Medals and mock awards mark a rough U S Olympic Games
A humorous critique recounts a rough Munich Olympics for the United States. It lampoons misfortunes, wallet thefts, the onlookers on the medal chase, and jests at athletes and officials while praising a few standout performances.
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Wayne Collett
Vince Matthews
Rowan and Martin
Track
U.S
Dwight Stones
Ken Moore
Steve Prefontaine
Frank Shorter
Erich Segal
Frank
Shorter
Cool
Larry Young
Mark Spitz
Valeri Borzov
Olga Korbut
Rick Demont
Bob Seagren
Rey Robinson
Eddie Hart
Sports Illustrated
Wooden Urges Acceptance After Olympic Basketball Loss
UCLA coach John Wooden, 61, avoids excuses after the United States fell 51 50 to Russia in Munich. He says it’s best to face defeat gracefully and notes the Soviets are strong and physical, while America remains ahead overall.
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Russia
U.S
Zurab Sakandelidge
Alexander Belov
Y.A
Jim Ryan
Los Angeles
UPI
John Wooden
UCLA
United States
Wooden
Bruins
America
Nebraska
Munich
Hancock Bulldogs Face New Conference and Fresh Talent
Allan Hancock College coach Barney Eames oversees a 16 returnee roster from an 8-2 1971 season as the Bulldogs move to the Western State Conference. He stresses rebuilding offense with freshmen while anticipating greater exposure to four year schools and a larger home following. The longest road trip this season will be a two hour drive to Compton.
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Gary D. Smith
Allan Hancock College
Barney Eames
Eames
Bulldog
Hancock
Western State Conference
Compton
Olympic spirit rekindles hope for Montreal Games
In Munich the IOC faces changes for Montreal 1976 with a shift to less lavish spending and possible removal of team sports. The closing ceremony reflected both solemn memory of the 1972 tragedy and youthful exuberance as athletes from 120 nations embraced the moment.
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Munich
UPI
Bavaria
Montreal
Olympic Stadium
West Germany
International Olympic Committee
Varna
Bulgaria
Brundage
Avery Brundage
Chicago
IOC
Lord Michael Kallanin
Olympic
Bulldogs Eyes Simple Ground Game For Hancock
Hancock coach Eames says the Bulldogs will stay with the I formation and a simple, patient approach. Rollie Garife guides the offense as he faces freshman Rick Mesa from Cabrillo competing for the QB spot. Don Willis locks in at fullback with freshman Cecil Gordon in the backfield.
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Rollie
Cecil
Lompoc Valley
Rollie Garife
Cecil Gordon
Lompoc
Cabrillo
Hancock
Barney Eames
Gary D. Smith
Bulldogs
Eames
Ancock
Garife
Don Willis
Lompoc Bulldogs Eye Tough Season With Strong Depth
Lompoc coach Eames touts a deep roster across offense and defense as the Bulldogs prepare for the Sept. 16 Blue and Gold game and Sept. 23 home opener versus Taft College. Key players include Cabrillo grads at several positions and returning sophomores anchoring a potent defense.
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Cabrillo Grads
Lompoc Valley Roducts
Mark Leary
Lee Walker
John McGray
Dennis van Meter
Randy Deleikos
Danny Dowd
Tony Irizarry
Dennis Johnson
Dave Heckaman
Eames
Bulldogs
Hancock
Lompoc
John Gray
John Rozek
Ken Hartman
Bill Pierce
Dean Snyder
Gary Cox
Terry Bennett
Rick Norton
Kim Acosta
Bobby Zepeda
Steve Walker
Acosta
Kelley Moore
Zepeda
Dana Brenner
Doug de Geus
Righetti
Jim Pierce
Taft College
Santa Barbara
West Los Angeles
Ventura
Moorpark
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Hank Iba
Baron de Coubertin
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Clarence Robison
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