U S aims for medal edge in Olympic boxing and more
Sports editor notes consensus that the United States will win about 40 medals to Russia and forecasts 55 golds for the U.S. with Russia at 38 or 39. American boxing strength and prospects, led by George Foreman and Armando Muniz, are highlighted along with past Olympic golds and notable fighters turning pro. Foreman's background and rise from dishwasher to heavyweight hopeful are detailed along with his current size, reach, and potential.
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Draft day twists as clubs pick ex MVPs and prospects
Montreal and San Diego led a long draft session with surprises as ex MVPs Wills Versalles and Ollie Brown headlined picks. Bavasi tapped Brown, while San Diego plucked Giusti and the Cardinals gained Cardin from Houston as the Dodgers rebuilt their bullpen with Kekich Moeller and Everitt.
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Covelli Aims for Olympic Javelin Gold Amid Lusis Threat
U S javelin hopes hinge on Frank Covelli as Janis Lusis leads with a world record and a perfect Tokyo record. Covelli claims peak form after a strong 1968 and a heavy training summer, studying at Cal State Long Beach while pursuing an MBA.
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Blues Organist Draws Scouting Attention in St Louis
The Blues and Penguins scouts highlight the role of organist Norm Kramer as fans engage with the game. Pittsburgh plans to send Jimmy Rice to observe Kramer, while Chicago pigeons face a changing scene as a prairie falcon mascot lands in Chicago. The falcon’s resilience and the legal fight in golf reach a new milestone as Chief Judge Caleb M Wright frees APG to pursue tournaments and sponsorship deals in 1969.
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Mexico City Olympics Upset Stirs Three Nations
In Mexico City Enriqueta Basilio finished fifth in the women's 400 meters marking a tougher return for the 20 year old. Surinam failed to advance Eddy Monsels out in 100 meters in qualifying. Hungary denounces Zoltan Varza defecting as unworthy of a sportsman in a formal committee statement.
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Track and Field Moments From a Jam Packed Meet
Final results show Randy Mat pondae vo leads the shot put with 47 feet 434 inches while Eduard Guschin and Dieter Hottman post strong marks. In the sprints Jim Hines ties world records at 9.9 seconds with Lennox Miller and Charlie Greene close behind. Women's javelin sees Angela Neneth top with 198 feet 12 inches as other nations claim podium spots. Games wrap with marathon style race walks and weightlifting standings highlighting Yuriov and Miyake.
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Bruins Big Talk Tapering Backcourt Height
UCLA's defending champion basketball team gathered for a Monday press picture at Pavley Pavilion. Kenny Heitz noted any forward under 6-7 would need to be a left handed jump shooter from the corner, a description fitting senior Lynn Shackelford.
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Olympic notes feature U S athletes and future gold hopes
The report covers Olympic events including a dramatic 1 hour 33:59.4 walk finish by Pedraza of Mexico close to winner Smaga, and Rudy Haluza finishing fourth. It notes Nemeth winners in women's javelin, and U S discus hopes with Silvester setting an Olympic record. It also previews U S medal chances in discus 800 and 400 hurdles and mentions college players and coach John Wooden reacting to a strong team.
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Corona del Mar Sweeps Wilson In Water Polo Meet
Corona del Mar beat Wilson High 10-2 in the varsity water polo match. The trio of Bee and Cee events also went to Corona del Mar by 9-1 and 9-2. Wilson heads to Downey Friday for next action.
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