United States Favored for Two More Olympic Golds
The United States basketball team seeks a record seventh straight Olympic title against a strengthened Russia in the final, while heavyweight Joe Frazier is chosen to fight for boxing gold over Germany's Hans Huber. If results hold, the U S would clinch two more gold medals.
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Russians struggle for Olympic crown as final day nears
With one day left in Tokyo the Soviet Union holds 23 gold medals and trails the United States in total medals. The US leads 34 golds and 77 total medals while Russia eyes a third unofficial title. Thursday yielded canoeing medals for the Americans and a single Russian gymnastics gold by Astakhova as the Soviets face a near-sweep challenge across boxing gymnas tics and volleyball.
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Chiefs to use scramble tactic in pivotal AFL clash with Patriots
Kansas City plans to start Eddie Wilson at Fenway Park in a strategic scramble game against Boston as both teams seek a crucial AFL win. Wilson replaces injured regular Len Dawson and has shown mobility. Mack Lee Hill will share heavy duties in a matchup that also affects standings with Buffalo and San Diego nearby.
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Individual Leaders In NFL Yearly Stats
National Football League individual leaders lists top names in rushing, passing, receiving and scoring. Perkins, Dall and Gros, Phil lead rushing averages. Brown, Clev and Johnson Pitt top rushing yards. Moore and Brown top rushing touchdowns. Johnson St. L. and Brodie SF lead passing yards. Wade Chi and Johnson St. L. top pass completions. Unitas Balt. and Tarkenton Minn lead touchdown passes. Morris Chi and Ditka Chi lead receptions. Morris Chi tops receiving touchdowns. Moore Ball leads scoring. Bakken St L and others lead extra points. Bakken St L, Gossett LA and others tie field goals. Davis SF and Larv Det share punting average. Rhumm St L, Gaubatz Det and Paluck Wash have safeties.
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Palmer Tops Aussie Masters Golf-67
Arnold Palmer, defending champion, fired a six under par 66 to lead after the opening round of the Australian Masters Golf Tournament in Melbourne. Bruce Devlin and Cobie Lagrange were one stroke back with 68s as Jack Nicklaus, the favorite after a 67 practice round, struggled with a 72 after a seven on the 12th hole.
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Twin double rich payoff at Yonkers Raceway
A 2 to 7 and 6 to 7 twin double ticket worth 171 684 60 was identified as held by Ernest Dahiman Jr of Patchogue and four partners. The all time twin double record remains 172 796 80 set at Roosevelt Raceway in 1963. Dahlman and partners claimed the win after a photo finish in the final race.
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