves Toward Governing Board for Tour
The PGA, facing rebellion by top players over its control of major tournaments, eyed a 12 member board plan from sponsors. The board would include players, sponsors, PGA officials, and retired players and would run the tour under PGA authority with no binding control by the association on decisions.
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Washington
Professional Golfers Association
PGA
Associated Press
Tour
Patterson Promises Tricks in Stockholm Title Bid
Floyd Patterson arrived in Stockholm for Saturdays World Boxing Association title fight with Jimmy Ellis. The 33 year old former heavyweight champion, an underdog at 2 to 1, says he has tricks up his sleeve as the bout airs in the United States by satellite. Patterson has a storied title history including losses to Johansson and Liston.
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Patterson
Ellis
Stockholm
Sweden
Floyd Patterson
Jimmy Ellis
World Boxing Association
Elis
United States
Ingemar Johansson
Seen Johansson
Sonny Liston
The Negro Community by Ester Hicks
Mrs Z T Smith returns home after visiting relatives in Salt Lake City Utah and Yuna Aziz My and Braby Jr in a family gathering with Orie Jamerson and J T Jr members. Phone numbers PR7 4678 or 4474 listed for contact.
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Ester Hicks
Z. T. Smith
Orie Jamereson
J. T. Jr
Salt Lake City
Utah
Delores McClure
Yuna
Aziz
Rae Ty Tee Braby Jr
Dan
Fager and Damascus May Clash If Damascus Leaves Rabbit Home
Trainer Johnny Nerud flags a possible head to head with Dr. Fager against Damascus in the Woodward Stakes at Belmont Park on Sept 28 if Damascus drops the rabbit Hedevar. Dr. Fager won the United Nations Handicap on grass at Atlantic City, boosting his career earnings to $965,952 and his 1987 form with a 13 16 horse length win.
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Ralph Bernstein
Associated Press
Atlantic City, NJ
Johnny Nerud
Dr. Fager
Damascus
Woodward
Belmont Park
Atlantic City
Nerud
Advocator
United Nations
Fort Marcy
U.N
Washington Park
Arlington Park
Hedevar
Frank Whiteley
Iam
Belmont
Ley
Hede
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