USA Dominates Medal Count At Mexico City Games
The XIX Olympiad in Mexico City ends amid controversy and records. The United States surpasses Russia in overall medals and golds, driven by a stellar swimming team and standout athletes like Hickcox and Meser. The games face protests, altitude challenges, and a Venusian parade controversy as 119 nations compete.
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Ternational Olympic Committee
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International Olympic Committee
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American Athletic Union
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Jim Thorpe
Itz
Tokyo
America
Wolds
Communist Party
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Kempsol
Pokyo
Charles Hickcox
Uhrer
Onesilver
Debbie Meser
U.S
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Saints Fall to Cardinals in Late Rally
The St. Louis Cardinals overcame the New Orleans Saints with a late fourth quarter surge to win 31-17. Jim Hart connected on a touchdown pass with under four minutes remaining as St. Louis broke open the game.
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Charlie Durkee
Chuck Latourette
Wells
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Yierds
Tren Wilmer
Sony Larvick
Ser Ve
Kakken
Steelers Edge Eagles Narrow Victory Headlines Week
Steelers edge the Eagles 6 to 3 in a hard fought game as Hoak’s field goal and key plays in the final minutes secure a rare win for Pittsburgh. Eagles miss three field goals and fall to 0-6 while the Steelers climb toward the league’s better records.
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Lustes
Plainsmen Stir North Zone Title Hopes in 4-AAAA Clash
Plainsmen and Dons push toward playoff spots as Monteres leads the north zone while Palo Duro upsets Crosstown rival Tasosa. Caprock ends losing streak with a Pampa win. Midland Lee and Cooper in key district battles as Perainian and Morris widen scoring margins.
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Jets Throttle Patriots 48–14 as Interceptions Dominate
Jets defensive unit intercepts five passes and recovers three fumbles to fuel a 48-14 AFL Eastern Division win over the Boston Patriots. Joe Namath limits turnovers. Matt Snell and Emerson Boozer score, while Billy Baird Jim Hudson and Terry Mitchell grab picks.
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Babe Pari
SMU Takes Wind Advantage for Win at Tech in SWC Showdown
In Lubbock, SMU harnessed a late wind and Tech errors for a 26 18 victory to seize the league lead. QB Chuck Hixson passed for 296 yards as SMU built a 22 10 halftime edge and never relinquished control.
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Rookie Pro Dickson Wins Haig National Open
Rookie pro Bob Dickson from Tulsa captured the Haig National Open with a two under 69 final round and a 271 total, earning 22 000. Chi Chi Rodrigues finished second at 27 under par after a 71 final round, with Bill Collins third at 274 and Bobby Mitchell at 27.
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