Yank Cagers Rip Soviets In World University Games Final
The United States, led by 19-year-old stars David Thompson and Tom Burleson, defeated the Soviet Union 75 to 67 to win basketball gold at Moscow World University Games. U S swimmers also excelled with Jack Tingley winning two titles setting a Games record. The Russians collected 68 golds to the Americans 19 in overall standings.
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Major League Standings And Weekend Results
Friday results show Baltimore routed Kansas City and Cleveland topped Texas. Detroit beat Chicago while Minnesota defeated Milwaukee. Oakland bested New York and Boston and California drew. Weekend games list Perry and Bahnsen starting for Detroit and Chicago respectively with multiple AL matchups. NL East and West standings lead St. Louis and Los Angeles with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati chasing. Several late games feature extra innings and key divisional showdowns.
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Torrez
Reuschel
Roberts
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Local gridiron stalemate ends in intra-city tie
In Frontenac Friday night Onalaska and Onalaska Luther battled to a 0-0 season opener stalemate. Luther coach Larry Erbe rued a last minute bobble on a 39 yard field goal try. Onalaska rode penalty trouble and a strong Luther defense to keep the game scoreless.
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Bruce Kirkeeny
Roy Grade
Larry Zielke
Mark Rieke
Zielke
Fred
Kickapoo Rips West Salem In Season Opener
Kickapoo defeated West Salem 22 to 7 in Wisconsin Friday night with Dane Kanable and Steve Geary scoring all Kickapoo points. Geary found the end zone twice, Kanable added a 72 yard kickoff return for a score, and Kanable converted an extra point. West Salem's lone tally came on Randy Bina's 70 yard punt return and Mark Johnson's kick.
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Packers Drill Friday Highlights Captain Assignments
Green Bay Coach Dan Devine criticized Friday's one hour workout as error filled ahead of the preseason game with Kansas City. Quarterback Jim Del Gaizo showed potential after a week from Miami, while starter plans remained with Tagge Hunter and Bowman adjustments noted.
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Cal Withrow
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Bob Brown
Perry Williams
Eleva Strum Edges Melrose Mindoro 18 16 in Nonconference Fight
Eleva Strum defense blocks a 4th quarter field goal to seal an 18 16 win over Melrose Mindoro. Severson factors with two TDs and Olson adds a TD and key pass to secure the upset. Young scores for Melrose Mindoro while Kirchner adds two PATs.
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Decker Shuts Out Brewers as Twins End Skid in 3-0 Victory
Joe Decker pitched a four hit shutout, his second of the season, striking out 10 as Minnesota defeated Milwaukee 3-0. George Mitterwald and Larry Hisle hit solo homers, and Rod Carew added an RBI single. Killebrew, returning from knee injury, may be ready by Sept. 1. Attendance topped 800,000 after Nickel Beer Night.
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Tim Johnson
Don Money
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De Soto Edges Bloomington in Narrow Football Victory
De Soto held off Bloomington 14 to 12 as Steve Sherwood broke up a late Bloomington drive with 20 seconds left. Mick Boardman led De Soto with a 1 yard rushing score and a 63 yard TD pass to Steve Furlano who totaled 126 receiving yards on three catches. Bloomington’s Gary Meyer and Kim Kottke combined for 192 rushing yards with Kottke scoring on 11 and 1 yard runs.
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Furlano
Bloomington
Gary Meyer
Kim Kottke
Kottke
Kim Kottker
Mick Boardman
Steve Furlano
Terry Berra
Moyer Beats O Connor in Rochester Rematch
Denny Moyer, 34, from Portland, claimed a split decision over Pat O Connor in Rochester at Mayo Civic Auditorium. O Connor, 23, Rochester native with a 35 2 record, warned he might quit boxing after a second loss to Moyer. Promoters reported Friday night’s bouts grossed $25,454.
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Rochester
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New Orleans
Arcadia Raiders Blank Stanley 18-0 in Nonconference Fight
Arcadia dominated Stanley 18-0 as the Raiders rolled 212 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Kim Reuter opened scoring with a 14 yard run, Scott Nelson added a four yard TD, and Dave Misch sealed the win with a one yard plunge. Bill Flury led Arcadia rushers with 97 yards on 17 carries.
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Nonconference Football Scores From Area Showdowns
Kickapoo 27 West Salem 7 Arcadia 18 Stanley 0 Royals 27 Holmen 0 Cochrane-Fountain City 22 Independence 14 Onalaska 0 Onalaska Luther 0 De Soto 14 Bloomington 12 Eleva-Strum 18 Melrose Mindoro 16 Prescott 36 Clear Lake 14 Cornell 38 Flambeau 6 Shullsburg 12 Black Hawk 0 Cameron 12 New Auburn 0 Gilmanton 34 Thorp 13 Loyal 26 Wittenburg Birnamwood 0
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