U S Olympic field events mix of youth and experience
In Munich the United States relies on youth and seasoned stars in field events. Seagren and Isaksson share the world record using older poles while Measured rivals include Oldfield Woods and Feuerbach in shot put and Janis Lusis leads javelin, with other Americans aiming for medals.
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Associated Press
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Italy
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Pirates Rally Past Dodgers in Ninth Inning Thriller
Willie Stargell hit a two run homer in the ninth to cap a 3-2 Pirates win over the Dodgers after Willie Davis put LA ahead with a second inning double. Al Oliver added a run scoring single as the Pirates extended their NL East lead. The Reds overwhelmed the Phillies 8-2 in the other NL games.
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Chargers Bet On Thomas In Gamble That Aims For Run Game
San Diego traded two promising players to acquire Duane Thomas from Dallas but he has not reported to camp. Coach Harland Svare called the deal a big gamble and Thomas last spoke Aug. 3 before vanishing from team shores. Charley Johnson moved to Denver while Roman Gabriel was set to start for Los Angeles.
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Houston Oilers
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Los Angeles Rams
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Werden's Tap Clinches Tie For East Division Lead
Werden's Tap beat Steele's Laundry 15-8 to move to 18-1 and share first in the Morris 14 Inch Softball League East Division. Ken Enger hit for the cycle as Werden's totaled 17 hits. Frank Gorman and Steve Stangland had three hits each. Olson and Hiles hit inside the park homers. Steele's Bob Steele took the loss. In the other game Hexhall's defeated Wagon Wheel 12-2 as Wethington led with four hits.
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Tapsmen
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Tom Olson
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Mike Dummitt
Bob Steele
Hexhall
Wagon Wheel
Bill Wethington
John Weppler
Gary Hamilton
Steve Wills
Bob Fulkerson
Greg Strait
Ron Strait
Rod Frisby
Thouvenin
Joliet Opens Connie Mack Series Friday Night
The Connie Mack baseball world series begins Friday in Farmington with Joliet versus the Pacific Coast champion as Tacoma and Compton contest the deciding title. Dallas Kip’s defending champs face Nashville in the first round at 8 pm with opening ceremonies after the 5:30 pm opener. A Gene Woodling baseball clinic is set for 10 am. Eight teams compete in the seventh Farmington series. Two first round games and the first consolation bracket follow the openers. Saturday features Holland against Toledo at 2:30 pm and Farmington versus Fairfield at 6:30 pm.
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