Red Raiders Topple To 19th In Both Polls Led By Meyer
U S swimmers dominate the Games with Hickcox Mills Barbiere and others setting Olympic marks. Mexico wins its first gold as Munoz takes the 100 meter breaststroke. U S cagers beat Brazil 71 65 led by Jo Jo White, Yugoslavia to face for title. USOC hot potato follows suspensions of Smith and Carlos as probe widens.
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Charles Hickcox
Indiana University
Irom Phoenix Ariz
Ronnie Mills
Fort Worth
Trevearold Larry Barbiere
Medford Lakes
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Mexico
Munoz
Russia
Vladimir Kosinsky
Brian Job
Cortland
Ohio
Phil Long
Wayne
United States
Jo Jo White
Kansas University
Brazil
White
U.S
Yugoslavia
Sporting Goods Manufacturers
USOC
Tommie ‘Smith
John Carlos
Olympic Medal Winners List From 1968 Games
The article lists medalists across events with names and countries such as Tommie Smith Kenya and Mamo Wolde Ethiopia, plus European and American competitors from the United States and West Germany in sprint and distance events. It notes performances in running, jumping, hurdles, weightlifting, and swimming with medal tallies and a skeet shooting gold for Yevgeny Petrov.
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Jing Hines
Oakland
Caioe Lesney Miller
Jamaica
Charlie Ghcene
Veatte
Wash “i Qnetersek
Tommie Smith
Lemone Caat
Peter Norman
Australia
Jean Carlos
San Jose
Cabf
Lea Evans
San Jose Catt
Larry James
White Plains
S.Y
Ron Freeman
Elizabeth
Nod
Ralph Doubell
Wilson Riprugut
Kenya
Tom Farrell
New York
Kipchoge Keino
Jim Ryan
Wichita
Kan
Bodo Triiniter
West Germany
Mohamed Gammouidi
Punsvai Kipehoge Keino
Naftal
Temu
Mamo Wolde
Ethiopia
Mohamed Gamimoudi
Tunisia
Keni
Kamihara
Japan
Mise Byan
New Zealand
Witte Davenport
Warren
Ohio
Ery Hall
Philadelphia
Iddy Otto
Mary
Ngemeter Hunties
David Hemery
Botan
Gerhard Hennige
West Germans
Dota Sherwood
Britain
Amas Wipwahok Bovott
Renoa
Benjamin Kozo
Kerra
George Youns
Casa Grane
Arte
U.S
Russia
Yevgemy Petrov
Soviet Union
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Petrove
Romano Garagnani
Italy
Konrad Wirnhier
Miss Ball
Olympic results skimmed across several sports
Reported results include soccer semifinals with Japan losing 0 2 to Meaino and the United States defeating West Germany 7 3 in water polo group play. Basketball standings list Bulgaria Panania and others with varied scores. Numerous track and field, swimming, and boxing notes reference post event times and records, with many named athletes and nations across Europe and the Americas.
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Mesica
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Holland
Italy
Greece
Bulgaria
Panania i Pilopeines
Murarca
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Korea
Senegal
Spain
Australia
S. Kenya
Hungary
Longhorns Shift to 12th Spot in AP UPI Polls
Texas Tech holds 19th in AP and tied for 14th in UPI after a 28 28 draw with Mississippi State. Ohio State maintains top AP ranking as USC remains No 1, with Kansas Penn State Notre Dame and others trading spots in the top 10.
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United Press top 20 college football poll snapshot
The United Press International top 20 ranks a mix of teams with first place votes noted. Voters show Georgia Tech and Tennessee high in the mix, while Penn State Notre Dame and others receive varying support amid shifting positions.
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Nebraska
Quitaque Panthers Triumph Over McAdoo In Basketball
Quitaque led by Roland Hamilton with 22 points as the Panthers beat Mc Adoo 81 to 74 in a non conference game. Sherry Stark and Jackie Cheatham scored 24 apiece, Nancy McWilliams added 12 for the McAdoo squad in a high scoring night.
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Jackie Cheatham
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Four Red Raiders Awarded A J Lineman Back Honors
Bobby Allen of Tech earned offensive lineman of the week honors for his 7 receptions 96 yards and a touchdown as the Raiders tied MSU. Noseguard Joe Srawn was named defensive lineman of the week and Rob Junell won defensive back honors with strong tackling. Jackie Stewart and Mike Patterson were cited in a tight race for offense as the squad battled through a hard-fought game.
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Joe Matulich
Eddy Windern
Dennis Lane
Grid Attendance Soars Above Last Year’s Pace
New York AP reports college football top eight games drew over 60,000 each for the first time, boosting top five weeks totals to 3.176 million. Ohio State led last week with standout attendance, while Northwestern showed strong momentum.
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NEW York AP
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McLain Wins Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year
Detroit Tigers star Denny Melati, despite OCR errors, is named the September Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year. The award follows other notable picks including Bob Jabson of the St Louis Cardinals Pete Ruse of the Cincinnati Reds and Bart Morrall of the Baltimore Colts.
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Virus Infection Hits IS NTSU Gridders
A virus sidelined 19 North Texas State football players including six starters as the Eagles prepared for a non conference breather with Arkansas. A squad meeting Tuesday night was cancelled to prevent further spread while officials feared additional cases could emerge later in the week.
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Farr Leads NFL in Rushing for Lions
New York AP reports Mel Farr of the Detroit Lions topped the NFL rushing standings after a 143 yards on 29 carries in the Lions 14 14 tie with Green Bay. Farr moved past Gale Sayers who holds 400 yards while Leroy Kelly and others chase.
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Loop Fems Triumph in Openers as Wellman Falls
The girls team from Wellman opened its season with a 40-25 loss to Loop. Vicki Pod scored one point for Loop and Linda Golding added a point for Wellman as Loop claimed the victory in a low scoring opener.
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Roaring Springs Varsity Falls to Longhorns 53 45
In a non conference boys game Flomot defeated Roaring Springs 53 to 45 Tuesday night. John Turner scored 12 points and Anita Hunter led Flomot with 15 points in girls action Flomot beat Roaring Springs 34 28.
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Stallings: Aggies Won't Schedule Houston Until Equal Terms
Texas A M coach Gene Stallings said the Aggies will not play the University of Houston until both schools recruit under identical rules. He cited Southwest Conference limits on when visits and signings can occur and noted Houston’s different recruiting terms.
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Tech Faces SMU as Midseason Review Highlights Streaks
Tech relies on stout defense as SMU offense averages 448 yards per game while Tech yields 117. Hixson racks up tackles with Tom Wilson and Terry Southall among named rivals. coach Henderson notes rare field dumping of quarterback. Homecoming history casts a wary eye on the matchup with SMU.
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Isaac Vows To Fight For Victory In Grand National Clash
Isaac asserts determination in a tight title race with Pearson as both chase the 85,5000 American 500 at North Carolina Speedway. The Dodge driver posted the fastest practice lap and trails Pearson by 81 points in the standings as time trials begin.
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