Bench's Position Shuffle Excites Reds Star Bench
Cincinnati slugger Johnny Bench has moved through four positions including third base while resting behind the plate due to a finger injury. He notes better batting when not catching, slamming a homer and stealing three walks in Montreal and carries a .407 average in 12 at bats since not catching. Bench says Sparky Anderson guides his moves and he tolerates shifts for rest and stronger hitting.
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Olympic Flame Reaches Munich in Opening Eve
The Olympic flame arrived in Munich to mark the eve of the 1972 Games as 5,700 relay runners carried it 3,400 miles from Olympia Greece to Koenigsplatz. Avery Brundage spoke on fair play and unity while authorities warned about political interference, including possible threats of boycotts from African nations. An opening ceremony awaits at Olympic Stadium as the flame is lit.
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Olga Connolly To Carry Flag At Munich Olympics
Olga Connolly, competing in her fifth Olympics, was chosen by the U S team to carry the American flag at the opening ceremony in Munich. The 39 year old former Czechoslovak discus gold medalist in 1956 has not won an Olympic medal for the United States. She complained about the pre Olympic training site at Champaign Illinois and said officials tightly watch athletes.
Bear Tackle Gets Award at Baylor opener practice
Baylor coach Grant Teaff praised Joe Johnson and several veterans after the first contact drill of the season in Waco Texas. Johnson earned the hitters star for his defensive work, while Richard Mason Harold Rogers Cary Dorman Coy Zunker Dale Lechler and junior college transfers Phil Terry Harry Pfeffer and Millard Neely drew compliments for their early performance. Freshmen also showed promise notably Chris Cariker as Teaff highlighted.
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American Olympic Boxer Draws Russian Veteran
Duane Bobick, the U S heavyweight hopeful, drew experienced Russian Yuri Nesterov in the first round at Munich. The opening matches feature a slate of American boxers facing opponents from Russia and other nations in the Olympic boxing program.
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Redskins name sparks debate on Indian symbols in sports
The piece surveys protests by activists and politicians urging colleges and teams to drop Native American names like Indians and Redskins. It notes Stanford and Dartmouth stopped using Indians, Washington Redskins owner Edward Bennett Williams weighs a change, and public figures like Ladonna Harris press for a move while some supporters defend the name. Separate item reports Lynn Dickey's dislocated hip and planned Boston surgery for recovery and return prospects.
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