Auer Earns US First Medal At 1972 Munich Games
Vic Auer of North Hollywood wins silver in small bore rifle with 598 points as Li Ho Jun of North Korea takes gold at 599. American swimmers set new marks in several events led by Mark Spitz 2:02.11 in 200m butterfly heats.
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Cowboys Roll To 15th Straight Win In Exhibition
Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Jets 34 27 as Mike Montgomery scored three TDs and Ron Sellers gained 128 yards on three receptions. Craig Morton threw key late scores to seal the rally with Dallas extending the win streak in preseason action.
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al Atkinson
Seagren’s pole choice clears for Olympic use at Games
Seagren gains IAAF approval to use his catapole pole in Olympic competition after the federation reversed itself. The move follows maker George Moore’s argument that world-class athletes had access to the poles late last year. Seagren, world record holder, hails the decision as a psychological edge but not essential to performance.
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Nicklaus tops 6th win of year. calls format flawed
Jack Nicklaus, after beating Frank Beard 2 and 1 to win the U S Professional Match Play Championship first prize of 40,000, says the event cannot be a major with only 16 players in the finals and urges a larger field. He notes the format was television driven and calls for changes to elevate the event to major status.
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Graham Wins After Three Hole Playoff At Minnesota Classic
David Graham defeats Irwin and Ziegler in a playoff after bogeys by both on the first extra hole. Graham finishes with a 285 total, three under par, matching Irwin and Ziegler who carded 285 and 289 respectively. Ziegler misses a 24-foot putt on 72nd hole.
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Translation No Problem Translation No Problem
Editor notes explain an AP Munich Olympics translation table for German terms. It lists humorous literal equivalents for events and activities such as swimming and diving and sprint running. The table is credited to Bruce Lowitt and reflects playful language from the Olympic Desk.
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Durant Bows Out Of NBC Tourney In Wichita
In the National Baseball Congress tournament Durant fell to Anchorage 10 15 5 and Boulder defeated Eureka 2 1 advancing to semi finals. Anchorage routed Durant 15 with three RBI from Oliver Aguirre and Smalley. Boulder edged Eureka on a sixth inning sacrifice fly by Friedman scoring Cross.
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Young Yank Agers Nnb Solid Win
The U S Olympic basketball team opened play with a 66 35 victory over Czechoslovakia as they chase a 56th straight Olympic win. Doug Collins led the defense while coach Henry Iba noted offensive improvements.
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