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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1973

Page

13

U S Wins Two Relays in Turin Track Meet After Protest

United States sprinters capture the 400 meter relay gold after a Soviet protest over a baton exchange foul in the 1 600 meter relay, where Dar win Bond of Tennessee was involved. Americans also win silver and bronze medals, boosting their overall tally as the Soviet Union leads track and field.

Will Grimsley Moscow America Uncle Sam U.S Semyon Kocher United States Dennis Schultz Oklahoma State Darwin Bond University of Tennessee Valery Yurchenko Lenin Stadium United Christine Loock Fort Worth Tex SMU Turin Italy Soviet Union Glen Herold Watertown Wis U. of Wisconsin Mikhail Zhelobovski Tony Waldrop U. of North Carolina Britain Francis James Clement Reginald McAfee Cincinati Dmitri Stukalov Nadezhda Chizhova Tamara Safanova Fancing Tom Whatley U. of Alabama Gilbraith Larry, Brown Essex N.J Community College Steve Riddick Norfolk Russia Semeon Kotcher USA Dennis Schulz Ron Jenkins Texas Southern Jenkins

Dandelions Fans Back Women’s Pro Football Route

A mixed crowd at Veterans Stadium watched the Los Angeles Dandelions rout Detroit 25 to 0 in a women’s pro football game drawing 1 600 fans. Most spectators supported the sport, praising women players while some chauvinist remarks appeared. The Dandelions seek better press coverage and aim for higher attendance, with next home game Sept 1 at 2 p.m. against Toronto.

Los Angeles Dandelions Veterans Stadium Detroit Dandelions

Potter wins one meter AAU diving title in Louisville

Cynthia Potter, 22, from Houston, won the one meter diving title at the National Bay swimming and diving championships in Louisville. The meet selects U S team members for World Games in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, with three meter finals to follow. Potter, long beset by tendonitis, noted back problems but downplayed constant pain.

Potter Louisville UPI Cynthia Potter Houston U.S

World University Games results dominated by Polish France clash

Long list of track and field results and telegraphic results from the World University Games. Names cited include Poland France USSR Germany Canada Bulgaria Romania and others with times and relay details. The page shows numerous event markers and miscellaneous sports scores.

USA Britain Germany France Poland Hals Waren Init Ussr Gutman Cuba Tamara Safonnes Uaxit Etre Agf Elena Imoscino Janet Nutter Canada Teunis Garbidar Pampaulov-Matel. Pamagulay Bulgaria Chicao

World Cup Volleyball in Prague Cancelled

The United States Volleyball Association learned the World Cup Tournament in Prague from September 22 to 29 was canceled. Burt DeGroot said the wire gave no reason, and the Czechs may host an invitational without an American team. The U S earned World Cup qualification by winning the North American zone. The team trained in San Diego the past two weeks.

United States San Diego DeGroot

Foster seeks 12th defense in Albuquerque title bout

Foster, a hometown favorite, meets Fierrie Fourie of South Africa for the light heavyweight crown tonight. The Albuquerque native carries a $75,000 guarantee with 40 percent of proceeds, while Fourie is No 1 challenger with a $10,000 fee plus expenses.

Albuquerque N.M. Lf Bob Foster Pride Tonight South Africa Fierrie Foyne Wit World Boxing Assn Pierri Foster Fourie Swaziland

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