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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1973
Page
1
The piece argues that American media undervalues girls basketball while noting a World University Games team competing in Moscow Russia. It claims success could lead to the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the first women’s basketball at the Olympics, urging readers to support the sport.
Readlyn's Brenda Moeller and Barb Wischmeier of Mediapolis are part of a 12 member US squad. The team beat Bulgaria France Mexico and Romania en route to at least fourth place and face Korea next for a potential rematch with the Russians. Brenda helped win a fourth straight game, though she did not start against the USSR. Her parents praise the team and note limited coverage of women's basketball by TV.
Hank Aaron smiled through the Braves 11 7 win over the St Louis Cardinals while Ferguson Jenkins notched his first complete game since July 6. Cubs beat Reds 6 4 as Rico Carty fueled the offense. Pirates over Astros 4 3. Mets edge Dodgers 2 1. Giants beat Expos 3 1. Phillies rally past Padres 9 8. Foster defends title in Albuquerque after 15 rounds with Fourie.
In Cary North Carolina the L&M Open runs Thursday to Sunday at MacGregor Downs as a 72 hole stroke play event with a $100000 purse. On Saturday and Sunday the $150000 U S Professional Match Play Championship runs on the same course with eight exempt players including Nicklaus Trevino Weiskopf and Miller.
Fayette Big Rock Country Club announces an Old Timers Golf Tournament for September 1 open to players 45 and older. Flights start with a minimum of eight per age group and trophies go to champion, medalist, and four places per flight. Entry is $6 in advance with starting times by mail and phone. Motorized carts available on request.
Colts rookie Bert Jones vies with Marty Domres for the starting quarterback role as he shines in a late drive that sealed a 32 28 victory over Detroit. Coachs plan for Washington game and Jones state he aims to learn the system and compete. Also notes Staubach Morton split for Cowboys and Johnson Snead race with Giants, Rozelle on Super Bowl site and a study urging end to NFL TV blackouts.
America's swimmers won three of four early events led by Cathy Carr as they chase six golds. The U S men’s basketball team beat Czechoslovakia 100-59 and face Cuba, then a semifinal schedule shift surprises coach Ed Badger. Russia dominates medals with six more in swimming and tennis doubles, while tensions flare as Soviet security troops clash with fans at a game.
More than 2 million fans attended NFL exhibition games in the first three weeks of the season. Through 39 games, 2,174,113 people passed turnstiles, averaging 55,054 per game. Notable crowds included Chicago versus Miami at 80,050 and Washington against Buffalo at 80,020.
Chicago pitcher Stan Bahnsen came within one out of a no hitter before Walt Williams singled in the ninth. Bahnsen felt the balloon burst, while Jorge Orta drove in two runs with four hits including his third homer of the AL season as Chicago won 4-0. Meanwhile the Orioles edged the Twins 2-1 and Kansas City...
Royals beat Yankees 5-4 as Amos Otis drives in decisive run. Red Sox 15, Rangers 9 with Reggie Smith five RBIs and two homers. Brewers top Angels 6-2 as Jim Colborn defeats Nolan Ryan. Orioles 2, Twins 1. Tigers 6, A's 4 with Mickey Stanley key hits.
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